“Illuminated Face” by Katelin Lopez ’25
“Illuminated Face” by Katelin Lopez ’25
“No More Nightmares” by Morgan Grismer ’23
“No More Nightmares” by Morgan Grismer ’23 It’s dark outside and the house is finally free of the voices that filled the living room not too long ago. I move silently around cleaning up the toys and putting away the couch cushions that were used for the ultimate fort twenty minutes prior. Almost done, then…
Big Wins for Softball Programs
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: On March 31, the girls JV softball team took the field against the Friars of St. Anthony’s. Anna Anzalone and Michaela Ressegger started off the offense by shocking the Friars with precision execution of the short game. But their two runs in the first would be followed by…
Junior CROSS Creates Easter Baskets for Queen of Peace Residence
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On March 23, Junior members of CROSS participated in making Easter baskets for the elderly in the Queen of Peace Residence, a nursing home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. The baskets contained handwritten cards for each of the residents along with classic Easter eggs and…
Let’s Walk, Let’s Talk with the Body, Mind, & Heart Club
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: On May 3, 2023, the Body, Mind, and Heart Club hosted the Let’s Walk Let’s Talk event at the track on Matthew Field. Here, students from all different clubs gathered to walk around the field and were encouraged to talk to someone new. Ms. Urbanski explained that the…
But What Do I Know: An Animal Sanctuary Made Me A Vegetarian
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Garcia ’23: Plant-based. It’s the new popular phrase in the media utilized to avoid a negative connotation of the V-word. Yes, I mean vegetarian or vegan. The two words are not synonymous and have important differences; however, both involve moral, religious, or health reasons. A vegetarian is a person who…
Kellenberg Celebrates Mass for St. Gianna Molla
Article by Phoenix writer Delaney Clark ’25: On Thursday, April 27th, the Kellenberg family held Mass celebrating St. Gianna Molla. St. Gianna Molla, who lived in the 20th century, was a Catholic wife and mother. Gianna was known to be extremely selfless, living a truly virtuous life. During her fourth pregnancy however, doctors discovered that…
“Day Lilies at night” by Adian Mansfield ’23
“Day Lilies at night” by Adian Mansfield ’23
“Plastic Grass” by Shea Flannelly ’26
“Plastic Grass” by Shea Flannelly ’26 My heart is filled with plastic grass Not growing or getting longer It sits and waits for something more But has no need for water Some say I’m easier to maintain That I’m shiny, sharp, and new But all I do is imitate For I so ever long to…
Boys Track Puts on a Show To Begin the Spring Season
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…