Article by Phoenix writer Lauren DeRiggi, ’24: The Kellenberg Memorial family gathered to celebrate the May Crowning prayer service on May 20, 2021. Mrs. Mulligan, with the help of the Floral Park Fire Department, crowned the Blessed Virgin with flowers alongside her two children in the bucket atop the aerial ladder. Fr. Thomas Cardone, S.M.,…
Article by Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek, ’24: On May 7th, 2021, the members of the Firebird and Phoenix bands, choruses, and orchestras showcased their talents through the virtual high school Spring concert. The concert began with the Firebird and Phoenix bands performing the “Star-Spangled Banner”. Every year, this is performed by one of the groups…
By Phoenix writier Michelle Paszek, ’24: On Tuesday, May 18th, the Guitar Club met in person after school in room 243 at Kellenberg Memorial High School. Guitar Club is a club for high school students in grades 9-12 where students learn about music, practice songs, and learn how to play the guitar. Due to the…
By Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis, ’22: On Tuesday, May 18th, Kellenberg Memorial’s scout troop, Troop 87, met to attend their drug, tobacco and alcohol prevention program. Participation in the program is mandatory in order for scouts to advance in rank. The group was led in engaging discussions by Troop Leader Mr. Wevers. 7th grader Sean…
By Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese, ’23: The plan that God has for us is one of the most mysterious parts of living in the faith. Your life can change by the second and then your entire purpose flips into something that you never would have imagined yourself doing before. For expecting parents, there are many…
By Phoenix writer Lillian Stern, ’22: Students from Kellenberg Memorial have been incorporating yoga into their schedule to help relieve the stressors of everyday life and are finding it useful. Scarlette Wrage, a sophomore, elaborates on how her class was first introduced to the new stress-reducing practice, “Adapting to the circumstances, my cohort has gotten…
By Phoenix writer Edward Jansen, ’21: National Poetry Week was celebrated at Kellenberg through the school’s first poetry Open Mic Ceremony, pioneered by Mrs. Page. Senior Edward Jansen, Master of Ceremonies, introduced readers after dramatizing an original poem, titled “I Do Not Know The End,” and providing some insight on the purpose and process of…
By Phoenix writer Angelo Tsassis, ’22: The NOVVA Virtual College Fair was held for all juniors at Kellenberg to attend on Tuesday, May 4. 118 colleges and universities from around the world were present for the event, ranging from Adelphi University here on Long Island, to Duke Kunshan University all the way in China. Students…
By Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly, ’23: Communion Breakfasts have been an annual tradition in which the Kellenberg community can gather together and celebrate, both with a Mass and an accompanying breakfast. Unfortunately last year, due to the pandemic, Kellenberg was unable to hold a Communion Breakfast for its students. This year however with new safety…
By Phoenix writer Amir Jeudy, ’22: Many can agree that this past year has been anything but normal. This pandemic has truly tested everyone’s strength in every measure possible. This pandemic has forced changes onto all of the world. Due to the Kellenberg administration’s dedication to meeting those changes, the school community has adapted. Kellenberg…