Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: “I have a dream”, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. famously exclaimed on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28th, 1963, “that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that…
Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy ’22: Stephen King, Edgar Allen Poe, and now Rebecca Doyle. Among the talented horror writers of history, Kellenberg now has its own. Senior Rebecca Doyle was recently awarded Molloy College High School Honors Award for her short story “Redwood.” “Redwood” is an 8 page gothic horror short story that…
Article by Phoenix writer Lillian Stern ’22: Starting their weekend off strong, select members of the Kellenberg Model United Nations team attended a competitive conference hosted by Columbia University. After weeks of compiling strategy and research, each competitor was asked to represent a politician from 1999. In their respective roles, they were tasked to maintain…
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: The students of Kellenberg’s Latin club, one of the many language clubs the school offers, spend their Thursdays after school in room 104 working on various fun Latin-related activities. Whether it be focusing on the language itself or the fascinating mythology of the ancient Romans, they are always…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: In History Club, moderated by Mr. Kennedy, students can come together and watch historical films, join in on discussions about historical events and how they relate to current events, take short trips to local historical places, and play board games relating to history. “We play this game called…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is a story that almost everybody has heard about at some point or another. With so many film adaptations bringing this beloved Christmas story to life, the question of which one is the best has been asked time and time again. PhoenixOnline sought…
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis ’22: Honestly, I was a bit nervous to come back after such a long time. Each Sunday, I thought to myself, I should really get back to Church this week. But no, there was always some obligation I had that was more important at the time. Always some sham…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24 Many students and faculty can say with absolute certainty that Kellenberg has a greenhouse. It’s hard to miss that glass building in the courtyard just outside classroom 126 with the neon pink UV light beaming from behind the glass. But how many students or faculty know what happens…
Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi ’24 On Monday, December 13, the Kellenberg Memorial One Heart One Mind Many Cultures Club hosted a cultural cookie exchange where students had the opportunity to share their Christmas traditions and desserts. Over 40 students baked and brought in cookies from all over the world, including but not limited…
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…