Heart & Mind - Summer 2021

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ratitude! All I can say is thank you to everyone who made it possible to have a successful school year while dealing with the restrictions, limitations, and challenges posed to us by the Covid-19 pandemic. Our amazing IT staff, under the direction of Mr. James Campbell ’91, P’19,’21,’24, led Kellenberg ahead of so many other schools by successfully delivering a method of conducting academic classes simultaneously in person and remotely. Equally amazing were our outstanding faculty who managed to be attentive to both the students physically present in class and those who were learning remotely. Maintenance, cleaning, and secretarial staffs demonstrated great flexibility in responding to whatever needed to be done to keep the Firebird Family safe, healthy, and organized. All of this would not have been possible without the cooperation of the students and the encouragement of the parents. So, thank you, thank you, thank you to the entire Kellenberg Memorial Family.

A highlight of the academic year was the official opening of the Jim & Diane Rowen STEM Center in January. All students had the opportunity to use the newly renovated wing to enhance their science, technology, engineering, and math studies. Under the leadership of Mr. Anthony Wevers and Mrs. Anne (Staudt) Masiulis ’02 and the entire Science Department, the experience of hands-on, immersive learning across many disciplines brought great excitement in the midst of the doldrums of winter and the pandemic. Equally exciting to see were the reactions of our graduates who attended their class reunions this June as they were overwhelmed by the state-of-the-art facilities.

Many commented that the STEM Center rivalled the labs at their colleges. Please read more about the Jim & Diane Rowen STEM Center on page 10.

The Class of 2021 concluded their time at Kellenberg with senior events that were created to replace events like the Disney Trip and Senior Send-Off Dinner Cruise due to Covid safety concerns. Day trips to Great Adventure and to Camp Echo provided wonderful opportunities for the class to share time together and strengthen friendships. The Baccalaureate Mass was held in the Kellenberg Auditorium, followed by a dinner dance in the new senior parking lot with food trucks provided by Tom Turner ’11, carnival games, and music provided by Kellenberg’s own DJ OB (otherwise known as faculty member Mr. James O’Brien). Graduation followed the next day at the James Shuart Stadium of Hofstra University. It was a hot day but the excitement of the day helped everyone survive the heat and humidity.

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In response to generating greater awareness and sensitivity to addressing the needs of our diverse student body, the Student Life Office was created this past school year to assist students in discussing conflicts and addressing issues that might otherwise escalate into divisions and misunderstandings. Under the direction of Assistant Principal for Student Life Mrs. Jennifer (Marr) Mulligan ’96, this office not only resolved issues between individual students but also worked with the ARK to create frequent Faith Fridays to provide a deeper dive into the applications of Civility, Order, and Respect, while continuing to strengthen the community spirit of One Heart and One Mind. Four norms were rolled out as guidelines for civil, orderly, and respectful discussions: 1) assume positive intentions; 2) challenge ideas not individuals; 3) intentions do not always equal impact; and 4) expect and accept nonclosure. As we look forward to a new school year we will continue to Be Better in our efforts to address the social and emotional needs of all of our students.

As I write this letter, the campus is bustling with hundreds of students taking part in our summer camp program, which includes athletic clinics as well as enrichment offerings. We are also busy developing our orientation programs for new students, as well as those who did not get the full Triple A experience last fall due to the pandemic. We are thrilled to be able to host our Firebird parents back on campus this fall for social gatherings and school events. Stay tuned for further information regarding the full calendar of fall events.

With the support of all in the Firebird Family, we are blessed to once again report a very healthy student body enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year. We do not take the strength of our school for granted and truly appreciate the support of all of our students, parents, alumni, alumni parents, faculty, staff, and friends. Please accept my prayers for you and your families as we look forward to a successful school year bestowed with God’s many blessings.

To Jesus through Mary,

Brother Kenneth M. Hoagland, S.M. Principal

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Heart & Mind, the magazine of Kellenberg Memorial High School, is published twice a year and distributed to all alumni, parents, alumni parents, faculty, administration, and friends of KMHS. A D M I N I S T R AT I O N Principal Bro. Kenneth Hoagland, S.M.

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O n t h e C ov e r The Jim & Diane Rowen STEM Center offers custom lab environments for use across academic disciplines.

Pictured: Mia Mirabella ’22 and Ryan Gerhart ’22.

A DVA N C E M E N T Director of Advancement Mrs. Denise Miles Director of Alumni Mr. Thomas Huggard A L U M N I B OA R D President Andrea (Licari) Petrosky ’91 Vice President Anthony Cantelmo ’97 Vice President Jenny Delaleu ’94 Vice President Tara (Fitzgerald) Fuentes ’89 Vice President Tom Nasso ’99 Vice President Jerry Silecchia ’88 EDITORIAL Editor in Chief Mrs. Erin (Byrne) Cicalese ’98 Editorial Advisor Mr. Thomas Huggard Editorial Assistant Mrs. Beth Campbell Creative Director Mrs. Trista Harnisch Contributors Mr. Douglas Cioffi ’97 Mrs. Erin (Toscano) Citrano ’03 Mr. Eric Harnisch PHOTOGRAPHY Mr. Jeff Harris ’03, Director Nicolas Castelli ’17 Joseph Ciorra ’17 Ernesto Feliciano ’22 Brother Roger Poletti, S.M. HEART & MIND

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Like most things this past academic year, the special end-of-year activities that are traditionally held for members of the graduating class had to be reimagined. In true Firebird fashion, creative solutions that appropriately celebrated the strength and resilience of the Class of 2021 were planned out thoughtfully. Although the annual Senior Trip to Disney was not possible this year due to pandemic protocols, alternative trips to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey and Camp Echo in Sullivan County, NY served as memorable events for members of the Class of 2021 to spend time together with their classmates and teachers. Strategic planning made it possible for the class to enjoy a Baccalaureate Mass in the school’s auditorium on Saturday, June 5th. The Mass was concelebrated by the Diocese of Paterson’s Bishop Kevin Sweeney, who is uncle of Kiera Shanahan ’21, Father Thomas Cardone, S.M., Father Albert Bertoni, S.M., and Father Daniel Griffin, S.M. ’02. Following Mass, the Class of 2021 headed out to the senior parking lot to enjoy a special Senior Night, which featured food trucks, carnival games with prizes, a photo booth, and DJ. The following day, the Class of 2021 gathered at 2PM outdoors in the James Shuart Stadium of Hofstra University for the 34th Commencement Exercises of Kellenberg Memorial High School. 495 seniors received their diplomas with a total of 3,492 academic scholarships and 10 athletic scholarships being awarded to the class.

Firebird families were thrilled to have an in-person graduation with four guests per graduate welcome to attend the ceremony. This page: Top: The Class of 2021 on the field at James Shuart Stadium 1. Alex Scagnelli ’21 and Emma Carmody ’21 walk away with the General Excellence awards. 2. Bishop Sweeney concelebrates the Baccalaureate Mass. 3. Kelise Joly ’21 receives her diploma from Brother Kenneth Hoagland, S.M. Opposite page: 1. Grace Masillon ’21, Joanna Destil ’21, Andrea McPherson ’21, and Cassidy Shillingford ’21 stop for lunch while enjoying Six Flags. 2. Seniors take a selfie in front of the custom step and repeat area at Senior Night.

3. Aedan O’Hara ’21, Kevin Bongiorno ’21, James Sprizzo ’21, and Kyle Murray ’21 proudly display their candles from Mass at the beginning of Senior Night festivities.

