THE GRADUATING CLASS

GRADUATING CLASS OF 2016

The 29th Commencement Exercises of Kellenberg Memorial took place on Sunday, June 5th at Hofstra University. In their addresses to their classmates, Daniel Ruescher, recipient of the Brother Richard J. Hughes, S. M. Valedictorian Award, and Tara Noble, recipient of the Father Francis T. Keenan, S. M. Salutatorian Award, reminded them of all they have accomplished and encouraged them for all the challenges that lie ahead. This year’s class celebrated a total of 543 graduates with countless awards and scholarships. Congratulations to our newest alumni! Photo below: KEVIN MCCAFFERY and MADDIE MCCABE find the camera; bottom le : FATHER PHILIP presents JAMES HILEPO and CHRISTEL REMY KUCK with the General Excellence Award.

YEARBOOK DEDICATION This year’s Blue & Gold yearbook was dedicated to MR. KEVIN A’HEARN (le ). Mr. A’Hearn began his career as a teacher at Kellenberg Memorial during the 1989/90 school year. Along with the many other jobs he has undertaken during his tenure at KMHS, his greatest passion has always been for teaching American History. Congratulations Mr. A’Hearn!

AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TOTAL NUMBERS

General Excellence Award James Matthew Hilepo & Cristel Remy Ongjoco Kuck

Brother Richard J. Hughes, S.M. Valedictorian Award Daniel Austin Ruescher

Father Francis T. Keenan, S.M. Salutatorian Award Tara Elizabeth Noble

Bishop Ryan Service Award Charles Francis Russell & Elizabeth Ann Killian

Academic Excellence Award Michael Ethan Sieger & Bridget Smith Simons Edward J. Dunn Student Athlete Award & the Paul T. Zois Athletic Scholarship Robert Russell Weissheier & Katherine Margaret Calabro

Joe Ferriso Memorial Scholarship Joseph Walter Egan 543 Class of 2016 Graduating Class 2,898 Scholarships and Grants 415 Number of Students Receiving One or More Scholarships 100% Percentage of Senior Class Attending College

BACCALAUREATE MASS

Before the Commencement Exercises, the graduating class gathered with family and friends as a community of faith for the Baccalaureate Mass. Father Philip was the principal celebrant where he offered words of wisdom to the seniors in his homily. At the end of the Mass, the seniors took part in a moving candle-lighting ceremony as they received a final blessing. From le to right: MICHAEL SHUMACHER and RYAN RODRIGUEZ; FATHER PHILIP leads the Eucharistic Prayer; MIA DEMPSEY and JACKIE MCKEON-CASTAÑEDA.

CARRYING ON THE TRADITION

With another graduation complete, and a new batch of Kellenberg Alumni, we are proud of the dozens of students of the Class of 2016 who have siblings or parents that are also alumni of Kellenberg. Photos clockwise from upper le : JOHNNY RYAN with CAILEY ’11 and CONALL ’13; JON MICHAEL CONNOLLY with his sisters RACHAEL ’11, JOANNA ’12, and SHANNON ’14; PETER LAWLESS with his father, MICHAEL ’89; KRISTEN and THOMAS GENSINGER '14; JULIA and AMANDA BARROCA '12; EDDIE CRAMSIE celebrates with his sisters, KARA ’13 and MEGHAN ’12.

SENIOR SEND-OFF

SENIOR TRIP TO DISNEY

One of the big highlights before graduation is the Senior Send-Off. For the last 10 years the Senior Class has spent an evening sailing around Manhattan aboard a cruise ship, enjoying a night of dinner, dancing, and spectacular views. The evening was filled with friends gathering to celebrate the four years they have had together and all the wonderful memories they have shared. Clockwise from top le : ALEX KIDERIS, KELLY LABECK, ANTONIA CIUFFO, and ANNA-KATE FLOOD; JONATHAN BELEN tears up the dance floor; MR. KEVIN BUCKLEY with IAN DRISCOLL and CHRISTOPHERTURNER; ANIKA SAMUELS, JESALYN DOMENECH, and IMANILEDGISTER.

