Congratulations to the 2023 Paul T. Zois Athletic Scholarship recipients, Giavonna DeBono ’23, who is attending Manhattan College, and Sean Cannon ’23, who is attending Providence College. The Paul T. Zois Athletic Scholarship was founded in memory of Prokopios (Paul) T. Zois, father of Stefania Zois-Goel ’02 and Theo Zois ’04, who was killed in the September 11th attacks on…
By Olivia Rinaldi ’23: At this year’s commencement exercise, Sean Cannon and Giavonna DeBono were honored with the very highly regarded Edward J. Dunn Student-Athlete Award given to the one male and one female athlete who display the qualities of the most outstanding student-athletes of their class. These qualities that Kellenberg hopes to instill in…
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.…