Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Kelly ’26: On Thursday, October 26th, senior students in the Spanish, French, and Latin clubs headed up to Stella Maris for an all-day retreat. The beautiful, sunny day started with a Mass celebrated by Fr. Thomas Cardone, S.M. Students said readings in Spanish and French, honoring their clubs and providing…
By Grace Garcia ’23: It is hard to believe that we are at the bridge, the end of our senior year, one which is decorated with rites of passage and anticipation of next steps. It’s a bittersweet moment in which we often sneak a glance at our parents and find them simultaneously tearing up and…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Wednesday, February 15th, the Body, Mind, & Heart Club met in room 201 after school to discuss student burnout. Senior Samantha Vitale presented her research entitled “Battle of the Burnout” to the club members. Samantha completed this research to earn her Gold Award, which is the highest…
Article by Phoenix writer Amely Nuñez ’23: The Kellenberg Chess Club meets after school on Wednesdays from 3-4PM in room 131. Regardless of skill level, the club welcomes all students. Damien Sileo ‘24 reflects on his experience saying, “At first, I just joined to make friends. Now, the club has given me the opportunity to…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: On Wednesday, October 26, the Body, Mind, and Heart Club held the Let’s Walk Let’s Talk event on the track at Matthew Field. About 80 students from the Body, Mind, and Heart Club, Health Science Club, Fashion Club, and Varsity Girls Soccer team joined together for the event.…
Article by Phoenix writer Colleen Bayley ’23: Kellenberg’s Model United Nations or Model U.N. is dedicated to discussing international diplomacy with a focus on the United Nations General Assembly. After years of combining the History Club with Model U.N. information, it was finally decided to divide into two separate clubs in 2018. The club prepares…
Article by Phoenix writer Bella O’Donnell ’24: If you love the wilderness, adventures, and being in the fresh air, the Kellenberg Hiking Club is perfect for you. Members are brought to Long Island’s East End. There they encounter rigorous, challenging hiking trails. Mr. Moran, the club’s moderator, brings members to places like Stillwell Woods Preserve,…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: On Wednesday, June 1st, the sophomore class came together in the auditorium to close off the year by recognizing the multitude of student achievements made throughout the year. Pins for each club and activity were distributed to the students. Sophomore, Megan Dunne explains, “By receiving pins, the students…
Article by Phoenix writer Christopher Dunne ’25: On Thursday, March 24, members of the Robotics Club were remodeling one of their beloved robots named Bruno. Named after the beloved Encanto character, this robot will be featured at the Freshman Orientation for the Class of 2026 in April. They went to the Library to run tests…
In November, the Business and Finance Club began a partnership with the Christus Vivit Community House. Sister Marie Mackey asked the students to produce a marketing campaign to create ways to promote and raise awareness about Christus Vivit by incorporating Pope Francis’ message at World Youth Day. Three weeks later the students presented their campaigns…
