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Easy Eats With Emma – Bread!

Emma Mathew, Junior High Staff Writer • March 8, 2022

Hey Shield Readers! We all want fresh bread and although I know this trend has been over for a long while I’m still consuming multiple loaves of fresh bread a week. Here’s my go to bread recipe, which...

Easy Eats With Emma – Five Ingredient Churros

Emma Mathew, Junior High Staff Writer • December 14, 2020

Hey! Hey! You there, with the sleep deprivation and thirty assignments due. You know what you need right now? Churros. Easy to make, twenty minute churros. Bonus points if you eat them with chopsticks. Ingredients: ...

Easy Eats With Emma: Basic Kerala Style Salmon

Emma Mathew, Junior High Staff Writer • November 30, 2020

Basic Kerala Style Salmon (Serves One) Salmon is one of my favorite fish to eat. The spice mix I use here is so simple that I use it almost every day, not to mention you can double or triple the spice...

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Nothing But Net (And Kindness): The Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Isabella Hammid, Editor • June 9, 2026

On Tuesday, May 19th, Floral Park Memorial’s Student Council hosted their annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Students played continuous rounds on the court to fight...

Music In The Parks Festival

Zora Black, Journalist • June 9, 2026

On May 22nd, 2026, Floral Park Memorial’s senior high band, orchestra and chamber orchestra attended the 2026 Music in the Parks Festival in Jackson, New Jersey, where they...

Floral Park FBLA Celebrates Leadership and Competitive Success

Anaya Fraz and Dr. St. John • May 26, 2026

On April 15, twelve Floral Park FBLA members traveled to Rochester, New York, to participate in the Spring Leadership Conference, a three-day business trip filled with competitions,...

Different, Not Less: Why Autism Awareness Month Matters And What You Can Do To Support It

Adam DeJesus, Journalist • May 6, 2026

April is Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to learning about autism and showing support for people in our communities who have autism. At school, awareness all starts...

Leo Club Explores Growth Mindset in Personal Development Workshop

Jen Mango, Advisor/Contributor • April 27, 2026

On Tuesday, April 21st, upperclassmen members of the Leo Club participated in a personal development workshop led by Floral Park Lion Irene Caniano. During the session, students...