Article by Phoenix writer Mary O’Connor ’21: Kellenberg’s student-run newspaper, The Phoenix, was recently honored by the New York Press Association for their contribution to high school journalism. Senior Editor Isabella Nieminen won first place for “Best Feature Story.” The judges commented on her “lively writing” with “solid information.” Editor Angelo Tsassis ‘22 took home…
Article by Phoenix writer Tsassis Angelo ’22: A few words of advice, should you ever be matched up in a basketball game with Kellenberg senior Nick Spinoso: Do not seek for any post shots. Whether you are back down or face up, his mere presence is enough to ensure that your shot is promptly swatted…
Article by Phoenix writer Ally Goldsmith ’20: As I get dressed every morning, I proceed to my closet to be met with a folded pile of pajama pants with patterns that range from polar bears wearing tiaras to whales wearing Santa hats. I migrate to my dresser and peek into the drawer where I store…
Article by Phoenix writer Britney Guevara ’21: Congratulations to The Phoenix news staff for an excellent showing yesterday at the Adelphi Journalism awards. The Phoenix won third place for Most Outstanding Newspaper, led by Editor in Chief, James Mooney III ’20. Ally Goldsmith ’20 won first place in Opinion Writing and Isabella Nieminen ’20 won…
Article by Phoenix writer Britney Guevara ’21: This past Sunday the Firebird Wrestling Team crowned three champions at the Nassau-Suffolk League Tournament. Senior captain James Watterson won a tightly contested finals match against a hungry opponent by a single point while fellow senior Alex Cooper wasted no time and earned a first period pin. Sophomore…
Article by Phoenix writer Britney Guevara ’21: Congratulations to the high school mock trial team on their strong victory yesterday in the New York State Mock Trial Competition. The mock trial team defeated Hebrew Academy of Five Towns and Rockaway. The team was led by attorneys Ava Boneville, Colin Crowley and Meagan O’Keefe, witnesses Alexandra…
Article by Phoenix writer Nick Cortese ’23: This past weekend, the Science Olympiad team took its annual trip to Dayton, Ohio, to participate in the Centerville High School Invitational. Against multiple nationally-ranked teams, Kellenberg’s team did not disappoint, earning an award for the 3rd best school and 5th best team out of 40, notably defeating…
Article by Phoenix writer Ciara Atkins ’21: The History Club has announced a plan to send Valentine’s Day cards to a 104-year-old Marine Corps veteran. Major Bill White of California has asked the public to send him cards to add to his collection of keepsakes, which even contains a Purple Heart. He explained that he…
By The Phoenix reporter Britney Guevara ’21: The Kellenberg Model UN team left school Thursday and went down to Washington DC to compete in the American University Invitational and competed against teams from all over the US and international teams from Italy, Canada, Guatemala, and Russia. Over 30 teams and 900 delegates, the Kellenberg team…
Article by Phoenix writer James Mooney III ’20: Congratulations to the Science Olympiad team on its exceptional performance at the North Pocono Invitational this Saturday. Senior Paul Bartolmea earned an impressive five medals, followed clearly by seniors Caitlyn Barnwell and Aidan York, and juniors Meaghan O’Keefe and Julia Zacharski, who all earned four. Senior Monika…
