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VOL. 26 NO. 6
KELLENBERG
MEMORIAL HIGH
SCHOOL
SPRING 2013
www.kellenberg.org
25
Years of
Marianist
Tradition
The
Annual Communion Breakfasts
at KMHS
Project Understanding
Page 4
EMT Club
Page 13
Boys Lacrosse
Page 16
Spiritual News ♦ THE PHOENIX
Page 2 ♦ Spring 2013
Habemus Papam
Tim McKenna ‘15
W
hen white smoke rose
from the special chimney atop St. Peter’s Basilica on
March 13, 2013, the
second day of the papal
conclave, hundreds of
thousands of pilgrims in
St.
Peter’s
Square
cheered for the two hundred and sixty-sixth
pope, Cardinal Jorge
Mario Bergoglio. Less
than an hour after his
election, Bergoglio, now
known as Pope Francis,
appeared on the balcony
of St. Peter’s Basilica to
ask the Church to pray
for the pope emeritus,
Benedict XVI, for himself and also to bestow
the Urbi et Orbi blessing
upon the people.
Pope Francis entered the Society of Jesus in March 11, 1958,
and was ordained a
priest on December 13, 1969, by Archbishop Ramon Jose Castellan. On June
27, 1992, he was consecrated a bishop
by Cardinal Antonio Quarracino. On
February 21, 2001, he was elevated to a
cardinal by Pope John Paul II. Today,
Pope Francis is the first Jesuit pope and
the first pope from the Americas.
On March 16, Pope Francis told his
first audience that he had chosen the
name Francis in honor of St. Francis of
Assisi, and the saint’s dedication and
concern for the poor. Upon realizing
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that Francis would be elected the new
pontiff, Claudio Hummes, Brazilian
Cardinal, embraced the Pope and whispered, “Don’t forget the poor,”
which made Pope
Francis think of
St. Francis. Pope
Francis had previously expressed
his admiration for
St. Francis, explaining,
“St.
Francis brought to
Christianity
an
idea of poverty
against the luxury,
pride, vanity of the
civil and ecclesiastical powers of the
time. He changed
history.” He added, “How I would
like
a
poor
Church, and for
the poor.” Pope
Frances held his
Papal Inauguration
on March 19 in St. Peter’s Square in the
Vatican.
So far, Pope Francis has displayed
his humility in many ways, one of
which being the attire he wore at his
first appearance as pope. He wore a
white cassock, not the red, erminetrimmed mozzetta worn by previous
popes. He also donned the iron cross
that he wore as Cardinal Archbishop of
Buenos Aires instead of the golden
cross that his predecessors wore.
Another sign of his humility was
demonstrated on Maundy Thursday.
Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet
of twelve juvenile offenders at Rome’s
Casal fel Marmo detention facility, telling them that by washing their feet, he
was showing them that he was at their
service. It was the first time that a pope
had included women in the washing of
the feet. He also told them to, “Help
one another. This is what Jesus teaches
us.” Two of the twelve recidivists were
Muslims, including one of the women.
Before he left the offenders, Pope Francis advised, “Do not let yourselves be
robbed of hope.”
Pope Francis used his first Easter
Homily to make a plea for peace
throughout the world specifically mentioning the Middle East and North and
South Korea. He also spoke against
those who give in to “easy gain” in a
world filled with greed and asked humanity to try to be better guardians of
creation by protecting the environment.
Pope Francis said, “We ask the risen
Jesus, who turns death into life, to
change hatred into love, vengeance into
forgiveness, to change war into peace.”
On April 3, 2013, during the weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis spoke out about the
“fundamental importance” of women in
the Roman Catholic Church, stressing
that women have a special role in terms
of spreading the faith, and that women
were the “first witnesses” of the resurrection. According to a report from Vatican Radio, this is the third time in one
week that the pope has included the
subject of women in the church in his
addresses.
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GENERAL STAFF:
Ryan Bannon, Caroline Barrick, Mark Campmier, Andy
Cooney, Adrianna Duggan, Amanda Duncklee, Meghan
Freeman, Darcy Gray, Joseph Hinshaw, Brian Keane, Tim
Landers, Kimberly Lores, Jenna Marsala, Sarah Massoni,
Tim McKenna, Austin Nalaboff, Pauline Pokoradi
THE PHOENIX
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Digital Graphics Imagery Corp.
Photography Club
Established November 1987. Published seven times a year by the students of Kellenberg Memorial High School.
Meghan Freeman ‘14
ach winter, the freshmen are
found on the base of each layer. Numering projects. Others do needlepoints or
given a unique religion proous members of the Kellenberg family
show off fashion designs, giving them a
ject that challenges the stuwere able to enjoy the cake over the
chance to share talents most of their
dents’ creative ability and
course of the day, leaving it available to
fellow classmates might not know they
tests their knowledge of Scripture. Eveanyone who wanted it. Of the projects
have. For those who excel at artwork,
ry student is given a
hand paintings or intricate dechronological timeline of
signs can really bring the timeline
54 events which date
to life and show off impressive
from 2000 BC to 0 AD.
artistic talent. It is truly is an
The timeline covers
assignment for the creative thinkten different time periods
er, who can make even the crazifrom the Early World/
est ideas come to life.
Creation to the MaccabeSeven years ago, when the freshan Revolt. Throughout
men Scripture teachers discovthe period of 2000 years,
ered this timeline created by textthe timelines highlight
book author Jeff Cavins, they
important events such as
thought it would be a great way
Abraham’s covenant with
for the students to learn more
God, the Israelite’s exile
about Scripture while breaking
from Egypt, the reign of
away from the traditional project
King David, the division One freshman project features a model of a Jewish temple from
format. No one could have preof the Israeli tribes and biblical times.
dicted what a big impact this prothe exile and return to
ject would have on the school as
Judah. As long as the students include
in general, Scripture teacher Mr. O’Bria whole. Each year, the projects get
all events in chronological order and in
en said, “Each year it’s a great way for
more and more elaborate, building from
the
correct
the original scraptime period,
books and poster
the execution
boards to the inof the timeline
credible projects we
is completely
have on display
up to the indinow. Some of the
vidual student.
larger original proMany stujects such as a huge
dents decide to
wooden ark, a huge
do scrapbooks
feathered dove and
or power point presentations, while othstudents to express their creativity by
an ornately decorated rainbow, now
ers decide to take a more unconventiondoing God’s work. This project gives
have a permanent home in our school’s
al route. This year some of the big proeach freshman a chance to show off
library. They have become part of the
jects included a full-size wooden seetheir unique talents.”
Kellenberg experience, and prepare the
saw by Marybeth O’Connell, a comUpon return from February break, all
students for the rest of their faith jourplete door depicting each event in paintthe projects were displayed in the lobby
ney at Kellenberg.
ings done by hand by Isabella Cerrone
so they could be viewed by faculty,
The greatest and most important part
and a large temple modeled by Mikayla
students and visitors. During the Open
of this project is that it calls each indiO’Brien. Alex Basile carved out the
House in March for the Class of 2017,
vidual to take an active role in his or her
nativity scene, and both Rebecca Bethe eighth graders from all over the isfaith. Instead of sitting and listening to
nintendi and Nicole Maguire created
land were able to see the projects,
these events in a classroom setting, each
large, game-show style wheels where,
which served as an excellent representaof the freshmen are given the unique
when spun, the pointer would land on
tion of the current freshmen class at
opportunity to re-live the events of our
different time periods. Deirdre Lewin
Kellenberg.
religion’s early roots to find what truly
had the unique idea of creating a “Faith
The important aspect of these proholds it together. It is almost a process
Garden,” utilizing a flowerbox and
jects is that all students can mold the
that ushers freshman into a community
placing each time period on placards
project to utilize their personal
of faith which will be their home for the
placed in the dirt.
strengths. People who are good with
next three and a half years, a period of
Kylie Roberts also went out of the
technology can show off their skills in
growth and development which will set
box, baking a tiered cake with each tier
amazing power point presentations or
them on a course for future success in
representing a different time period.
intricate videos, while woodworkers or
life.
Upon eating the layers, the events were
craftsmen can execute incredible build-
E
THE PHOENIX ♦ Spiritual News
Freshmen Make Creative Work of Scripture
“Each year it’s a great way for students to
express their creativity by doing God’s work.
This project gives each freshman a chance
to show off their unique talents.”
Spring 2013♦ Page 3
One Student’s Understanding of Israel
Darcy Gray 14
O
ver February Break, I was
The first night we were there,
how beautiful it was and how much fun
granted the extraordinary
we had dinner with an Orthodox Jewish
we had and how different Israel is from
opportunity to travel to Isracouple. Before that dinner, I really didany other place on Earth. More than a
el for ten days with Project
n't know much about Orthodox Jews at
few times I went to take a picture, and I
Understanding, an interfaith Jewish and
all. I hardly knew anything at all about
realized that a photograph simply would
Catholic group. The mission of Project
Judaism as a whole. Nevertheless, there
not do it justice. I realized that it is not
Understanding is to increase dialogue
we were in the couple’s house, talking
about remembering views and architecbetween these two religions and to help
to this rabbi who was extremely intelliture and food. It's about remembering
teens understand
how we felt.
that differences
When we were
in faith should
at the Church of
never lead to
the Holy Sepulintolerance. The
cher, for examproject has been
ple, I had this
sending students
epiphany
moto Israel for 25
ment where I felt
years as well as
an overwhelmorganizing coming connection
munity service
with God, and it
projects. I was
occurred to me
lucky enough to
that I need to
go on this pilcarry
that
grimage
with
memory with me
five other Cathand not just put a
olic and six Jewpicture on Faceish
students
book. When we
from all over
were
at
the
Long Island. I
Western
Wall
never expected
our first night for
the
profound Jacqui Korrer, Lyndsey Ruchalski, Darcy Gray, Alex Cowen, Lea Silverman, Maggie Friel, Sarah Shabbat, some
influence the trip Henry, Brian Nelson, Jon Serota, Liam Bradley, Alex Shea, Jon Trencheney, Rabbi Rachel Wie- Israeli girls took
would have on senberg and Duran (the tour guide) all joined together to take a memorable group shot.