4. Varsity Cheerleading Coach Mrs. Kelly (Lawrence) Meisse ’09 lends a hand as Jenny Carman ’21 and Theresa Marks ’21 lift Gina Courtesis ’21 one last time.

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3. Maggie Hayes ’21, with her mother, Jacqueline (Barker) ’99. 4. Reggynald Florent ’21, with his brother, Sebastien ’18. 5. Jack Creagh ’21, with his mother, Allison (Gable) ’93. 6. Michaela Markey ’21, with her father, David ’88. 7. Bryce Rahynes ’21, with his brother, Chazz ’17. 8. Matt Zylberberg ’21, with his mother, Sabrina (Gagliano) ’96 9. Ryan DeBello-Tahany ’21, with his parents, KMHS faculty member Mr. Mike Tahany and Theresa Tahany.

10. Anabella Ginebra ’21, with her sisters, Carolina ’23 and Ismenia ’18.

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The History Club met virtually with Ryan Mahon ’08, who is currently serving as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. Stationed at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, he shared his insight as an instructor pilot on the F/A-18 Super Hornet. Thanks so much for joining us virtually! #OneHeartOneMind #BleedBlueAndGold #ForeverAFirebird @kmhsalumni

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Virtual March for Life 2021 Mass with @BishopBarres from the Cathedral of St. Agnes. Among those in attendance were students from @Kellenberg Memorial High School. #KMHS #prolife

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Guest speakers Alexandra Ryan ’14 (top) and Taylor Liotta ’14 (bottom) checked in to speak to Kellenberg’s Engineering students and shared their experience as engineers in today’s environment. Thank you for your wisdom and advice! #OneHeartOneMind #BleedBlueAndGold #ForeverAFirebird @kmhsalumni

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As restrictions started to loosen, many activities were able to have outings again. So, the Hiking Club took on Caumsett State Park! #KMHS #SOAR

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National Poetry Week was celebrated at Kellenberg through the school’s first poetry Open Mic Ceremony, pioneered by Mrs. Diane Page. And that is exactly what the event was — a display of affection for art, for poetry, and for writing, championed by some of Kellenberg’s best speakers — such as Gabriel Blanco ’24 (left) and Virginia Bruder ’25 (right) — upheld by an expansive audience of teachers and students — and produced with much love and many thanks through the kindness, sincerity, and dedication of Mrs. Page. In total, 78 students and staff attended the event! #KMHS #NationalPoetryWeek A K E L L E N B E RG M E M O R I A L FA M I LY P U B L I CAT I O N

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Based on her last NYSSMA solo, Emily D’Alessandro ’21 (right) was named to the All-State Mixed Chorus, with Maria Barella ’21 (left) as her alternate.

They were to represent at the All-State Festival in Albany, unfortunately, due to COVID, the festival was canceled. These two seniors were recently recognized for their musical achievements at this year’s Spring Firebird & and Phoenix Concert. Congratulations! #KMHS #NYSSMA

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Junior Spirit Days were held over Wednesday, May 19 & Thursday, May 20, which was a great mix between fun and faith and represented a proverbial “passing of the torch”, as the juniors became the school’s most senior grade.

The first day was spent visiting Adventureland in East Farmingdale, while the second day, following the annual May Crowning, the juniors were treated to a field day held at Kellenberg, filled with outdoor activities such as volleyball and tug-of-war, won by Mr. Patrick Miles ’05 homeroom cohort 11A. #KMHS #Classof2022

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Henry Raber ’21, Shannon Pepe ’21, Mackenzie McAllister ’21, Price McAllister ’21, and Nicole Barsch ’21 received the 2021 Joe Ferriso Memorial Scholarship, given to graduating seniors in memory of Joe Ferriso ’13. Congratulations to these scholar athletes! #KMHS #Classof2021

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Friday, May 28 and Saturday, May 29, KMHS Speech and Debate Team competed at the Virtual National Catholic Forensic League National Tournament. The team consisted of Robert Nolan ’21, Edward Jansen ’21, Helen Andrade ’21, Brooke Cassatto ’22, and Jake Truncale ’23, all of whom qualified for this tournament. The Duo Interpretation Team of Edward and Brooke (pictured above) placed 28 th place out of over four hundred teams during the Octo-Finals, allowing them to compete Sunday, May 30 as well.

Both of these Firebirds received awards for placing in the top 32 teams in the country from the National Catholic Forensic League. #Nationals #KMHS

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What a great sendoff for our Bro. Joseph C. Fox Latin School Squire Class of 2021. A prayer service, games, and dinner. We wish will you all the best as you enter high school as the Class of 2025! #KMHS #LatinSchool

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Top: On June 8th, 39 members of the junior class were commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at a special Mass concelebrated

by Father Thomas Cardone, S.M. and Father Daniel Griffin, S.M. ’02. These students will serve as important religious leaders at Kellenberg Memorial during their senior year as they distribute Holy Communion at school-wide Masses, as well as special Masses offered in conjunction with Communion Breakfasts, alumni reunions, and other special events. 1. In an effort to ensure that Firebirds experienced as much apostolic growth as possible despite pandemic protocols being in place, Kellenberg Memorial introduced Faith Fridays during the second and third trimesters. The ARK, Guidance Department, and Student Life offices collaborated to create days of prayer and fun activities to foster personal growth and mental well-being for the student body on alternating Fridays this winter and spring. Faith Fridays proved to be enriching and faith-filled experiences for all the members of the Firebird family and provided much-needed breaks from the rigors of academic responsibilities in the cohorts. Chrystelle Senatus ’22, Brienne Lange ’22, Michelle Torres ’22, and Kayla Benjamin ’22 enjoy some fun and fellowship during a Faith Friday in April. 2. On May 20 th, the Firebird family celebrated the annual May Crowning of Mary. Assistant Principal for Student Life Mrs. Jennifer (Marr) Mulligan ’96 had the honor of crowning Mary this year with the help of the Floral Park Fire Department. Mrs. Mulligan is pictured with Father Daniel Griffin, S.M. ’02, Bro. Kenneth Hoagland, S.M, Father Thomas Cardone, S.M., as well as her husband, Joe, and her two sons, Joe and Jack. 3. Pictured carrying Mary’s crown is Phoebe Falk ’27, who accompanied Mrs. Mulligan on the lift.

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4. XLT was held twice this spring on March 18th and May 25th with Mrs. Peggy (Ranieri) York ’03 and Mr. Jeff Harris ’03 serving as guest speakers, respectively.

These evenings of praise, worship, and fellowship are special opportunities for members of the Firebird Family to come together and be close to God as a community while also strengthening their own individual faith lives. Students in the XLT Band enhance the experience beautifully by leading participants in contemplative song, both vocally and instrumentally. Pictured is Ryan Varley ’22 genuflecting with Father Daniel Griffin, S.M. ’02 before the Blessed Sacrament.

5. During the third trimester, the Parents Club sponsored Communion Breakfasts for each grade level in the high school and one for the Latin School. Masses were celebrated in the auditorium, and students and their families gathered outside for individually wrapped breakfasts. Due to the cohort system in place to keep students healthy and safe during the pandemic, there was little interaction between small groups across each grade level. The Communion Breakfasts provided students with a sense of camaraderie that is so important to their faith lives here at Kellenberg Memorial. Sloane Sackett ’23 told Phoenix writer Isabel Connolly ’23, “This year we haven’t had the chance to see many people from our grade. It almost felt like a new, fun thing to just be talking and hanging out with classmates after Mass.” Pictured is Claire Carney ’22 enjoying breakfast with her parents, Joseph and Susan, after Mass for the junior class on April 25th. 6. Retreats were more important than ever this year as the Firebird community faced learning during a pandemic head-on. Off-campus, day retreats at Kellenberg Memorial’s own Stella Maris Retreat House, which is situated on a bucolic property along the Champlin Creek in Islip, gave students the opportunity to unwind and connect with one another and God. Members of the Class of 2024 and the junior retreat staff take a break on the dock at Stella Maris.

