Flight of the Firebirds: A Kellenberg Memorial Podcast

Published authors of the Kellenberg Memorial High School "Royal" English Department, Chairperson Mrs. Cathy vonSchoenermarck, sophomore and senior teacher, Mr. Martin Brown, and senior teacher, Mr. Michael Flood, discuss with host senior Amelia Caban their process, research, and fascinating anecdotes that have resulted in the creation of their multiple works, ranging from non-fiction and memoirs t...

In this episode, Senior Amelia Caban welcomes Music Department Chairperson and recent NYC Marathon participant and finisher, Mr. Sean Vegas on his training for the big race and his love of running!

In this episode, Amelia Caban chats with League Champion Varsity Volleyball team members, Bianca Sapano and Stella Becker discuss their road to the championship, how they stay focused on the court, and look forward to the State Championship!

Kellenberg’s varsity football team takes center stage in this exciting episode. Coach Eric Meisse '06, Jack Durso, and Kareem Holland talk about their journey through a season of ups and downs, what keeps them motivated, and how the energy of Firebird fans fuels their game. Tune in as they share their thoughts on playoffs, team unity, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

The Kellenberg Podcast is BACK! After over a year of being unable to meet to record in person, host and veteran on the Kellenberg Podcast, Amanda Pillig '22, sits down with Joaquin Chungata '23, Julianna Cantelmo '24, and Ciara Bice '25 to talk about the start of a new school year and the changes that have come to life at Kellenberg Memorial. Hear their take on in-person learning and the new Culin...

Sophomore host Amanda Pillig is joined by guests, Mr. Chris Lyons '07 (alumni, teacher, & coach), Kristian Rafsol '20 (baseball), Julia Tarantino '20 (softball), Olivia Cruthers '21 (lacrosse), and Colin Richards '21 (lacrosse) to talk about how they've kept up their game and what their experience has been like through the COVID19 pandemic. Amanda also asks the student-athletes which three people...

Senior James Mandi '20 and Mr. Michael Flood (English) chat remotely about the topics frequently discussed in the English 12 course at Kellenberg Memorial.

While Kellenberg Memorial has been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sarah Goez '20, Gabriel Blanco '24, Joe Nelson '21, and Miss Ally Frisina (Guidance Counselor, Coach, Math Teacher) chat about what school has been like recently and some tips on fighting cabin fever. We hope you enjoy this episode and that you and your family are safe!

In February 2020, six Kellenberg Juniors participated in Project Understanding; an interfaith organization that provides pilgrimage to the Holy Land for Catholic and Jewish high school students from Long Island. Emma Carmody '21, Mason Carpentier '21, and Fr. Daniel Griffin '02, S.M. sit down with host Sarah Góez '20 to discuss their life-changing experience as they walked in the footsteps of Jesu...

Amanda Pillig '22 sits down with Bro. Pat Cahill to talk about the founder of the Society of Mary, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, Marianist education, and what it's like to live the life of a brother. Bro. Pat says that, "God is never going to call you to something that will not make you happy," and explains how we are all called to be saints. Amanda also shares about how students at Kellenberg...

Mr. Beyrouty shares his origin story on the Kellenberg Podcast in today’s episode. Sarah Goez ’20 and Amanda Pillig ’22 interview Junior English teacher, guidance counselor, coach, and communications club moderator, Mr. Joseph Beyrouty ’92 about his favorite topics, his time at Kellenberg, and the family secrets that go Mr. Beyrouty’s homemade hummus. Listen to the interview today on your favorite...

Sarah Góez '20 sits down to talk with sophomores Joshua Fox '22 and Katrina Kaywood '22 to learn what it's like in the middle of things in High School at Kellenberg Memorial.

On this episode of The Kellenberg Podcast (formerly our Untitled Podcast Project), senior Sarah Góez sits down with Mrs. Elizabeth Finn, Health & Phys. Ed. Teacher at Kellenberg Memorial, who talks about the newest course offered at Kellenberg Memorial, the KMHS Culture Class for the class of 2023. KMHS Culture provides the freshman class with an environment that introduces students to life at Kel...

