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Class of 2023 Gets A Taste Of FPM

Class of 2023 Gets A Taste Of FPM

February 5, 2017

Research indicates that students who participate in extracurricular activities perform better academically in school. So what better way to get the class of 2023 heading in that direction than to expose...

Sending Holiday Cheers!

Sending Holiday Cheers!

Vishal Mirchandani and Tina Seuling, Senior Staff Writers January 2, 2017

Inspired by the holiday spirit spreading around the nation, the World Language Honor Society at Floral Park Memorial High School decided to make holiday cards for those who need a little extra joy this...

Young And Old Come Together For Holiday Season

Young And Old Come Together For Holiday Season

Sarah Chimera, Senior Staff Writer January 2, 2017

What better way to start the holiday season than for students to bring a smile to the faces of the elderly. ​On Tuesday, December 12th, the Floral Park Florettes took a trip to the Arbors Assisted...

Another Fine Season For Special Team

Another Fine Season For Special Team

Luke de Armas, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2016

For the Floral Park boys' soccer team, a roller coaster ride of a season came to an unexpected close. The Knights' last game of the season was a rematch of last year's county final matchup against the...

Floral Park -  A Community To Be Proud Of

Floral Park – A Community To Be Proud Of

Michael Viscovich, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2016

​On November 19th, the Village of Floral Park once again hosted the Turkey Bowl at the Floral Park Recreation Center. The Turkey Bowl is an annual touch football game that has been put on for the past...

Evaluating The New iPad Initiative

Evaluating The New iPad Initiative

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 backpacks (we hope) and greater...

Leadership University Comes to FPM

Leadership University Comes to FPM

Andrew Pavlovic, Staff Writer and Newspaper Treasurer December 5, 2016
Floral Park graduates give their time to help develop future leaders
A Winning Season All Around

A Winning Season All Around

Vishal Mirchandani, Senior Staff Writer November 21, 2016
FPM's boys' volleyball team shows heart and determination during difficult season, while girls look to win county title
Life Lesson For Mrs. Morras Health Class

Life Lesson For Mrs. Morra’s Health Class

Megan Malherb, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
Students provide encouragement for peer suffering from a rare medical condition
7th Grade Class Board Elections

7th Grade Class Board Elections

October 27, 2016

The Class of 2022 will be holding its elections for class board between Wednesday, November 2 and Friday, November 4. The Shield wishes all the candidates the best of luck. Cara Lacey - Vice President Andrew...

Girls Volleyball Team Looks For Revenge In Playoffs

Girls Volleyball Team Looks For Revenge In Playoffs

MIchael Viscovich, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2016

It was quite a week for the girls' volleyball team at Floral Park. One that should serve as motivation as the team heads into the playoffs in a few weeks. On Friday, October 7, the Lady Knights lost...

Everyone Gets An IPad

Everyone Gets An IPad

Paean Mukherjee, Staff Writer October 12, 2016

On the night of Wednesday, September 7, administrators and teachers at Floral Park Memorial returned to school for an historic occasion. The school distributed iPads to each of the current seventh grade...

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