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1. For the third year, the Brother Joseph C. Fox Latin School held the Our Lady of Guadalupe Pro-Life Oratory Contest, which is sponsored by generous benefactor Mr. Robert Dougherty. The entire eighth grade class participated by learning about pro-life topics and Catholic teachings in religion class before researching and writing persuasive essays in their English class. Teachers chose two essays from each class that were read at the Oratory in front of the entire squire division. We are so proud of this year’s winners: Vivienne Coletta ’25 (First Place), Franco Gallo ’25 (Second Place), and Madeline Naughton ’25 (Third Place). They are pictured above with English teacher Mrs. Christine (Phillips) Agulles ’93, Latin School Chaplain Father Daniel Griffin, S.M. ’02, and Assistant Principal for the Latin School Ms. Maria Korzekwinski. 2. Labor omnia vincit! 31 tyros and 40 squires were awarded for their hard work on the National Latin Exam. Special congratulations are in order for Janessa Winchester ’25, Ava Alperin ’25, and Cole Moclair ’26 who earned perfect scores! Pictured: Zachary Corallo ’26 and Massimo Fargnoli ’26 display their National Latin Exam certificates. 3. On Sunday, May 16th, Latin School students and their families gathered together to celebrate the Eucharist and were treated to “to-go” breakfasts following Mass. After not being able to participate in school activities in-person for so long, the Communion Breakfast was a beautiful return to normalcy for many. Ethan Linzey ’26 does a reading during Mass. 4. Alicia Sclafani ’26 enjoys breakfast outside with her mom, Kika. 5. Jack Lollo ’27 is all smiles under his mask. 6. In March, tyros in C.R.O.S.S. (Christians Reaching Out Spreading Spirituality) ended the second trimester with a prayer service and made thank you cards for the healthcare heroes at NYU Winthrop Hospital. Healthcare heroes happily display the thank you cards made by tyros. 7. Latin School Retreats have been ongoing since January out at Stella Maris, Kellenberg Memorial’s day retreat house in Islip. Students appreciate the time spent away from the classroom getting to know more about themselves and growing closer with each other and God. Homeroom 7A stays warm around the fire while on retreat in January at Stella Maris. 8. Under the direction of Mrs. Anna (Stiglic) Tochelli ’98, Mr. Emmett Collins ’10, and Mr. Brendan Narell, students in the Praetorian Orchestra, Instructional Orchestra, Latin School Chorus, Centurion Band, and Praetorian Band showcased their musical talents in a Virtual Spring Concert which was available on Kellenberg’s website for all to see. The Latin School Chorus performs “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley. 9. Members of the Instructional Orchestra perform “Ode to Joy” by Ludwig van Beethoven.

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One of the brightest parts of the 2020-2021 academic year at Kellenberg Memorial was the unveiling of the brand new Jim & Diane Rowen STEM Center in January. As part of the school’s strategic plan, Spreading Our Wings: The Vision for the Future, the state-of-the-art space is a masterpiece of thoughtful design and innovation in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math education.

The new wing, which is named after generous benefactors and project advisors Jim and Diane Rowen P’16, features five separate labs: a chemistry lab, a biology lab, a physics lab, a multipurpose lab to be used by Kellenberg’s Science Olympiad team, as well as a prep room and a collaboration room. The Jim & Diane Rowen STEM Center replaces science labs which were original to the 1960s campus that has been home to Kellenberg Memorial High School since 1987.

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Opposite Page: A view of the completed Jim & Diane Rowen STEM Center. 1. Michael DePetris ’23 and Miles Francisque ’23 dissect sheep hearts in the new biology lab. 2. Earth Science students Cassandra Odudukudu ’24 and Erin Finnegan ’24 experience spectroscopy in a new way thanks to multiple new lab features. Blackout shades and the variety of lighting settings created optimal conditions to see the emission spectrums of common elements like hydrogen, neon, helium, and others. Reduced light pollution increased the students’ accuracy and general ability to find the spectrums in their spectroscopes.

The vision for this significant capital project was executed with close attention to detail, right down to the color schemes for each of the labs. Although the planning for this project was underway well before the arrival of the global pandemic, the fortuitous timing of its completion synced beautifully with the need for effective virtual learning. The technology which was integrated into each lab allowed for students who were remote learning due to Covid-19 to engage with their in-person counterparts in real time. Chairperson of the Science Department Mr. Anthony Wevers explains, “The school invested in the Vernier LabQuest system, which is an intricate interface used to collect sensor data with its built-in graphing and analysis application.

Students then extract and manipulate the data.

The equipment connects to the students’ iPads and mirrors to all screens. This means the kids who are at home can see the exact same information as those in the lab.”

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level of customization in each lab to allow for maximum scientific exploration. The chemistry lab features fume hoods, allowing for the safe mixing of chemicals and organic materials. All furniture in the physics lab is completely mobile, allowing the space to be configured for individual stations, large workstations for more complex mechanics experiments, or open floor space for experiments and demonstrations requiring large areas on the floor.

The EMT program will benefit greatly from the flexible space during their practical classes that require open space for patient assessments and movement training.

Mr. Wevers explains how disciplines across the curriculum have been able to bring their lessons alive using the new labs, saying, “Math teachers have been coming in and utilizing the collaboration space. Calculus classes have been in the physics and collab lab. Environmental and engineering classes have been

coming in and doing different experiments. Engineering kids are learning how to solder in the chemistry lab. It’s been an amazing conceptual change to what used to just be the science labs transformed into a bonafide STEM Center.”

In March, chemistry and environmental studies teacher Mrs. Jenna Frem arranged for her class to use the collaboration lab to participate in a virtual symposium with Dr. Giorgio Vacchiano, an assistant professor in forest management and planning at University of Milan in Italy. Students gathered for a live Skype session wherein they learned about the environmental value of forests, forest management, and the increasing threat of wildfires worldwide. Mrs. Frem reflects on the scope of scientific exploration the Jim and Diane STEM Center offers, saying, “Walking into the STEM Center is like stepping into a whole new world with bright, impeccably designed labs. The students love

Top: Advanced juniors in Mrs. Mary Beth (Cotty) Farrell ’05’s Calculus 1 class utilize the whiteboard and technology in the collaboration room to solve problems in real time with their remote classmates. 1. Mason Carpentier ’21 studies microscopic life in the biology lab. 2. AnnaMaria Vargas ’21 and Ryan Gerhart ’22 discuss the benefits of the Jim & Diane Rowen STEM Center. Opposite page top: Biology teacher Brother Peter Sennert, S.M. assists Richard Harrington ’24 with an experiment.

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“It’s been an amazing conceptual change to what used to just be the science labs transformed into a bonafide STEM Center.” every opportunity to perform laboratory experiments in the STEM Center, and they marvel at the modern features and unique layout of each lab. After learning a concept in the classroom, student learning is tremendously enhanced by conducting a full lab investigation.”

