Students

Firebirds Defeat Chaminade for NSCHAA Championship

June 4, 2025 3:36 PM

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 game-winning hit with two outs and the bases loaded. The lefty-batting Noe stepped to the plate and delivered a walk-off hit to right field. Firebird

Homeroom Connections Builds the Bridge of Interpersonal Relations

June 3, 2025 6:41 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: Homeroom Connections, a new addition to Kellenberg’s various assemblies, were introduced for the first time this school year. Designed to build community and encourage student bonding, these assemblies added 18 extra minutes to the usual homeroom period on select days throughout the year. In this short amount of time, students were able to relax and kick off their school day in a fun way with games and activities.

ETV Produces Coverage on Pope Leo XIV

June 2, 2025 6:34 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Natalie Lezcano ’26: On May 8, Kellenberg Memorial High School students and faculty buzzed with excitement as the papal conclave announced the name of the new pope, Pope Leo XIV. In the hour leading up to the announcement, a few faculty members were granted the opportunity to host a watch party, where they provided useful information on the papal candidates, and highlighted Pope Francis’ achievements and legacy. This live stream was

Sophomores Visit Gatsby Setting

May 28, 2025 4:06 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Mary O’Brien ’27: After all the sophomore English classes read “The Great Gatsby”, by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Thirty members of the sophomore class took a field trip to the West Egg and East Egg of Long Island on April 30. The students were accompanied by Miss Green and Mr. Brown, who pointed out important landmarks along the way. The group traveled through West Egg and East Egg. In the novel, East

Juniors Celebrate New Role at Annual Ring Banquet

May 27, 2025 5:41 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: The class of 2026 came together on Friday night May 16, to celebrate that afternoon’s Junior Ring Ceremony, in which each junior was called up on stage in the Auditorium to receive a class ring and pins for club participation. The theme for the dance was “Jungle”, which was set up beautifully by both the National Honor Society and the General Student Organization, or GSO. The students greatly

BTV But Everyone Wins at Annual Blue and Gold

May 21, 2025 4:24 PM

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 Saving Golden Paradise. Following, seniors Cadence Martin, Kendra Moran, and Madeline Naughton sang the national anthem. Fr. Thomas Cardone, S.M., then gave an invocation, referring