Alumni Talk HBCUs at Panel Event
Alumni challenged common misconceptions and encouraged students to view HBCUs as competitive, diverse institutions that have produced leaders across fields such as medicine, law, education, business, and the arts.
Students Tune in for Pope Leo Zoom
Article by Amelia Campbell ’26 The National Catholic Youth Conference, during which Pope Leo XVI held a zoom conference in front of the 16,000 student attendees, took place on November 21 in Indianapolis: and the Kellenberg student body tuned in virtually for a one of a kind papal experience. This opportunity was spearheaded by Fr.…
JV Wins Volleyball Championship
Article written by Phoenix writer Ryleigh O’Neill ’28 Inside a packed St. Dom’s gym, the Girls’ JV Volleyball team wrote a championship story worthy of the big screen, defeating Sacred Heart for their third league championship in a row. The Firebirds stepped onto the court to face league rival Sacred Heart Academy with the title…
Molloy Instant Decision Day
Article by Phoenix writer Maggie Carey ’27: Admission counselors from Molloy University visited 25 seniors for the first Instant Decision Day on Friday, October 31 in the Heart and Mind Meeting Room. Impressively, every single student in attendance was accepted with merit scholarships. The range of scholarships was between $18,000 and $32,000 per year. Tuition…
Students and Grands Celebrate Mass Together
Article by Phoenix writer Elizabeth Kalin Tynan ’26: Sophomore, junior, and senior students and their grandparents filled the lobby for this year’s 10th-12th grade Grandparents’ Day at Kellenberg on the morning of September 28. 449 students and grandparents were at the event. Mass at Grandparents’ Day this year was celebrated by Fr. Dan Griffin, Kellenberg’s…
Advanced Computer Students learn about Resumes
Article by Phoenix writer Maggie Haran ’27: Mr. Heitner’s Advanced Computer students gathered in the St. Carlo Acutis Tech Center to watch a detailed presentation by St. John’s Law School professor Catherine Quinn. Ms. Quinn is a professor at St. John’s Law School, but she additionally serves as Director of Career Services. This presentation guided…
Juniors Tour Historical Sites of the American Revolution
Article by Phoenix writer Jazmeen Osae-Kwapong ’26: Over forty members of the Junior class embarked on a trip sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust to Pennsylvania to visit classic sites of the American Revolution. The juniors were able to experience this trip only a few months prior to the monumental 250th anniversary of the formation…
Firebirds Honored at Annual NHS Awards Ceremony
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: “Congratulations!” “Good job!” These phrases echoed around the building all day on October 21st—The National Honor Society’s Annual Awards Ceremony. Current members, as well as elected officers and coordinators of the society, were recognized. New members were inducted and students were celebrated for outstanding academic achievement. This year,…
Troop 87 Hosts St. Carlo Acutis Event
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Michel ’27: Kellenberg Boy Scout Troop 87 hosted the viewing of Carlo Acutis: Roadmap To Reality, a 2025 documentary directed by Tim Moriarty and Christian Surtz, on Friday, September 12 in the Kellenberg Memorial Auditorium. The screening was a massive success. Marianist Life team member John Furlong said, “The documentary…
STEM Department Reacts Well to National Chemistry Week
Article by Phoenix writer Bryce Heery-Fiore ’28: The STEM department celebrated National Chemistry Week from October 20th-24th. Freshman and Sophomore chemistry students had an exciting time in the labs and in the classroom. This year’s theme was The Secret Life Of Spices. Students took an introspective look into the chemistry behind taste, flavor, and spiciness.…