Article by Phoenix writer Olivia Iorio ’26: The Halloween Raffle, held from October 28-30, was spurred on by the goal of Freshman GSO (General Student Organization) to continue the excitement of Freshman Faith Day. Mrs. Egan explained, “After a very spirited competition on Faith Day, GSO thought to capitalize on that energy. We filled a…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: The most recent development to PhoenixOnline, the school news site, is the monthly crossword puzzle: “Firebird Crossword.” Each month, a new crossword puzzle will appear on the website. These brain stimulating puzzles all have themes, such as seasonal themes or Kellenberg culture. After checking out some of our…
Article by Phoenix writer Kylie Mummendey ’25: On Friday, November 8, Kellenberg hosted its annual Veterans Tribute Dinner, sponsored by the Kellenberg Memorial High School History Club. This long-standing tradition was organized by faculty members Mr. Cartier, Mr. James Krug, and Mr. Joseph Krug. The evening began with sophomore Abigail Hassett, the Master of Ceremonies,…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Kelly ’26: On October 11, CulinArt, Kellenberg’s food service provider, helped Kellenberg celebrate Hispanic Culture Month, when the kitchen staff presented many classic meals for the students during their lunch periods. Dishes such as arroz con pollo proved to be hot items in the cafeteria. Junior Isabel Mathew said, “The…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: On Wednesday, November 6, Kellenberg graduate Grace Kronenberg came back to talk to the Health Science club about how one can turn their nursing passions into a rewarding career. Grace graduated from Kellenberg in 2020 and went on to tackle the competitive nursing program at Scranton University. She…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: The 11:18 bell rings, signaling the end of fourth period. Students shove materials in their bags to hurry to their next class. My friends and I rush to our lockers that are conveniently located next to the Maria Regina Chapel downstairs, where most of the seats are already…
Article by Phoenix writer Victoria Vasker ’26: On Tuesday, October 15, Kellenberg homerooms competed in a pumpkin decorating contest. As an installment under Kellenberg’s “Homeroom Connections”, students and faculty used colors, fabrics, and props to deck their pumpkins in their best fall spirit. Students put in their best efforts in their attempt to win the…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Venturino ’26: On October 30, the fashion club hosted a guest speaker to discuss her experiences in the world of fashion. Moderator of the Fashion Club, Mrs. Delbrune, invited former student Charlotte D’Alessandro ’20 back to Kellenberg to discuss her experiences in the fashion industry with the club. D’Alessandro graduated…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: From Monday, October 21 to Friday, October 25, Kellenberg transformed into a hub of scientific excitement for the annual Chemistry Week. This year’s theme, “Picture Perfect Chemistry,” was applied to all chemistry classes in a myriad of ways allowing students to engage in chemistry-based activities and experiments. Some…
Article by Phoenix writer Eva McLaughlin ’26: On Wednesday, October 23rd, the freshman class participated in Kellenberg’s annual Freshman F.A.I.T.H. Day. The freshman F.A.I.T.H. Day is an opportunity for students to get to know the people in their homeroom on a social and spiritual level. The acronym “F.A.I.T.H.” stands for “Freshman Ascending In Their Homerooms.”…