Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: On Wednesday, October 18th, 2023, Kellenberg invited students and parents alike to attend the presentation “Addiction and the Brain.” The evening began by welcoming well-renowned speaker Dr. Stephen Dewey, a research professor in the Psychiatry Department at New York University. Over 200 attendees were present for a “mind-blowing”…
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24: On Tuesday, October 17th, Kellenberg’s freshman class had their first F.A.I.T.H. Day. This is a day for students to take a break from their classes and bond with their fellow homeroom members, reflected in the acronym “F.A.I.T.H.,” standing for “Freshmen Ascending In Their Homerooms.” In true Kellenberg fashion,…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: On Friday October 20th, 37 Kellenberg juniors along with several of their history teachers took a coach bus to Saratoga, the site of the Battle of Saratoga and a turning point for the American Revolution, for a day trip to learn more about their own American history. The…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: On Saturday, October 14, 2023, the Kellenberg Family welcomed prospective Firebirds with open arms to the annual Fall Open House. The VIP tours started at 9 AM, inviting all eighth grade students from the Bro. Joseph C. Fox Latin School, St. Martin de Porres Marianist School, and the…
Article by Phoenix writer Aliyah Campbell ’27: Kellenberg Class of 2027 wore their best cowboy and cowgirl outfit to the Western-themed Freshman dance last Friday, October 7th. Just under 350 freshmen participated in the festivities held in the Maria Regina courtyard. This was the first high school dance for the Class of 2027, and was…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: The Kellenberg Memorial College Fair was an exciting after-school event held daily throughout the months of September and October. Juniors and Seniors gathered in the Queen of Apostles Courtyard (occasionally meeting in the cafeteria in case of rain) to get information on and connect with colleges around the…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Barnjak ’24: On September 7th, Gian Paul Gonzalez visited the students at Kellenberg Memorial High School to share the story behind his famous motto “All In.” Gonzalez is best known for being the huge inspiration to the Giants that led to their Super Bowl victory in 2012. All 2,700 Kellenberg…
Article by Phoenix writer Allison Cortese ’26: Fall athletes represented their teams on September 15 at the Fall Pep Rally, showcasing their school spirit by wearing their jerseys over their uniforms and competing against each other in various games. The upperclassmen as well gathered in the gymnasium for their Pep Rally. The event opened up…
Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: Kellenberg’s Gregorian Consortium honored the lives lost on September 11th by performing at Point Lookout’s memorial service. For the past 15 years, Kellenberg has been invited by the Town of Hempstead to perform. Among the Gregorian Consortium, performances from people such as a fireman and a bagpipe band were presented.…
Article by Matt Gavagan ’24 and Lindsay Trum ’24: In July, twelve seniors from Kellenberg traveled to Dayton, Ohio for a faith-based leadership program called Marianist LIFE, which stands for Living in Faith Experience. Marianist LIFE is a five-day retreat which is designed to teach Marianist students across the country how to build and nurture…