By Nick Cortese ’23: Dear Reader, I have been writing to you from The PhoenixOnline for the last four years, but right now, let me paint you a picture. No, I am not an artist. Never have I wrapped my hand around a brush and kissed a canvas with the bristles. Never have I laid…
Major Award Honorees Kellenberg Memorial High School General Excellence Award Matthew Meaney and Olivia Carmody Kellenberg Memorial High School Fr. Francis T. Keenan, S.M. Valedictorian Award Jake Truncale and Jamie Judge Academic Excellence Award Awarded Isabel Connolly and Jake Truncale Brother Richard J. Hughes, S.M. Service Award Kaitlyn Messina and Jimmy Gnosis Edward J.…
Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Rinaldi ’23: In its continued effort to improve the building and campus over the last couple of years in order to ensure the development and growth of its student body, Kellenberg is undertaking the initial stages of construction outside on Luke field for the brand new Firebird Center for Arts…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: On May 4th and May 5th, the Kellenberg Firebird and Phoenix Ensembles took the stage at Kellenberg’s Annual Spring Concerts. On May 4th, the Firebird Orchestra opened the weekend of music with the “Star Spangled Banner,” before following it with their selection “Serenade for String Orchestra” by Norman…
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24: Kellenberg’s College Placement Office has been guiding the Juniors through the college process. Through college fairs, virtual webinars, and college guidance counselors, the Placement Office has been giving students useful information about the transition from high school into college. At the beginning of the year, the placement office…
With the pandemic in the rearview mirror, sophomores in Mrs. von Schoenermarck’s two American literature classes resumed their participation in an independent reading experiment, one that encouraged them to complete books extending beyond the school curriculum. From September to June, students immersed themselves in a vast assortment of literary worlds, including such genres as biography,…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: On May 11, the Junior class was encouraged to participate in an annual blood drive as a way to give back to the community. One of the most rewarding and fulfilling tasks a person can take on is donating blood which aids in saving countless lives. By partnering…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Barnjak ’24: On Thursday, April 27, students and faculty traveled to Florida for their senior trip to Disney World. As the high school years of the class of 2023 come to a close, the seniors finally experienced the trip they have been looking forward to for the last four years.…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Tuesday, May 2nd, Kellenberg hosted its annual Junior Career Night. After three years of virtual events, the night was able to take place in-person from 6:45pm to 9pm in classrooms throughout the school. The 496 members of the Junior class were able to listen to presentations and…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On March 23, Junior members of CROSS participated in making Easter baskets for the elderly in the Queen of Peace Residence, a nursing home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. The baskets contained handwritten cards for each of the residents along with classic Easter eggs and…