Students

Game, Set, Match for Girls’ Varsity Tennis Champs

October 16, 2025 4:28 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Jazmeen Osae-Kwapong ’26: After a series of hard fought matches against St. John the Baptist on October 8, the Kellenberg Girls’ Varsity A Tennis Team claimed a 4-3 victory and secured the NSCHSAA League Championship title. This win is monumental for the team because they were able to overcome their league rival, St. John the Baptist, as a perfect end to their season. The girls showed determination throughout every match and

X Marks the Spot to Move Forward at Commencement

June 13, 2025 3:54 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: Stepping onto an X-marked spot on the stage at the Commencement Exercises on June 1, a member of the Class of 2025 enters the long-imagined moment, squinting past the blinding stage lights, scanning the sea of faces, hoping to spot the familiar glow of friends and family. For all, it was a surreal moment: the culmination of 4 to 7 years of hard work encapsulated with a stride

Annual New York Harbor Cruise Delights Class of ’25

June 12, 2025 8:20 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Strauss ’25: On May 29, the class of 2025 boarded the Hornblower cruise lines for the Senior Sendoff cruise around Manhattan, the annual capstone for the senior class, allowing them to spend time with peers and teachers before becoming alumni. The seniors arrived at Kellenberg, dressed in their finest suits and dresses. They boarded the coach buses lining the parking lot and traveled to South Street, where the chartered 3-deck

Senior Class Departs with the Faith

June 12, 2025 8:10 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: The Senior class was once again brought together to celebrate the traditional Final Senior Prayer Service and annual Blue and Gold Yearbook Dedication Ceremony. The prayer service emphasized all of the religious tools that Kellenberg has given its Seniors. Reflections from Fr. Daniel Griffin, S.M., and Fr. Thomas Cardone, S.M., followed multiple prayers and readings from various members of the faculty. Perhaps the most resonant point of all

2025 Visits Disney for Annual Trip

June 11, 2025 1:27 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: The Class of 2025 embarked on the highly anticipated Disney Trip on the first weekend of May. The trip featured six different theme parks, two private events, and endless amounts of fun. The class was divided into four flights, the earliest of which leaving as early as 2:30 AM from the FCAA. Straight from the airport, students entered Hollywood Studios. The park featured Toy Story Land, Star Wars:

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