Article by Phoenix writer Kate Murphy ’25: Junior Nikolas Yaziciyan, a member of the One Heart One Mind Many Cultures Club gave a thorough presentation on Armenian Culture on November 13th. Yaziciyan describes Armenia as a country located just east of Turkey that has a rich culture that dates back to ancient times. Although it…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: On Tuesday November 14, the One Heart, One Mind, Many Cultures club and the PhoenixOnline Newspaper hosted a special event to write letters to penpals in the Our Lady of Nazareth Marianist Primary School in Nairobi, Kenya. Kellenberg has maintained a connection with this school for the past…
Article by Phoenix writer Delaney Clark ’25: On November 2nd, 2023, the One Heart, One Mind, Many Cultures Club hosted a presentation about Italian Heritage given by Junior Costanza Faldetta, who is originally from Italy. In her presentation, Costanza shared the similarities and the differences between being a teenager in America versus in Italy. She…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: On Monday, October 30th, the One Heart, One Mind, Many Cultures club held a prayer service in the Millennium room in collaboration with Project Understanding. Project Understanding’s main mission is to transform the lives of those who are most at risk in our community by providing them with…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: On Friday, September 22nd, the One Heart, One Mind, Many Cultures Club hosted a dance class to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which began on September 15th. Kellenberg alumnus, Mario Cadavid ‘97, led the class along with Lourdes and Daniel Cruz. Over forty students came to learn the basics…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: Over thirty students in grades 6-12 attended the One Heart, One Mind Many Cultures Club’s celebration of Holocaust week, hoping to learn about the history of the Holocaust. On Thursday, May 4, Director of Education at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove, Donna Rosenblum, spoke…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Garcia ’23: Kellenberg has been celebrating Black History Month this month. The morning announcements have included a segment of Black History Month trivia. The segment was hosted by Martine Demesyeux, Noelle Pierrecharles, and Alesha Jean. All three girls took time out of their day to film these videos after school…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: On Monday, November 21st, Kellenberg’s One Heart, One Mind, Many Cultures Club invited its members to bring in their favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Members came together to enjoy good company and home-cooked and delicious meals. It is said that food unites which has been proven time and time again…
Article by Phoenix writer Delaney Clark ’25: On November 14, the One Heart, One Mind, Many Cultures Club met to learn more about each other’s cultures and traditions. Students came together to discuss their diverse traditions. Mrs. Riiska, the History Department Chairman, says, “I love the One Heart, One Mind, Many Cultures Club because it…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Wednesday, October 26th, the One Heart One Mind Many Cultures Club celebrated Italian Heritage in room 223 after school. Mr. Cioffi, one of the history teachers at Kellenberg, started the event with a presentation about his family’s Italian heritage from off the coast of Naples and how…