Mrs. Mary Beth (Cotty) Farrell ’05, a faculty member in the Math Department, has been working with her advanced juniors in Calculus 1 in the collaboration lab with great success. She says, “It is the perfect size for this small class and enables them to interact more fully with the students who have been remote.

The entire front wall is a white board, allowing all of the students to work at the same time on problems, while the remote students work on the whiteboard feature in Big Blue Button, with their work appearing on the large digital screen. It is always nice to see them working together to solve challenging problems and to see their thought processes, which I wouldn’t be able to do if they were just working on their iPads.”

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enclosures, as well as ultraviolet goggle sterilizers. The Jim and Diane Rowen STEM Center also features a Merlin Utility Control System with emergency shut-off monitoring the gas, electric, and water, and MERV 13 air filters, which are among the most effective filtration systems available.

The creation of the Jim and Diane Rowen STEM Center has been an integral part of the recent enhancements to Kellenberg Memorial’s college preparatory curriculum. In addition to college credit courses which are offered in partnerships with St. John’s University, Farmingdale State College, Hofstra University, and Molloy College, students can choose to take enrichment and elective courses such as computer science, digital media, astronomy, engineering methods, environmental studies, calculus, or health sciences. Science seminar classes are also available for high achieving students interested in cultivating greater scientific literacy and participating in openended laboratory investigation.

Kellenberg Memorial offers an EMT program in conjunction with the Nassau County Emergency Medical Services Academy and is also home to an award-winning Science Olympiad team and an

incredibly popular Educational Television Service (ETV) club.

Further curricular growth has ushered in unique co-curricular STEM offerings, such as a full immersion Laboratory Assistant Program, Amateur Radio Club, Forensics Club, Mathematics Club, Robotics Club, and the Health Sciences Club, just to name a few.

Students are thoroughly enjoying the new space, as well as the opportunity to be more hands-on in their classes. Aidan Dempsey ’22 says, “The new labs really opened up many different opportunities to be more interactive. I’m really inspired by it. I never really thought of any of the sciences as anything I wanted to go into career-wise, but seeing the different changes has inspired me to consider a professional role in STEM in the future.”

Upon seeing recent media coverage of the Jim & Diane Rowen STEM Center, Sierra Hajdu ’13, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Notre Dame and is currently a medical student at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, reached out to say, “I truly believe this new STEM center can be a game-changer for preparing Kellenberg students to achieve

success in college. I also believe that this will open students’ minds to a wide array of career opportunities that lie within the STEM fields. I’m so excited for the opportunities that Kellenberg students will have because of the Jim and Diane Rowen STEM Center, and I hope that this will help funnel more graduates into STEM careers.”

Mrs. Anne (Staudt) Masiulis ’02, who is biology coordinator and teaches biology and chemistry, notes, “Kellenberg is huge on creating an atmosphere that educates. We worked closely with the architects to make sure that the space was modern and new, but it still felt like Kellenberg.

The Jim & Diane Rowen STEM Center has literally created an atmosphere that is inspiring our students to learn. It’s been such a gift to be asked to be so intricately involved in the development of the space.

We were asked as teachers what our hopes and dreams were, and we got this phenomenal STEM Center for our students to grow.”

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Award Winners

COLLEGE SIGNINGS On April 27th and April 29th, Kellenberg Memorial held a ceremony for the Class of 2021 student athletes that will be continuing their athletic careers in college.

Congratulations to the following athletes who were awarded Players of the Year, All Long Island, and MVP in their respective sports this winter and spring seasons: Nicolette Picone ’21 was named the NSCHSGAA Pitcher of the Year and All League for this past softball season.

Natalie Bottiglieri ’22 was named NSCHSGAA Player of the Year and All League for this past softball season.

Carly Kane ’21 was named to Newsday’s All Long Island Team and received NSCHSGAA All League Honors.

Maeve Duggan ’22 was awarded the Track and Field MVP award at the NSCHSAA Track and Field League Championship.

Kellie Ann Sandas ’21 was named the NSCHSGAA League MVP from this past bowling season.

Victoria Dieguez ’21 was named to the All Long Island Second Team by Newsday and also received NSCHSGAA All League Honors.

Claire Galante ’21 was awarded the NSCHSGAA Golfer of the Year.

Thomas Sluka ’21 was awarded the CHSFL Golden Eleven award.

Solosky Award Winners On June 9th, Kellenberg Memorial was proud to celebrate the 30 seniors who played all 12 seasons over their four years at KMHS. Elizabeth Solosky, wife of the late beloved faculty member Ed Solosky, was in attendance to present the student athletes this prestigious honor. The seniors awarded are: Aline Asarian, Agostino Baltas, Jennifer Carman, Ava Carrano, Sarah Carro, Megan Cosgrove, Emma D’Amelia, Margaret Dolloff, Lauryn Egan, Danielle Field, Andrew Gornstein, Claire Graham, John Hommel, Anthony Iadevaio, Luciano LaGattuta, Kiera Lapham, William Ligarzewski, Sofia Mango, Margaret McLoughlin, Victoria McLoughlin, Kylie McShea, Ashley Minns, Kyle Murray, Thomas Ort, Michael Perchinelli, Alex Scagnelli, Kiera Shanahan, Arianna Termini, Brielle Termini, and Bryan Walker.

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Baseball Baseball Football Equestrian Basketball Lacrosse Lacrosse Lacrosse Lacrosse Softball Golf Soccer

Adelphi University St. John’s University St. Anselm College Sacred Heart University Pace University Binghamton University Mars Hill University Belmont Abbey College Manhattan College Coastal Carolina University Hofstra University UMass Amherst

Ryan Nunez ’23 qualified for the NSCHSAA State swimming tournament.

Margaret McLoughlin ’21 was named 3rd Team All Long Island by the Long Island Coaches Association in conjunction with the UASTF.

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National Letter of Intent Ceremony on April 27

NCAA Commitment Ceremony on April 29 Richard Alvarez Volleyball Craig Addeo Volleyball Chandler Football Dalhouse-Osouna Maximus Mongelli Football Brendan Lavarra Lacrosse Rebecca Meier Volleyball Hector Ketant Wrestling Margaret Dolloff XC Track & Field William Ligarzewski Football Brendan Stanley Lacrosse Luke Sherry Wrestling Ty Pleines Lacrosse Andrea McPherson Track and Field Matthew Moncada Lacrosse Ashley Minns XC Track & Field Theodore Healy Soccer Maeve Graham Soccer Sean Michael Wilcox Basketball Cesar Romano Football RJ Tocco Football Michael Gillam Lacrosse Kellie Ann Sandas Softball Jack Quinlan Soccer Grace Massillon Track & Field Margaret McLoughlin XC Track & Field Jessica Lee Lacrosse Ryan Cuddy Lacrosse

Kings College Drew University University of New Haven Sacred Heart University Muhlenberg College Molloy College Sacred Heart University St. John Fisher College Sacred Heart University Misericordia University Sacred Heart University Palm Beach Atlantic University Emory University Salve Regina University University of Richmond SUNY Plattsburgh Catholic University of America Bard College St. Lawrence University Misericordia University Ithaca College Hofstra University Molloy College Johns Hopkins University Bucknell University Catholic University of America Salve Regina University

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BOYS VARSITY LACROSSE GIRLS JV BASKETBALL The Girls JV Basketball Team was thrilled to be back on the court this season and worked hard to play to their full potential. “Play with heart” is the motto that embodied the team’s efforts this season. They finished the season with an 8-0 record and were undefeated league champions!