our hands and
me and how
we were spinmuch it would change my life.
gent, well-educated and had explored
ning in a circle and singing Hebrew
After returning from Israel,
many other faiths. He had learned so
songs that we really did not know the
people would continuously ask me how
much about so many different religions,
words to. I felt such love for these
my trip was and what I did and if I had
and it was really inspiring to see how
strangers that I had never met before
a good time. I didn’t know what to tell
wholeheartedly devoted he was to his
and definitely will never see again.
them because it would be impossible to
Jewish religion. As Catholics, we need
There was an inspiring sense of commusum up that experience in a couple of
to remember that being dedicated to
nity at that moment because we were all
sentences. I would tell them that it was
God does not mean being closed off
there to pray and praise God so why
incredible and that I made awesome
from learning about other cultures. I
wouldn’t we reach out to another? That
friends and that it was unlike anything
believe that it’s quite the contrary. I
is not really a concept that could be
I've ever done before. This is all true,
wish I could explain to everyone I meet
expressed via InstaGram or Twitter.
but it's definitely an abridged version of
how I had this enormous gut feeling,
Another part of the trip which I
the story. I just don't think they have
bigger than mere “butterflies,” as we
found extraordinary and I didn't necesthe time to listen to what it is that I realwalked the real Stations of the Cross
sarily expect to was all the time we
ly want to tell them, which is this: Nevand traced the footsteps of Jesus Christ.
spent outside the city as well. Not only
er in my life have I felt so connected to
I wish that I could explain how magnifidid we swim in the Dead Sea and hike
a group of people that I barely knew
cent the natural world of Israel is.
up a historic battle site at the Mount of
before the plane took off. I would tell
Of course, I could just show
Masada, but we also participated in an
them that the culture of Israeli people is
the people who ask me about Israel the
archeological dig and spent a night in
so much more interesting and elaborate
hundreds of pictures we took and I do,
tents in the desert. I remember looking
than I could have ever expected and that
but somehow that doesn’t seem like
around at the beautiful landscape surGod’s presence in the Holy Land is
enough. I took hundreds of pictures on
rounding me
continued on page 5
nothing short of overwhelming.
this trip because I never want to forget
thinking,
Staff
A
Joseph declared he did not want any
“extraordinary business” used. The ruling also initiated the New York health
care proxy law, which gave people of
all ages a way to make their wishes
known if any serious illness should
occur.
In his lecture, Fr. Philip retells the
events of the case to the students and
discusses catholic teaching on death.
He covers Pope Pius XII’s declaration
in 1957 about the use of extraordinary
means in the preservation of life. Specifically, he discusses the Christian
belief on death and legislation on hotbed topics such as physician-assisted
suicide, euthanasia, and life in a vegetative state.
Mr. Conrade, assistant principal of
academics, comments, “It is a concrete
use of our moral theology, almost every
one of our students will experience its
application.”
Fr. Philip tells the students that on
the Catholic view, that it is moral to
terminate life if only extraordinary
measures can keep that person alive,
though he laments the use of the Bro.
Joseph C. Fox case by physicianassisted suicide advocates. Fr. Philip
encourages the students to fill out a
health care proxy form and shows them
how to do so. All of this is very important in a world where, in the words
of Fr. Philip, “our medicine gets ahead
of our morality.”
Continued from page 4
I took away from this trip so
much internally, and I felt filled to the
brim with spirituality when I came
home. I also took away from Project
Understanding friendships that will last
my whole life. I am so grateful that I
got this opportunity, and I will never
forget the emotions that accompanied it.
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said,
"Though we travel the world over to
find the beautiful, we must carry it with
us or we find it not." I fully intend to
carry with me the beautiful things from
Project Understanding, including beautiful memories, beautiful friendships
and beautiful connections.
“This is it.
This is the
Holy Land. This is the world that God
created for us. And isn’t it magnificent?” We also went to the Syrian border, and we learned about all the conflicts in Syria. I looked up at those
mountains and thought about how right
there is God and how no war, no conflict and no prejudice could tear those
mountains down.
I have always been aware of
God’s presence in my life. Many people
find Him through hardships or loss
when they need a miracle. For me, it
was never like that. There was never a
miraculous healing or a direct message
to let me know. In my life, the times
that I have found God most prominent
is when I see Him in other people. As
we all grew closer and the trip went on,
I started to see God's presence in the
smiles and laughter and comforting
hugs of the other students in the group.
The times we talked about the differences between our faiths were some of
the most interesting conversations I've
ever had because I still know that God
loves all of us and then it doesn't matter
who's right and who's wrong. It just
matters that we were able to put aside
our pride, listen to each other and understand the differences and similarities
in our belief systems.
t Kellenberg Memorial High
caused him to suffer an inguinal hernia.
School, the seniors’ religion
He underwent a hernia repair and durrequirement is Christian
ing the procedure, he suffered a cardiac
Existence: a
arrest. Emergency medculmination of their reliication and a heart masgious studies that answers
sage were immediately
the questions of a stuperformed. Due to the
dent’s role in the faith
interruption of oxygen
when it comes to marhe experienced massive
riage or religious life,
brain damage and had
how to have successful
slipped into a comatose
relationships, and how to
state making necessary
defend the Faith by apolthe use of a ventilator.
ogetics. During the course
The Marianst communiof the year the curriculum
ty at Chaminade decidexplores death and its
ed to unplug the ventilaessential relation to life.
tor and see whether Bro.
President of Kellenberg
Joseph could breathe by
Memorial,
Fr. Philip
himself. If he could
Eichner S.M., gives a Brother Joseph C. Fox
breathe on his own, the
lecture to the seniors
other religious in the
which he has presented at some collegcommunity would resolve to take care
es, about the Brother Joseph C. Fox
of him as long he lived, but if he did not
S.M.’s case and its relevance to issue
breathe, then Bro. Joseph would pass
discussed today about death. Also, the
on. Unfortunately this was not as easy
religion teachers lecture about the terms
as originally thought because the hospiand issues in class and an edited version
tal needed a court order in fear of being
of the Bill Moyer’s “On Our Own
sued. The religious at Chaminade then
Terms.”
prepared a legal case that would be
Bro. Joseph was an 83 year old
heard by numerous courts all the way
member of the Marianist community at
up to the New York State Court of ApChaminade High School in Mineola. As
peals which ruled in the Marianists’
the prefect of novices, he supervised
favor establishing a legal precedent for
and organized the work of the commuthe nation. This was quite a difficult
nity.
struggle because there were no means
In the late summer of 1979, he liftto determine Bro. Joseph’s wishes beed a pot on the rooftop garden which
side Fr. Philip’s testimony that Bro.
THE PHOENIX ♦ Spiritual News
Shining Light on a Dark Subject
Communion Host and French Toast
Jenna Marsala ‘14 and Marc Lee ‘13
O
n Sunday, March 17, 2013,
To conclude the breakfast, KelKellenberg Memorial held its
lenberg invited longtime friend Joe Camtwenty-sixth annual Compo to speak to the students and families.
munion Breakfast for students
Joe Campo is the Executive Director of
in grades six through nine and their famiGrassroots Films, whose next creative
lies. It was the largest attended
Communion Breakfast that Kellenberg has ever hosted.
Around 1,000 guests enjoyed a wonderful morning consisting of an extravagant Mass
followed by a delicious breakfast.
The program was introduced by
Bro. Kenneth Hoagland, S.M., and
the invocation was given by Fr.
Thomas Cardone, S.M. Fr. Tom
explained the reason for such a
large turnout:
“The Marianist
Mentors, Junior Retreat Staff, and
faculty conveyed a warm invita- Fr. Tom leads the congregation in prayer.
tion with guarantee that it would
be spiritual and a good thing to do for a
endeavor will be a feature-length narrafamily during Lent.”
tive that asks the question, “What do you
The morning began with the
think happens when one dies?” The film
celebration of the Eucharist. Fr. Tom
therefore encompasses death, the afterdelivered an inspirational sermon and his
life, and what happens to our souls when
main message was to “try something
we die.
new” during Lent by applying it to the
Joe Campo is also the director of
importance of forgiveness. He gave the
the Brooklyn’s St. Francis House, foundexample of not holding grudges and told
ed in 1967 by Fr. Benedict Groeschel, a
the congregation that it is God who wants
Franciscan Friar. It served the purpose of
us to explore new opportunities and expeproviding a safe environment and a home
riences this season.
for men ages 18 and older who have had
Cadet Francesca Morales entrouble in their lives and are looking for
joyed Fr. Tom’s sermon and explained,
some help in starting a new life.
“It was cool to experience Fr. Tom say
Mr. Campo spoke to the KellenMass not only at school with my peers,
berg audience about his life, the poor and
but also with my parents.”
his work with these troubled young men.
In addition to Fr. Tom’s moving
Joe Campo’s role at St. Francis House is
homily, the audience was also moved by
similar to that of a parent. In other
the uplifting music. The auditorium was
words, he does things such as overseeing
booming with everyone singing along to
chores, checking homework, and providclassic Kellenberg favorites, such as
ing guidance. His inspirational speaking
“East to West,” “Purify My Heart,” and
style and engaging humor grabbed every“Blessed Be Your Name.”
one’s attention and was a reminder that
After the Mass, the students and
everybody should be conscious of the
their families flooded into the cafeteria,
less fortunate.
anxious to enjoy a hearty breakfast. Due
On Sunday, March 24, over one
to the large number of attendees, the
thousand people again entered the Kelscrumptious buffet was arranged in the
lenberg auditorium for the Palm Sunday
gym instead of the cafeteria. It included
Communion Breakfast for sophomores,
breakfast foods such as eggs, fresh fruit,
juniors, seniors and their families, who
sausage, bacon, breakfast cakes and bawere excited receive their palms at Mass,
gels. Attendees were very pleased by the
eat a wonderful brunch and hear the fealarge assortment of fresh foods, and the
tured speaker of the day, Dr. John Petillo,
crumb cake was, again, the guest favorPresident of Sacred Heart University.
ite.
