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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
Boys JV Lacrosse Improves Their Record Against Seaford
April 12, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: The Boys JV Lacrosse team improved their record to 4 and 1 with a 6 to 3 win at home over the Seaford Vikings on April 8th. In net, freshman Vinny Ciro recorded 18 saves keeping the Seaford attack at bay, while Jamison
Varsity Dance Whirls Through Nationals
March 15, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Mika-Ella Accardi ’25: Kellenberg’s Varsity Dance Team brought the heat to Orlando, Florida as they competed in the NDA High School National Dance Competition from March 7th to the 11th. The team made it to finals in all four small varsity categories. Overall, they placed 7th
Varsity Cheer Takes on Nationals
March 11, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: On February 9th, the Kellenberg Varsity Cheer Team traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete in the National High School Cheerleading Championship. The vigorous competition lasted multiple days and concluded on February 12th. The cheerleaders competed in two different divisions with Medium Varsity taking
Lady Firebirds Achieve Winning Streaks
March 5, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Justin McKenzie ’24: In sports, streaks can be like catching lightning in a bottle. It’s challenging to win a game and it’s an entirely different game trying to maintain success. Teams have to work together like a well-oiled machine. It takes a special mindset to perform
Activities News
Students Celebrate Bloomberg Certification
June 4, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Victoria Vakser ’26: 20 students from the Junior and Senior classes have completed their Bloomberg certification from Molloy University this year. The Bloomberg Certification Program is an after-school course offered through Molloy University to members of the Business and Finance club. Interested students met after school
Blue Breaks Gold’s Win Streak at Annual Blue & Gold Show
June 3, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: The crowd was on the edge of their seats, anxiously waiting for a winner to be announced. Although the Gold team had a chance of winning a 4-peat victory, the Blue team secured their win with an overall score of 2,069,– as opposed
May XLT Closes Off School Year
May 28, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: The last XLT of the school year was held on Wednesday, May 22. Each XLT welcomes students to come together, have fun, and celebrate in the Adoration of Christ. After a dinner in the school cafeteria, students and faculty moved into the auditorium
Budding Musicians Thrill at Jazz Night
May 22, 2024
Above: Grace Muller solos a U2 classic Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Kelly ’26: Showcasing all the hard work students put into their musical pursuits outside of the classroom, the annual Jazz Night was held on Friday, May 10 in the auditorium. Firebird Swing, Latin School Jazz Band, Latin School
Apostolic News
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
Seniors Learn About Life and Death
February 13, 2025
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: On January 29, senior students and faculty heard an annual presentation regarding Catholic Moral Tradition and modern medicine from alumna Meagan Ledetsch. Meaghan Ledetsch graduated from Kellenberg in 2005. Since then, she attended the University of Scranton where she received a Bachelor of
Kellenberg Gathers to Celebrate Founders Day Mass
February 12, 2025
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: On January 30th, Kellenberg Memorial finished off the shortened week with a mass celebrating Founders Day. The school community will not be in school Friday for this reason, as Kellenberg celebrates the individuals who founded both the school and the Marianists themselves. This
Last Week at Mass
Last Week at Mass: With Eucharist in Hand, I Knew God’s Plan
November 1, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Caitlin Hanratty ’25: While many of my peers struggle to know what they are meant to do with their lives, my problem was that I naively assumed I had it all figured out. That was until my junior year of high school. In the past few
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
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Academics News
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
Students Offered Construction and Project Management Course
January 31, 2024
Article by Phoenix writer Cassandra Odudukudu ’24: From the construction of the Firebird Center of the Arts & Athletics, an innovative idea emerged: the Construction and Project Management Course. This course, run by Mr. Kenneth Conrade, is a fairly new elective at Kellenberg that started last summer with the beginning
Academic Achievement Recognized At Annual Awards Assembly
November 2, 2023
Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: On Tuesday, October 24th, sophomores, juniors, and seniors with outstanding academic achievements were honored at the annual Academic Awards Assembly. This assembly included students receiving pins for being on the Honor Roll, badges for having perfect attendance, and inducting new students into the
Students Shine In Advanced Labs Program
September 22, 2021
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: The Advanced Labs Program is an after-school STEM group at Kellenberg where any high schooler in grades 9-12 can join in on college level labs that prepare them for what they will experience in college. “It made me appreciate science and all that
Firebird Crosswords
Firebird Crossword #7: All Saints!
November 18, 2025
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Firebird Crossword #6: Movie Night
October 23, 2025
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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: “Painting of a Castle” by Elizabeth Kalin Tynan, ’26
“Painting of a Castle” by Elizabeth Kalin Tynan, ’26
November 18, 2025
The Renaissance: “What woman is this?” Viktoria Vakser, ‘26
“What woman is this?” Viktoria Vakser, ‘26 What woman is this? If I look in the glass I spy no one deserving of such name.
November 18, 2025
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