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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

Kellenberg Unveils Memorial Dedicated to Christopher Battaglia

Article by Phoenix writer Michaela Dennean ’25: A memorial dedicated to Senior Christopher Lewis Battaglia was unveiled on Tuesday, May 7. The memorial can be found in the hallway near the Holy Family Shrine entrance in the Inspiration Hallway, a place where many students walk through on their way into

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JV Boys Lacrosse Team Wins a Thrilling Game

Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: On April 24, the Boys JV Lacrosse team won an overtime thriller over Archbishop Stepinac High School at St. Charles Field. The team overcame a 4 goal first half deficit to force overtime behind the efforts of Sophomore Jamison Heneghan who led the

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Girls Var. Lax Dominates Doms

Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: The Girls Varsity Lacrosse team showed off their talents against St. Dominic High School in a 10-5 victory on April 22. The defense held the Bayhawks to zero goals in the first half, thanks to the incredible playing and turnovers by Senior Ava

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Boys Varsity Volleyball Shuts Out Terriers

Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Tuesday, April 16th, the Boys Varsity Volleyball team continued their winning streak with a dominating 3-0 victory over St. Francis Prep, scoring 25-9, 25-8, and 25-19 in each respective set. This win improved the team’s record to 6 wins and 1 loss

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Activities News

Speech and Debate Orates Their Way to Victory

Article by Phoenix writer Delaney Clark ’25: On Saturday, November 9, the Speech and Debate Team took part in a competition against other rookie competitors of the Long Island Speech and Debate League. Five Kellenberg members participated in these debates: Jillian McLaughlin, Thomas Englese, Anna Prince, Emanuel Chamarro, and Callum

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Kellenberg Sets Sail with New Sailing Club

Article by Phoenix writer Mika Accardi ’25: On Saturday, November 2, Kellenberg’s newly formed Sailing Club competed in their first invitational regatta at the Waterfront Center in Oyster Bay. The Sailing Club had practiced three days a week in preparation for the regatta. Seniors John Renz and Marco Arena, Sophomore

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Model UN Team Dominates at Annual UCMUN Conference

Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Iorio ’26: From November 8 to 10, fourteen delegates from Kellenberg’s Model UN team traveled to their first conference of the year, the University of Connecticut Model UN Conference. The Delegates from Kellenberg participated on five different committees, and were joined by 400 other students

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Freshmen Count the Candy in Halloween Raffle

Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Iorio ’26: The Halloween Raffle, held from October 28-30, was spurred on by the goal of Freshman GSO (General Student Organization) to continue the excitement of Freshman Faith Day. Mrs. Egan explained, “After a very spirited competition on Faith Day, GSO thought to capitalize on

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Apostolic News

Firebird Families Share Christmas Cheer

Article by Phoenix writer Victoria Vakser ’26: With prayer, festivities, and the school’s first tree lighting, Christmas at Kellenberg brought the whole Firebird family together to celebrate the coming holiday. The event, held on the Saturday before the second week of Advent, began with a mass and continued with caroling,

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Students Deck the Halls for Advent

Article by Phoenix writer Molly Driscoll ’26: On Tuesday, December 3rd, Kellenberg students and faculty participated in the annual Christmas decorating event. Everyone wore Christmas sweaters to embrace the holiday cheer. Christmas music filled the halls as students and faculty enthusiastically decorated classrooms. Before Thanksgiving break, each homeroom came up

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Students Renew Faith at XLT

Article by Phoenix writer Kailyn Kelly ’26: On December 4, 2024, Kellenberg celebrated XLT and had the pleasure of hearing Mrs. Robinson speak. XLT is held once a month on Wednesdays to spend time with God in adoration among the Kellenberg family. It is a wonderful opportunity to surrender to

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GIC Teaches Students the Joy of Giving

Article by Phoenix writer Victoria Vakser ’26: For high school students across the country, the “season of giving” was taken to a new level. This year, twenty-four Catholic high schools participated in the annual Great Ignatian Challenge, including our very own Kellenberg Memorial. For eight years, Great Ignatian Challenge (GIC)

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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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LWAM: The Opportunity of a Lifetime

Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: “Are you interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister?” The bolded letters on the front of St. Thomas the Apostle’s Church bulletin made my heart jump. Though an 8-year-old me who received her Sacraments of Initiation and altar served for St. Thomas would have

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LWAM: Trusting What I Can’t Change

Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: On Sunday, November 17, I decided to end my weekend with my home parish’s evening mass. This is the first mass I’ve attended fully in a while. As the priest started talking, it seemed like a normal mass, but as he continued it

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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.

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Academics News

Students Offered Construction and Project Management Course

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

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Academic Achievement Recognized At Annual Awards Assembly

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

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Students Shine In Advanced Labs Program

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

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Firebird Crosswords

Firebird Crossword #7: All Saints!

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!

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Firebird Crossword #6: Movie Night

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!

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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.