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Say No To The Sweater!

Michelle Lee, Senior Staff Writer • January 13, 2016

So when is the only time that wearing ugly sweaters is acceptable? Yep. You guessed it. Only during Christmas time. This year, Floral Park Memorial's fashion club, Sartorial, wanted to do make...

Sartorial Club, FPM’s latest style

Michelle Lee, Fashion Club Founder • October 3, 2015

“Style is a way to express yourself without having to speak.” This quote from Rachel Zoe has stuck with me ever since I read it. Many people consider fashion senseless and materialistic without realizing...

Fly this Fall with a Peter Pan collar

Sophia Skiadas and Victoria Buckley • November 9, 2013

Peter Pan collars have made a major comeback this fall season. Despite their name, these collars have little connection with the 1953 Disney animated film. In fact, Peter wears a V-neck t-shirt, the polar...

From Cowboys to the Catwalk

Sophia Skiadas and Victoria Buckley • October 28, 2013

What’s the one piece of clothing no one can live without? Jeans! Jeans have become a necessary item for people of all ages. In today’s fashion market you can find jeans in any size, style, and even...

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2024 Pep Rally

Karla York, Journalist • October 22, 2024

On the 20th of September 2024, Floral Park Memorial HS held its Pep Rally at 1:30 PM in the afternoon. The event was hosted by the Student Council President Umamah Shahbaz,...

National Hispanic Heritage Month

Irin Zaman, Journalist • October 22, 2024

National Hispanic American Heritage runs from September 15th to October 15th in the United States. It is all about celebrating Hispanic cultures, history, music, food, and...

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Isabella Hammid , Editor • October 22, 2024

On September 21, Floral Park Memorial High School held a vibrant homecoming celebration filled with passion and excitement displayed from both students...

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Lucas Lee, Journalist • October 22, 2024

As one of the new incoming students here at Floral Park Memorial, I can say we are thrilled, nervous and even a little scared. The FPM community wanted to hear more about...

AP US Government and Politics Hallway Mural Project

Carolyn Faggioni • June 7, 2024

Students in my AP US Government and Politics classes create a hallway mural as an option for their final project. The quote was selected by the students (choose from a list...