Alison Goldberg, Co-Editor in Chief
October 5, 2019
Times have been tough for the New York baseball team that won’t see October for a third consecutive season. If you didn’t know the identity, that team would be the...
Demi Cascio, Co-Editor in Chief
October 5, 2019
Anyone who has been a part of the Floral Park Memorial community knows how much the residents are willing to come together in times of need. Liz’s Day is yet another...
Alison Goldberg, Co-Editor in Chief
September 30, 2019
October is just about here, and playoffs are in session for Major League Baseball! After wild card races that went down to the final week of the season in both the American...
Anna Craig, Senior Editor
September 25, 2019
If you're a student at Floral Park Memorial High School, then it’s likely that you can’t even count on both hands just how many times you’ve heard the word “senioritis”...
Shane Palma, Former Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2019
I never wanted to be a journalist. I know, “great way to start this article Shane.” But I’m sorry, it’s completely true. It was all about FINANCE, BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT,...
Mr. Simone, Advisor
September 16, 2019
Shane Palma absolutely deserved better than this. Having graduated in June as a member of Floral Park Memorial’s Class of 2019, I promised Shane a fitting tribute to...
June 18, 2019
Floral Park Memorial seniors Kyle Sahadeo and Tara Tam have a lot in common. Both have grade point averages exceeding 102. Both have excelled in numerous Advanced Placement...
Alison Goldberg, Co-Editor in Chief
October 5, 2019
Times have been tough for the New York baseball team that won’t see October for a third consecutive season. If you didn’t know the identity, that team would be the...
Alison Goldberg, Co-Editor in Chief
September 30, 2019
October is just about here, and playoffs are in session for Major League Baseball! After wild card races that went down to the final week of the season in both the American...
Mr. Simone, Advisor
September 16, 2019
Shane Palma absolutely deserved better than this. Having graduated in June as a member of Floral Park Memorial’s Class of 2019, I promised Shane a fitting tribute to...
Alison Goldberg, Co-Editor in Chief
September 15, 2019
September baseball is in full effect and it’s time to buckle up and prepare for the postseason. There are still several teams in contention and a lot of predictions to be...
Alison Goldberg, Staff Writer
June 16, 2019
(As Shane Palma’s days as Editor in Chief come to an end, The Shield will be desperately searching to fill the void for its resident sports expert. Junior Alison Goldberg...
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
May 27, 2019
“Shane, you said this was a daily column and that there would be a new article up everyday! It’s been a week and nothing!’ I know, I know, it’s my bad and I take...
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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...