From May 5th through May 8th the Senior Class enjoyed Disney in true Kellenberg style. A first night highlight was a private event at Typhoon Lagoon. Friday featured Epcot by day and a private event at Hollywood Studios at night. Saturday featured the Magic Kingdom during the day, but for many the best portion of the trip occurred that evening. It began with a class Mass, celebrated by Father Philip. A er Mass, everyone was transported over to Universal Studios to enjoy Harry Potter World for a special exclusive evening - a first for any high school! Below: MR. MICHAEL TAHANY enjoys Typhoon Lagoon with some of his students; JULIE SCUDERI and ERIN LYONS enjoy some (non-alcoholic) butterbeer at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios.

THE 25TH ANNUAL ONE HEART - ONE MIND BENEFIT OUTING

On a beautiful sun-drenched Monday, June 6, 2016, KMHS celebrated its 25th Benefit Outing, under the direction of MRS. JILL MOLLITOR and MRS. EILEEN VOGEL. The day began with over 360 golfers teeing off on three of Long Island’s premiere courses - The Seawane Club, Rockaway Hunt Club, and Lawrence Yacht and Country Club. A er golf, over 500 gathered back at The Seawane Club for cocktails and a lavish dinner on the outside patio overlooking the course. A record number of alumni turned out for this year’s event. During the dinner, spirited live and silent auctions helped to produce the most successful outing in school history!

Row 1: A record number of KMHS alumni supported this year’s Outing. Row 2: WALTER WRIGHT with his sons, MATTHEW ’02, JONATHAN ’08, and WALTER ’99; BRIAN TWOMLEY ’96, GIO CASTELLI ’15, CHRIS ALFALLA ’94, and MR. KEVIN A’HEARN; PATRICK HEALY ’10 and KEVIN HANIFAN. Row 3: Past Chairpersons are recognized for their past contributions; JOSEPH FIORE ’09, NICHOLAS FIORE ’11, MICHAEL BRENNAN ’10 and DANIEL BRENNAN ’09; 2016 Benefit Outing Chairs - AMY (BROGHAMMER) STABILE ’97 and DANIEL SZALAI ’93.

MAKING MUSIC IN D.C.

Under the direction of MR. CLARK BLANTON, MR. SEAN VEGAS, and MR. ROBERT TAFFET members of the Chorus, Band, and Orchestra programs traveled to Washington D.C. and gave an outdoor concert at the Navy Memorial over Memorial Day weekend. The trip also included a day at Six Flags America amusement park in Maryland.

JUNIOR BLOOD DRIVE

On May 25th, KMHS held its annual blood drive for the junior class under the direction of MRS. ELIZABETH FINN ’98 and MR. JOSEPH BEYROUTY ’92. A total of 177 people donated blood, many for the first time, saving 648 lives in the process. Photos le to right: NASSER GONZALEZ ’17 refuels a er donating; Juniors PATRICK LAROSA, MAUREEN PEARSON, A.J. GALLEGO, JAMES MAHON, and BRIDGET MURPHY are happy to give!

MAY CROWNING

On May 31st, the student body gathered outside the front steps of the school for the annual May Crowning prayer service. This year, MRS. DIANE PAGE, an English teacher in the Latin School, had the honor of crowning the statue of Mary by the main entrance, with the help of FATHER TOM and the Floral Park Fire Department. Mrs. Page spoke to the students of her long devotion to our Blessed Mother.

NEW EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

SQUIRE SEND-OFF

May 19th saw the commissioning of nearly 50 juniors as Eucharistic Ministers. In that capacity, they will serve at all school Masses. In addition, they will assist at the daily Mass each morning, participate in Eucharistic Adoration each Monday a er school, and distribute Holy Communion to residents at nearby assisted living facilities. A er their commissioning, the new Eucharistic Ministers were joined by their families in the Millennium Room for a light breakfast. Bottom photos from le : CHAZZ RAHYNES ’17 celebrates with his family; PATRICK WILSON ’17 receives congratulations from his brother and mother.

The Squires celebrated the completion of their years together in the Brother Joseph C. Fox Latin School with a dinner-dance on June 14th. Photos below: MISS VICTORIA PISCIOTTA ’08, a Physical Science teacher in the Latin School, wishes her former students well; a few of the Squires enjoy dinner and a few laughs.