Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26:
The Kellenberg family was fortunate enough to witness an immensely rare event, a solar eclipse on April 8. The last solar eclipse was roughly seven years ago, and the next one that will pass through the continental U.S. will not occur until the 2040s, making this a wildly special event that the Kellenberg family was fortunate enough to experience together.
From the very start of the school day, there was a feeling of high anticipation for the special event to come. The Science Department purchased special glasses so that every student could have an opportunity to safely watch this special event. These glasses were then passed out to students in their ninth period classes at the end of the day.
When the last bell of the school day rang, students and faculty raced from their classrooms and out to Matthew Field where there was a clear view of the sun. In just a few moments, the sky began to dim and the eclipse started. From Kellenberg’s view, the eclipse was partial, meaning a small portion of the sun was still visible, leaving a beautiful crescent-shaped glow in the sky.
Though this was an amazing scientific show, “The most important part was seeing the enthusiasm among the students, watching groups of friends pause and look up and take in the wonder of what God has created,” as stated by the Assistant Principal for Student Life, Mrs. Mulligan.
This event was not only exciting for students and teachers alike, but also an opportunity to witness the majesty of God’s creation.
