Community Coming Together
Demi Cascio, Co-Editor in Chief
October 5, 2019
Anyone who has been a part of the Floral Park Memorial community knows how much the residents are willing to come together in times of need. Liz’s Day is yet another reminder of the great Floral Park spirit. Founded on the basis of a very serious matter, the tragic death of Elizabeth McFarl...
2019 MLB Playoff Predictions
Alison Goldberg, Co-Editor in Chief
September 30, 2019
October is just about here, and playoffs are in session for Major League Baseball! After wild card races that went down to the final week of the season in both the American and National Leagues, the 2019 postseason bracket is finally completed. Will the St. Louis Cardinals advance after holding off the B...
The Not-So-Mysterious Case of Senioritis
Anna Craig, Senior Editor
September 25, 2019
If you're a student at Floral Park Memorial High School, then it’s likely that you can’t even count on both hands just how many times you’ve heard the word “senioritis” tossed around. Regardless of grade, you’ve probably overheard the term dropped in conversation by both staff and students alik...
My Reflection As An FPM Journalist
Shane Palma, Former Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2019
I never wanted to be a journalist. I know, “great way to start this article Shane.” But I’m sorry, it’s completely true. It was all about FINANCE, BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, LAW SCHOOL because that’s seemingly all that was ever told to me. My heart, though, was always in sports. I just never ...
End of an Era
Mr. Simone, Advisor
September 16, 2019
Shane Palma absolutely deserved better than this. Having graduated in June as a member of Floral Park Memorial’s Class of 2019, I promised Shane a fitting tribute to his unparalleled time as the editor-in-chief of The Shield. As you can deduce from the date of this article, I am a little late in ful...
Top of the Class
June 18, 2019
Floral Park Memorial seniors Kyle Sahadeo and Tara Tam have a lot in common. Both have grade point averages exceeding 102. Both have excelled in numerous Advanced Placement courses. And both have demonstrated tremendous aptitude in extracurricular activities. But one of their most impressive similaritie...
MLB Introduces New All-Star Voting System
Alison Goldberg, Staff Writer
June 16, 2019
(As Shane Palma’s days as Editor in Chief come to an end, The Shield will be desperately searching to fill the void for its resident sports expert. Junior Alison Goldberg appears ready for the challenge in her final installment for 2019.) The 2019 MLB All-Star game is just around the corner and there’s a br...
Shane’s “Daily” Column – I Don’t Mix Well With Athletes and Social Media
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
May 27, 2019
“Shane, you said this was a daily column and that there would be a new article up everyday! It’s been a week and nothing!’ I know, I know, it’s my bad and I take full responsibility for not living up to my promise (although I did warn you). I usually don’t find it too difficult to sit down a...
Shane’s “Daily” Column – I Got To See Rocketman Early and Here’s What I Thought
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
May 21, 2019
The most anticipated movie is finally set to hit theaters after months of hype and anticipation. As quoted by Rotten Tomatoes, it’s “exciting, entertaining, and emotionally impactful." No I’m not referring to Avengers: Endgame, that would be ridiculous. We’re here to talk about Elton John! Don’t ...
Shane’s Daily Column – Pat McAfee and I Have Beef
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2019
Welcome to my daily column. As my days at Floral Park Memorial are coming to an end, I thought I would leave my legacy with a daily column (or what I hope is a daily column, but a lot depends on my dedication and Mr. Simone’s diligence). For the next few weeks, I will be posting one quick read after...
Ok, So Maybe I Was Wrong
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
May 17, 2019
Being wrong is difficult enough, but admitting that one’s bold predictions failed to come to fruition is even more challenging. As a young journalist, I take tremendous pride in the work I publish. Readers can always expect honesty, integrity and accuracy from my articles and podcasts. I introduce topic...
With The First Pick in the NFL Draft…
Shane Palma, Editor in Chief
April 24, 2019
Shane's 2019 Mock Draft is a critical one for both New York teams