The PhoenixOnline is the student newspaper of Kellenberg Memorial, with new articles posted throughout the school week at kellenberg.org/phoenix. Staff writers cover faith, academic, extracurricular, and athletic life at Kellenberg by pitching stories, attending events, conducting interviews, and writing and editing articles. Membership is open to all students in grades 6 through 12, and editor positions are available by application.

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Throughout the year, we run open surveys polling our student body on some general interest topics.

Latest News

Mrs. Accardi Guides Student Faith to Mary at May Crowning

Mrs. Accardi Guides Student Faith to Mary at May Crowning

05/28/2026

Article by PhoenixOnline writer Julia Juszczak '28 On Thursday, May 21, students, faculty, and family gathered in the lush green of the schools’ front entrance to witness and honor the crowning of Mary by Math teacher Mrs. Accardi.  The crown, made out of flowers symbolizing Mary’s purity, sorrow, and grace, is placed upon the statue of

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Athletics News

Boys Varsity Volleyball Spikes Chaminade in League Finals

Boys Varsity Volleyball Spikes Chaminade in League Finals

05/27/2026

Article by PhoenixOnline Writer Matt Williams '27 The Boys Varsity Volleyball team rode an 11-game win streak before defeating 5-time champion Chaminade 3-2 for the CHSAA League Championship on May 14. Coach Heitner stated, “As a coach, I could not be more proud of this season. This year was special, coming off two heartbreaking losses in

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Academics News

Tyros And Juniors Gather For Civil War Presentation

Tyros And Juniors Gather For Civil War Presentation

05/21/2026

Article by PhoenixOnline writer Isabella Jn-Baptiste '27 From May 18th to May 19th, the juniors and Latin School 7th graders at Kellenberg Memorial High School had the opportunity to observe a reenactment entailing the life of a Civil War soldier. On behalf of American History II teacher Mr. Bursig, who has been a Civil War reenactor

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Apostolic News

Mrs. Accardi Guides Student Faith to Mary at May Crowning

Mrs. Accardi Guides Student Faith to Mary at May Crowning

05/28/2026

Article by PhoenixOnline writer Julia Juszczak '28 On Thursday, May 21, students, faculty, and family gathered in the lush green of the schools’ front entrance to witness and honor the crowning of Mary by Math teacher Mrs. Accardi.  The crown, made out of flowers symbolizing Mary’s purity, sorrow, and grace, is placed upon the statue of

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Activities News

Fine Arts Week Displays Students’ Creativity

Fine Arts Week Displays Students’ Creativity

05/13/2026

Article by Phoenix Writer Matthew Williams '27 Fine arts week commemorates the creativity of Kellenberg students and the ability to express oneself. During this period, artwork is displayed throughout the lobby to celebrate the Firebirds’ artistic prowess. This collection consists of various student drawings organized in different sections and on boards. Each section contains topics or

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Last Week at Mass

Last Week at Mass: A Russian Orthodox Girl at Liturgy

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

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But What Do I Know?

But What Do I Know: New Year, New Me?

Article by Phoenix writer Kevin Kirley ’25: The week between Christmas and New Year’s is full of the post Christmas blues and leftover-induced stomach aches. It is usually here where […]

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Firebird Crosswords

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.

Rain

Rain

05/08/2026

Poem by Maeve Culhave, '27, Photo by Sophia Sontag, '27. I used to say I hate the rain and how it turned the world to gray, A messy blur of muddy tracks that ruined every day. I hated how the heavy clouds would steal away the light, And lock me in a chilly room from morning

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