Jake Torres, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
This year's musical production of Shrek promises to highlight the talents of many Floral Park students
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
January 5, 2019
2018 was a special year in sports. From the Cinderella story Golden Knights improbably run to the Stanley Cup Finals to the #16 seed University of Maryland Baltimore County...
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2018
The boys' varsity basketball team enjoys a great experience playing at the Nassau Coliseum
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2018
Rumors of a New York to New York trade set up an off-season to remember
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
December 10, 2018
Dominating third quarter lifts the boys' varsity basketball team to an impressive season-opening victory over Roslyn
Jake Torres, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
As the newest member of the Social Studies Department, now in his fourth year, Mr. Vanenburg has some catching up to do with some of his more well-traveled colleagues. Ms....
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
November 29, 2018
The Shield's editor in chief discusses the offseason wish lists for the Mets and Yankees
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
January 5, 2019
2018 was a special year in sports. From the Cinderella story Golden Knights improbably run to the Stanley Cup Finals to the #16 seed University of Maryland Baltimore County...
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2018
The boys' varsity basketball team enjoys a great experience playing at the Nassau Coliseum
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2018
Rumors of a New York to New York trade set up an off-season to remember
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
December 10, 2018
Dominating third quarter lifts the boys' varsity basketball team to an impressive season-opening victory over Roslyn
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
November 29, 2018
The Shield's editor in chief discusses the offseason wish lists for the Mets and Yankees
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
November 24, 2018
With the Golden Knights established and the Raiders on the way, Vegas looks to become the next sports hub of America
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September 26, 2015
June 24, 2015
Five years ago, Mitch Calandra was an impressive eighth grader on the varsity baseball team. On Saturday, June 27, he will graduate from Floral Park Memorial as one of...
Erin Lauria, President of the Class of 2015
June 21, 2015
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Ms. Hayden on a more personal level over the years and I can easily say I have never met a teacher who is more passionate about...
Mahesh Tiwari, Staff Writer
March 11, 2015
With her aptitude for teaching and passion for service, Mrs. Carolyn Faggioni embodies qualities every educator should possess. A force of positivity, she leaves an indelible...
Erica Coleman, Staff Writer
October 15, 2014
In his first year as Floral Park Memorial’s assistant principal, Mr. Kenny may appear to be a new face to the students, but he certainly is not new to the district, or even...
Owen Conway, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2018
Former wrestler provides FPM students with an inspirational assembly
Zachary Velez, Junior High Editor
January 9, 2018
FPM has some of the best teachers ever. And we just added another to the collection!! As the new physical education teacher and varsity football coach, Mr. Pickett is quite...
Owen Conway, Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2017
As tensions between North Korea and the United States over the proliferation of nuclear weapons continue to dominate foreign affairs, many Americans may find it surprising...
June 20, 2017
Valedictorian Luke deArmas and Salutatorian Aideen Gill are fine examples of well-rounded student-athletes at FPM
Zachary Velez, Staff Writer
September 26, 2017
What a way to begin junior high school? It has only been one week of school for me and my classmates, and it has already been awesome. So many students, when asked about...
Jennifer Venus, Staff Writer
April 15, 2017
Student discusses the struggle to encourage young people to read
Jennifer Venus, Staff Writer
April 15, 2017
Nine years later, the series is still a hit with teenagers
Andrew Pavlovic, Staff Writer and Newspaper Treasurer
December 12, 2016
The 7th graders have now had the new iPads for about three months. It is an exciting time to be a student in the Sewanhaka District. The benefits include less bulk and smaller...
