Article by PhoenixOnline writer Jazmeen Osae-Kwapong The Kellenberg community, adorned in their favorite football team’s jerseys and sweatshirts, came together to donate various non-perishable food items for the school’s Souper Bowl VI on Friday, February 6. This food drive was an immense success, and allowed the students to embrace a spirit of giving amidst…
Article by PhoenixOnline Writer James Watkins ’26 Generous, righteous, and revolutionary! In all likelihood, this is what went through the minds of many people when learning about Billie Eilish’s donation of $11.5 million to charity. While doing this, she called out billionaires for their “cowardice” and perhaps changed some hearts for the benefit of the…
Article by PhoenixOnline writer Sarah Zaikowski ’27 Once a swimmer, now a tenacious runner, Zach Paggi showed how dedicated effort achieves new heights and remarkable “prs” at the 71st Annual Bishop Loughlin Games, where he rose to the rank of number three in New York state. Like any athlete before a competition, he felt slightly…
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.
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
