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News from Floral Park Memorial High School

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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 FPM's 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...

Women's 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...

Gagandeep Kaur Named Class of 2022 Valedictorian

Gagandeep Kaur Named Class of 2022 Valedictorian

November 4, 2021

Gagandeep Kaur is proud to be selected, as the Valedictorian for the Class of 2022 at Floral Park Memorial High School. She is seen all over our campus as President of the Art Honor Society. Where she...

Meaghan Kilcarr Named Class of 2022 Salutatorian

Meaghan Kilcarr Named Class of 2022 Salutatorian

November 4, 2021

Meaghan Kilcarr has distinguished herself as an ambitious, enthusiastic, and diligent student who has made an indelible mark at our high school. Meaghan’s success in the classroom is astounding. As a...

Oil Leak Causes Ecological Disaster

Oil Leak Causes Ecological Disaster

Mia Hernandez, Junior High Staff Writer October 4, 2021

On October 2nd, in Huntington Beach, non-expected devastation occurred. Elly, an oil rig pipeline had spewed hundreds of thousands of gallons of toxic oil into the ocean. Immediately, press releases...

Innovation Underway: Covid-19 Odor Technology

Innovation Underway: Covid-19 Odor Technology

Furqan Ahsan, Staff Writer February 10, 2021

The world has been under lockdown since early 2020 as a result of the deadly global pandemic. Originating from Wuhan, China, millions of people have been infected worldwide in a frenzy. Covid is a strain...

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