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Scholarships Are A Necessity For Many Attending College

Demi Cascio, Co-Editor in Chief • December 22, 2019

Demi Cascio, Co-Editor in Chief, reflects on the scholarship process.

Gingerbread house? How about a gingerbread village?!?!

Sofia Pierno, Junior High Staff Writer • December 21, 2019

Junior High Staff Writer, Sofia Pierno writes about a recent visit to a Gingerbread Village.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Demi Cascio, Co-Editor in Chief • December 20, 2019

Demi Cascio, Co-Editor in Chief, reflects on the holiday season.

Holiday Door Decor On Display

Christine Tepe, Senior Photographer • December 20, 2019

In order to get students and staff into the holiday spirit, the administrative team at Floral Park Memorial once again arranged for teachers to decorate their classroom and office doors. Participants were...

FPM Showed Its Ugly Side…For A Good Cause

Demi Cascio, Co-Editor in Chief • December 19, 2019

Co-Editor in Chief Demi Cascio writes about FPM's annual Ugly Sweater Day.

Off Season Practices Benefit Athletic Teams

Demi Cascio, Co-Editor in Chief • December 18, 2019

Demi Cascio, Co-Editor in Chief, poses the question: should high school teams be allowed to practice in the off-season?

HoLEE JoLEE Goals

Alison Goldberg, Co-Editor in Chief • December 5, 2019

Co-Editor in Chief, Alison Goldberg wonders if Anders Lee's contract extension is paying off.

On the second day of Shieldmas I give to you… my advice!

Demi Cascio, Co-Editor in Chief • December 3, 2019

Senior Co-Editor and Chief, Demi Cascio offers advice to FPM Students. Especially if you are in the younger grades or find yourself in need of senior wisdom, you should take a look at what she has to say.

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