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The PhoenixOnline is the school newspaper, published by the students of Kellenberg Memorial High School. Articles are posted throughout the school week to PhoenixOnline at kellenberg.org/phoenix. PhoenixOnline covers various Faith, Academic, Extra-Curricular, and Athletic stories and features at Kellenberg Memorial. PhoenixOnline staff contribute to the school journalism publication by conceiving stories, attending school events, conducting interviews, and writing and editing articles. Membership on the PhoenixOnline staff is open to all students in grades 6 through 12. Editorship positions are available by application.
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Athletics News
Boy’s Varsity Basketball Team Defeats St. Anthony’s
January 22, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: On January 5th, the boy’s Varsity basketball team opened up league play in convincing fashion with a 61-47 win over Saint Anthonys. Junior Stephen Kiernan led the team with 25 points, scoring 14 in the 4th quarter. Juniors Jordan Leach and Brenden Gharagozlo
Boy’s Winter Track Dominates St. Anthony’s Tracks
January 18, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Caitlin Hanratty ’25: Over the Christmas break, the boys track and field team tore up the Armory and St. Anthony’s tracks with amazing performances. At the Christmas Classic, Daniel Carsey and Kevin O’Keefe took home gold and bronze medals respectively in the 55 meter hurdles. Evans
Kellenberg’s Varsity Hockey Team Celebrates Ambitious Win Against Xaverian
January 11, 2024
Article by Phoenix writers Caitlin Hanratty ’25 & Paulina Barnjak ’24: Kellenberg Varsity Hockey won against Xaverian by a score of 6-4 on Monday, December 4th. The boys went down early in the first period, giving up 3 goals. However, the second period was dominated by the Firebirds, coming back
Coach Conrade Inducted into the Coaching HOF
January 10, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: Kellenberg Memorials’ very own Mr. Kenneth Conrade has been inducted into the CHSAA Coaching Hall of Fame. Mr. Conrade has been coaching the Girls Varsity Softball team for 32 years, and has been head coach for 30. He has since then brought the
Activities News
Italian Heritage Celebrated by the One Heart, One Mind, Many Cultures Club
November 15, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Delaney Clark ’25: On November 2nd, 2023, the One Heart, One Mind, Many Cultures Club hosted a presentation about Italian Heritage given by Junior Costanza Faldetta, who is originally from Italy. In her presentation, Costanza shared the similarities and the differences between being a teenager in
Seniors Bond at World Language Retreat
November 1, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Kelly ’26: On Thursday, October 26th, senior students in the Spanish, French, and Latin clubs headed up to Stella Maris for an all-day retreat. The beautiful, sunny day started with a Mass celebrated by Fr. Thomas Cardone, S.M. Students said readings in Spanish and French,
Mock Trial Team Takes on Yale Invitational
October 25, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Caitlin Hanratty ’25: After 8th period on September 28th, Kellenberg’s Mock Trial team left school for the Yale Invitational in New Haven, Connecticut, which would serve as their new home for the weekend. Before the school year even began, the Mock Trial team worked diligently over
Junior Class Braved the Rain to Tour Saratoga National Park
October 25, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: On Friday October 20th, 37 Kellenberg juniors along with several of their history teachers took a coach bus to Saratoga, the site of the Battle of Saratoga and a turning point for the American Revolution, for a day trip to learn more about
Apostolic News
Junior CROSS Prays For Peace
November 16, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: On Friday, November 3rd, members of Junior CROSS attended a Prayer Service for Peace at the St. Rose of Lima Church in Massapequa. After classes on Friday, twelve Juniors traveled to St. Rose of Lima to reconnect and learn more about their faith.
Faustino Club Attends New York State Eucharistic Congress
November 8, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Bella O’Donnell ’24: From October 20th to October 22nd, members of the Kellenberg Faustino Club were granted the opportunity to visit the Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Auriesville for the New York State Eucharistic Congress. This shrine was where Martyr Isaac Jogues lost his
Seniors Bond at World Language Retreat
November 1, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Kelly ’26: On Thursday, October 26th, senior students in the Spanish, French, and Latin clubs headed up to Stella Maris for an all-day retreat. The beautiful, sunny day started with a Mass celebrated by Fr. Thomas Cardone, S.M. Students said readings in Spanish and French,
Freshmen Bond At F.A.I.T.H. Day
October 25, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24: On Tuesday, October 17th, Kellenberg’s freshman class had their first F.A.I.T.H. Day. This is a day for students to take a break from their classes and bond with their fellow homeroom members, reflected in the acronym “F.A.I.T.H.,” standing for “Freshmen Ascending In Their
Last Week at Mass
Last Week At Mass: It’s Been A While
January 12, 2022
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis ’22: Honestly, I was a bit nervous to come back after such a long time. Each Sunday, I thought to myself, I should really get back to Church this week. But no, there was always some obligation I had that was more important at
Last Week at Mass: A Mass and a Meet for Season’s End
November 8, 2021
Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy ’22: At 9am in the middle of Sunken Meadow Park, hundreds of runners, middle school and high school alike, come together with their parents and coaches to pray before the races. The Mass, celebrated by Kellenberg’s Fr. Albert Bertoni, S.M., might be an odd
Last Week At Mass: Birthday Sunday
October 5, 2021
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: It was a 73º sunny day, perfect weather for a birthday. The sixteenth birthday has been heralded as some important stepping stone in an adolescent’s life. It’s this wonderful year where everything is supposed to happen. With it comes the idea of sweet
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Academics News
The Renaissance
An important extra facet of the academic life at Kellenberg Memorial is the literary magazine, Renaissance. Published twice a year in Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer issues, it contains the creative writings and artistic talents of students from grades six through twelve.
The creative voice heard in the poems, short stories, essays, and art is often unheard in the day-to-day work within the classroom.
“Day Lilies at night” by Adian Mansfield ’23
“Day Lilies at night” by Adian Mansfield ’23
April 29, 2023
“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
April 29, 2023
“New Beginnings” by Ciara Bice ’25
“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
April 22, 2023
The Renaissance: “The Lucky Leprechaun” poem, “Green Fields” photo
“The Lucky Leprechaun” by Caroline Filocamo ’26 Oh la, ti-dah, Today’s the day, I make a quick get-away! The boys and girls have built their
March 19, 2023
The Renaissance: The Nature of It All
“The Nature of It All” by William Hegarty ’23 I consider showers at dusk in the cool December airand midwinter sunsets.There’s much more than meets
March 11, 2023
The Renaissance: “Deux Millimetres” & “Unity”
“Deux Millimetres” by Lynn Frederic ’23 Any mirror within my gaze would only reflect the distance by which I am defined: a two-millimeter-gapped smile. Why
March 5, 2023