Fr. Todd Saccoccia, S.M., pre-
sided over the mass and dedicated his
homily to the importance of and the
meaning behind Palm Sunday. Eucharistic Minister Erin Quinn ‘13 said, “The
atmosphere of the Mass was really great,
and Fr. Todd had a funny but powerful
reflection on Lent and the Easter season
in general.” After the Mass, which featured the Gregorian Consortium’s musical talents, the congregation exited the
auditorium and proceeded to find their
seats in the cafeteria.
The cafeteria was bursting with
over one thousand guests. Once everyone had found their seats at their respective tables, Bro. Kenneth Hoagland,
S.M., gave a short opening introduction
and blessing and then gave the signal for
breakfast to begin. SALT workers entered into the cafeteria from all sides
laden with coffee and tea to fill the cups
of the diners before they were called by
tables to the breakfast buffet. Colleen
Kelly ’13 commented, “The breakfast
was fun, and the food was pretty great
too. I really enjoyed every part of it and
was certainly glad that I went.”
As breakfast wound down, Dr.
John Petillo gave his keynote address. Dr.
Petillo used two stories to reflect his
three “C’s”: community, compassion and
concern.
In front of an assembly comprised of many college bound seniors, Dr.
Petillo’s first story, of a student who had
died on campus at SHU, resonated particularly strongly. The reaction of the Sacred Heart community encouraged the
school president. This strong sense of
community shocked Dr. Petillo even
more when, at the boy’s memorial service, over 800 students showed up, double the capacity of the school’s chapel.
Afterward Albert Donor ‘13
commented, “Although he only spoke for
less than a half of an hour, his stories
really hit home.”
Dr. Petillo reflected that it is
through such moments as in these stories
that we must truly see the need to treasure every part of our lives and live them
out to the fullest.
The annual KMHS Communion
Breakfasts are always the two Sundays
before Easter.
Adrianna Duggan ‘ 14
O
One of
Pope Francis’s primary teachings is Jesus’ message of mercy. Pope Francis
preached, “This is the Lord’s most powerful message: mercy.” Pope Francis’s
motto is “Miseranfo atque eligendo”,
which means “by having mercy, by
choosing him” in Latin, and is about Jesus’ mercy towards sinners. The phrase
am.” Alex was one of only two juniors to
qualify for States. Also competing in
speech was Tonia Hall. Tonia was one of
four Kellenberg students who was invited
to compete on Sunday, and she took
home first place in her category.
Kellenberg participants pose with awards.
Top Left: Peter Shevlin, Brooke Tarantino,
Rachel Wilson and Ryan Branigan.
Bottom Left: Kaitlin Sanguyu, Stephanie
Smith, Alexa Ford, Colette Sweeny and Mrs.
Willi.
Timothy Byrne, the only freshman to qualify for States, came in first
place for Debate, and among the qualifying sophomores, Gianna Helwin also
took first in Debate. Competing in
Speech, senior Pat Murphy placed first in
Comedy/Drama. Three other seniors
qualified for States this year: Joe
Moresky, for Debate and Courtney
Thomas and Erin Quinn for Speech.
Qualifying for state championships takes much dedication and a lot of
practice since students are competing
against other students from all over New
York. Erin Quinn has qualified for New
York State Forensic League’s State
Championship four years in a row. Given
the difficulty of qualifying for states, this
is a huge accomplishment.
Joe Moresky ’13 said of his experiences in Speech and Debate, “There
really is nothing else like it. This activity
has helped me to experience so many of
the good qualities in life, and it was
through debating that I was able to find
my own path in life. Of the past four
is taken from a homily of St. Bede, who
commented that Jesus “saw the tax collector and, because he saw him through
the eyes of mercy and chose him, he said
to him, ‘Follow me.’”
In the few weeks that Pope Francis
has led the Catholic Church, he has proven himself to be worthy of the papacy.
He has set examples of humility and ser-
years it really was one of the most important things to me, and I am so glad I
made the choice to join and compete.”
The team as a whole competed
with great dedication and exceptional
fervor this year. Mr. Cioffi, moderator of
Speech and Debate, is proud of the impressive accomplishments of this year
and hopes that the team will continue to
do well when next year comes.
In the auditorium on March 14,
2013, Kellenberg hosted the Respect Life
Contest, a competition in which teenagers create works that inspire the community to live in the light and love of life.
This year, several of Kellenberg’s own
students placed in the competition for
various orations, writings and media.
There are 5 categories in the
Respect Life Contest: essays, books, poetry, photography, and videography. Participants enter into one of the categories
and produce a work that is in accordance
with the theme. This year’s quote was, “I
came so that all might have life and live
it to the full.” All applicants based their
work around this central theme.
Mrs. Willi, a sophomore and
junior religion teacher as well as the
Bookstore moderator, was the coordinator for this year’s event. Kellenberg students who received noteworthy mentions
included Bryan Salecker for 3rd place in
Video Clip Level 2, Ryan Branigan for
2nd place in Photography Level 2, Stephanie Smith for 2nd place in Essay Level 2,
and Alexa Ford for 1st place in Music
Level 1. Other participants included Kaitlin Sanguyu, Peter Shevlin, Brooke Tarantino, Rachel Wilson and Colette Sweeny. Upon seeing the auditorium filled
with fellow Catholics, Colette Sweeny
remarked, “It’s very inspirational to have
so many pro-life people in one place at
the same time.”
vitude for us to follow and has defined
himself as a pope of action who is willing to carry Jesus’ message of love and
peace to the world. Pope Francis is the
shepherd to tend to the flock and lead
those who have gone astray back to the
faith.
n Saturday, April 13, 2013,
Chaminade High School held
the New York State Forensics
Speech and Debate Championship. For a full day, high school students from ninth through twelfth grade
competed in various sections hoping to
bring home first place in their particular
category. Hundreds of hopeful winners
showcased their months of practice at the
competition. Each one hoped to make it
through the initial rounds of competition
and to be invited back for the second day
of the competition on Sunday, April 14.
Speech and Debate are each
broken down into multiple categories.
Speech is comprised of Oral Interpretation, Comedy and Drama, and Dynamic
Duo. Debate is divided into LincolnDouglass, for one-on-one debates, and
Public Forum, for teams of two debaters
each. In Oral Interpretation, students
have three rounds in which they act out a
poem and prose. In Comedy and Drama,
competitors are expected to memorize a
monologue, either from a comedy or drama as the name suggests. These monologues often require the students to take
on multiple character roles. Duo Interpretation requires two people to memorize a
piece, ten minutes in length, which they
then act out. Each category has specific
rules that must be followed; for example,
in some instances people competing in
duo interpretation may not be permitted
to make eye contact with one another.
The object of the competition is
to enhance competitors’ self-confidence
and to make them more eloquent public
speaker. Junior Alexandra Belzie is one
of the nine Kellenberg students to compete at Saturday’s competition, and as
part of Oral Interpretation, she performed
“Essence 25.” When asked about her
speech, Belzie said, “When I’m preforming my piece, I become a different person. The subject matter becomes who I
THE PHOENIX ♦ School News
KMHS Speakers Make Their Mark
School News ♦ THE PHOENIX
Page 8 Spring 2013
Scholastic Secrets Revealed to the Juniors
Amanda Duncklee ‘14
O
n February 2, 2013, the junior
a way to communicate with colleges,
been accepted, blue circles signify stuclass and their parents gathsubmit college applications and research
dents who were wait-listed, and red x’s
ered in the auditorium for a
various colleges. Each Naviance account
indicate students who were rejected. A
presentation regarding the
has both the academic average and
red circle on each graph is where the
college search process. The presentation
PSAT/SAT scores of that particular stustudents who are using their accounts
included a step by step tutorial of Navident listed on the home page. Students
would be. This circle allows students to
ance, a helpful program that Kellenview their standings against other
berg has been using for two years
Kellenberg students who have prewhich allows students to research
viously applied to the same school
colleges as well as determine which
they are currently considering.
schools would potentially be a good
However, students should not limit
fit. Miss Ronan, a junior math teachtheir education opportunities solely
er and Coordinator of College Placebased on numbers they read online.
ment, and Mrs. Marconi, a freshman
“Visiting colleges and doing reEnglish teacher and Assistant College
search will help you to find schools
Counselor, were the coordinators of
that have what you’re looking for
the evening.
and are a good fit for your credenThere was much anticipation
tials,” explained Miss Ronan. “Now
among the juniors as they picked up
is the time to do research so each
their individualized folders containstudent knows what schools to apply
ing information about the evening
to in the fall.”
and filed into the auditorium to listen
In order to assist in the search for
to the presentation. “The College
colleges, the Guidance Office has
Placement counselors prepare for
appointed several faculty members
several weeks deciding what material
to each junior homeroom to aid all
needs to be covered,” explained Mrs. Miss Ronan answers an inquisitive parent’s questions
students in their search for colleges.
Marconi. “We expect that attendees at about College Night.
