Article by Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy ’22: At 9am in the middle of Sunken Meadow Park, hundreds of runners, middle school and high school alike, come together with their parents and coaches to pray before the races. The Mass, celebrated by Kellenberg’s Fr. Albert Bertoni, S.M., might be an odd sight for the few bystanders…
Article by Phoenix writer Griffin Noumair ’24: Members of Junior CROSS started off Halloween on a good note by making holiday themed gift bags stuffed with candy for the elderly in the Queen of Peace residence. The gift bags brought much needed Halloween spirit to the residents of Queen of Peace nursing home. They were…
Article by Phoenix writer Mia Habert ’22: There is nothing that anyone enjoys more than dressing up and getting candy during Halloween. This past weekend on Saturday, October 30th, the Kellenberg family had a scary good time at the Firebird Fall Festival. The festival was a way for families to be able to have a…
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis ’22: On Tuesday, November 2nd, the Boys’ Latin School Soccer Team wrapped up its successful 6-1 season with a decisive 5-2 victory over league rival St. Agnes. After falling behind 1-0 early in the game, eighth-grader Anthony Ferrante scored off a beautiful cross from fellow eighth-grader Miles Abdeldaim. Ferrante…
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis ’22: The Girls JV A Soccer Team defeated the Lady Spartans of Sacred Heart in the league semi-final game by a score of 1-0. Freshman Olivia Jungkunst scored off a beautiful free kick in the first half to give the Firebirds the 1-0 lead and they never looked back.…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: On Saturday the varsity football team concluded the regular season with a 35 to 13 win over Moore Catholic. Quarterback Devin Page got the Firebirds rolling on the opening drive of the game when took a quarterback keeper 53 yards for a touchdown. After a quick stop by…
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis ’22: In spectacular fashion, the JV A Boys Soccer Team defeated the St. Anthony’s A team 2-0. Sophomore Jonathan Cardo had an outstanding free kick from 30 out that went crossbar down putting the Firebirds up 1-0. In the second half, Sophomore Zach Oliveira cut the ball back and…
Article by Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23: On November 1st, Kellenberg’s JV Volleyball team traveled to a neutral site to defend their undefeated season and bring home a league championship. The Firebirds capped off their stellar season with a victory over the Friars of St. Anthony’s in two straight sets with scores of 25-21 and…
Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23: The girls Varsity swim team finished out their final dual meet of the season at the team’s senior meet with a victory over Holy Trinity. Incredible swims were performed by Katie Barberi, Camryn Cooney, Joanna Durando, Colleen Hawkins, Erin Lamoreaux, Kali Marony, Maryanna Palmeri, and Alana Wangerman. Junior,…
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis ’22: On Sunday, October 31st, Kathleen Healy won the 2021 girls championship in 16 minutes, 44.72 seconds on the 2.5-mile course at Sunken Meadow State Park, battling down the stretch to keep two hard-charging St. Anthony’s runners behind her. It was the result of years spent trusting the process…