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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

Callahan Bowls Near Perfect Frame at Champs

March 4, 2026

Article by PhoenixOnline writer Zoe Argenziano ’27 This past Saturday, February 28, six qualifiers from the girls bowling team headed to Babylon Bowling Lanes for the New York State Catholic High School Bowling Individual Championships, and ended it off with some incredible results. The Bowling superstars this season were Kerri

Wrestlers Impress at State Tournament, Postseason

February 25, 2026

Article written by PhoenixOnline writer Natalie Lezcano ’26 Catastrophic Chris Parisi capped off an incredible four-year career with a dominant run to the CHSAA finals at 190 pounds, finishing as CHSAA Runner-Up and falling just one point short against the No. 1 ranked wrestler in New York. Over February Break,

Kellenberg Weight Room

January 29, 2026

Article by Phoenix Writer Maggie Carey ’27 Kellenberg has recently unveiled a renovated weight room, located in St. Sebastian Hall. The room is truly an impressive sight, with sleek grey and royal blue machines and a fresh paint job. Junior Annie Schiller says, “As a track athlete, my favorite additions

Zach Paggi PR Places 3rd in State

January 22, 2026

Article by PhoenixOnline writer Sarah Zaikowski ’27 Once a swimmer, now a tenacious runner, Zach Paggi showed how dedicated effort achieves new heights and remarkable “prs” at the 71st Annual Bishop Loughlin Games, where he rose to the rank of number three in New York state. Like any athlete before

Beginning of Step at Kellenberg

January 21, 2026

Victoria White said, “This club has become a place where I can come and relate to the girls around me; it is a whole new community for me.”

Girl’s Volleyball wins League Championship 3-0 Sweep

January 21, 2026

On November 3 our Girls Varsity volleyball team won their championship game for the third year in a row continuing the team’s legacy.

Walking in a Firebird Wonderland

January 14, 2026

Article by Phoenix writer Ailish Blaney ’28 This year, Kellenberg started Advent with spirit. On December 2, Kellenberg hosted its annual door-decorating contest. Each homeroom transformed doors and classrooms into candy-land forests and winter wonderlands. Halls blasted Frank Sinatra while students draped banners and hung Christmas ornaments. With everything

Christmas Student Concerts Make Holiday Magic

January 13, 2026

Article by Phoenix Writer Amelia Campbell ’26 The student body gathered together for the student concert on Thursday December 11. Held during a school day assembly, the student concerts preview the Christmas concerts for family performed on several evenings before the Holiday. The student concerts serve a dual purpose as

Rain Dampens May Crowning, but Not Marianist Spirit

June 2, 2025

Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Kelly ’26: Due to inclement weather, the annual May Crowning took place indoors on Thursday, May 29. On a typical year, the ceremony would be held in the school parking lot, with a fire truck from a local volunteer fire department assisting the chosen faculty

ETV Produces Coverage on Pope Leo XIV

June 2, 2025

Article by Phoenix writer Natalie Lezcano ’26: On May 8, Kellenberg Memorial High School students and faculty buzzed with excitement as the papal conclave announced the name of the new pope, Pope Leo XIV. In the hour leading up to the announcement, a few faculty members were granted the opportunity

Students Travel to Spain for Project Understanding

March 25, 2025

Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: Kellenberg students traveled to Spain as a part of Project Understanding over February Break. Project Understanding is a Long Island based program that facilitates interfaith dialogue between Catholic and Jewish students on a shared pilgrimage. Students are nominated by their church or synagogue

Family XLT Serves As A Reminder of Hope

March 11, 2025

Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: To begin the Lenten Season, Kellenberg’s ARK hosted Family XLT on Ash Wednesday, March 25. Unlike the other XLTs offered throughout the school year, the annual Family XLT (exalt, praise, and worship) gives students and their families a spiritual opportunity that transcends the

Last Week at Mass: Feeling Alone, I Went to Mass

October 26, 2022

Article by Phoenix writer Grace Garcia ’23: Recently, the future and what it holds has been on my mind. I thought once I turned in some of my college applications, my stress would be gone. I realized very quickly that it does not work that way. If anything, I felt

Last Week At Mass: A New Normal

April 1, 2022

Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: Everybody tends to have the same idea of what Mass is: going to a Church building on Sunday, sitting in a pew, and listening to a priest say prayers and preach his homily before receiving the Eucharist and going home. This past Sunday,

Last Week At Mass: A Therapeutic Lord

February 9, 2022

Article by Phoenix writer Nick Cortese ’23: As of late, I have been reflecting on myself quite a bit. People tend to downplay the idea of junior year being stressful until they get to junior year. Now, I’ve been having bad days here and there, one of such being this

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

Academics News

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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.