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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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Boys Varsity Bowling Team Wins Opening Match
November 29, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: The Boys Varsity Bowling team opened their season on Monday, November 27th with a dominating 9 to 0 win over St. John’s High School. After taking an early 2 to 0 lead after a competitive first game, the team started to click and
Kellenberg Student Athletes Recognized at NCAA Ceremony
November 29, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: On November 14th, 2023, eighteen Kellenberg seniors were honored at the annual fall NCAA Celebration. This event honors the achievements of student athletes who have committed to a college for their respective sports and celebrates their advancement to collegiate athletics. The coaches and
Girls Varsity Volleyball Wins League Championship
November 20, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24 November 3rd, 2023 was a joyous scene at SUNY Old Westbury where the Girls Varsity Volleyball team rejoiced in celebration after winning the League Championship against the Sacred Heart Spartans. The Lady Firebirds’ dominance has been displayed throughout the season as the team
World Renowned Sports Psychologist Speaks To Kellenberg XC
November 13, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On Thursday, November 10th, the Kellenberg cross country team was treated to a Zoom presentation featuring internationally renowned Sports Psychologist, Dr. Ralph Vernacchia at 3:30 pm in Room 211. Vernacchia, the author of Inner Strength and Coaching Mental Excellence, and the Sports Psychologist
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Kellenberg’s Academic Quiz Bowl Team Competes in the National Tournament
June 6, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Paulina Barnjak ’24: Over Memorial Day Weekend, Kellenberg’s Academic Quiz Bowl team competed against 305 teams from across the country at the NAQT Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia. Joshua Rivera was ranked among the top 15% of competitors in the tournament. Congratulations on a job well done
Senior Alexa Mazzamuto Raises Cancer Awareness as a UN Youth Ambassador
May 22, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Allison Cortese ’26: On February 28th, senior Alexa Mazzamuto had the opportunity to speak at an online conference for the NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY. The NGO CSD-NY is a non-profit organization affiliated with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs as well as the
Kellenberg Celebrates Poetry
May 17, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: Kellenberg hosted an Open Mic event in the school’s auditorium. This event gave the opportunity for students to recite their favorite poems. Over 60 students in grades 6-12 participated, and many recited original poems. The Open Mic was held in honor of National
Firebird Orchestra Performs for St. Martin’s Students
May 17, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: On March 15th, Kellenberg’s Firebird Orchestra had the pleasure of going to the St. Martin de Porres Marianist School in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Month,” which focuses on supporting music education in schools throughout the nation. Volunteers from the Firebird Orchestra,
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Marianist LIFE Inspires Senior Faith Leaders
October 5, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Delaney Clark ’25: This past July, twelve seniors along with Brother Peter Sennert, S.M. and Miss Lauren Doodian attended the week-long Marianist LIFE program, which stands for Living In Faith Experience. The group stayed in the Bergamo Center, a retreat center of the USA Province of
Firebirds Invite Grandparents At Annual Grandparents’ Day Mass
October 5, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Bella O’Donnell ’24: On Sunday, September 17th, 2023, Kellenberg Memorial hosted their annual Grandparents’ Day Mass. Kellenberg students in grades 10, 11, and 12 came together to spend time with their grandparents as well as God in an inspiring Mass celebrated by school chaplain Fr. Thomas
Portugal Hosts Kellenberg Students for WYD
October 4, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24: Over the summer, 40 students from the Kellenberg and Chaminade Classes of 2024 took a 10 day pilgrimage to Lisbon, Portugal for World Youth Day. World Youth Day is an opportunity for young people to see the Pope and participate in activities with
St. Greg’s Sings at 9/11 Memorial
September 26, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: Kellenberg’s Gregorian Consortium honored the lives lost on September 11th by performing at Point Lookout’s memorial service. For the past 15 years, Kellenberg has been invited by the Town of Hempstead to perform. Among the Gregorian Consortium, performances from people such as a fireman and
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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.
The Renaissance: Halloween Party & A Runner’s Mind
A Runner’s Mind By Katelin Lopez ’25 A man comes on the loudspeaker to let the 200 meter racers know that it’s time to come
November 7, 2022
The Renaissance: My Uncle’s Squirrels & Halloween Skeleton
My Uncle’s Squirrels By Victoria Vakser ’26 I have an uncle who despises squirrels.He hates their little faces, the way their tail curls,for they gnaw
November 7, 2022
The Renaissance: “Them” by Chloe Horstmann ’26, “Witch” by Elena Brutus ’24
“Them” By Chloe Horstmann ’26 The large doors opened, sending a chill down her spine in the already frigid air. She turned around, unsure of
October 31, 2022
The Renaissance: Autumn & A Park in Autumn
“Autumn”by Taylor Wolfe ’23 as the sun steps aside,the temperature cools,and the leaves sink into sleep, autumn arrives. A Park in Autumn by Victoria Vakser
October 14, 2022
The Renaissance: I Hate Fall & The Changing Leaves
“I Hate Fall” By Sahara Arbouet ’26:(Read from top to bottom then read from bottom to top) I hate fall Did you expect me to
October 14, 2022
The Renaissance: Copper (Poem) & The Season’s Bridge (Painting)
The Season’s Bridge, Amaya Cigliano ’25 “Copper” By Erin O’Connor ’25 I don’t live in a world of Grayscale or monochromatic. I don’t live in
October 4, 2022