“Freshman in the Courtyard” by Lauren Reyes ’26
“Freshman in the Courtyard” by Lauren Reyes ’26
“A Hymn to the Morning” by Victoria Vakser ’26
“A Hymn to the Morning” by Victoria Vakser ’26 O come, all the Offended Behold the rising sun; Your darkest times are ended, A new day has begun. Come now! the birds are gathered, Their sweetest songs they sing; A hymn to their Creator, To the almighty King. All creatures now are stirring, To duties…
Kellenberg Celebrates School Wide Opening Mass
Article by Phoenix writer Valentina Papavero ’24: On September 21, 2023, Kellenberg Memorial hosted its Opening Mass, celebrating Marianist Martyrs. Father Daniel Griffin S.M. celebrated Mass in the auditorium for upperclassmen, and was accompanied by Father Matthew Brown. Father Brown is a Kellenberg alumnus, priest under the bishop’s representative for the Office of Catholic Education,…
2023 Rosary Prayer Service
Article by Phoenix writer Cassandra Odudukudu ’24: On Friday, October 7th,The Kellenberg community came together to pray the rosary at the Rosary Prayer Service. The month of October is dedicated to the celebration of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Right to Life. In honor of this, students and faculty came together to take…
“Mary, Mother of God” by Rosann Passalacqua, ’27
“Mary, Mother of God” In celebration of the Month of the Rosary and the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Rosann Passalacqua, ’27
Marianist LIFE Inspires Senior Faith Leaders
Article by Phoenix writer Delaney Clark ’25: This past July, twelve seniors along with Brother Peter Sennert, S.M. and Miss Lauren Doodian attended the week-long Marianist LIFE program, which stands for Living In Faith Experience. The group stayed in the Bergamo Center, a retreat center of the USA Province of Marianists, located in Dayton, Ohio.…
Varsity Football Victorious at Annual Whiteout Game
Article by Phoenix writer Caitlin Hanratty ’25: On Saturday the Varsity Football team defeated the Vikings of St. Joseph’s by the Sea by a score of 28 to 7. After surrendering a first quarter touchdown, Senior Kevin McGrory led the Firebird defensive effort with 11 tackles and 2 pass breakups to keep the opposing Vikings…
Firebirds Invite Grandparents At Annual Grandparents’ Day Mass
Article by Phoenix writer Bella O’Donnell ’24: On Sunday, September 17th, 2023, Kellenberg Memorial hosted their annual Grandparents’ Day Mass. Kellenberg students in grades 10, 11, and 12 came together to spend time with their grandparents as well as God in an inspiring Mass celebrated by school chaplain Fr. Thomas Cardone, S.M. Four hundred Firebirds…
Students Meet College Representatives at Mini Fair
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…
Girls XC Outruns Top Ranked Teams
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: On September 17, the Kellenberg Girls Cross Country team ran to an impressive victory at the Regis Invitational Varsity A Race. In winning the title, the team upended New Jersey powerhouse Morris Hills, Notre Dame Academy of Manhattan, and fourteen other teams. Runners Kelsey Nichols, Michaela Dennean, Cecilia…