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Tapping Teachers

Tapping Teachers

Cara Kelly, Staff Writer March 27, 2023

In March our school is holding its annual talent show. For the last couple of years Mrs. Francis, Mrs. White, Mrs. Ciaffone, and Mrs. Castka have been performing a tap dance routine. The teachers decided...

Model UN Takes on Boston

Model UN Takes on Boston

Giuliana DePaola, Staff Writer March 6, 2023

On February 9, the FPM Model United Nations team went to Boston for the BOSMUN 2023 conference. Each member of the team took the role of a country, and debated current global issues with representatives...

PS I Love You Day

PS I Love You Day

Sam Ambrose, Staff Writer March 6, 2023

Floral Park Memorial, along with many other Long Island schools, recently participated in P.S. I love you Day. P.S. I love you day was created to bring awareness to bullying and mental health. West Islip...

Junior Honor Society Spreads Holiday Joy Through Toy Drive

Junior Honor Society Spreads Holiday Joy Through Toy Drive

Christina DePaola, Staff Writer January 4, 2023

This year, the Junior Honor Society took part in the Hance Family Foundation Toy Drive. Upon doing so, they asked the students at FPM to donate new, unwrapped toys. Boxes located around the school held...

Class of 2026 Hosts a Cozy Comfort Drive

Class of 2026 Hosts a Cozy Comfort Drive

Sam Ambrose, Staff Writer December 22, 2022

The class of 2026 hosted a Cozy Comfort drive during this winter season. Class advisors give credit to the class of 2026 for the idea when discussing ways to give back to the community during a class board...

Mr. Demmers as Edgar Allan Poe

FPM Celebrates Edgar Allan Poe

Christina DePaola and Kayla Masucci November 28, 2022

Friday, October 28 2022, was Edgar Allen Poe day. This is the first year the English department has recognized Poe and his work, while creating a fun celebration throughout the school. English teacher...

A Firsthand Account of FPMs Blood Drive

A Firsthand Account of FPM’s Blood Drive

Ryan Tanwar, Staff Writer June 6, 2022

On April 12th, Floral Park Memorial hosted a blood drive held by the New York Blood Center. When you enter the back gym you are first greeted by a receptionist who will take your information from a valid...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Giuliana DePaola, Junior High Staff Writer May 23, 2022

The month of May is known nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month, and has been since 1949. While everyone observes differently, the month is observed as a time to reflect on oneself and raise awareness...

Womens History Month... A History

Women’s History Month… A History

Margaret Boyle, Junior High Staff Writer April 5, 2022

Women’s History Month is in March. To close up the month I’m going to tell you the history of Women’s History Month. Like Black History Month, Women’s History Month started from a single week....

Island Harvest Holiday Food Drive / Ugly Sweater Day

Island Harvest Holiday Food Drive / Ugly Sweater Day

Furqan Ahsan, Staff Writer December 15, 2021

As part of our annual contribution to the Long Island Harvest Food Drive, Floral Park Memorial will be hosting a non-perishable food and canned goods collection from November 17th through December 17th....

U. S. States See Rise in Covid-19 Cases After Thanksgiving Holiday

U. S. States See Rise in Covid-19 Cases After Thanksgiving Holiday

Joslyn Varkey, Staff Writer December 15, 2021

After Thanksgiving gatherings, many states have reported surges in Covid-19 cases leaving many with growing concerns regarding Christmastime festivities. In certain states with an excessive case number,...

The Drama Club Delivers Two Entertaining Shows

The Drama Club Delivers Two Entertaining Shows

Giuliana DePaola, Junior High Staff Writer December 14, 2021

Have you ever wondered what happened after Goldilocks ran away? Do you remember your first job? These questions are what inspired the short plays presented by the junior and senior high Drama Clubs. As...

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