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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich, ’24 Kellenberg strives to bring every student success by offering courses to highlight the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, otherwise known as STEM. The STEM department at Kellenberg has designed voluntary courses open to seniors in Calculus and Physics with the intention to broaden their knowledge in…
