IN MEMORIAM

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.

Aston Joseph Allen ’04

Charles Borfitz, Jr., father of Jenna ’21 Liam Carlos MR’70, husband of Elizabeth (Smercak) MR’70 Enio Carrión, father of Cynthia ’98 Maria Clark, mother of Allison Ayers ’99

Joseph Grima ’98

Father Timothy Hirten, uncle of Kelly (Agostinacchio) Forquignon ’99, Caitlin (Agostinacchio) Ellingson ’01, Colleen (Agostinacchio) Guarneiri ’03, and Kasey (Agostinacchio) Grasso ’06 Joseph Lorenzo LS’98, brother of Jesse ’10, James ’12, and Jamie ’14 John T. Ryan, father of Laura ’99 and Kerin ’01

Erin Shea ’94 John Snidersich ’93

Eric Tyrrko, husband of long-time former faculty member, Blanche

Denise (Hussey) Walsh MR’77

In loving memory of

Laine Noreen Dempsey

Class of 2021 February 4, 2003 - October 27, 2020

sense of “one heart and one mind” within our school community. The English department reviewed its summer reading list to incorporate a wider selection of books that reflect the racial and cultural makeup of our school. Our faculty meetings in September included presentations crafted to help our teachers better understand the deeply rooted racism and prejudice in our society. I also created the Equity & Excellence Committee as part of the recently established Principal’s Advisory Board. Under the leadership of Claudy Damus Makelele ’93, this group of parents and alumni will provide guidance and recommendations for me and the administrative staff to make Kellenberg Memorial even better in assisting our students to grow in greater appreciation that God has created all children in His image and likeness. We have much work to do in this area and look forward to generating a student body that can and will make a difference in promoting greater social justice within our world.

The renovations of our science labs on the second floor have been completed. The two turf fields and six tennis courts on the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Glenn Curtiss Boulevard officially opened this past fall. The elevators were refurbished after serving for nearly sixty years. After a year of labor, a totally new fire alarm system has been installed. We have a few more renovations and plans to share with you in the next issue of Heart & Mind.

Please know that all of the friends and family of the Kellenberg Memorial community are in the hearts, minds, and prayers of the Marianist Community. May the new year bring much health, happiness, and peace into your lives.

To Jesus through Mary,

Brother Kenneth M. Hoagland, S.M. Principal

REUNION UPDATES

As with so many special events, the pandemic forced us to delay reunion celebrations. Please see below for updated information on all reunions! THE 20, 15, 10, AND 5-YEAR REUNIONS FOR THE CLASSES OF 2001, 2006, 2011, AND 2016 WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021. X THE 20, 15, 10, AND 5-YEAR REUNIONS FOR THE CLASSES OF 2000, 2005, 2010, AND 2015, WHICH WERE ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2020 WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021. X THE 30-YEAR REUNION FOR THE CLASS OF 1990, WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2020, AND THE 25-YEAR REUNION FOR THE CLASS OF 1995, WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020 WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR SOMETIME IN THE FALL OF 2021.

To ensure you receive your invitation, please update your contact information by visiting kellenberg.org/alumni or emailing us at alumni@kellenberg.org. HANG IN THERE FIREBIRDS... WE CAN ’ T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU BACK TO THE NEST FOR YOUR REUNIONS!