Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Wednesday, February 15th, the Body, Mind, & Heart Club met in room 201 after school to discuss student burnout. Senior Samantha Vitale presented her research entitled “Battle of the Burnout” to the club members. Samantha completed this research to earn her Gold Award, which is the highest…
“Summer Child” By Erin O’Connor ’25 I fell in love with the earth at a young age. I fell in love with the spray of the sun, And I fell in love with the voice of the wind. Even though I was born in the midst of winter, I soon became a summer child. I…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: The Kellenberg Wrestling team woke up bright and early to travel to the Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale to participate in National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Wreaths Across America is an organization that coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies for fallen soldiers in 3,700 different…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: On January 26, 2023, the Kellenberg Memorial family gathered to celebrate Mass for Founder’s Day. This is a day for students and faculty to remember Kellenberg’s founders: Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, Blessed Adele de Trenquelleon, Bishop Walter P. Kellenberg, Bro. Joseph Fox, and St. Agnes. The Mass for…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: On January 20, 2023, 45 members of the junior class traveled to St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre to represent Kellenberg Memorial High School in the Youth for Life Rally. Students from Catholic high schools across Long Island gathered to pray, discuss, and learn about protection of the…
Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: The Renaissance, Kellenberg’s literary magazine, held its first poetry read-around of the year on Friday, January 20th. The Renaissance hosted a few of these last year. The poetry read-around gave us an opportunity to “expand the club and not just post the creative work of students at Kellenberg…
Article by Phoenix writer Delaney Clark ’25: On January 7th, both the Kellenberg Memorial High School and Latin School Science Olympiad teams kicked off the new year with the Long Island Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament hosted at Kellenberg Memorial High School. The teams competed in all 23 events for each division which included Anatomy and…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: The Latin School Mock Trial team witnessed Congressman Tom Suozzi present Corporal Chris Levi with the Purple Heart Medal on December 3 at the North Shore Historical Courthouse. The Purple Heart is a prestigious award given to American soldiers who have been injured or killed by an enemy…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: January 29 was a day for the ages for the Kellenberg track and field program. The boys showed out at the NSCHSAA Indoor Varsity Championship Meet, displaying some of the most impressive numbers to ever be jotted in their storybook. If there were any questions on who “that…
Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Rinaldi ’23: 6:30 AM. While the sun has not risen yet, dedicated Firebirds spend their early mornings in Kellenberg’s weight room, looking to benefit their bodies and enhance their overall athletic performances. Welcoming an average of 15 students each morning, the weight room, located in St. Sebastian Hall, offers a…