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Marching For Excellence

Andrew Pavlovic, Newspaper Treasurer • September 17, 2017

During the hot days of June, the Floral Park Memorial High School Marching Band was already preparing for the upcoming competition season. Hard work pays off which is why the Marching Knights are one of...

FPM Marching Band at 2015 Newsday Music Festival

October 15, 2015

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Matthew De Torrontegui, Journalist • December 20, 2024

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Matthew De Torrontegui, Journalist • December 20, 2024

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Carolina Ochoa, Student Activities Director • December 20, 2024

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Irin Zaman, Journalist • December 20, 2024

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Leanne Richardson, Journalist • December 20, 2024

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