Youri Kim ’20 and Benjamin Truncale ’20 Receive Second Consecutive All-State Music Honors

Two students from Kellenberg Memorial High School have been selected to participate in New York State School Music Association’s Conference All-State performing ensembles in Rochester, NY. in early December. Youri Kim, violin, will be performing with the All-State String Orchestra while Benjamin Truncale, tenor, will be performing with the All-State Mixed Chorus. Both students are…

Five Members of the Class of 2020 Receive Honors from the National Merit Scholarship Program

Congratulations to Paul Bartolemea ’20, National Merit Scholarship Program semi-finalist, and to Caitlyn Barnwell ’20, Victor Louie ’20, Thomas McCartney ’20, and Aidan York ’20 on their commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program. Paul is one of about 16,000 semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program and has the opportunity to continue in the…

Aidan York ’20 Garcia Summer Research Program at Stony Brook U

After years of participation in Science Olympiad and STEM-based activities at Kellenberg Memorial, senior Aidan York took his dedication and passion for science to new heights through his participation in the Garcia Summer Research Program from July to August 2019. The Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces is Stony Brook University’s research center for…

Joe Ferriso Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Three Members of the Class of 2019

In June of 2019, three seniors were awarded the Joe Ferriso Memorial Scholarship, given to graduating seniors of Kellenberg Memorial High School. Shannon Shea, Rachel Nemeth, and Stephen McAllister each received their award, presented by the family of Joe Ferriso ’13 who passed away after an auto accident in 2015. A scholarship in his name was established to award graduates of Kellenberg Memorial High School, his alma mater, and of Copiague High School, his hometown.

Sophomore Independent Reading Project Tallies over 200 Titles

For the third year in a row, sophomores in Mrs. von Schoenermarck’s American literature classes were part of an independent reading experiment, one that encouraged them to complete books which extended beyond the school curriculum. From September to June, students immersed themselves into a vast assortment of literary worlds, including such genres as biography, science…

Newsday: Extraordinary Senior: Manny Abreu embodies community service

By Newsday’s Cara S. Trager This story is part of Newsday’s 2019 Extraordinary Seniors series showcasing 16 high school students from across Long Island with the vision and determination to transform their corners of the universe — and perhaps beyond. Click here to read more. Manny Abreu epitomizes Benjamin Franklin’s legendary adage, “If you want something…