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…
Article by Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis ’22: On Thursday, October 29th, the Spanish Club met in the Millennium Room. The club has been rapidly gaining popularity, and many members were present at the meeting on the 29th. This particular meeting was to celebrate the Day of the Dead, or in Spanish, Día de los Muertos.…
Article by Phoenix writer Valentina Papavero ’24: On October 26, 2021, Kellenberg held its annual Academic Awards Assembly. The assembly started with all the teachers and seniors walking in the auditorium and solemnly walking up to the stage. Brother Kenneth congratulated students for their accomplishments, before handing out the awards. Sophomore Rayven Rospide stated, “I…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Federico ’24: On October 29th, 2021 Kellenberg Memorial hosted a Halloween dance for the Latin Schoolers in grades sixth through eighth. The dance took place underneath the outside tent from 3 PM – 5 PM. It was a beautiful and spooky day. Scarlet Harvey, a seventh-grade student at Kellenberg, states,…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek ’24: The Phoenix Emporium Bookstore is a place where the members of the Kellenberg Family can buy necessary school supplies as well as Kellenberg merchandise. From uniform pieces to loungewear, to gifts for family and friends, the bookstore has it all. According to Emporium Assistant Moderator Mr. Armoia, “Our…
Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Paulich ’24: Kellenberg students in grades 9 through 11 have been learning the ins and outs of the business world through the Business and Finance Club. The club meets in the library after school alongside alumni and college professors to hold lectures on how students can enhance their knowledge in…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Federico ’24: CulinArt, the new cafeteria company that Kellenberg has partnered with for its school lunch program, has improved the lunch service for this year’s renewed in-person lunch periods. CulinArt offers a wide variety of foods from hot meals to snacks in the mini-market. The hot lunch section includes items…
Article by Phoenix writer Elizabeth Mooney ’22: On Sunday, October 10th, twenty-eight members of the Varsity Tennis AA and A teams along with their coaches met at 8:30 AM at Jones Beach Field 5 to begin a four mile walk with the objective of raising awareness and funds for Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks is an…