VARSITY WRESTLING At the outdoor NSCHSAA League Tournament, Firebird varsity wrestlers Brendan Martin ’23, Omar Reyes ’21, James Perotta ’23, Hector Ketant ’21, and Anthony Iadevaio ’21 brought home the victory by winning each of their respective brackets. At the CHSAA Championship, Brendan Martin ’23 won the 110 lb bracket while the team finished second overall.

The Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team took home the CHSAA Long Island AA Championship in great fashion scoring 15 goals. Brian Russell ’21 and Griffin Chernoff ’21 combined for 11 points in the victory.

GIRLS VARSITY BOWLING The Girls Varsity Bowling Team won their fifth straight NSCHSGAA Championship in February 2021. The team went a perfect 10-0 and has remained undefeated over the past few years.

GIRLS VARSITY GOLF GIRLS SPRING TRACK & FIELD The Girls Track and Field Team brought home the CHSAA Nassau Suffolk Championship by an incredible margin!

The Girls Varsity Golf Team went a perfect 10-0 in the regular season and carried that momentum into the playoffs, taking home the NSCHSGAA Championship! The team was led by Claire Galante ’21, Olivia Callahan ’21, and Catherine Slade ’24.

Congratulations to the following athletes who were also awarded NSCHSGAA All League Honors for the winter and spring seasons: Bowling Dylan Lopez ’21 and Memphis Ling ’22. Girls Volleyball - Rebecca Meier ’21. Boys Basketball - Sean Michael Wilcox ’21 and James Cavallaro ’22. Girls Basketball - Caitlin Marten ’22. Baseball - CJ Picone ’21, Joe Durso ’21, John Kwiatkowski ’22, Phil Schurr ’21, Brendan McCann ’22, and Andrew Koshy ’23. Boys Track and Field - Jaden Lyons ’22 and Norbert Okoye ’22. Wrestling - James Perrotta ’23, Brendan Martin ’23, Rob Serviss ’22, Anthony Iadevaio ’21, Ryan Paladino ’22, Omar Reyes ’21, Hector Ketant ’21, Tim McGrath ’22, Giacomo Martelli ’21, Luke Sherry ’21, Jack Ligarzewski ’23, Will Cavallaro ’21, and Bryan Walker ’21. Boys Volleyball - Nicholas Sperrazza ’21 and Craig Addeo ’21. Girls Lacrosse - Olivia Cruthers ’21, Jessica Lee ’21, Katelyn Rogan ’22, and Katherine Shammas ’22. Softball - Samantha Grillo ’22, Cassandra Chamides ’21, and Lauren Babich ’23. Boys Lacrosse - Thomas Sluka ’21, Ryan Foley ’22, Brian Russell ’21, Adrian Nowak ’22, and Will Ligarzewski ’21.

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When and how did you end up teaching at Kellenberg?

In 2012, I was going to Hofstra for my master’s degree, and the Tuesday before Triple “A,” Mr. Conrade called me with the news that one of the science teachers would be out on maternity leave for longer than expected and asked me to come in to cover for a few weeks. Those few weeks turned into a few months because I ended up covering for three different teachers’ maternity leaves in one year. It was kind of like a year-long interview, but I was hired full-time at the end of the year.

I wanted to teach at Kellenberg more than anywhere else, so it all worked out.

What have you taught and moderated or coached during your time here?

I have always taught physics, but in various leave/temporary replacement situations, I have taught every level of science except for sixth grade. I am an assistant moderator for Science Olympiad and head moderator for the Robotics Club. I also do PREP, serve as an assistant coach for JVB Baseball in the spring, and moderate a Sodality group.

Over the past few years, Kellenberg Memorial’s curriculum has grown quite a bit, particularly in the STEM subjects. What’s your take on these changes?

I never thought when I started teaching here that we would have an engineering class or that me and Mr. James Campbell ’91 would be teaching it together. I’m definitely glad he’s there because he knows the computer stuff way better than I ever would. Even the amount of labs that we started to do two years ago, along with the addition of the Robotics Club, has all been pretty amazing. The elective classes have opened up really nice opportunities for the students. A lot of kids are taking an extra science class as an elective because they are really into it and want to pursue something in the science field in college.

The brand new Jim & Diane Rowen STEM Center that opened this past winter has been met with rave reviews. Do you think the new space will have a positive impact on the students’ ability to excel in the sciences?

I think the new STEM Center will better prepare students for collegiate-level lab studies. The range of experiments we are able to do using the new labs is amazing. Especially with chemistry and biology, they will be able to do some pretty intense stuff compared to past years. I love how the labs are each set up K E L L E N B E RG .O RG

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differently. For physics, we are able to move the lab tables around as needed based on the parameters of the experiment.

What is your favorite thing about teaching at Kellenberg?

My wife teaches in a public school so I can see first-hand the differences between our experiences. For example, when we wanted to create the Robotics Club, I wasn’t forced to jump over a bunch of bureaucratic hurdles to get everything up and running. I also really like that the administration trusts me to teach all these different science classes. The variety of things I am able to be involved with at Kellenberg is great too. PREP is one of my favorite clubs to be a part of, and I love being able to do baseball every spring. If I was just teaching science all the time, I would probably get sick of it. Being able to do all the other things outside of the classroom gives you a nice break from focusing just on the academic side of things.

What is so unique about an education that impacts both the heart and the mind?

We aren’t building these machines to just focus on being smart and going to college. We teach our students to think about what they are doing, saying, and studying. Our kids don’t just read stuff and then spit it back out. For example, Faith Fridays, retreats, clubs, and opportunities for leadership positions are all ways that Kellenberg teaches students to not

only think about themselves. I also appreciate that we teach the Enneagram so our students can learn why others do what they do and become overall better people.

What do you hope to instill in your students?

I didn’t go into teaching just because of my love of science. I really wanted to get into teaching so I could interact with students and show some personality. I want them to appreciate science and to be able to look at the world and know what’s going on from a scientific point of view. I always want them to be comfortable in a classroom. Be comfortable asking questions and talking to teachers about what YOU are interested in. I also try to bring current events into my lessons in order to help students figure out what they are truly interested in.

What does the phrase, “Kellenberg family,” mean to you?

I feel like everyone that has graduated from here is part of the Firebird Family. One of my favorite things about Heart & Mind magazine is looking at the Class Notes section and seeing what people are doing now. Some of my best friends are people from Kellenberg - people I graduated with or people I work with now.

Kellenberg definitely has a family feel to it - it’s like no other place. There is a common thread that connects every graduate of Kellenberg Memorial, no matter what year you graduated.

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After a yearlong postponement due to the pandemic, Kellenberg Memorial was thrilled to host the 29th Annual One Heart One Mind Benefit Outing on Monday, June 7, 2021.

As with many of our annual events, the Benefit Outing was reimagined for this year in order to adhere to CDC’s continued guidance warning against gathering in large groups. The Seawane Club, Rockaway Hunt Club, and Lawrence Yacht and Country Club once again hosted our golfers for the day. Each location held a private cocktail reception with raffles for our golfers. There was also a virtual auction which all were able to participate in from the comfort of their homes. The Benefit Outing was a wonderful way to get together as a school community, and we look forward to welcoming even more attendees at next year’s 30th Annual One Heart One Mind Benefit Outing!

