By Phoenix writer Elizabeth Mooney, ’22: On Friday, March 19th, during a mass on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, three of our fellow students at Kellenberg Memorial celebrated the Sacrament of the Eucharist, their First Holy Communion. The mass was attended by family members and faculty present in the Chapel. Virtual attendees included family abroad…
By Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis, ’22: Something unprecedented and exciting is happening on the Kellenberg Memorial Junior Varsity Hockey Team. Sophomores Megan Stake and Christine Mavrakis and Freshman Alexandra Meserino have made Kellenberg history as the first-ever females to play hockey for the school since it was founded 34 years ago. Hockey is a sport that…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek, ’24: As Kellenberg Memorial High School reopened in September, so did many clubs and activities, one of which being Mock Trial. This is a club that allows students to partake in a trial where one team acts as the prosecution, and the other as the defense. Students can also…
By Phoenix writer Hailey Pitcher, ’21: As springtime settles in, many Kellenberg seniors are anxiously awaiting their college admissions decisions to be mailed in. After 4 years of preparation, the university judgment day has finally come. But for some students, this stressful moment has already passed a while ago. These less anxious students opted for…
Article by Phoenix reporter Caitlin Noonan, ’21: The annual Day of Giving celebration this Wednesday, March 24, which generated a total of $125,894.80 in donations, was ceremoniously capped by the Jim and Diane Rowen STEM Center Ribbon Cutting. According to Kellenberg’s Advancement Office, 763 donors, including 269 alumni, contributed by the end of the school…
Article by Phoenix Editor Mary O’Connor, ’21: On Tuesday, March 9 and Wednesday, March 10, Kellenberg held its annual Lenten prayer service to provide time for spiritual reflection and introspection on the meaning of Lent, and to entertain the student body with a spin on the classic television game-show, Jeopardy! The prayer service opened with…
By Aryetta Koutsogiannis, ’22: Cat-life, Human-Life You and I live in two different worlds. You the reader see in vibrant colors but for me it is dim. I walk on four while you walk on two, my hearing and smell are better than yours, but you can see a wider range than I. I don’t…
Article by The Phoenix Staff: The Feast of St. Patrick was celebrated around the Campus on Wednesday, March 17. Sophomore literature teacher Mr. Brown extolled the virtues of the Celtic saint during morning announcements by praising the great immigrant spirit of the people for whom St. Patrick is patron. Mr. Brown entertained and inspired the…
Article by Phoenix writer Mary O’Connor, ’21: The Firebird J.V. Hockey Team faced off against Iona Prep early Saturday, March 13. Halfway through the second period, Kieran Laffey ’23 put the Firebirds on the board first. This was quickly followed up with a second goal scored by Angelo Coschingnano ’23. Kellenberg powered through the Third…
Article by Phoenix writer Edward Jansen, ’21: The Girls Varsity Basketball team won their quarterfinal matchup against Sacred Heart by a score of 43 – 26. The Lady Firebirds came out firing on all cylinders, starting the game off on an impressive 18 – 2 run. Natalie Bottiglieri led among her teammates with 13 points…