Guidance Dept. Sponsors Sophomore Film Event
Keira Seward said, “It kind of hit deep. A lot of kids probably find it hard to find their ‘crew’, ya know, their group? But when we do, it’s worth it. The movie showed the value of that experience.”
Mrs. von Schoenermarck’s Classes Dive Into a Year of Literary Exploration
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . “ George R.R. Martin once declared, “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies; the man who never reads lives only one.” If Martin’s words are true, then the sophomores in Mrs. von Schoenermarck’s two American literature classes certainly did a great…
Sophomores Participate in Annual A.N.O.I.N.T. Day
Article by Phoenix writer Delaney Clark ’25: On Thursday October 20, the sophomore class took part in Kellenberg’s annual A.N.O.I.N.T. Day. It is a special day filled with prayer, games, and reflection to help remind students to say ‘Yes!’ to God. To remind them to answer God’s call, each student was given a shirt with…
Sophomores Receive Activity Pins in Recognition Ceremony
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…
Sophomore ANOINT Day is a Smashing Success
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: On Friday, October 1st, the class of 2024 participated in Kellenberg’s annual sophomore ANOINT Day. Sophomore students walked into school wearing a colorful ANOINT Day themed t-shirt, ready to engage in a day of fun-filled activities. The first part of the day was spent watching the movie When…
The Phoenix: Kellenberg Retreats Start for the School Year
Article by Mary O’Connor ’21: The week of October 18, Kellenberg Memorial began running sophomore retreats in the new retreat house, Stella Maris, for the 2020-2021 school year. As with Kellenberg’s in-school system, this year’s retreats follow a special protocol to ensure the safety of Kellenberg students and staff. The retreat is limited to two…
Sophomore Cohorts on Retreat at Stella Maris
Retreats are in full swing at Kellenberg Memorial. Over the last few weeks, sophomore cohorts have had the opportunity to travel to Stella Maris, one of Kellenberg’s retreat houses, located off the Great South Bay in Islip, NY. For many sophomores, this was their first retreat experience at Kellenberg. Due to the pandemic, most of…
Sophomore Independent Reading Project Tallies over 200 Titles
For the third year in a row, sophomores in Mrs. von Schoenermarck’s American literature classes were part of an independent reading experiment, one that encouraged them to complete books which extended beyond the school curriculum. From September to June, students immersed themselves into a vast assortment of literary worlds, including such genres as biography, science…
