Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Monday, January 24th, members of the XLT Band could be heard practicing their music in room 249 in preparation for the Founders Mass on Thursday. The XLT Band is a group of students consisting of singers and instrumentalists in grades 9-12 that provides music for the Freshman-Sophomore…
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 Ashley Jew ’22 The newest edition to Kellenberg’s array of clubs has arrived. After over a year of Kellenberg students approaching Mrs. Harnisch and requesting this clique, a Bible study group has been formed. Its current plan is to alternate between in person and virtual meetings on Thursdays. Their members discuss…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Federico ’24: On Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021, Kellenberg Memorial hosted a Thanksgiving prayer service for the students and faculty. Students from grades 9 through 12 gathered in the auditorium before the start of classes. The Mass was led by Fr. James Hansen of St. William the Abbot and it was…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: Each year, Kellenberg hosts the Advent Queen of Peace Collection in which all students are encouraged to contribute. This year, the drive will take place on Tuesday, November 30th through Wednesday December 8th. There will be bins available in the lobby for all donations to be placed into.…
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis ’22: On Wednesday, December 8th, Bishop Barres, our Bishop of Rockville Centre, visited Kellenberg to celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. He said two masses, including one at 8:25 for the freshmen and sophomores, and at 11:00 for the juniors and seniors. In his homily, Bishop Barres spoke…
Article by Phoenix writer Lillian Stern ’22 On December 1, Kellenberg held its monthly Eucharistic adoration, XLT, to kick start Advent. Attending XLT is a great way for students to mature their faith life alongside friends and Kellenberg faculty outside the classroom. The students shared a pizza dinner and then headed to the auditorium for…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Garcia ’23: On December 1st, Kellenberg held this year’s Advent Prayer Service. The annual assembly is regarded as one of the student body’s favorites, as it opens up with a comical yet informative skit performed by members of the senior class. As students flooded into the auditorium, they were all…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Federico ’24: On Friday, November 12th, 2021, Kellenberg Memorial High School hosted an Evening of Recollection for the freshman and sophomores. This was a night of prayer and activity, and took place in the auditorium, gymnasium, and cafeteria. First, the students gathered in the auditorium and listened to a talk…
Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy ’22: On November 5th, the Kellenberg community came together for its first XLT of the 2021-22 school year. XLT is a Kellenberg tradition where the student body comes together the first Wednesday evening of each month for dinner, song, and Eucharistic Adoration. Each XLT is a unique experience, as…