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4. Jeff Byrnes P’17,’18, Kieran Maelia ’13, Kevin Byrnes ’17, and Father John Crozier ’11 get ready to enjoy a day of golf. 5. Tricia (Kearney) Brady ’97, who is a past member and current advisor to the Alumni Board, and her sister, Colleen Kearney ’93, P’25, who is a past chairperson of the Benefit Outing Committee and current committee member, wave before heading out to the course. 6. Latin School Chaplain Father Daniel Griffin, S.M. ’02 chats with Alumni Director and Benefit Outing Moderator Mr. Thomas Huggard P’18,’20 at the cocktail party.

7. Faculty member Mr. Brian Farrell, Ken Cotty MR’70, P’05,’10, Michael Cotty ’10, and faculty member Mr. Mike Sorkin ’08 are all smiles before teeing off. 8. Chris Fisher ’11, faculty member Chris Kahn ’06, John Gallagher, and Steve Kahn P’04,’06,’09 get ready to hit the links.

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FOREVER FIREBIRDS Yesenia (Garcia) ’91 & John Plock ’90 Yesenia and John started out as neighbors and childhood friends and are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary this summer.

John is a registered vascular technologist and owns a medical management business.

For twenty years, Yesenia worked in biotech doing skin cancer research before dedicating herself to being a full-time mother, which she says has been her most rewarding job ever.

The couple resides in Merrick, NY, with their daughters, Mikaela (10) and Sydney (8).

When and how did you meet?

We met in second grade. We were next-door neighbors until my family moved across the street. We attended the same grammar school and continued our education together at Kellenberg. John and I dated for six months beginning in the summer of 1988.

When John graduated from Kellenberg, he joined the Navy. I graduated a year after him and went on to attend Adelphi University.

We rekindled our friendship and started dating again in 1996.

When and where were you married?

We were married at St. Mary’s Church in Far Rockaway on August 4, 2001. This church was very special to us because it is where we both received all of our sacraments beginning with Baptism.

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There are many Firebird alumni who have entered into the covenant of marriage together. What about your time at Kellenberg helped prepare you to make and keep the promise of being “true to your spouse in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health?”

Nothing can completely prepare someone for something as complex as the union of two people. Marriage is a dynamic, ever-evolving entity. How is it possible to sow seeds of compassion and integrity - the values crucial

to any marriage? How does one explain this to a teenager whose values at the time laid elsewhere? Helping cook meals for people less fortunate at the INN in Hempstead and donating blood are a few of the things that stuck with us. The funny thing is that until this question, we never really thought about it before. How has Kellenberg contributed to our moral character? Well, we still have current blood donor cards, still drop off items and volunteer at food pantries, as well as volunteer at our daughters’ school and at our local church. Traditions began at Kellenberg. Are we perfect? No, far from it – no family is, but not only do we still hold the values strengthened during our time at Kellenberg, but we, as parents, strive to pass the same values onto our daughters.

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1. Retired Music Department Chairperson Mr. Clark Blanton with MaryAnne Piccolo ’01. 2. Faculty member Mr. Mike Tahany P’21,’25 and Patrick Hall ’01.

3. Caitlin (Sheridan) Madelmayer ’06, Alumni Board Advisory Member Jerard Roggio ’06, and Brother Kenneth Hoagland, S.M. 4. Elizabeth (Kugler) Murdoch ’06 and Ashley Carter ’06. 5. Kimberly Paler ’11, Stephanie Pitt ’11, and Jamie Fung ’11.

6. Jessica Estrada ’11, Shannon Gioello ’11, Diana (Gillette) Wendling ’11, Nicole Gillette ’16, and Assistant Principal for Admissions Mr. John Benintendi P’16,’18.

7. Faculty member Ms. Theresa Vogel ’16, Daniel Tejada ’16, Ashley Vargas ’16, Duchess Iregbulem ’16, and Ann Vogel ’16. 8. Lara Klein ’16 and Artemis Tsagaris ’16. 9. Deirdre Lewin ’16, Elizabeth Ulicny ’16, Elizabeth Killian ’16, and Anna DiGiuseppe ’16.

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One of the many annual events that had to be postponed due to the pandemic was our annual reunion celebration. Although the members of the classes of 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015 were not able to get together last spring, we were thrilled to be able to host them in-person on June 25th and 26th for their belated 20, 15, 10, and 5-year reunions.

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3. Director of Alumni Mr. Thomas Huggard P’18,’20 and Kristin (Murphy) Kalbaugh ’00. 4. Fr. Thomas Cardone, S.M. with Jeffrey Pena ’10 and Gerald Kelly ’10. 5. Kelly Terjesen ’15, Paige Melley ’15, and Victoria Amendolara ’15. 6. Members of the class of 2010 enjoy a tour of the new Jim & Diane Rowen STEM Center with Assistant Principal Mr. John Benintendi. 7.

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Michael Mongelli ’15, Robert Stewart III ’15, and Adam Napolitano ’15. 9. Faculty member Mr. Emmett Collins ’10 with Kristy Castellano ’10, Anie Jamgochian ’10, Robert Delsignore ’10, and Gregory Bonistalli ’10.

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Michael Arbouet was recently featured as one of Newsday’s “Faces of Long Island,” a project celebrating the uniqueness of everyday Long Islanders. Michael is involved in myriad creative projects, including filmmaking, writing, and podcast production.

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Allisen (Wuerfl) Ayuso is an occupational therapist. She recently passed the difficult exam to become one of only 6,400 certified hand therapists in the United States. 3 Thomas Barretti recently completed 21 years at the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department. He encourages anyone interested in a career in law enforcement to feel free to reach out to him for help or guidance. 4

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John Caruso became engaged to his fiancée, Tina, on February 14, 2021.

Jacqueline Grispo bought a home in 2020 and recently became engaged. She has been living happily in Florida for ten years.

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Christine (Cook), a faculty member at Kellenberg Memorial, and her husband, Dan Curley, welcomed their second child, Kevin John, in January 2021. Big sister Samantha (2) is loving the new addition to the family! FF&C Brendan Droge and his wife, Barbara, recently welcomed their first child into the world. Their daughter, Teagan James, arrived in April 2021. FF&C Carmen Granda recently signed a publishing contract with Lexington Books. She is writing a book on the use of technology in the foreign language classroom (both language and literature courses) at the high school and college levels.

Anne Marie Hirschberger has been living in the Washington, DC, area since 2012. In 2020, she became engaged and got married to Shawn Joseph Bucholtz, and they bought their first house. Anne Marie has been practicing energy law at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission since 2012, and she started a detail at the House of Representatives, Energy, and Commerce Committee, advising on energy issues. Anne Marie and Shawn are looking forward to celebrating their marriage with family and friends in the near future. 6 Steven McNelis and his wife, Rachel, welcomed twin girls, Olivia and Emilia, in September 2020. FF&C

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Michael Warner has been married for nearly five years to his wife, Vanessa. They welcomed their first child, Pierre Olivier, in March 2020. After a six-year tenure at American Express, Michael is currently Vice President of Global Executive Recruitment and Strategic Partnerships for the investment firm MSCI. He and his family reside in Manhattan.

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Nina (Ansanelli) Foden recently welcomed her third child, a baby boy named Theodore Beau, in February 2021. Big brothers Harrison (7) and James (3) are loving their new sibling!

Kaitlin Hansman-Burns and her husband, Thomas, welcomed their daughter, Nora Anne, in September 2020. FF&C Christine (Carroll) Krisch, NP is a senior nurse in the CardioThoracic ICU at New York - Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She is also chief nursing officer at Daybreak Health, which provides fast and simple COVID-19 rapid testing solutions developed by medical and technology experts.

Christine was recently awarded The College of the Holy Cross’s Sanctae Crucis Award, which is the highest non-degree accolade that the College bestows on alumni.