Miss Ronan continued, “The people
College Night come away with better
in the College Placement Office are
understanding of the college selection
are able to search for specific colleges,
always available for students to ask quesand application processes.” Although
and once they are on a certain college’s
tions. All juniors will meet with their
unsure of exactly what to expect, many
page, students are able to assess their
College Placement counselors by the end
of the juniors had ideas of what they
odds of getting into that college. The
of the year to receive guidance about the
thought was to come. “I expected to learn
academic average and the PSAT/SAT
college process.” Mrs. Marconi added,
a lot about the college search process,”
scores are used to construct comparison
“Our meetings with each member of the
stated Daniel Gavin ’14. “By the end of
charts and graphs for the students to use
junior class focus on helping students
the presentation, I was hoping
determine what they are
to know how to go about
interested in and what
looking for colleges.” Once
colleges are appropriate
Fr. Albert Bertoni, S.M., Asbased on their qualificasistant Principal for Guidance
tions.”
and Director of College
While there is still time
Placement, commenced the
for juniors to search for
evening, it became clear that
colleges, there is a great
the junior class was going to
deal of preparation inbe fully prepared to start the
volved in the college
college search process.
for determining which colleges are approcess. “Juniors should focus on keepFollowing Fr. Albert’s introduction,
propriate choices.
ing their grades up and taking small steps
Mrs. Marconi explained how to log onto
One of the graphs is a line graph
to make sure they are moving forward in
Kellenberg’s Naviance Family Connecthat shows the students’ chances of getthe process,” advised Mrs. Marconi. By
tion System. Students use a personal eting accepted into a certain college based
utilizing Naviance, meeting in the Colmail and password as their account ID
on previous students’ records. The aclege Placement Office and maintaining
for logging onto Naviance. Once logged
ceptance rate on each graph is based on
high averages, members of the junior
on, students are able to use all the helpful
the academic average of the student as
class will undoubtedly be able to locate
information that Naviance has to offer.
well as an SAT score out of 1600. Green
the right colleges for them.
Students are also able to use Naviance as
diamonds represent students who have
“We expect that attendees at College
Night come away with better
understanding of the college
selection and application processes.”
Kimberly Lores ‘18
O
n Friday, March 15, 2013,
many of the Latin School
students in all three grades
gathered to explore their faith
and enjoy the company of others. This
night was called the “Evening of Recollection”. The evening started out with
the students changing into casual clothing. Next, they gathered in the auditorium to sing. They passed a giant beach
ball around the room, which was followed by a religious scavenger hunt
around the school. Since scavenging can
work up an appetite, the students stopped
for a quick break for some cookies and
drinks in the cafeteria. Afterwards, the
speaker, Nolan Reynolds, gave an interesting lecture in the auditorium. The
students prayed the Stations of the Cross
before enjoying a delicious dinner. The
lovely evening continued in the school
chapel. Then the students processed from
the chapel back to the auditorium with
Fr. Todd Saccoccia, S.M. The “Evening
of Recollection” ended with Adoration
of the Blessed Eucharist. “It was a funfilled night and I learned a lot about my
faith,” said Anthony Scuderi ‘19.
Also, on Friday, April 12, 2013, the
Squires took a field trip to Philadelphia.
They toured the battleship USS New Jersey, went on a walking tour through the
city, watched a video at the Constitution
Center, saw Ben Franklin’s printing
press, walked through Independence Hall
and got a glimpse at the Liberty Bell.
“It’s hands-on history,” said Miss Korzekwinski, the Assistant Principal of the
Latin School, who enjoyed watching the
video at the Constitution Center.
THE PHOENIX ♦ Latin School News
Eye on the Latin School
School News ♦ THE PHOENIX
Musical Geniuses Achieve All-Eastern
Kimberly Capuder ‘13
K
ellenberg Memorial High
restraints are not the only reason why
Ava Mack has been playing flute for
School was honored to
All-Eastern is a feat which many aspir10 years, and also plays piccolo and
have an unprecedented
ing artists consider impossible.
piano as well. Through her musical
three of its most talented
For a student to even be considered
career, she has participated in Kellenmusicians represent not only their
for selection, a score of 100 on a Level
berg’s Phoenix Band and Pit Band and
school, not only their state, but the enVI All-State NYSSMA solo must be
has also performed with the Lawrence
tire eastern sea board at The National
earned; more often than not, this perEisman College for Preparatory Studies
Association for Music Education, Eastfect score must be attained for two conin Music at Queens College. Ava reern Division Honors Ensembles this
secutive years. Mr. Vegas further notes
calls, “I picked up the flute in third
spring.
the competitiveness and adds, “Several
grade thinking it was pretty; it was a
Seniors Ava Mack, Nicholas Patino,
thousand applications from each state
match made in Heaven. My family
and Noreen Prunier were selected from
are put into consideration. There are no
really supported me and I was always
among thousands of applicants to take
guarantees; chances are very slim a
exposed to really dedicated and talentpart in this special gathering called
musician will make it.” Mr. Blanton
ed musicians who had an immense
“All-Eastern” from April 4 through
comments, “Even All-State is competipassion for what they do.”
April 7 in Hartford, Connecticut. The
tive. To reach that level is an accomNicholas Patino has been singing
participants gathered for these four
plishment because you are being chohis whole life, and sings Bass 2, which
days to extensively rehearse
is the lowest part on the
the professional level music
vocal spectrum. In addithey would be performing
tion to singing, he also
for the concert, which conplays the piano. Nick’s
cluded the event. The three
musical avocations led
Kellenberg students were all
to his participation in
selected for different ensemgroups such as Kellenbles within the festival: Ava
berg’s Drama Club,
Mack performed with the
Gregorian Consortium,
NAME All-Eastern SymPhoenix Chorus and
phonic Band, Nicholas PatiJazz Chorus. Nick says,
no sang with the NAME
“Music is something I
Mixed Chorus and Noreen
always did. I used to
Prunier played with the
listen to my mom and
NAME All-Eastern Honors All-Eastern participants Nicholas Patino, Ava Mack, and Noreen Prunier grandma singing in
pose for a photo with Mr. Blanton.
Orchestra.
church when I was a
All-Eastern is truly an
little kid, and I guess
accomplishment that only the most
sen out of the best musicians in all of
that’s where it started.”
elite musicians can acquire. Mr. BlanNew York. For All-Eastern, that is
Noreen Prunier has played the viola
ton, Chair of Kellenberg’s Music Demagnified by 13 states.”
for nine years and also plays the piano
partment, explains the musical levels of
Mr. Vegas clarifies the representaand guitar in addition to singing and
achievement preceding All-Eastern:
tion issue. He says, “Representation is
songwriting. The various groups she
“The first level begins at All-County.
insured from every state and New York
partakes in include Kellenberg’s PhoeThrough one’s successes on NYSSMA
is a very big state… there is not only
nix Orchestra, Gregorian Consortium,
solos, he or she can qualify for Allthe Long Island students trying out, but
Pit Band and Chamber Ensemble.
State if a high enough score is awardalso the musicians from the five borNoreen is also a member of the Metroed.” However, the most coveted accooughs and upstate. Around 20 percent
politan Youth Orchestra of New York
lade is to be selected for All-Eastern,
of the students this year were from
(MYO) and has performed with this
which is composed of the “cream of the
New York.”
group at Lincoln Center and Carnegie
crop” as Mr. Vegas, Kellenberg’s Band
“Most high schools are lucky to
Hall. “My elementary school orchestra
Director, proclaims.
have one student selected for Allteacher first inspired me, and then my
“All Eastern happens every two
Eastern,” suggests Mr. Narell, “and this
mom eventually pushed me harder and
years on the odd numbered years. It is
year we had three (students), which is
allowed me to improve,” explains
made up of the best musicians from
almost unheard of.” Mr. Blanton adds,
Noreen when asked about her musical
Maine to Washington, D.C. and even
“It is quite an achievement. We have
development.
includes some students from Europe,”
had All Eastern students, but not this
The three musicians agree that it
Mr. Narell, Kellenberg’s Latin School
many in the same year before. Having
was a blessing to have been considered
Band Director, asserts. However, the
three young musicians from our school
and chosen for
widespread range of students and time
is quite an honor.”
these esteemed continued on page 15
Tim Landers ‘15
K
is happy music,” and this certainly
agrees with Mr. Cooney’s welcoming,
charming, and, well, happy personality
and charisma. He wryly added, “…even
our sad songs are happy.”
Mr. Cooney has two children,
one of which is currently a junior at
KMHS, Ryan Cooney. Mr. Cooney was
delighted to perform at Kellenberg. “It’s
a wonderful, wonderful theater and ven-
ue,” he said, adding, “It’s a great community of people here at Kellenberg.”
Mr. Cooney performed many
memorable songs from the traditional
Irish canon, such as “The Galway Girl,”
“My Grandfather’s Immigrant Eyes” and
“Danny Boy,” as well as more contemporary songs like one by Josh Groban
and some of Mr. Cooney’s own hits like
“Dancing The Dublin Reel” and
“Daughter of Mine,” an especially endearing song about a father’s thoughts
while he dances with his daughter on her
wedding day. The emotional impact was
intensified when Mr. Cooney’s own
daughter, Shannon, came on stage to
dance to the song with her father.
The show itself included not
only Mr. Cooney and his band performing but also the Three Irish Sopranos and
the Darrah Carr Dance group. The Three
Irish Sopranos: Sarah Bass, Gillian
Quinn and Annemarie Gillman, were
also onstage often and sang music particular to their home-county in Ireland,
including Sarah’s rendition of the classic
“Molly Malone,” the unofficial anthem
of Dublin. They also sang, “Somewhere
Over the Rainbow,” “Lady of Knock”
and “Ireland’s Call,” the national rugby
anthem that celebrates the valiant spirit
of the Irish people.
Finally, the Darrah Carr Dance
group appeared to perform traditional
Irish step dancing that was altogether
exhilarating. One of the highlights of
the show was when Mr. Cooney had
his son, Ryan Cooney, come onstage to
sing “Here I am Lord” and later to attempt Irish step dancing, which he had
apparently, “retired from,” as his father
told it.
The audience unanimously
declared their love of the show and left
it entirely satisfied. Mr. Ed Mullane, an
audience member with three KMHS
graduates, commented, “We enjoy the
Kellenberg atmosphere and everything
it stands for.”
Many faculty members were
also present, such as morality and English teachers Mr. and Mrs. Dugal and
math teacher Mrs. Accardi, an ardent
lover of Irish music who commented ,
“To strengthen a community, you have
to bring people back into a community.