The Kellenberg Podcast, formerly our Untitled Podcast Project, has officially returned for the 2019-2020 school year! In our first episode this year, senior Sarah Góez sits down with Mr. John Fecthmann, Athletic Director at Kellenberg Memorial, to discuss some upcoming big plans for the future of Kellenberg Memorial, including our new Athletic Complex and upcoming construction that will bring KMHS...

Our 4th annual Day of Giving took place on April 4, 2019. For our third segment that day, the Sarah Góez '20 sat down with Mr. Murphy and Mrs. Von to talk about the history of Kellenberg Memorial and the activities surrounding National Poetry Week as celebrated at Kellenberg Memorial on this episode of the Untitled Podcast Project.

Sarah Góez '20 sits down with Mrs. Ruth Marconi, Asst. Principal for Guidance, to talk about the college application process as Juniors look towards what's on the horizon. Mrs. Marconi shares the steps students should consider when they're preparing to apply, how to narrow down the college search, and how to prepare for the SAT or ACT exams. Do you have questions about the college preparation proc...

Sarah Goez '20 sits down with Kellenberg Memorial students Alexandra Carillo '20, Sydney Insall '20, and Hannah Lavender '22, who recently returned from volunteering at an orphanage in Aruba over February break followed by Benjamin Truncale '20 talking with Sarah Goez and Nicole Aponte '20 who recently participated in this year's Project Understanding trip to the Holy Land.  

Sarah Goez '20 sits down with Ally Goldsmith '20 and Julian Belardo '20 who recently attended the annual Pro-Life retreat to the March for Life with Kellenberg Memorial. Listen to their story and the impact the march had on them.

Hosts Christelle Pascal '19, Isy Odiaka '19, Kerrin O'Grady '21, and Frederick Zenny '19 talk about visiting St. Martin de Porres Marianist School today for the feast St. Martin and later introduce a new segment called the Podcast Top 5 where they'll reveal the top five favorite dogs at Kellenberg Memorial. Click here to vote on the TOP 5 for the next podcast!

Sarah Góez '20, Isy Odiaka '19, James Mandi '20, Kristen Mangiapanello '19, Nicole Aponte '20 sit down to talk about the Latin School, Freshmen, and Sophomore Halloween activities this week at KMHS. Our hosts also talk about the upcoming CROSS Evening of Recollection for all freshmen and sophomores this upcoming Friday. And finally, Varsity Ice Hockey returns to KMHS! Their first game is coming up...

Junior Aidan York '20 and senior Will Pipa '19 sit down with Science Department chairman Mr. Anthony Wevers to talk about National Chemistry Week and other STEM activities at KMHS this week. Edited by Joe Ciorra '17

Hosts Benjamin Truncale '20 and Nicole Aponte '20 sit down with Director of Apostolic Activities Mr. Bryan Finn '96  to talk about the upcoming  Catholic Voices for the New Evangelization Conference (October 20, 2018) at Kellenberg Memorial. Sophomore Kerrin O'Grady '21 also sits down to talk about her recent PREP retreat at Founders Hollow retreat house in upstate New York and what it means to te...

Our hosts discuss Bishop John Barres' recent visit to Kellenberg Memorial for our Triumph of the Cross Prayer Service, Homecoming, and the start of retreat season for our sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Hosts: Daniela Rigazio '19, Aidan York '18, Charlie Mandracchia '18, & James Mandi '18. Edited by Joe Ciorra '17

Episode 1 of the Untitled Podcast presented by Kellenberg Memorial High School Students discuss the first week back to school and what it's like for new students as well as seniors.   Hosts: Sarah Góez '20, William Pipa '19, Benjamin Truncale '20, & Kristen Mangiapanello '19. Edited by Joe Ciorra '17