Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: On Saturday, April 1, the Firebird boys track team opened up the 2023 spring season with some solid performances at the Valley Stream Challenge. William Mullin leaped to 3rd place in the 400-meter hurdles and Danny Carsey ranked 6th in the 110-meter hurdles. Mario Sanabria raced to a…
Article by Phoenix writer Delaney Clark ’25: The St. Joseph’s Mission began in 2006 following Hurricane Katrina, which devastated many homes in New Orleans. Students from Kellenberg and Chaminade, as well as many Marianist religious, made the trip to New Orleans during February Break to help rebuild homes and provide school supplies for the families…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On March 4th, senior Memphis Ling, captain of varsity bowling team, completed his impressive Kellenberg career by competing in the New York State bowling championship. After a slow first game, Memphis bounced back and rolled a 269, the second highest of the day. Ultimately, he came up just…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: In an ever evolving weather day on April 2, the Lady Firebird track and field team stayed firm and determined. Chelsea Ezumah had her best day with a medal performance in the shot pout and a personal best in the discus, Olivia Spirakis picked up from her award…
Article by Phoenix writer Paulina Barnjak ’24: On Friday, April 14th, Kellenberg’s own Varsity Softball team hosted their annual benefit game. The team played the St. Francis Prep Terriers at Bob Klein Field, home of Molloy University’s softball program. All the money raised was donated to LICADD, the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug…
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24: On Wednesday, March 29th, the Firebird mock trial traveled to Old Bethpage-Plainview High School for the Moot Court competition. The moot court competition is a series of tournaments consisting of a team representing their school, including two Firebird teams who participated in the competition. In each round, each…
“New Beginnings,” by Ciara Bice ’25 Easter is the time of new beginnings Flowers begin to spring Chicks begin to hatch The birds begin to chirp But most importantly The rise of Jesus Christ, His dying for us, starts a new beginning: A beginning we must celebrate everyday. There are constant reminders of these beginnings:…
“Easter Sunday Morning,” by Logan Passo ’26
Article by Phoenix writer Amely Nunez ’23: On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Kellenberg Memorial held its 7th annual Day of Giving. The Day of Giving is Kellenberg’s largest fundraising event of the year which contributes towards the school’s Shepherd’s Fund—the school’s annual fund that supports all aspects of the education of the heart and mind…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Barnjak ’24: Recently, Kellenberg hosted its annual Communion Breakfasts with over 500 people in attendance. The first one, held on March 19, was for the Latin School and Freshman students, while the breakfast for the upperclassmen followed the week after on March 26. Students initially gathered in the auditorium to…