This Irish concert absolutely did that
tonight.” English teacher and KMHS
volleyball coach Mrs. Von Schoenermarck, whose touching reason for attending with her extended family was to
honor her passed father, who, while not
Irish, loved the music and passed his
love of the music down to his children.
The large majority of the 400
people who attended the concert were
connected to KMHS, and overall it
served as another chance for the entire
Kellenberg family, whether it was students, parents, alumni, faculty or alumni’s parents to gather as one and enjoy
themselves. As Mrs. Miles commented,
“That’s why we try to create events such
as this to be able to make all members of
the Kellenberg community, past and present, feel welcome.”
ellenberg’s March 9 St. Patrick’s Day celebration included a traditional Irish
dinner and Andy Cooney’s
Forever Irish Show.
The evening was just in time for
the beloved Irish holiday and Roman
Catholic feast day, St. Patrick’s Day. The
show was primarily coordinated by Mrs.
Denise Miles, Kellenberg’s Director of
Communications and Co-President of
KAPA, the Kellenberg Alumni
Parent’s Association, who commented,
“We’re trying to get everybody together as a community.”
Mrs. Miles knew Mr. Cooney
previously and was able to book him
for the 9th after another one of his engagements fell through. His show was
combined with a delicious dinner
showcasing traditional Irish cuisine to
entice more to join in the festivities.
The dinner was a full course
meal comprised of an entrée of corned
beef and cabbage, mashed potatoes,
mixed vegetables and Irish soda bread.
The cafeteria was filled with 300
guests, and members of Kellenberg’s
S.A.L.T. provided the service and
cleaned up afterwards. The guests
were very pleased with the meal and
with the time they were spending with
their family and friends.
As the dinner wound down, a
50/50 raffle was held with the winner
collecting half of the ticket sales and
the other half going to the school.
Tickets cost a reasonable $1 each, and a
woman who has three children, all of
whom graduated from KMHS, won
$696. The dinner and the show cost $40
while the show alone cost only $25.
Mr. Cooney is a popular Irish
American performer who sold out Carnegie Hall three times, most recently on
December 19, 2012, and has been
dubbed by The New York Times as,
“Irish America’s favorite son.” He was
born on Long Island and was brought up
on Irish music by his Dublin born grandfather Andy Feehan, who immigrated to
America in the 1920s. Growing up, Mr.
Cooney always sang at family and
church gatherings and started his professional career when he was only 17 years
old. When asked why he was attracted to
Irish music, he commented, “Irish music
KMHS Celebrates Its Irish with Andy Cooney
Opinion ♦ THE PHOENIX
A Different 15 for Freshman Year
Ava Mack ‘13
A
s the students of the class of
2013 finish their high school
careers there’s a lot to think
about: the senior trip to Disney, Senior Sendoff , graduation, and so
on. Most of all, the seniors are thinking
about their huge transition from high
school to college life. Independence and
bright new experiences are on the horizon, and so is the infamous “freshman
fifteen”. Here is an unusual approach to
the freshman fifteen: fifteen DOs and
do NOTs for seniors becoming freshmen again.
DO get involved, and don’t be
afraid to branch out. If Kellenberg
hasn’t inspired you to explore your
options and interests and try new
things already, there will be countless opportunities to do so in in
college. Getting involved not only
helps you discover things that you
enjoy doing; it also introduces you
to new people who think like you
do. It’s better to not like something
than wonder “what if?” Alumni
Jerry Ryan (’12) says, “Try everything at least once and take a risk
on things that might push you to
become an even better you.”
Do NOT put faith on the back
burner after high school. Many
seniors, including myself, will be
attending public universities that
don’t necessarily emphasize faith
life. For those going to Catholic or
religious universities, faith will be
easier to incorporate into everyday life.
However, on-campus religious groups
and ministries are common at public
universities. In addition, there are always classes offered in philosophy,
religion, or even theology that are an
enriching experience. Staying involved
with faith is easy, and with the experience Kellenberg has given you, it will
even be possible for you to become a
leader and promoter of the religious
community. Set an example through
your faith and find time for it despite
the late night library runs, piles of
homework from demanding professors,
and, ahem, parties.
DO manage your time responsibly,
and don’t put things off until later. Succeeding in college is all about getting
things done on time. Sometimes there
won’t seem to be enough hours in the
day to fit everything in, so prioritize.
College is supposed to be enjoyable,
and will be, but it’s advisable to do the
work and pass the classes you’re paying
so much money for. Kellenberg’s deadlines and rigid work regiment mimic the
challenging work of college life and
have prepared you for it, so stick with
it.
DO remember COR. Civility, order
and respect should be values carried
into all aspects of life. They are the fun-
“Freshman Fifteen,” (pounds that is)
and try to establish healthy eating and
sleeping habits from the beginning.
Find the campus gym and other exercise
outlets, such as yoga, Zumba, swimming, etc. Look into joining an intermural team. Excess stress is an unnecessary burden and can lead to additional
problems.
DO stay in touch. You will most
likely be overwhelmed with new
friends, roommates, etc. While it is important to nurture and foster these new
relationships, do not forget to keep in
touch with family and
friends back home. Set
aside time each week to call
your parents, siblings, and
grandparents to let them
know what you have been
up to. Use Skype, Facebook, Facetime, and Twitter
to keep in touch with childhood or high school friends.
Set aside time during
school breaks to meet up
with your old buddies.
Don’t underestimate how
appreciative your family
will be to have a conversation. Just because you are
away at college, does not
give you an excuse to forget
holidays, birthdays, etc.
DO get a job. I’m sure you
have heard the phrase
“broke college student.”
Getting a job will keep you from experiencing this. It will not only help in your
bank account, but a part time job will
help you focus on something other than
academics. In addition, some “workstudy” jobs provide you free time to get
school work completed while at work.
DO bring your laundry home. While
you are experiencing a major life adjustment at college, your parents are
adjusting to the first time in years without you home. Bring your laundry
home! Ask for hat special meal that
only Mom or Dad can make so well.
Ask for advice. Remind your parents
that although you are “on your own”,
you still very much need them.
DO get
continued on page 15
involved
Here is an unusual
approach to the
freshman fifteen:
fifteen DOs and do
NOTs for seniors
becoming freshmen
again.
damentals to working well with others
and contributing to the society in which
you will find yourself in future months.
It also sets a tone and a standard for the
people you surround yourself with; you
are the company you keep.
Brianna Licata, class of 2011, says,
“College life is definitely a great time,
but it’s important to keep your feet on
the ground and your head out of the
clouds when exposed to new situations
and decisions.”
DO maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be a
challenge when you are constantly being tempted with unhealthy but convenient alternatives. You will no longer
have your parents reminding you to eat
your veggies. Beware of the true
Brian Keane ‘15
M
r. Ditrano has been raising a mighty army of
medical technicians via
the Kellenberg EMT
lated car accident was staged by the
course instructional staff and additional
staff from the EMS Academy.”
Senior Enrique Austria lists various
other skills learned in EMT training:
“CPR, how to handle blood with a tourniquet, airway breathing, primary/
secondary stroke victims, changing
mental statuses, situations with weapons
of mass destruction, and taking vitals.”
Spring 2013 ♦ Page 13
gram.
The club, twenty trainees strong,
study the material under an intense
commitment: from 3:00 – 6:00 or 5:30 –
Club.
8:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, acMr. Ditrano teaches medical
cording to Mr. Ditrano. “There are two
techniques to trainees for emergency
sessions to accommodate more people
rescue situations with special tools in a
for the mandated amount of time as per
valuable course offered rarely by high
state curriculum,” Mr. Ditrano says.
schools. Kellenberg will graduate twenMr. Ditrano teaches students to
ty EMTs, or
become an EMT,
Emergency Medinot a paramedic.
cal Technicians,
“Most people mix
this June, preup EMTs and parapared to save
medics. An EMT is
lives and become
a less certified paraheroes and heromedic. You can
ines.
only become a parThe governamedic if you were
ment
requires
an EMT. And, then
emergency medithere’s a level of
cal trainees to
certification
for
learn with certain
EMTS and then
devices, accordfurther training for
ing
to
Mr. Kellenberg’s EMT’s pose for a group photo after a training session with the local fire debeing an EMT inpartment.
Ditrano. He inditermediate. And the
cated the students
last
certification
work with a number of medical devices
He even now knows how to deliver a
would be the EMT-paramedic. So they
such as oxygen deliverers and AEDs,
baby.
are all interrelated but an EMT is not a
automatic exterior defibrillators; stair
“It was exciting,” Enrique said with
paramedic.”
chairs, a seat used by injured persons
a smile in reference to the midwifery
The American Heart Association
manually led down or upstairs by emerskills he’d learned.
laments the lack of United States resigency medical personnel; backboards,
dents who know CPR. “Anyone
commonly known as stretchers, and
can learn CPR – and everyone
CPR dummies. “Possessing a workshould! Sadly, 70 percent of
ing knowledge of these products is
Americans may feel helpless to
critical to the EMTs job,” added Mr.
act during a cardiac emergency
Ditrano.
because they either do not know
In addition to these tools, Nassau
how to administer CPR or their
County Police Department had protraining has significantly lapsed,”
vided an ambulance to the Kellenberg
according to the American Heart
EMT hopefuls for a one day training
Association.
session. “The ambulance that came
New York receives literally milto Kellenberg this year was from the
lions of EMS calls a year. LuckiEmergency Ambulance Bureau of The students practice how to safely remove an injured ly, emergency medical professionNassau County Police Department. person from a crushed vehicle. A major part of learn- als will increase in numbers in the
ing comes from experience.
The students were given the oppornext several years according to the
tunity to see how they would use the
New York State Department of
skills they were they are learning within
Any senior who will be eighteen
Health.
the confines of a real ambulance,” said
years old by the last day of May is alKellenberg is a precious rarity for
Mr. Ditrano.
lowed to join. Mr. Ditrano enforces that
offering an EMT club as a high school.
