Article by Phoenix writer Elizabeth O’Hara ’25: This past weekend was the Freshman Communion Breakfast. I think this was a great opportunity for me and other freshmen to experience so many important faith aspects of Kellenberg. The event began with a Mass, followed by an accompanying breakfast. We were able to show our parents around…
Article by Phoenix writer Valentina Papavero ’23: On March 1, 2022, Kellenberg Memorial High School celebrated the holiday of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, also called Fat Tuesday, is based on the practice of eating rich, fatty foods for a day prior to the fasting that takes place during Lent until the Easter season. Members of…
Article by Phoenix writer Colleen Bayley ’23: Abortion is becoming more common and normalized every year, with 1 out of 4 pregnancies ending in the murder of an unborn fetus. Access to abortion clinics are one of the most contested topics currently. The Catholic high schools of Long Island acted on this by protesting for…
Article by Phoenix writer Colleen Bayley ’23: St. Thomas Aquinas League is a philosophy and theology club here at Kellenberg Memorial High School. It is a club centered around the doctrines and focuses of Catholicism. The moderator, Mr. Ruhl as well as Mr. Barbier and Miss Doodian, ask a question at the start of the…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: On November 5, 2021, Kellenberg students came together to celebrate FAITH Day. On this day, the students stepped away from the classroom as classes were put on hold and the dedicated Kellenberg faculty organized a fun, faith-filled day for the students. FAITH Days began during last year’s unique…
Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy ’22: On Wednesday, October 7th, the Latin School Division came together to participate in Witness Day. The day combined some of the themes Kellenberg holds dear: faith, community, and athletics. October 7th is also the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, so the Latin School began the day…
Article by Phoenix writer Nick Cortese ’23: Kellenberg held its annual Rosary Prayer Service on Thursday, October 7. After homeroom, moderators distributed Rosary beads and pamphlets for the ceremony. Students from the Latin School and Junior divisions were then escorted to the auditorium, while the Freshmen, Sophomores and Seniors viewed the service via online stream.…
Article by Phoenix writer Mia Habert ’22: For the first time in almost two years, the Kellenberg Memorial family was back together on Thursday, September 23 for the Mass for the Marianist Martyrs. The entire student body was ecstatic to have back a sense of normalcy for the day. Father Daniel Griffin S.M. celebrated the…
Article by Phoenix writer Elizabeth Mooney ’22: On Sunday, September 19, Kellenberg Memorial hosted a Mass and brunch in celebration of Grandparents Day, with both the Junior and Senior class sharing in this day’s festivities. The event is now becoming a time-honored KMHS tradition. This meaningful occasion commenced with a Mass in the auditorium officiated…
Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy ’22: On September 14th and 15th, the Kellenberg school community came together for the Spiritual Days of Action fundraiser. The funds were raised with the goals of supporting Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and those affected by Hurricane Ida in mind. During lunch periods, tables were set up outside the…