Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: This month Kellenberg hosted their annual Little Sisters of the Poor Drive and Rockathon which commenced on May 3 and continued collecting donations until May 10 for the elderly at Queen of Peace Residence in Queens Village. For over 30 years Kellenberg has expressed their admiration and reverence…
Article by Phoenix writer John Renz ’25: The Junior class received their class rings and celebrated the junior ring banquet on Friday, May 17. In a Friday morning assembly, the juniors received their class rings. Packed into the auditorium, the entire grade took part in the Junior Ring Ceremony with parents and family in attendance.…
Article by Phoenix writer Michaela Dennean ’25: A memorial dedicated to Senior Christopher Lewis Battaglia was unveiled on Tuesday, May 7. The memorial can be found in the hallway near the Holy Family Shrine entrance in the Inspiration Hallway, a place where many students walk through on their way into school. The memorial features Chris’…
Article by Phoenix writer Kevin Kirley ’25: On May 8, 2024, Kellenberg hosted the annual blood drive for the junior class. A total of 132 students showed up to donate their blood for this great cause. These blood drives are held annually at Kellenberg. The senior blood drive normally takes place in February, while the…
Article by Phoenix writer Allison Cortese ’26: Friends and family gathered on April 25 and 26 to see Kellenberg’s fine arts programs performing in the spring student concerts. Members of the bands, orchestras, and choruses displayed their talents through the pieces they had been working on all spring. On April 25, the Firebird band, orchestra,…
Article by Phoenix writer Mika Accardi ’25: Students and professionals alike met at Kellenberg on Tuesday, April 30 for the annual Junior Career Night. Representatives from various fields of work discussed potential work opportunities that await the juniors after completing their education. Juniors chose three careers which interested them the most and were able to…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: Fathers, grandfathers, and sons gathered on Sunday, April 28 to celebrate St. Joseph’s Evening of Recollection. This annual night is held for the young men at Kellenberg to gather with prominent father figures in their lives and enjoy an evening of prayer, dinner, and community. The night began…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: Kellenberg’s esteemed Speech and Debate Team qualified three members for the New York State Forensic League State Tournament, held at the Bronx High School of Science. The tournament was held over the course of two days, Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13. Top schools from all over…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: On Wednesday, April 10, Kellenberg juniors and their parents attended the Junior College Fair in the cafeteria from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M.. Representatives from nearly a hundred different colleges came to give students information on the countless options available to them for life after high school. Junior Cristina…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: On April 11, Kellenberg came together as a school community to celebrate the Mass for Divine Mercy, focusing on the love and mercy Christ gives to each of us in our lives. Father Dan spoke about the ABC’s of mercy in his homily: “Ask for His mercy, Be…