All trainees must attend one Saturrule so the participants may become
Only three others on Long Island do so.
day class, off Kellenberg’s campus,
certified EMTs. “Registration for the
The Emergency Medical Techniwhere pupils practice CPR on a manneprogram takes place during the spring
cians Club prepares its members for
quin trapped in a mock car accident.
of junior year,” according to the school
quick-thinking and a pivotal profession.
According to Mr. Ditrano, “The simuhandbook, under EMT Training Pro-
EMTs: Kellenberg Transforms Students into Heroes
Feature ♦ THE PHOENIX
Athlete, Scholar, Writer Wins Journalism Award
Austin Nalaboff ‘15
C
lass of 2013’s Ryan Bannon
is a prime example of a
“Renaissance Man” striving
to be the best in everything
he does. And at Kellenberg, Bannon is
doing quite a bit.
Bannon is skilled in all aspects of his
Kellenberg Memorial career. He has
been a part of ten sport seasons here at
Kellenberg, playing the position of linebacker in football and mid-field in lacrosse all four years. He also was on
the wrestling team for his freshman and
sophomore years. Bannon takes pride in
each sport, always working his hardest
to better himself and his teammates. He
always gives 100 percent on and off the
field.
Even when Bannon is in a sport’s
season he keeps his grades high. He is
currently a member of the National
Honor Society. Not only are his grades
and his athletic ability impressive, his
writing skills are even better.
Last year in the sixth issue of Kellenberg’s Phoenix Newspaper, Bannon
wrote an article on boxer Dilsia Bonilla, of the class of 2012, who won The
New York Daily News Golden Glove
Championship. Bannon’s article was
rich in detail, explaining Dilsia’s love
for boxing, her training, and championship victory. He was so honored to be
writing about such a hardworking Kellenberg student such as Bonilla.
Bannon stated, “This article brought
to light a unique accomplishment by a
Kellenberg athlete outside of the Kellenberg campus.” His article went on to
win the Best of High School Journalism
AwardsBest
High
School Sports Story,
which was awarded to
him at C.W. Post on
March 1, 2013.
When Bannon was
asked about his accomplishment he said, “When
I went to C.W. Post, I
didn’t even know I was
nominated, I was pretty
excited that my name got
called. I felt honored.” He was happy
his article was noticed because he felt
that Dilsia’s accomplishment deserved
just as much attention as if a Kellen-
berg team won a championship.
Bannon also revealed that he found it
interesting to learn about boxing from
an outside perspective. Many judges
approached Bannon the day he won the
Ryan Bannon accepts his first place plaque
to represent Kellenberg proudly at the
Long Island Journalism Awards at C.W.
Post.
award and asked him if he was going to
continue his writing career. Bannon
hopes to continue writing for the rest of
his education at Kellenberg and also in
college.
Billy Benke, Phoenix newspaper edi-
great joy to see his name on that
plaque. I personally witness his intense
work ethic in formulating each of his
articles.”
As an editor of his work and also a
friend who observes him creating it,
Billy finds Ryan’s attention to detail
and genuine desire to contribute to be
his greatest team-oriented qualities.
Billy says, “Clearly the award is an
individual acheivment, but, in my opinion, the newspaper staff is as much a
sum of parts as any athletic team is. I
think Bannon knows that too, and his
award made him proud of himself but
also proud to be part of the news team
at Kellenberg.”
Bannon, aside from being a star writer and athlete, is also a vital part of
other activities at Kellenberg. He is a
member of P.R.E.P., Parish Religious
Education Program, which helps to
educate young elementary school students on the Faith. Bannon currently
teaches a fourth grade class at St. Rafael’s Parish. He is also part of Kellenberg’s A.C.E. program, which stands
for Athletes Cultivating Excellence.
This program coordinates pep-rallies,
makes Kellenberg commercials, and
informs Saint Martin’s students on high
school athletics.
Bannon, who continues to write for
The Phoenix, also writes for The Renaissance, the school’s literary magazine, which features poems, short stories, photos and illustrations submitted
by Kellenberg students. Bannon’s poem
“Rockwell Blight,” in the Spring 2012
edition of The Renaissance states, “The
sporadic,
concurrent,
weaving chain / Binds us
all to a higher standard.”
These lines from his poem show how all people
strive to be the best they
can be.
Bannon will be
attending the University
of Virginia next year,
where he will be studying
engineering. He seems to
be taking his own words from
“Rockwell Blight” to heart, excelling in
everything he does, and thus holding
himself to a “higher standard.”
“...in my opinion, the
newspaper staff is as much a
sum of parts as any
athletic team is.”
tor-in-chief and close friend of Ryan
Bannon, suggested, “Ryan has been one
of our most faithful writers throughout
his high school career and it gives me
all the names you have been telling them
about.
DO get off campus to familiarize
yourself with the local area. Do As the
Romans Do. Research websites that
highlight the cultural opportunities near
your school. Check out museums, concerts, restaurants, or special events in
the area. If your school is in a rural setting, get out and hike the trails, and enjoy
the beauty of the campus.
DO familiarize yourself with the
available help. Seek out the health center, writing centers, counselors, the R.A.,
or available tutors. There is a myriad of
services available to college students. Do
not be shy to ask for help, whether you
are feeling ill, suffering difficulty in
class, or involved in a roommate dispute.
Ignoring a problem can only make it
worse.
DO NOT forget why you are there.
Stay on your academic path. It is easy to
become sidetracked with all the activity
of a college. Academics should be your
priority, and all the rest is secondary.
Remember that this should be a produc-
continued from page 10
together who genuinely love the art they
do always results in a special experience,” declares Ava.
Mr. Narell had the privilege of
being a chaperone and attending this
year’s All-Eastern. He explains, “If you
close your eyes, you would think you
were listening to the New York Philharmonic or London Symphony. At the
rehearsals the students were like young
professionals in the way they both
played and exhibited seriousness.”
After the intense 27 hours of
rehearsal, the All-Eastern Honors Ensembles Concerts were held on Sunday,
April 7th at the Bushnell Concert Hall.
The first concert for the Treble Choir
and Mixed Choir began at 1 p.m., and
the Orchestra and Band’s performances
followed, starting at 3:30 p.m.
The All-Eastern Mixed Chorus
was conducted by Z. Randall Stroope.
The chorus performed two of his own
compositions, “The Conversion of
Saul” and “Song to the Moon.” In addition, they lso sang, “Abendlied,” “O
Sapo,” “Cantate Domino,” “All Night
Vigil,” “Daniel in the Lion’s Den,” and
“Ubi Caritas”.
The All-Eastern Honors Orchestra was led by Maestro Glaser. Two
of the pieces they perfected were Wag-
ensembles
because it has always seemed so impossible. They all affirm that they were
shocked to first hear of their selection,
but later the thrill of the honor prevailed. Their long journeys had come
full circle and many hours of painstaking practice were finally being recognized.
However, because of the very challenging musical literature the highschool musicians must perform, preparing the songs before the festival is imperative. Mr. Vegas states, “Preparing
to go to All-Eastern is much like preparing and perfecting the All-State music
they had previously encountered. By the
time the students received the music,
they had two months to prepare it. Most
students spend a couple hours a day
making sure they know their parts.”
The amiable environment of AllEastern brought over 650 students from
locations all across the Northeast together. Everyone found that making
friends with others was very easy, since
all had music as a common ground.
“The atmosphere was so alive. Everyone was happy to be there, and we all
shared a common love and creative
ability. Putting hundreds of musicians
tive four years of learning and a major
stepping stone in achieving your future
career. Seek out internships that will
educate you in the field of your choice,
and look for mentors to help guide you
way. Keep your goals, both long and
short, at the forefront of your thoughts.
DO babysit yourself. Nobody will
tell you when to go to sleep, put down
the tenth slice of pizza this week, go to
class, limit the late night parties, etc. It’s
up to you now. Setting good habits from
the beginning is easier than having to
change once bad habits are established.
Say “no” to yourself. It is important to
recognize when your conscience is telling you something is not right.
DO give it a year. Change can be
hard. Don’t rush to transfer schools because the adjustment is more difficult
than you imagined it would be. Give it a
fair chance and stay through the year. It
could end up being one of the best decisions you ever made!
While enjoying your new opportunities and meeting interesting people,
remember these freshman fifteen!
ner’s “Ride of the Valkyries” and
Respighi’s “Pines of Rome.”
The All-Eastern Symphonic
Band, composed of 157 musicians, was
conducted by Greg Astin from the Hartt
School of Music in Connecticut. In total, the band played three pieces:
“Tempered Steel,” “Lullaby for Noah”
and “Rumplestiltskin.”
The National Association for
Music Education, Eastern Division
Honors Ensembles 2013 surely left an
undoubtedly spectacular impact on Ava
Mack, Nicholas Patino and Noreen
Prunier. Their extensive training and
their exceptional musical abilities are
what has allowed all three to share and
enjoy in this wonderful once in a life
time opportunity. All-Eastern deepens
musicians’ sophistication and maturity,
and this new understanding will be
something they will carry with them for
the rest of their lives. Mr. Vegas sums it
up this way: “Their experience at this
festival is one they will remember for
the rest of their lives. They had the opportunity to learn from the best musicians, conductors, and professionals,
which is something the average musician will never get to do.”
with Community
Service. Remember the values that Kellenberg has installed in you to try to uplift the surrounding community in some
way. Most college campus’ have a Community Service office. Some even host
“C.S. fairs” where you can find out about
the many opportunities available. Be
realistic with your commitments. Some
opportunities are only one day, such as a
beach clean-up, or a Habitat for Humanity build. Others are weekly, such as delivering meals to the needy or tutoring
local children. Some are “alternative
spring break trips,” where you might
work in a disaster zone, or at a hospice
abroad, etc.
DO involve your family in your
school. Your family should not be excluded from this major part of your life.
