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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 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
Macie’s Mission Raises Awareness For Rare Disease At Kellenberg
January 8, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: Cameras, Computers and Lights. For Mr. Jeff Harris ’03, Director of Photography and Video, these technologies are very familiar to him, aiding his role in the behind-the-scenes element at Kellenberg. It wasn’t until his daughter, Macie Harris, was diagnosed with a rare disease
Activities News
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
Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off with Salsa Dance Instruction
September 28, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: On Friday, September 22nd, the One Heart, One Mind, Many Cultures Club hosted a dance class to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which began on September 15th. Kellenberg alumnus, Mario Cadavid ‘97, led the class along with Lourdes and Daniel Cruz. Over forty students
Paulina Barnjak Leads Speech and Debate Team in Louisville
June 6, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: Select members of the Speech and Debate team competed in the prestigious National Catholic Forensic League Tournament over Memorial Day weekend. This year, Kellenberg was not only invited to attend, but also was able to qualify seven students for the tournament, which is
Meghan Lazzarini Represents Kellenberg at Youth Leadership Conference
June 6, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: Sophomore Meghan Lazzarini represented Kellenberg Memorial High School at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference (HOBY) at Adelphi University on May 2-4. Throughout the weekend at HOBY, Meghan Lazzarini was grouped with several other sophomores also from New York and took part in
Apostolic News
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
Kellenberg Unites for the Year’s First XLT
October 25, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Caitlin Hanratty ’25: On October 4, Kellenberg students and faculty enjoyed the first XLT of the year together. Being one of Kellenberg’s most beloved traditions, XLT unites both students and staff alike in prayer and adoration. Before adoration began, the Kellenberg family shared a family dinner
Kellenberg Celebrates School Wide Opening Mass
October 13, 2023
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
2023 Rosary Prayer Service
October 13, 2023
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
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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.
The Renaissance: “Summer Child” & “Save the Earth”
“Summer Child” By Erin O’Connor ’25 I fell in love with the earth at a young age. I fell in love with the spray of
February 11, 2023
Renaissance Hosts Read-around
Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: The Renaissance, Kellenberg’s literary magazine, held its first poetry read-around of the year on Friday, January 20th. The
February 2, 2023
The Renaissance: “Breathe” and “Divinity Within the Strings”
“Breathe” by Katelin Lopez ’25 If I cannot create then I cannot breathe. Creating art is my air. It keeps me going. Creating with my
January 26, 2023
The Renaissance: “I am Korean. I am Italian. I am Attilio”/ “Self-Portrait”
“I am Korean. I am Italian. I am Attilio” by Attilio Saulo ’23 Feeling the hot blood rush to my face, I sat in my
January 11, 2023
The Renaissance: A Valuable Bah-Humbug! & The Giving Spirit
“A Valuable Bah-Humbug!” by William Hegarty ’23: Christmas time, Oh so many joys, The time of earmuffs, To block out the noise. The corny songs,
December 5, 2022
The Renaissance: Trapped Inside & Searching Skeleton
“Searching Skeleton” by Spiro Mihalatos ’26 “Trapped Inside” by Caroline Filocamo ’27 I sit in a chair, surrounded by darkness. I stand, after minutes— no,
November 21, 2022