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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
Firebirds Defeat Chaminade for NSCHAA Championship
June 4, 2025
With a walk-off hit in the eighth inning, the Kellenberg Varsity Baseball team clinched a 3-2 victory over Chaminade on May 27 to claim the NSCHSAA League Championship title in a ceremoniously grand fashion at Hofstra University. In the bottom of the extra frame, sophomore Andrew Noe struck the clutch
Varsity Softball Plays for Something Greater
June 2, 2025
Article by Phoenix writer Victoria Vakser ’26: After a tiring three days of trimester exams, the Varsity Softball team put off their Easter Break for just a little longer to play in the Annual Benefit Game at Molloy University. The friendly non-conference competition was held to benefit the Long Island
Ladies Place 3rd at Intersectional Track Championship
May 30, 2025
Article by Phoenix writer PhoenixOnline Staff ’25: The Lady Firebirds were on fire at their Freshmen/Sophomore Intersectional Championship meet with some incredible performances across the board on Saturday, May 11. Marley Dyasi led the charge as Kellenberg’s top scorer of the meet, striking gold in both the freshman discus and
BTV But Everyone Wins at Annual Blue and Gold
May 21, 2025
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: In a thrilling performance, the Blue Team secured a BTV against the Gold Team at the annual Blue and Gold show on Saturday, May 10 at Hofstra University. Beginning the evening, announcer senior Delaney Clark, introduced each team’s theme: Mission BLUEpossible and
Activities News
Kellenberg Celebrates Student Musicians with Homeroom Breakfast
January 29, 2026
Article by PhoenixOnline Writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26 On Wednesday, January 28, Kellenberg hosted a special recognition breakfast honoring student musicians from both the Latin School and High School. This event was held in the FCAA’s Maria Regina room during homeroom, and was set up to celebrate students involved in band,
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
Apostolic News
Bishop Barres Visits Kellenberg Memorial
December 15, 2025
“I am here simply to pray for Kellenberg and to be a servant of vocations.”
Students Tune in for Pope Leo Zoom
December 10, 2025
Article by Amelia Campbell ’26 The National Catholic Youth Conference, during which Pope Leo XVI held a zoom conference in front of the 16,000 student attendees, took place on November 21 in Indianapolis: and the Kellenberg student body tuned in virtually for a one of a kind papal experience. This
Theology of the Body Conversations
December 10, 2025
Article by Phoenix Writer Olivia Iorio ’26 Recently, Mr. Moran and Mr. Castelli have started a segment during morning announcements titled: “Theology of the Body Conversations.” During this segment, they stress the importance of Pope St. John Paul II’s encyclicals and how those lessons apply to our lives today. “Theology
Last Week At Mass: Flowers, Made in God’s Image Too?
November 19, 2025
It came to me like wind. It was neither the Gospel nor the words of the priest’s homily. Rather, the deep calling to find God that came over me stemmed from something much different.
Last Week at Mass
Last Week at Mass: Where Are the Fruits of Our Faith?
January 21, 2026
No matter what His plan is, having faith is all we can do. Like St. John the Baptist, we won’t be guaranteed to see what our faith wins for us. Instead, our faith is the fruit itself and will inherently reward us.
Last Week At Mass: Flowers, Made in God’s Image Too?
November 19, 2025
It came to me like wind. It was neither the Gospel nor the words of the priest’s homily. Rather, the deep calling to find God that came over me stemmed from something much different.
Last Week at Mass: A Russian Orthodox Girl at Liturgy
March 12, 2025
Article by Phoenix writer Victoria Vakser ’26: “Blessed is the Kingdom of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages!” With these words the lights came on, the choir sang a majestic “Amen,” and the Orthodox Divine Liturgy began. March
Last Week At Mass: Faith from a Child’s Eyes – St. Patrick’s Glen Cove
March 6, 2025
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: On the first Sunday of March, I found myself everywhere but with God. I was organizing arrangements for the Senior Trip, stressing over college admission decisions I hadn’t even received yet, and any other thing that was on my mind. I piled clothes
How Will They Know Us
Academics News
Students Send Shivers Down Your Spine at Fright Club
October 22, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: On October 22, Bro. Peter Sennett, S.M., held a meeting for the creative writing contest Fright Club in room 122. Middle and high school students alike joined to share their ideas for horror short stories and get assistance from Bro. Peter to make
Kellenberg Seniors Attend Molloy Common Read
October 15, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Mika Accardi ’25: On Wednesday, October 9, ten Kellenberg seniors had the opportunity to visit Molloy University for Molloy’s annual freshman Common Read. Each year, Molloy assigns a book to their incoming freshmen class, after which the author of that book is invited to give a
Students Dominate the Courtroom at Yale Invitational
September 25, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Kelly ’26: On September 13, the Kellenberg Mock Trial team set out on their first invitational of the year, the Yale Bulldog Invitational. The team skillfully delivered examinations of the witnesses, presented their case, and introduced evidence in their greatest attempt to prevail in the
Sophomores Attend Yearly Trip to Holocaust Museum
April 29, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Kelly ’26: On April 19, many of our sophomores attended the Holocaust Museum in Glen Cove to learn about the history, experience, and persecution of Jewish people during World War II. The students got a tour of the museum and heard the story of Arnie
Firebird Crosswords
Firebird Crossword #7: All Saints!
November 18, 2025
PhoenixOnline’s FirebirdCrossword is a monthly puzzle produced by PhoenixOnline Editorial Staff. The FirebirdCrossword is designed for puzzle-lovers of all ages. Feel free to share the link or print the puzzle and do it the good-old-fashioned way!
Firebird Crossword #6: Movie Night
October 23, 2025
PhoenixOnline’s FirebirdCrossword is a monthly puzzle produced by PhoenixOnline Editorial Staff. The FirebirdCrossword is designed for puzzle-lovers of all ages. Feel free to share the link or print the puzzle and do it the good-old-fashioned way!
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.
“Hollow Tears”
by Anthony Custodio-Pena ’26 One drop, one single torrent of water that lasts for a second, That’s all it takes, so simple, so small, yet
January 16, 2026
“Munchkins”
by Danielle Kercy ’26 “Bring back sprinkle munchkins!” I say to anyone who will listen. Dunkin’ Donuts used to sell plain munchkins covered in rainbow
January 9, 2026
December 8, 2025
The Renaissance: “heal the hurt” by Elizabeth Califano, ’28
heal the hurt by Elizabeth Califano, ’28 sometimes it’s hard for me to understand myself to understand my own thoughts to speak them out
December 8, 2025
The Renaissance: “Painting of a Castle” by Elizabeth Kalin Tynan, ’26
“Painting of a Castle” by Elizabeth Kalin Tynan, ’26
November 18, 2025