Check the calendar for Parent’s Weekend. Some schools host “Sibling Weekend.” Invite them up for a football game,
to see the school play, or just to explore
the surrounding area. Have them up to
meet your new friends and put faces to
THE PHOENIX ♦ Sports News
Sports News ♦ THE PHOENIX
Laxers Look to Cradle a Championship Season
Ryan Bannon ‘13
T
he Kellenberg Boys Varsity
morning on March 2nd, the first day of
on over 50% of its attempts, compared
Lacrosse team is in midtryouts for the spring season. The first
to a high school average of 20% to
season form. The team curfew weeks of the season is a time of
30%. “It’s really encouraging to see
rently hovers just above
conditioning, getting reacquainted with
how far the program has come in recent
a .500 winning percentage at 5-4, a recin-season
routine,
years,”
said
ord that isn’t indicative of the team’s
and a healthy dose of
Coach Cangemi.
strong talent and ability. The team is in
scrimmages to get
“We’ve brought
a unique position in the league to take
ready for the schedourselves up to
their record and their play to the next
ule ahead. The game
being right belevel, as they have secured two key
-like atmosphere of
hind Chaminade
wins in the NSCHSAA over Holy Triniscrimmages against
and St. Anthoty and St. John the Baptist. The Catholic
tough
opponents
ny’s after six or
league always provides tough competisuch as Division HS,
seven years of
tion, but as Head Coach Schwalje said,
Lynbrook, and Long
being
behind
“Our goal is to make it to Hofstra every
Beach is a valuable
Trinity and St.
year.” The coaching staff this year in“live”
experience
John’s.”
cludes Schwalje in his second year as
and a season warmTrinity has been
head coach after leaving St.Anthony’s,
up for the team.
the local powerCoach Tahany, Coach Cangemi, Coach
The season began
house in the
Moran, and in his first year with the
with tough away
NSCHSAA—
Varsity Lacrosse team, Coach Meisse.
losses to St. AnthoAA over the past
There was no question at the
ny’s and Oceanside. Daniel Montgomery ‘14 prepares to throw
few years, but
beginning of the year whether or not the
However, the Fire- the ball to his teammate.
Kellenberg is in
team had the personnel to make it to the
birds finished their
the process of
big stage down the road. The team had
three game road start with a tight win
cementing their spot above Trinity and
lost notable players and captains such as
against Baldwin, 11-8. In the home
St. John’s, with eyes on the league’s
Devon Casey, Evan Lenci, and Joe Amopener, Kellenberg lost a valiant battle
“big brothers,”
Chaminade and
ato to graduation, but the new class of
against league rival Fordham Prep, 4-3.
St.Anthony’s.
seniors has been living up to its hype.
The team bounced back with wins
“We started off slow, but now we’re
Senior captains Brendan Fitzgerald,
against Holy Trinity and Fox Lane from
soaring higher than ever,” added senior
Tyler
Westchester County
defenseman Brian Schmidt. “Our team
Steimel, and
by a combined maris a band of brothers, everything we do
Brian
gin of 18 goals. The
is ‘for the boys’,” noted senior ChristoSchmidt are
squad’s win streak
pher Santina.
complimentwas halted with a
As Coach Schwalje said, the lacrosse
ed by allloss to Iona Prep but
team’s goal is “to make it to Hofstra.”
league rehave since won their
At Hofstra, the NSCHSAA—AA
turners Joe
past two games
League Title game is played. From
Rizzotti and
against
St.
there, the winning team plays a “downTom StackDominic’s and St.
state” championship against the best of
pole, along
John the Baptist.
a handful of metropolitan and
with attackKellenberg takes on
Westchester County teams and beyond
man
Matt
Hicksville later this
to a Catholic state game, the CHSAA
Mazzie.
week;
defeating
Title. Last year, Kellenberg secured a
Juniors
them
would
be
a
win against Trinity in the AA League
Brendan Kavanaugh ‘14 enthusiastically aids his
team in victory.
Brendan
program first.
Title game, but fell short to Iona Prep in
Kavanagh,
“We have a great
the down-state match-up. The team lost
Kyle Quinn, and Kieran Pues have also
group of kids and they’re working
a unique opportunity to play for
been excelling in their first year on the
hard,” Coach Schwalje said. “If we keep
CHSAA title on their home turf since
varsity squad. Thanks to the developthis up, we should have a pretty sucthe championship game location is premental team set up for the underclasscessful season.”
determined to the tournament. This year
men, the team chemistry between all
“Our 5-4 start is the best we’ve had
the CHSAA Championship is held at
players, whether they came from the
since 2005,” explained Coach Tahany.
St.Anthony’s, regardless of who plays,
JVA or JVB team, has been compoundThe overall record of the team isn’t the
and Kellenberg has every intention of
ing for the better part of four years at
only impressive statistic so far, the
competing and winning in Huntington.
the varsity level.
team’s man-up offense, orchestrated by
The 2013 season began on a cold
Coach Cangemi, has been scoring goals
Billy Benke ‘13
T
he Firebirds Baseball team is
a team to be reckoned with in
the CHSAA this season. After
a disappointing loss deep into
the post season against St. John the
Baptist last year, the boys are motivated
to prove that they can exceed last year’s
impressive playoff run.
Some of the returning seniors include Connor Powers, Joseph Lombardo
and Matthew Weissheier, all of whom
have received Division I scholarships to
continue their baseball careers into college. Respectively, University of Rhode
Island, New York Institute of Technology, and Hofstra University, are the
homes of the fields in which each will
reside for the next four years. Other
returning senior talents include the bat
speed of Michael Ryan, the lights out
pitching of Matthew O’Connor, and
Rory Walsh’s power at the plate.
The team is rounded out by juniors
Domenick Ciardullo and William Meditz, who are embracing the varsity level
with their clutch performances thus far,
along with sophomore sensation Luke
Aprile at shortstop.
Domenick Ciardullo ‘14 intensely focuses on
the game.
Coaches Alfalla, A’Hearn and Miles
are very optimistic about not only the
squad’s current progress but also the
near future filled championship aspirations.
Shortstop and designated hitter, Jo-
seph Lombardo alluded to how Matt
Weissheier’s impressive one-hit shutout
against St. John’s a few weeks ago really exemplifies the potential of this
group. If there were to be CHSAA power-rankings, St. John the Baptist would
be at the top, not to mention the championship trophy they racked up last season.
Senior Joseph Lombardo also added,
“We’ve got a great group of kids this
year. Losing at the end of last season
was tough but it’s what motivates us
now to achieve even more. The hard
work in the off-season and in our practices is showing and there’s a lot of
promise in our team as a whole come
playoff time.”
The team currently stands at four
wins and five losses but still with a
postseason that lies not too far away. By
continuing to grind and push their limits, the Varsity Baseball team will undoubtedly be a top contender in Catholic high school baseball.
From the Mound to the Mitt, Firebirds Win
Boys Volleyball Is Killing It!
Caroline Barrick ‘14
O
and that one was Chaminade’s. When
chemistry. We call each other our
Kellenberg and Chaminade faced off at
brothers and we truly are a big family.”
Kellenberg on
The future of
Wednesday,
the season for the Boys
April 17, both
Volleyball team is defiteams
renitely looking like a vicmained undetorious one. With more
feated. Howgames coming up, the
ever, this had
team continues to prepare
to
change.
vigorously for each game.
Kellenberg
Senior Varsity Captain,
emerged with
Bobby Kovalsky, said,
the
victory,
“Even though we are uncontinuing
defeated, we have contintheir undefeatued to consider every
ed season.
team a serious opponent.
Varsity
Michael Fulop ‘14 spikes a volleyball over We have been trying all
Captain Philip the net to score a point for Kellenberg.
different line-ups in order
Bies ‘14 has
to find the best combinabeen on the team since freshman year.
tions of the upcoming games. Most imHe commented on the season and team
portantly, we are constantly rememberthis year; “I personally love the team
ing our loss in the finals last year, and
this year. I think we have a lot of talent
are using it as a motivation to carry us to
and a great shot at winning it all this
the finals, and hopefully to a victory in
season. Not only do we have a lot of
the championship this year.”
talent, but we also have great team
ne word not in the vocabulary of the Boys Varsity Volleyball team is “defeat”. The
boys started the season with
success and are currently undefeated
with 6 wins and 0 losses, meaning a
championship title is on the horizon.
From the first moment the ball
flew over the net, the boys knew it was
going to be a successful season. In addition to having skilled players for every
position, the boys know how to work
together. This successful combination
has culminated in victory after victory.
The team knows each other’s strengths
and weaknesses because many members
of the team have been teammates since
freshman year. Every member of the
team is hard working and loves volleyball, which accounts for the triumphs the
team has been having.
The season began with wins
over teams from Holy Trinity, St. John
the Baptist, St. Francis Prep, and St.
Anthony’s. This meant they had beaten
every team in the league, except for one,
Sports News ♦ THE PHOENIX
Lady Firebirds Round the Bases and Fly Home
Mark Campmier ‘14
K
ellenberg Memorial
The team made a huge comehas always been
back however and defeated
proud to have a giftpreviously undefeated league
ed and dedicated
rival St. Anthony’s of MelSoftball team. As it says on the
ville with a score of 4-0.
Kellenberg
school
website,
Cristen Whigham had two
“Kellenberg Memorial High
hits with one single, a double
School boasts a very active and
and two RBIs. Amy Quinn
talented softball program…the
also performed well with two
Varsity team finishing the year
doubles, an RBI and a run.
[2011- 2012] being ranked # 1 on
Once again pitcher Sabrina
Long Island and # 1 in New York
DeAngelis was able to keep
State and #49 in the Nation as
the powerful St. Anthony’s
ranked by ESPN.” This year is
team scoreless with a two-hit
no different as the Firebirds are
shutout and striking out elevranked first in the NSCHSGGA
en batters. The team is curconference and have stunning
rently ranked first in their
record of 10-1. They have played
conference with a league
many tough games this season Cristen Whigham ‘14 scoops a grounder for a routine out.
record of 7-1, which is two
but consistently were able to diswins above the second place
play their skill and perseverance on the
able to contribute, allowing the team to
team, St. John the Baptist. The team is
field.
crush the opposition and win by ten
well on its way to winning the conferThe Varsity Softball team won the
points. The team spirit and skill of the
ence championship and possibly a state
season opener on April 4th against East
Firebirds helped them to gain other
title for the second year in a row.
