Renaissance Arts and Literature, presented by Phoenix Online In an effort to reach as many of our Kellenberg Families as possible, Phoenix Online is now proud to post weekly poems, prose, art and photography from our student contributors for Renaissance, Kellenberg’s Arts and Literature magazine. The Kellenberg Memorial students and staff at Renaissance and Phoenix…
Article by Angelo Tsassis, ’22: The COVID-19 Pandemic that is currently facing the world has had many effects on the way we live. One of the main effects is not being able to do some of the things that make us happy. Luckily, for many of the students-athletes at Kellenberg Memorial, one of these activities…
Article by Mary O’Connor, ’21: 115 KMHS students and faculty responded to this edition of Phoenix Online Surveys and as usual, the results are fun and interesting. We found out what the KMHS Family loves (and doesn’t love) about the Merriest time of year! The questions for the POLS Christmas Edition discovered our favorite on-campus…
Article by Aidan Galvez, ’22: It should’ve been like all the other years. Together, the Firebird Orchestra, Chorus, Band, and Chamber Ensemble sought to provide a live audience with an unforgettable experience, but this year brought on a new challenge not experienced since the early 20th Century–a Pandemic. Because of COVID-19, large assemblies were cancelled,…
Article by Elizabeth Mooney, ’22: The 2020 Christmas Season may have been different from other years, but Kellenberg upheld its tradition with our annual Christmas decorating throughout different areas of the school. Senior Michaela Markey was responsible for the adornment of the two Christmas trees in the gym while assisted by seniors Jada Isaac and…
Article by Angelo Tsassis ’22: On Saturday, November 28, Kellenberg’s own Boy Scout troop, Troop 87, went on their first trek of the year to Schiff Scout Reservation in the Pine Barrens of Wading River, New York. The troop participated in the annual district Trek-O-Ree. It was great to see the troop participate in their…
Article by Nicholas Cortese ’23: When compared to other clubs, Model United Nations is relatively new to Kellenberg, and certainly one of the most popular activities among students. While this year has altered our lifestyles, Model UN still runs strong with few adjustments made. For those familiar with the United Nations, the club seems self-explanatory:…
Article by Mary O’Connor ’21: The week of October 18, Kellenberg Memorial began running sophomore retreats in the new retreat house, Stella Maris, for the 2020-2021 school year. As with Kellenberg’s in-school system, this year’s retreats follow a special protocol to ensure the safety of Kellenberg students and staff. The retreat is limited to two…
Article by Edward Jansen ’21: With Kellenberg’s cohort strategy, students have been able to spend time with friends, get work done, and stay healthy. With this system, some of our clubs have been able to take place, whether it be virtually, outdoors, or in limited space. Band is especially difficult in these dark times. Instructors…
Article by Nicholas Cortese ’23: In an effort to mitigate the effect of Covid-19 on student athletics, Kellenberg Memorial has converted its football team from the traditional eleven on eleven tackle football squad into a seven on seven flag football team. On Sunday, October 25th, The Firebirds took flight in a matchup against longtime rival…