Justine (Sabella) Morales celebrated her wedding in December 2020. FF&C

Catherine (Langon) Tortoso and her husband, Michael, welcomed their daughter, Siena Maria, in September 2020. FF&C

Julia Schuble was recently recognized for over five years of government service, the last year being served at the U.S Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration in Washington, DC.

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K MHS SOF TBA LL A LUMNA E Katie Kraus ’09 and Alexandra Pisciotta ’12, both registered nurses at North Shore University Hospital, stopped to take a photo as they were working together in the ICU in February 2021. The Firebird alumnae were both captains during their respective softball careers and both earned NSCHSGAA Player of the Year honors in their senior years.

Marisa (Mattson) Lombardo welcomed her second daughter, Vienna Rose, in March 2021. Big sister Liana (5) is thrilled with the new addition to the family! FF&C

Ryan Sheehy welcomed a new baby to his family in January 2021. FF&C

Patsy (Coppola), a registered nurse at Northwell Health, and her husband, Dennis Graham ’03, a faculty member at Kellenberg Memorial, welcomed their third child, Dylan Michael, in March 2021. Big sister Reegan (4) and big brother Conor (1) are thrilled with the new addition to the family! FF&C

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The couple named the restaurant after Michael’s Aunt Cecilia, whose delicious arepa recipes grace the restaurant.

Anna Hayes and her husband, Joe, welcomed their first child, Louis John, in July 2020. Anna and her family also recently relocated to St. Louis, MO, where she works firstly as mom to Louis, but also as a freelance writer, illustrator, and tutor. She looks forward to the journeys upon which God leads her next, and remains grateful as ever for her faith galvanized at Kellenberg!

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Nicole (Dean) and James Kerins welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Dean McEntee Kerins, in December 2020. FF&C JT Kirby became engaged to his fiancée, Caitlin, in December 2020.

Kathryn O’Brien became engaged on February 27, 2021, to her fiancé, Michael Olivo.

The proposal took place in their newly-built forever home in East Rockaway, NY. 3 JoAna (Tusa) Von Der Linn and her husband, James, were married on August 9, 2020, at Sacred Heart Church in North Merrick, NY. JoAna recently graduated from Hofstra Northwell’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program in May 2021. FF&C

Emily Law became engaged to her fiancé, Robert Fontano, in March 2020. The couple will be married in October 2021.

Bridget O’Keefe became engaged to her fiancé, Bernie, on December 31, 2020. The couple plans to get married on January 22, 2022. 4 Danielle Smithson moved back to New York from Pennsylvania in 2019 and is working as a financial aid counselor at Fordham University.

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Lisa Abramski became engaged to her boyfriend of seven years, Dennis, in September 2020.

Dennis popped the question during an apple picking outing at Masker Orchards in Warwick, NY. The couple is looking forward to their wedding in October 2022.

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Carley (Garttner) Ubaldini recently launched “Mrs. U’s Online Business Classes for Kids,” virtual classes for preteens and teens focused on developing financial literacy. Her classes introduce learners to the topics of goal-setting, saving, budgeting, investing, taxes, time management, interviewing, and world currency. She is available for private group bookings. For more information, please search for “Mrs. U” on outschool.com or email teachercarleyclasses@gmail.com.

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Father Matt Browne recently graduated from The Catholic University of America with a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL), an ecclesiastical graduate degree in theology that permits one to teach graduate-level theology in the name of the Church.

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Kyle Driscoll and Frank Masciello are co-founders of Change at Jamaica, one of the premier acoustic bands in the Long Island area. Frequently playing at venues like Plattduetsche Park, Craft Lynbrook, South Shore Craft Brewery, Jetty Long Beach, and many others, Change at Jamaica has grown a fan base with its foundation rooted in fellow Firebird alumni. For more information, follow them on Instagram: @change_at_jamaica.

6 James St. John, who currently serves as a laboratory coordinator at Adelphi University, returned to campus on April 29, 2021, to lead Firebirds in an advanced physics lab in the new Jim & Diane Rowen STEM Center with assistance from his virtual team from Adelphi. 7

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Patrick Fitzgerald graduated from the University of Dayton with a Master of Arts degree in theological studies. Currently, he is teaching theology at St. John’s College High School in Washington, DC, and also serves as an adjunct professor of theology at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD. Makenzi Mollitor graduated from her dietetic internship in June 2021. Over the summer, she will be studying for her exam to become a registered dietitian.

She also plans to launch her first e-book about plant-based living, From the Ground Up, which she has been working on for the past year and a half, over the summer months.

2016

Brendan Buckley graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from the University of Maryland in May 2020. He then went on to attend the police academy for the Montgomery County Police Department in Maryland.

Brendan graduated with top honors in January 2021 and is proud to be protecting the citizens of Montgomery County, Maryland. 8 Ryan Chait received his bachelor’s degree from Quinnipiac University in May 2020 and is currently pursuing his master’s degree at The University of South Carolina.

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Matthew York recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Case Western Reserve University and was accepted into Case’s integrated BS/MS program.

2017

Owen Brown and Chrissy Fox proudly graduated from Marquette University in May 2021. 9

Deirdre Buckley, who is in her senior year studying childhood education at SUNY Oneonta, was recently recognized with a gold-level leadership milestone through the school’s LEAD (Leadership, Education, and Development) program.

She earned this distinction by participating in campus organizations and providing service to the campus community by taking on recognized leadership roles. Deirdre is also a member of Oneonta’s Women’s Lacrosse team.

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Juliana Cosenza graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University in May 2021 with majors in global interdisciplinary studies and Arab and Islamic Studies, as well as a minor in peace and justice. She received the Dorothy Day | Thomas Merton Award by the Center of Peace and Justice Education for her strong commitment to peace and justice. Juliana was also chosen by the Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies to be the recipient of the Abd al-Qadir alJazairi Medallion for displaying academic excellence in her majors. She is thankful to have been inducted into Villanova University’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest academic honor society. 10 Brianna Rubenstein graduated from The University of Tampa in May 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree in allied health.

The Dean of Students invited Brianna and her colleague to give a commencement address in this year’s virtual ceremony on behalf of the student government for which she serves as the vice president. 11

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Raymond Winemiser, Jr. is currently training as a mixed martial arts fighter with the goal of becoming a future UFC multiple weight class champion.

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Sebastian Arcabasso, a finance major at the University of Scranton, is interning at RXR Realty in Uniondale, NY, this summer.

John Armioia is a business management major and finance and economics minor in the dual degree program at Molloy College, where he will earn both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a total of five years.

He is Junior Class President at Molloy, while also serving as a student ambassador, new student orientation leader, as well as a work-study student in the Office of Mission and Ministry. In October 2020, John became a service and retention student associate at Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. He says, “I cannot thank Kellenberg enough for developing me into the man I am today.”

Sydney Proux, a psychology major, was one of 315 SUNY Oneonta students who earned Provost’s List honors for the fall 2020 semester. To qualify for the Provost’s List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

2019

Nicole Lallier is a sophomore at SUNY Geneseo, where she is majoring in physics and adolescence education with a minor in math. In January 2021, she was one of only two students who were awarded a STEM scholarship open to math and science majors who plan to pursue a career in teaching.

Matthew Piqueria achieved President’s List honors in the Bachelor of Science of Professional Pilot Technology program at Vermont Technical College in fall 2020. To make the President’s List, students must maintain a 4.0 or higher average for the semester while being enrolled in at least 12 lettergraded credit hours.