Meadow High School with a score of 4noteworthy wins including a 13-5 win
On Saturday, April 20th the team had
3. Sabrina DeAngelis pitched an amazover St. Dominic’s of Oyster Bay and
planned to host a benefit game at Hofing game allowing only two earned runs
two 10-0 games against St. Mary’s of
stra University against MacArthur High
and striking out six. Kathryn Eiler’s two
Manhasset and Holy Trinity of HicksSchool of Wantagh, but due to “field
-run double helped the Kellenberg team
ville. Unfortunately the unstoppable
conditions” the game was moved to
overcome East Meadow in the bottom
Kellenberg’s first loss of the season was
Kellenberg. The team was able to raise
of the fifth inning. The Firebirds scored
in a heartbreakingly close match against
money by charging five dollars for eveanother early triumph on April 9th in the
St. John the Baptist of West Islip with a
ry adult and two for each student. The
Catholic High School Athletic Associascore of 4-3.
team had hosted a similar and extremely
tion field (CHSAA) against Our
successful game last year
Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosand was extremely successset. Kellenberg won by the score of
ful and was able to repeat
6-1 with Stephanie Staiano’s two
their success this year. Kelhits, two triples and two RBIs conlenberg won the game in
tributing greatly to the win. Also
typical Firebird style with
Amanda Crimarco’s two hits and
back-to-back home runs
two RBIs also helped the team to
from Amanda Crimarco and
pull ahead. Once again Sabrina
Sabrina DeAngelis in the
DeAngelis allowed only two hits,
bottom of the fifth and
one run and struck out eight.
pitcher Colleen Dunn allowLater in the season the Kellening only one run and striking
berg softball athletes won an amazout four.
ing game against Sacred Heart with
The Girls Varsity
a score of 12-2. The game was a
Softball team has done retotal team effort with Colleen Dunn
markably well so far this
only giving up two runs to Sacred
year and hopes to make it as
Heart and Krista King earning three
far as they did last year.
hits including a triple, two singles,
They have once again risen
two RBIs and three runs. This win
to the top of the competiover Sacred Heart was significant
tion!
as all members of the team were Kathryn Eiler ‘14 catches a strike behind the plate.
Joseph Hinshaw ‘14
A
fresh Boys Varsity Spring
Track season began in
March. Following its phe-
to rank among the top six in the nation,
York State Championship and maintain
but we slowly began to realize that we
our title as National Champions. We
actually had a chance at making number
also hope to secure our place in Kellenone. We had a couple of tough
berg history by breaking some school
nomenal
winter
losses, but we didn’t let that
records and by winning the Catholic
season, the Boys
discourage us, and we kept
State Championship for the second time
Varsity Track team
persevering and training.”
in a row.”
already looks very
Clearly, this perseverance paid
The perseverance and hard work of
promising.
off in the end for the group.
the team are clearly evident, as well as
The success of
The winter season
the determination on the track to win the
the Boys Varsity
had been very poignant and
race. James Malebranche said, “We
Track team over
memorable for the champions.
went into the 4x800 relay with the same
the past season can
James McQuade stated, “This
mentality as we had in our previous
be attributed to the
season meant a lot to me. It
races. We knew we had enough experiunstoppable leadwas great to get on the 4x800
ence to execute our race strategy of
ing team of senrelay after training for four
stacking the latter parts of our relay.”
iors. The team conyears and growing as friends
Dylan Murphy commented, “Our team
sists of James
with the rest of my team. Winstrategy is simply to get stronger so we
McQuade, Randall
ning the National Championcan be at our peak by the time of the
Turner,
James
ship under Buckley’s coaching
Championship Races. Being the anchor,
Malebranche and
was one of the biggest accomI have to close the deal by pushing myDylan
Murphy
plishments of my
self to use
who are led by
life.” Seconding his
all
my
Coach Buckley. On
statement, James
energy to
Saturday, February
Malebranche
exreach the
16, the four seniors
pressed, “Winning
finish line
competed in the
the championship
as fast as
Melrose
Games.
was a huge accompossible
Running a 3,200 James Malebranche strides to All plishment
that
and to do
meter relay, they -American status in the 4x800
proved our hard
whatever
came out victori- relay
work was worth it.
it takes to
ous with a new
It was a fantastic
win.”
meet record time of 7:48:60.
ending for our final indoor
No matter
However, the sky-high achieveseason of high school.”
what their
ments of the team didn’t stop with the
Mr. Buckley reflected on
strategy is,
Melrose Games; at the New Balance
how there was certainly no
it surely is
Indoor National Meet, in the 168th Street
lack of motivation among the
working.
Armory in New York City, the Fantastic
team. He said, “The seniors
The
triFour once again outran the opposition in
never let anything slow them
umphs of
the 4x800 meter relay, winning the Nadown, and it really paid off
McQuade,
tional Championship. Finishing with a
in the end with one of the
Turner,
time of 7:45.24, the team bested rivals
best seasons we’ve ever had.
Malefrom Chaminade who finished only four
The team shows no signs of
branche
-tenths of a second behind, making it a
slowing down for the spring
and Murtight race to the end.
season.”
phy have
Considering the mastery shown by
The four senior champibrought
the team in the 4x800 meter relay at the
ons will be making a trip to Randall Turner pulls away from the pack pride and
Melrose Games and in the National
North Carolina at the end of on his way to National Championship vic- honor to
tory.
Championship, it should come as no
the season for the Outdoor
the Boys
surprise that they hold the #1 overall
Championships, where they
Varsity
national ranking for the winter track
will compete to once again prove themTrack team. The team hopes that the
season. Of their success, Randall Turner
selves worthy of being ranked as Navictories of the winter season foreshadcommented, “The entire relay was comtional Champions. The team is optimisow
future
wins
to
come.
posed of returning seniors, and we knew
tic that this spring season will be strong
we had to finish our final season of inlike the previous one. Randall Turner
door track strong. Our initial goal was
explained, “We hope to claim the New
4 x 800 Wins Nationals
A-Ballin’ It Up
Sarah Massoni ‘14
T
his year’s Spring Pep Rally
was hanging in the gym on the day of
went off with a bang, as aththe pep rally. Miss Frisina, assistant
letes competed against each
moderator of sophomore G.S.O., comother in A-Ball, an original
mented, “Pep rallies are not only benegame invented by Kellenberg’s own
ficial for athletes but also for nonCoach Alfalla. It was an hour of fun
and games that had everyone, athletes
and non-athletes alike, cheering on
their classmates.
A-Ball is a combination of basketball and European handball. Each
team has five players and points can
be earned by either throwing the ball
into the goal or shooting a basket. The
games were a couple of minutes long,
and whichever team had the most
points at the end of their match went
onto the next round.
Each year the pep rallies are sponsored by A.C.E, which stands for Athletes Cultivating Excellence. This club
is run by Mr. Beyrouty and Mrs. Finn
Coach Alfalla, creator of A-Ball, refs this year’s
and is made up of student athletes Spring Pep Rally as athletes attempt to bring the
who have participated in at least two coveted championship A-Ball title to their spring
sports a year. A.C.E. is responsible sports team.
for choosing the themes of the pep
rallies, deciding who the emcees will be
athletes in that they get to support their
and creating commercials that are
friends and cheer them on.”
played over the morning announceTwo other highlights of the event
ments. There have been several memowere the annual Blue and Gold dance
rable commercials advertising this pep
and the Blue and Gold tug-of-war. Just
rally, including a parody of the wellas the pep rally began, the captains of
known AT&T commercial, featuring
the Blue and Gold team were introMr. Huggard and several students from
duced, and they performed a fantastic
the Latin School. A.C.E. members are
dance accompanied by the cheers of the
also mentors for the sixth grade students
crowd. “Pep rally shows how much
at St. Martin de Porres Marianist
bigger Blue is as a family and Gold is
school.
as a family and gets the girls pumped up
G.S.O. also helped make the pep
for the night of the show,” Blue Captain
rallies a success. For the spring event,
Natalia Rincon said. The Blue and Gold
the sophomore division contributed
show will take place on May 11, so all
flyers that were posted all over the
of the girls were raring to go, dressed to
school, as well as a colorful banner that
show support for their team. The gym
THE PHOENIX
Kellenberg Memorial High School
1400 Glenn Curtiss Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553
was filled with the sounds of the Blue
and Gold team chants and screams of
support for their captains. “The pep
rally brings out the girls’ fun and competitive nature,” said Gold Captain Kara
Cramsie. Not only do the captains perform in the pep rally, but they also
participate in the traditional tug-ofwar. The winning team walks away
with fifty points toward their team’s
final score in the Blue and Gold competition. After a strong struggle, Blue
emerged victorious.
The emcees chosen to host this
year’s pep rally were Carly Montgomery of the Girls Varsity Lacrosse team
and Sean Farrell of the Boys Varsity
Lacrosse team. Their purpose was to
commentate on the games going on
and to get the student body to participate by cheering on their friends. They
did an excellent job because no sooner
had the events begun, then the nonathletes were cheering for the victories
of the athletes participating in the ABall matches. The games were intense,
and several times the team went into
overtime to determine a winner. In the
end, it all came down to the Boys and
Girls Lacrosse teams against the Baseball and Softball teams. After several
minutes of fierce playing, the Boys and
Girls Lacrosse teams were named the
champions of the 2013 Spring Pep Rally.
The day was a huge success, filled
with fun and excitement for both athletes and non-athletes. “The pep rallies
have a progressive goal,” Mr. Beyrouty
said. “Know who the athletes are, go
out and support them, and feel great
about your school.”
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Organization
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Uniondale, N.Y.
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