Article by Phoenix writer Keira Quigley ’26: On May 22nd, 2024, the Health Sciences Club hosted an event along with LICADD (Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) about the importance of NARCAN, a nasal spray that can be used to save lives. Kellenberg sponsors a number of events held by LICADD during the…
Article by Phoenix writer Cristina Palmieri ’25: On Tuesday, May 28, Mr. Bursig, Bryan Beard, volunteer at the 14th Regiment Brooklyn reenactor, and Jim Lennon, historian at the Long Island Living History Association, delivered an entertaining and informative Civil War reenactment to the Junior and Tyro history classes. The two wore clothes that Union soldiers…
Article by Phoenix writer Costanza Faldetta ’25: I have stargazed about the American Dream ever since I can remember. Now actually being part of it has felt surreal: from the neighborhoods with huge houses with pools and perfectly mowed lawns, to barbecues and bonfires, wearing crocs and sweatpants (out of the house! That would never…
Article by Phoenix writer Grace Andino ’25: The crowd was on the edge of their seats, anxiously waiting for a winner to be announced. Although the Gold team had a chance of winning a 4-peat victory, the Blue team secured their win with an overall score of 2,069,– as opposed to the 2,000 of Gold.…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: The last XLT of the school year was held on Wednesday, May 22. Each XLT welcomes students to come together, have fun, and celebrate in the Adoration of Christ. After a dinner in the school cafeteria, students and faculty moved into the auditorium where the adoration service began,…
Above: Grace Muller solos a U2 classic Article by Phoenix writer Sophia Kelly ’26: Showcasing all the hard work students put into their musical pursuits outside of the classroom, the annual Jazz Night was held on Friday, May 10 in the auditorium. Firebird Swing, Latin School Jazz Band, Latin School Voces, and Fiddle Club performed…
Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Oldenborg ’26: This month Kellenberg hosted their annual Little Sisters of the Poor Drive and Rockathon which commenced on May 3 and continued collecting donations until May 10 for the elderly at Queen of Peace Residence in Queens Village. For over 30 years Kellenberg has expressed their admiration and reverence…
Article by Phoenix writer John Renz ’25: The Junior class received their class rings and celebrated the junior ring banquet on Friday, May 17. In a Friday morning assembly, the juniors received their class rings. Packed into the auditorium, the entire grade took part in the Junior Ring Ceremony with parents and family in attendance.…
Article by Phoenix writer Danielle Kercy ’26: On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Boys Sophomore Track & Field Team had a fantastic turnout at the NSCHSAA Championship Meet. Ethan Linzey was a triple-medal winner achieving gold in the 400 meter, silver in the 100 meter, and later won another gold medal alongside teammates Kyle Bosch,…
Article by Phoenix writer Michaela Dennean ’25: A memorial dedicated to Senior Christopher Lewis Battaglia was unveiled on Tuesday, May 7. The memorial can be found in the hallway near the Holy Family Shrine entrance in the Inspiration Hallway, a place where many students walk through on their way into school. The memorial features Chris’…