2021

Jack Quinlan will attend Molloy College in the fall and plans to major in finance. He says, “My time at Kellenberg was amazing.

Thank you to all of my teachers and coaches that have helped me grow as a person through my time at Kellenberg. Much love!”

MONDAYS WITH THE MARIANISTS Father James Hansen ’07, Father Matthew Browne ’11, Father Michael Plona ’07, and Father John Crozier ’11 participated in “Mondays with the Marianists,” a Lenten program at Curé of Ars in Merrick, NY, by celebrating the parish’s Monday Novena Masses on February 22nd, March 1st, March 8th, and March 15th, respectively.

Additionally, from March 20th to March 23rd, the annual Lenten Mission was celebrated by Father Thomas Cardone, S.M. focusing on a theme of “faith and hope in the land of darkness.”

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ETV A LUMNI Jordan Bernhardi ’17, Nick Castelli ’17, Joe Ciorra ’17, and Alex Cruz ’17, who were all proud members of ETV while students at Kellenberg Memorial, graduated from Hofstra University in May 2021. Jordan received a Bachelor of Science degree in video/television and business and will be working as a religion teacher at Long Beach Catholic Regional School, as well as developing digital media content for the school. Nick received a Bachelor of Science degree in video/television production and philosophy. He will be attending Catholic University for a pre-theology certificate, followed by graduate studies in theology. Joe graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in video/television and business with a minor in marketing. He will continue his work as the AV/IT Director at the Beach Catholic parishes of St. Ignatius Martyr, St. Mary of the Isle, and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, as well as working at Long Beach Catholic Regional School on promotional web content. Joe will also be creating a video and photography program similar to the one at KMHS to get young students some experience in the field before they reach high school. Alex graduated with a Bachelor of Science in video/ television and is currently working as a freelancer in various live sports productions as well as a freelance video and audio technician.

Way to go!

Congratulations to Kellenberg Memorial’s boys and girls swimming coach, Kevin Drury ’13, on winning the “B” Division’s Coach of the Year!

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V I RT UA L A LU M N I E V E N TS The Alumni Office continued to connect Firebird alumni virtually during the spring months by hosting several Storytime for Future Firebirds events, as well as a 2001 Softball Championship Reunion, which was hosted by Assistant Principal for Academics and Varsity Softball Coach Mr. Kenneth Conrade LSP’16, P’19, and an Alumni Communion “Breakfast.” Special thank you to faculty members Mrs. Cathy vonSchoenermarck P’22, Mr. Marty Brown P’03,’04,’07,’10, and Mrs. Clara Villani for serving as guest readers for the storytimes!

Instead of celebrating our traditional in-person Alumni Communion Breakfast this spring, Father Thomas Cardone, S.M. presided over a Mass which was livestreamed. Guests were then invited to listen to a “state of the school” presentation by Brother Kenneth Hoagland, S.M. We simply cannot wait to have everyone in the building for this special event next year (complete with crumb cake)!

College Alumni Athlete Kudos!

Courtney (Kenney) Bernstein ’08, who serves as assistant athletic director and head coach of both the men’s and women’s volleyball teams at the College of Mount Saint Vincent, was recently named one of The American Volleyball Coaches Association’s 2021 Thirty Under 30 Award winners.

Gabby Buissereth ’18, who runs for Adelphi University’s Track & Field program, was recently named Northeast 10 Conference Athlete of the Year.

Julia Piotrowski ’20, who plays softball at Virginia Wesleyan University, was part of the team’s success in winning the Division III National Title this spring.

Matt Sluka ’19, who had a banner season as quarterback for the College of the Holy Cross football team, was named Patriot League Rookie of the Year. He was also named one of 16 finalists for the 2020-2021 Jerry Rice Award.

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CONGRATULATIONS & FAREWELL!

With grateful hearts, we thank the beloved faculty and staff members who have retired after dedicating countless hours to making Kellenberg Memorial a beautiful place to grow.

Mrs. Maureen Emilio, Secretary for College Placement Mr. Kevin Hanifan, Supervisor of Building and Fleet Maintenance The Firebird Family is blessed to have Coach Hanifan staying on as Varsity Football Head Coach!

Mr. James Jones, Maintenance Staff Member Mrs. Madeline Renaghan, Secretary to the Principal Mrs. Clara Villani, Latin School English Department Faculty Member and Guidance Counselor

After a year of unprecedented challenges for so many, it was truly inspiring to witness the success of Kellenberg Memorial’s Day of Giving on March 24th. In total, 785 donors contributed over $132,000 to the Shepherd’s Fund! Live segments from the classrooms throughout the day highlighting our amazing faculty and students played a large role in the success of the day. The grand finale segment covering the ribboncutting and blessing of the new Jim & Diane Rowen STEM Center was a beautiful testament to Kellenberg Memorial’s commitment to providing its students with the best possible education of the heart and mind. Photo: Rino Monteforte ’22 and Ava Petrosky ’22 give a “thumbs up” as they host the Day of Giving finale segment from the Jim and Diane Rowen STEM Center.

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In Memoriam Kellenberg’s official LinkedIn group has over 1,400 members! There are some exciting job opportunities that have been shared with the group recently, such as a CFO position, Corporate Communications Specialist, and Business Data Analyst.

You may join the group by searching “Kellenberg official” on LinkedIn and clicking “Request to Join.”

Please also consider asking other Firebirds in your network to join by clicking “Invite connections,” which appears to the right of the cover photo.

Thank you for all that you do to continue to strengthen our Firebird Nation!

The Kellenberg Memorial family extends its deepest sympathy to the loved ones of recently departed alumni and friends. To inform the school of the death of a member of the Firebird family, please contact alumni@kellenberg.org.

Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through Your mercy, rest in peace. Amen.

Eileen Alger, mother of Catherine Alger ’13 Eileen Basile, mother of faculty member Mr. Alex Basile and SMMS staff member Bridget Gunn, mother-in-law of staff member Mrs. Allison Basile, and grandmother of Rose Gunn ’14, Alex Basile ’16, Bridget Gunn ’17, Maggie Basile ’19, and Emily Gunn ’20

We are acutely aware that the repercussions of Covid-19 reach far and wide to all the members of the Firebird Family.

In particular, those who own or operate small businesses are suffering greatly right now.

We are encouraging all alumni, alumni parents, current parents, and friends of KMHS who own businesses to visit

Alease Brown ’88 Ellen Clark, former cafeteria supervisor and mother of Margaret Warren MR’80, Patricia Burgess MR’83, Barbara DeSousa St.A’86, and Janet DeLuca ’88 Erzulie Damus, mother of Claudy (Damus) Makelele ’93 and Nancy (Damus) Nemorin ’90, mother-in-law of Miali Makelele ’93, and grandmother of Claude-Albert Makelele ’23, Bella Makelele SMMS ’22, and Sophia Nemorin SMMS ’22 Margaret Fannon, mother of staff member Maureen Emilio and grandmother of Michael McCarthy ’08 and Margaret (McCarthy) Kemp ’11

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This directory will give those in the KMHS community who are looking for a particular good or service the opportunity to support a fellow Firebird.

Michael Gillen, S.M. Heidi Hagerstrom ’98, brother of Kristofor Hagestrom ’95 and sister-in-law of Alexandra (Erickson) Hagerstrom ’02 Rose Mary Hobert, mother of April ’97 John Ibarra, father of Candice (Ibarra) Ostermann ’10 Joseph Lawless, father of Michael ’89

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