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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
Girls Varsity Wins State Volleyball Championship
November 18, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: For the second consecutive year in a row, Kellenberg’s Girls Varsity Volleyball team took home the title of CHSAA State Champions. The Lady Firebirds have been sweeping wins all across Long Island this season, tallying up an undefeated score of 14-0. After beating
“Flight of the Firebirds” Rises from the Ashes
November 4, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Mika Accardi ’25: Kellenberg is very happy to announce that Flight of the Firebirds, the official Kellenberg Podcast, has returned. After some time and much planning, the podcast was brought back to life by Mr. Beyrouty and senior Amelia Caban. Flight of the Firebirds explores all
Spirit Week Excites Student Body
October 8, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: September 24 to the 27 were especially lively days at Kellenberg, where the Firebird community displayed their school spirit by supporting the fall student athletes. Throughout the week, videos shown on the morning announcements fired up the student body for the annual pep
Kellenberg Prevails at Annual Homecoming Game
October 7, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Mika Accardi ’25: On Saturday, September 28, The Varsity Football Team defeated St. Peter’s High School by a score of 14 to 7 in the exciting annual Homecoming game. Despite the rain, the Firebird family gathered on Mitchell Field eager to show support for the team.
Activities News
Kellenberg Students Excel at Ready Set Lead Competition
December 12, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: On December 4, Kellenberg’s Entrepreneurship Club traveled to St. Joseph’s University to compete at the Ready, Set, Lead Business Competition. The annual competition is a unique opportunity for high school students interested in business-related topics, ranging from sports marketing to business design, to
Kellenberg Drama Club Presents “Guys and Dolls”
December 11, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Iorio ’26: From Friday November 22nd through Sunday November 24th, Kellenberg’s Drama Club put on their show stopping fall production of Guys and Dolls. Written by playwrights Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling, Guys and Dolls takes place in 1950s Manhattan. It tells the story of
Alumna Encourages Young Entrepreneurs
December 2, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Victoria Vakser ’26: Fresh out of college and already influencing students: On November 12th, KMHS Class of 2019 alum Reagan Mullaly gave a talk to the students of the Business and Finance Club. Ms. Mullaly, a marketing major who graduated St. John’s University just two years
Business and Finance Club Competes at Adelphi Apprentice Challenge
November 26, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: On Friday, November 8th, the Business club students, under the direction of Mr. Heitner and Mrs. York, competed in the Adelphi Apprentice Challenge. The marketing competition consisted of over 40 Long Island high schools with 250 students, with Kellenberg being the only Catholic
Apostolic News
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
St. Joseph’s Mission Inspires A Spirit of Service
March 11, 2025
Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Iorio ’25: During the week of February break, fourteen Kellenberg students demonstrated their Marianist commitment to service when they helped improve the Stella Maris retreat house and the motherhouse of the Sisters of Life in Montebello, New York. St. Joseph’s Mission has been going strong
Kellenberg Prepares for the Lenten Season
March 11, 2025
Article by Phoenix writer Ryleigh O’Neill ’28: Last Wednesday, Kellenberg celebrated the start of the Lenten season with an Ash Wednesday prayer service held in the auditorium. Ashes taken from last year’s palms were placed in the shape of a cross on the foreheads of all the students and faculty
Fathers and Sons Bond at St. Joseph’s Night
February 25, 2025
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: Every year, Kellenberg Memorial hosts St. Joseph’s Night, an evening of fun and prayer for Kellenberg gentlemen and their fathers or father figures. The night consists of quality time such as sharing a meal and time spent in prayer. The purpose of this
Last Week at Mass
Last Week at Mass: My Name, My Calling, My Purpose From God
October 17, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: Towards the end of my sophomore year, feelings of unproductivity and concern lingered in my mind. Distracted by the upcoming junior year, I questioned if I followed God’s plan for my life efficiently. Throughout my five years at Kellenberg, I’ve had the unique
Last Week at Mass: A Lady’s Lesson on Grief and Love
January 18, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Amely Nuñez ’23: Serving as an altar server has granted me the opportunity to view the Mass in a very intimate and personal light. I have a perfect view of both the altar and the parishioners in the pews. Having seen thousands of congregants, one person
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,
How Will They Know Us
How Will They Know Us
PhoenixOnline Initiates New Lifestyle Section
Article by Phoenix writer Mary O’Brien ’27: On October 1st, 2025, the Editorial Staff of PhoenixOnline made a groundbreaking decision. After much thinking and debating, PhoenixOnline has chosen to discontinue our opinion-based articles, “But What do I Know?” In our ever divided world, it is difficult to share opinions without offense. Unfortunately, it is challenging for us young journalists to write opinions that interest people without contributing to that divide. The truth is that we as the school newspaper for a Catholic high school really only have one perspective. Even though we are all different as people, we are united under one central identity: Catholicism. In John 13:35, Jesus tells us, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, that you love one another.” In this passage Jesus’ disciples are wondering how they will be recognized as Christians. He explains to them that Love is what distinguishes us.
October 2, 2025
Academics News
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
Poetry Week Celebration Lifts Up Student Body
April 24, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: Kellenberg celebrated Poetry Week from April 15-19 as part of National Poetry Month. As the halls bustled, students scribbled lines from their favorite poems and penciled in finishing touches to their original pieces. The English department hosted an Open Mic on Thursday, April
Firebird Crosswords
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.
October 21, 2025
The Renaissance: “Mourning Dove” by Danielle Kercy ’26
Mourning Dove by Danielle Kercy ’26 Its cheeks are round with youth, and its eyes are wide with innocence, Bringing me to recall my
October 21, 2025
The Renaissance, “Miles” by Elizabeth Califano, ‘28
Miles by Elizabeth Califano, ‘28 You’re close to me because my heart holds you there holds a house for you with a freshly made
October 10, 2025
The Renaissance, “Eden” by Aren Saraydarian ’26
“Eden” by Aren Saraydarian ’26 Beyond the depths and pits of earthly grief, A pasture lies with treasures yet unseen, With trees and bushes each
September 22, 2025
The Renaissance, Artwork by Lauren Reyes ’26, “New Friends”
Artwork by Lauren Reyes ’26, “New Friends”
June 2, 2025
The Renaissance, “The Road of Friendship” by Theresa Stender ‘29
The Road of Friendship by Theresa Stender ’29 The road of friendship is difficult to know because sometimes it lasts a lifetime while sometimes it
June 2, 2025