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Floral Park’s Own Students Run TV Studio: 4VS
Floral Park’s Own Students Run TV Studio: 4VS
Grace Dillon, Journalist • October 8, 2025

Have you ever seen yourself producing television, majoring in broadcast journalism, or learning how to work cameras and sound systems?  If so, you may be interested in volunteering...

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The Floral Park Knights vs the Valley Stream South Falcons.
The Floral Park Knights vs the Valley Stream South Falcons.
Niko Cueva, Sports Journalist • October 8, 2025

The Floral Park Knights took to the field for the big Homecoming Day game on September 27th.  The first half of the game had a slow start for both teams. The Knights player...

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Mind Matters: Raising Voices, Changing Lives
Adam DeJesus, Journalist • May 21, 2025

What is mental health awareness month and why is it important?  May is Mental Health Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and well-being,...

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STEM Night
STEM Night
Adam DeJesus, Journalist • March 28, 2025

What a night FPM! On Thursday, FPM held their annual STEM Night event. All students were encouraged to put their thinking caps on, and in return receive treats, prizes, and...

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Floral Park’s Own Students Run TV Studio: 4VS
Floral Park’s Own Students Run TV Studio: 4VS
Grace Dillon, Journalist • October 8, 2025

Have you ever seen yourself producing television, majoring in broadcast journalism, or learning how to work cameras and sound systems?  If so, you may be interested in volunteering...

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Marching Knights of Sewanhaka
MKOS 2025 Season: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Grace Dillon, Journalist • October 8, 2025

  It’s that time of year again—marching band season for the district's Marching Knights of Sewanhaka! Another year with new members, new costumes, a new theme, and another...

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100th Anniversary Parade
100th Anniversary Parade
Zora Black and Sameeah Alie Singh October 8, 2025

On September 20th, the South Floral Park Fire Department hosted a parade and celebration of their 100th anniversary. It was an eventful and fun filled day.   The parade featured...

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Florettes Complete a Master Class
Florettes Complete a Master Class
Anna Ciaffone October 7, 2025

Taking a master class from the one and only Victoria Kailina from the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders on September 22nd was an unforgettable experience for the Florettes. We could...

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The Shield is now a free mobile app!

Students can now receive the Daily Announcements and Breaking News Updates as Push Notifications on their phone, in addition to being a great way to read The Shield: News from Floral Park Memorial.

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NBA MVP Race Heats Up
NBA MVP Race Heats Up
Jake Torres, Staff Writer • December 17, 2021

Who is the greatest player in the NBA right now? Who is the MVP? Questions like these are still up for debate. As the NBA continues, we see Stephen...

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Why is the Nebraska University CornHuskers football team so terrible this year?
Why is the Nebraska University CornHuskers football team so terrible this year?
Alexander Robertson, Staff Writer • December 15, 2021

This past football season for the Nebraska CornHuskers has been a rather disastrous season for them. In this article, we’ll discuss why the...

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7th Grade Medical Detectives Dissect Brain
7th Grade Medical Detectives Dissect Brain
Rowan DeJean, Junior High Staff Writer • December 15, 2021

On November 12, students experienced something rare...they dissected a sheep's brain. This brain was  no bigger than a human palm. I’m sure...

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Questions Arise Over Enforcement Of Biden’s Approaching Vaccinate-Or-Test Mandate
Questions Arise Over Enforcement Of Biden’s Approaching Vaccinate-Or-Test Mandate
Joslyn Varkey, Staff Writer • October 12, 2021

President Biden claims his upcoming vaccination and testing mandate will save lives as well as help the economy but many, including business owners and employees, have questions...

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The Intricacies of Gerrymandering
The Intricacies of Gerrymandering
Joslyn Varkey, Staff Writer • February 23, 2021

Gerrymandering is not a new concept in US politics. It’s a term that has been thrown around for decades, often in relation to elections. Gerrymandered districts are typically...

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Ossoff and Warnock Defeat Republican Incumbents Bringing Democrats to Majority in Senate
Ossoff and Warnock Defeat Republican Incumbents Bringing Democrats to Majority in Senate
Joslyn Varkey, Staff Writer • January 7, 2021

On January 5th, Ossoff and Warnock challenged Perdue and Loeffler for their senate seats. On January 6th, Ossoff and Warnock were declared the projected winners, giving democrats...

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7th grade reflection
7th grade reflection
Cara Kelly, staff • November 28, 2022

Seventh Grade holds many opportunities and challenges. New responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges can make school confusing. Other seventh graders have said that...

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What is your favorite class?
What is your favorite class?
Christian Paredes, staff • November 28, 2022

During the week of Halloween, I took a poll of random 7th graders. The poll they took was on their favorite classes in FPM so far. They were given the choices; Math, Science,...

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Giuliana DePaola, Junior High Staff Writer • May 23, 2022

The month of May is known nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month, and has been since 1949. While everyone observes differently, the month is observed as a time to reflect...

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Floral Park’s Own Students Run TV Studio: 4VS
Floral Park’s Own Students Run TV Studio: 4VS
Grace Dillon, Journalist • October 8, 2025

Have you ever seen yourself producing television, majoring in broadcast journalism, or learning how to work cameras and sound systems?  If so,...

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7th Graders Swing into Fun at TopGolf
7th Graders Swing into Fun at TopGolf
Bellinger, Advisor • May 20, 2025

On Friday, May 9th, more than 200 seventh-grade students from Floral Park Memorial participated in an engaging and memorable field trip to Topgolf...

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Florette Tryouts
Florette Tryouts
L. Ciaffone and L. Focazio March 13, 2025

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