Students

Bird’s Nest Opens its Doors at Open House

October 10, 2024 4:12 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Molly Driscoll ’26: On the sunny Saturday, October 5th, Kellenberg hosted its annual open house for prospective students. Kellenberg’s halls were filled with the golden blazers of the National Honor Society leading tours for future students and parents. During the tour, parents and students learned about academics, apostolic activities, clubs, and sports offered at Kellenberg. Potential students were especially interested in S.A.L.T., S.M.A.R.T., Model U.N., and Speech and Debate. This year’s

Spirit Week Excites Student Body

October 8, 2024 4:28 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: September 24 to the 27 were especially lively days at Kellenberg, where the Firebird community displayed their school spirit by supporting the fall student athletes. Throughout the week, videos shown on the morning announcements fired up the student body for the annual pep rally that would be held at the end of the week. On Friday the 27, Kellenberg’s fall athletes began the day by sporting their team’s

Students Gather in Prayer for Rosary Prayer Service

October 8, 2024 3:56 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Brianna Duroseau ’26: In honor of the Virgin Mary, Kellenberg held its annual Rosary Prayer Service on Friday, October 4. October is designated as a month to pay tribute to Our Lady of the Rosary. Kellenberg embraced this tradition as students and faculty united in prayer. Sophomores, freshmen, and seniors were in their homerooms watching the livestream, while juniors and Latin School students congregated in the auditorium. Despite the student body

Kellenberg Students Expand Their Futures and Attend College Fairs

October 7, 2024 4:27 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Delaney Clark ’25: On Wednesday, September 25th, the College Placement Office held one of its many mini college fairs in the courtyard. The purpose of these fairs is to give upperclassmen the opportunity to build a relationship with admissions representatives while also learning more about each individual school. Many schools attended the fair on the 25th: NYIT, Binghamton University, College of Charleston, Nova Southeastern University, Quinnipiac University, University at Albany SUNY,

Students Dominate the Courtroom at Yale Invitational

September 25, 2024 4:33 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Kelly ’26: On September 13, the Kellenberg Mock Trial team set out on their first invitational of the year, the Yale Bulldog Invitational. The team skillfully delivered examinations of the witnesses, presented their case, and introduced evidence in their greatest attempt to prevail in the debate. Though their valiant efforts were just short of what it took to win the case, the loss was not an accurate representation of their

Students Celebrate Salvation with the Triumph of the Cross

September 19, 2024 4:25 PM

Article by Phoenix writer Victoria Vakser ’26: Singing the entrance hymn, the Gregorian Consortium opened this year’s Triumph of the Cross prayer service. Members of the student body joined in prayer and exaltation as they watched the service from their classrooms. The familiar and beautiful song “At the Cross” initiated contemplation of Christ’s plight at Calvary, and Fr. Thomas Cardone, S.M., continued this theme in his homily when he invited students to “be crucified with