Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich, ’24 Kellenberg strives to bring every student success by offering courses to highlight the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, otherwise known as STEM. The STEM department at Kellenberg has designed voluntary courses open to seniors in Calculus and Physics with the intention to broaden their knowledge in…
Article by Phoenix writer Lillian Stern, ’22 The Science Olympiad Team has had a very successful season despite unprecedented setbacks. Lauren DeSantis, a junior team member, remarks, “COVID-19 required all of our competitions to become virtual throughout the 2020-2021 season. The team adapted by learning how to use sites, such as SciOly, to submit our…
Article by Phoenix reporter Caitlin Noonan, ’21: The annual Day of Giving celebration this Wednesday, March 24, which generated a total of $125,894.80 in donations, was ceremoniously capped by the Jim and Diane Rowen STEM Center Ribbon Cutting. According to Kellenberg’s Advancement Office, 763 donors, including 269 alumni, contributed by the end of the school…
Mrs. Frem’s Environmental Science class had the opportunity to conference with Dr. Giorgio Vacchiano from the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Studies at the University of Milan in Italy. The Skype-A-Scientist Program made this meeting possible. Dr. Vacchiano discussed his research in forest ecology, the value of forests around the globe, and fire management in…
Stephanie Augustin, Ed.D, LBA, BCBA ’04 is a Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 10 years of experience in the field of developmental disabilities and autism. She began working in group home settings as a behavior specialist after completing a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Adelphi University. She has worked in…
Article by Phoenix writer Nick Cortese ’23: This past weekend, the Science Olympiad team took its annual trip to Dayton, Ohio, to participate in the Centerville High School Invitational. Against multiple nationally-ranked teams, Kellenberg’s team did not disappoint, earning an award for the 3rd best school and 5th best team out of 40, notably defeating…
Article by Phoenix writer James Mooney III ’20: Congratulations to the Science Olympiad team on its exceptional performance at the North Pocono Invitational this Saturday. Senior Paul Bartolmea earned an impressive five medals, followed clearly by seniors Caitlyn Barnwell and Aidan York, and juniors Meaghan O’Keefe and Julia Zacharski, who all earned four. Senior Monika…
Article by Phoenix writer Samantha O’Donnell ’20: On Saturday, January 18, 2020, Kellenberg’s Robotics team took part in Adelphi University’s annual VEX Robotics competition. Kellenberg’s team finished in the top 8 teams out of 35 other competitive teams. Although Kellenberg lost the first match in a tight game, they ended up winning the next 4,…
For the first time, Kellenberg Memorial High School students participated in the Northwell Health SPARK challenge. The team at Northwell put together the STEM experience for our students on Wednesday, November 20. To start the day, students met with the Robotic Surgery Service Team consisting of surgeons, nurses, managers, and hospital administrators. Dr. Todd Goldstein…
Article by Theresa Gerdes ’21: On Friday, November 15th Juniors and Seniors of Health Science Club traveled to the Ronald McDonald House on the campus of Long Island Jewish Hospital Center in New Hyde Park. The house serves as a residence for families who have children receiving treatment at Cohen’s Children’s Hospital and other local…