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March Madness Under A Cloud Of Suspicion

March Madness Under A Cloud Of Suspicion

Zachary Velez, Junior High Editor March 12, 2018

As teams gear up for yet another NCAA basketball tournament, and people fill out their brackets, the NCAA and colleges will make close to a billion dollars on the highly anticipated three-week event. Television networks...

The Next Rookie Of The Year?

The Next Rookie Of The Year?

Shane Palma, Sports Editor March 8, 2018

In the past, the New York Yankees often built their roster around big spending of top free agents. But recent years have seen the farm system produce some of the best stars in the game. Luis Severino,...

It Aint Over Till Its Over

It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over

Shane Palma, Sports Editor March 2, 2018

“We can’t hear you! We can’t hear you!” Those were the chants heard from the Sewanhaka cheering section directed at the Floral Park fans as their beloved Knights trailed the Indians 56-52, with...

Are You Ready For Some Fantasy Baseball?

Are You Ready For Some Fantasy Baseball?

Shane Palma, Sports Editor February 28, 2018

Where are all of the hard-core baseball fans at Floral Park Memorial High School? Fantasy baseball season is fast approaching. The time for drafting, ranking, strategizing, and scheming is here once...

Blazing Hot Start

Blazing Hot Start

February 27, 2018
Floral Park puts on a basketball clinic in dismantling Great Neck South, 70-35
New Supporting Cast For LeBron

New Supporting Cast For LeBron

Zachary Velez, Junior High Sports Editor February 20, 2018

The decision by the NBA to move the trade deadline up two weeks (to before the All-Star break) did not prevent teams from making some blockbuster moves. Fans saw the Cleveland Cavaliers make every effort...

Teacher Leaves Lasting Mark On Students

Teacher Leaves Lasting Mark On Students

Mololuwa Ifebajo, Staff Writer February 19, 2018

The influence of a great teacher will never be forgotten. And of all the beloved teachers at Floral Park Memorial, one who continues to shine intensely is Ms. Canone from the Social Studies Department. School...

This image was used by the Sewanhaka Central High School District prior to the start of the construction project.

The Stage Is Set

Owen Conway, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2018

For the first few months of the 2017-2018 school year, students at Floral Park Memorial were walking around and going to class in a different version of their school – one that had no music wing, no...

Passing For Perfection

Passing For Perfection

February 17, 2018

It may have been Valentine's Day, but there was no love being sent by Floral Park Memorial's girls' varsity basketball team. Video from the opening minutes of the Lady Knights' playoff victory against...

Fox Makes History

Fox Makes History

February 17, 2018

Since Brian Fox was old enough to pick up a basketball, he has worked tirelessly to improve on his game. Hours in the gym taking jump shots, perfecting his moves to the basket and developing his dribbling...

Floral Park Memorial’s Mathletes Fail to “Rationalize” the Competition

Floral Park Memorial’s Mathletes Fail to “Rationalize” the Competition

Shane Palma, Sports Editor February 16, 2018

On Friday, February 2, the energy was high, and the temperature was low as Floral Park Memorial’s Senior High Mathletes trekked out to their bus in the early morning. Led by coach and math teacher Mr....

Why The Delay?

Why The Delay?

Shane Palma, Sports Editor February 8, 2018

Rejoice baseball fans. The dark days of winter are slowly but surely passing, and spring training is almost upon us. Yu Darvish is a Yankee, Eric Hosmer is a Padre, Jake Arrieta has joined the Rockies,...

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