Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: On Monday, April 25, 2022, the Varsity Softball team improved its league record to 4 wins and 1 loss by defeating St. John the Baptist by a score of 10-0 in 4 innings. Ava Golio picked up the win striking out 4 and only allowing 2 hits. Lauren…
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: Retired Nassau County Police Officer Timothy Jaccard is an inspirational person to everyone who meets him, but to Kellenberg Memorial junior Angelina Scalice, however, he is more: he is Uncle Tim, a godfather and close family friend. Junior Angelina Scalice recently gave a speech at a fundraising event…
Article by Phoenix writer Colleen Bayley ’23: The school spirit aspect of Kellenberg Memorial was at its peak this past Friday during the Spring Spirit Rally. All athletes participating in a spring sport were escorted to the gymnasium, while the remainder of the students watched in their homerooms via live-streaming. Students were welcomed with a…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24: On Friday, March 18th, Kellenberg’s Renaissance hosted a poetry read-around. The Renaissance is Kellenberg’s Literary magazine where students have the opportunity to express their creativity through prose, short stories, artwork, and essays. The read-around consisted of students in grades 6-12 reading works from their favorite poets, such as…
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 Michelle Paszek ’24: Everybody tends to have the same idea of what Mass is: going to a Church building on Sunday, sitting in a pew, and listening to a priest say prayers and preach his homily before receiving the Eucharist and going home. This past Sunday, I didn’t leave my house…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: On Friday, March 25th, the KMHS music department held the Annual All State Student Recital in the chorus room from 6-8 PM. This recital is a practice performance for the high school students in the band, chorus, or orchestra who will be auditioning for All-State at the NYSSMA…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Garcia ’23: On Friday, March 25, the KMHS Culture Club hosted a viewing of the movie Hidden Figures in honor of Women’s History Month. The viewing took place in the Emmanuel Retreat House and lasted from 3 to 6 P.M. Snacks and water were also provided. Hidden Figures is about…
Article by Phoenix writers Elizabeth Saporito ’26 and Tara Mulroy ’26: For the first time in Kellenberg history, the eighth graders got to experience their own Firebird March Madness. Those who participated joined Fr. Daniel Griffin S.M. and Brother Patrick Cahill S.M. on a retreat filled with fun games and spiritual services. The evening was…
Article by Phoenix writer Amely Nuñez ’23: The General Student Organization, one of the many clubs Kellenberg offers to its students, is preparing for the junior class’s ring banquet that is held in May. The students do the behind the scenes work for all that makes that day so special for the junior class. During…