Alumni Talk HBCUs at Panel Event
Alumni challenged common misconceptions and encouraged students to view HBCUs as competitive, diverse institutions that have produced leaders across fields such as medicine, law, education, business, and the arts.
Annual New York Harbor Cruise Delights Class of ’25
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…
Senior Class Departs with the Faith
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…
Class of ’24 Celebrates at DisneyWorld
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: As millions of New Yorkers lay asleep in their beds, over 400 members of the Kellenberg Class of 2024 embarked on the annual Senior Trip, an action-packed three-day adventure at the Disney and Universal parks in Florida. In the early hours of May 2nd, students gathered in the…
Seniors Participate in Annual Blood Drive
Article by Phoenix writer Bella O’Donnell ’24: On February 2, 2024, Kellenberg hosted the annual blood drive for our seniors. Over 100 students from the senior class donated a pint of blood. Several generous seniors even donated blood via the Alyx Machine or the Apheresis (platelet) donation. This machine separates platelets from the blood and…
Senior Transitions Program Presents Finance Seminar
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, the senior class took part in a presentation about the world of finance. Kellenberg’s Director of Finance, Mrs. Marietta Tartamella, along with Ms. Berry, Miss Hartung and Mr. Cartier organized a presentation to relay to the young adults of Kellenberg how important financial…
Students Offered Construction and Project Management Course
Article by Phoenix writer Cassandra Odudukudu ’24: From the construction of the Firebird Center of the Arts & Athletics, an innovative idea emerged: the Construction and Project Management Course. This course, run by Mr. Kenneth Conrade, is a fairly new elective at Kellenberg that started last summer with the beginning of construction of the complex.…
Celebrating Creative Excellence: Four Seniors Win 2023 Bob Spring Memorial Inspiring Artist Award
Congratulations to Vivian Baltzer, Theresa Bambrick, Patrick Celiberti, and Xavier DaSilva (Class of 2023) for being this year’s recipients of the 2023 Bob Spring Memorial Inspiring Artist Award. The award is given to Senior students who intend to major/minor in Art or a similar field (design, animation, architecture, fashion, etc.) in college. The student must…
Kellenberg Celebrates Grandparents Day Mass and Brunch
Article by Phoenix writer Allison Cortese ’26: On September 18, Kellenberg’s Grandparents Day Mass and Brunch for Juniors and Seniors took place once again. This annual event allows our students to appreciate their beloved grandparents, spending the day with them, fellow students, and staff members. Each year, numerous students and grandparents look forward to this…
Seniors Celebrate Back to School with the Senior Sunrise Breakfast
Article by Phoenix writer Colleen Bayley ’23: The Class of 2023 kicked off their last ride with a Welcome Back Breakfast on Friday, September 16. Hundreds of excited seniors gathered in the St. Marks parking lot. Students enjoyed bagels with butter and Capri-Suns, and enjoyed each other’s company. Freshman scripture teacher Mr. O’Brien took pictures…