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…
Article by Phoenix writer Mary O’Connor, ’21: Every time the members of the girls JV basketball team step onto the court they make every moment count. On Monday, March 15, the lady firebirds defeated Sacred Heart by a score of 39 to 25 and became undefeated league champions. Down by one point halfway through the…
Anime-style “Green Warrior” artwork by Luka Pierre-Louis, ’22 By Olivia Rasweiler, ’22: Be not afraid, For God is with you. Believe it or not, His words are always true. When in doubt and despair, God will show the way. If you’re lost or scared, Just take a breath and pray. Everything happens for a reason,…
By Nicholas Cortese, ’23: The Language Clubs, faculty, and students hosted a Language Week Kahoot! on Thursday, March 4. After the chaos of several pulse-pounding lead changes concluded, the top three Kahoot! contestants finished with impressive scores. Sophomore Nicholas Canny answered the most correct at 38 out of 40, however finished third place because Kahoot!’s…
EXHILARATION By Jimmy Ganosis ’23: My adrenaline is rushing; I feel a fear that I have never felt. My father takes my hand. We are then swooped up like a mother picks up a newborn child. The icy cold temperatures make me shiver to my heart’s core; The wind whips my face making it unable…
By Lillian Stern, ’22: Both the Girls and Boys Varsity Swim Team had a strong 2020-2021 athletic season. Senior Katharine Barberi, was ecstatic to return to the swimming lanes, “We were all so happy to finally get back in the pool and support each other during meets and practices.” Junior, Claire Galante, described the excitement…
By Phoenix writer Imani Chung, ’21: This February, Kellenberg Memorial’s ETV Morning Announcements featured weekly segments about members of the Black community who have contributed to various respective areas of faith, science, professional athletics, cinema, politics, and culture. A group of six faculty and six students, including Chandler Dalhouse-Osouna, Christian Joseph, Eziafa Odiaka, Justin Gideon,…
By Mary O’Connor, ’21: On the third Faith Friday of the 2020-2021 school year, students prayed the Stations of the Cross with a school-made video to reflect and identify with Jesus in his suffering and His passion. Father Thomas Cardone, S.M., spoke before the service, saying that if we want to follow Jesus more faithfully,…