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Did Someone Say Winning Streak?

Shane Palma, Sports Writer • October 9, 2017

If you counted the number of people wearing Jets gear at the beginning of the season in New York, your total number would probably be low. What you would have seen instead was Giant fans parading the streets,...

A Bright Future

Megan Malherb, Staff Writer • October 9, 2017

Youthful girls junior varsity volleyball team works to maintain program's success

Clay Matthews, Packers Break the Sound ”BEAR”ier vs. Chicago in Win

Shane Palma, Sports Writer • October 5, 2017

NFL rivalry on Thursday Night Football leads to resounding victory for Green Bay

The Jets Win, The Jets Win

Shane Palma, Sports Writer • September 30, 2017

Coming into the 2017 season with a roster depleted by trades and the releasing of players, New York Jets' fans seemed like they were destined for an 0-16 season. With holes at almost every position, the...

Bouncing Back Into Gear

Natalie Asitimbay, Staff Writer • September 17, 2017

The past two boys' soccer seasons at Floral Park Memorial have been filled with many highlights, including the school's first Nassau County championship in history. So the 7-0 loss that the team experienced...

Senior Baseball Player Shines

Visual Mirchandani, Senior Staff Writer • June 15, 2017

Chris Stefl excels on his way to St. John's University

Double Trouble For Opposing Volleyball Coaches

May 10, 2017

Brandt twins accomplish goal of leaving Floral Park with a county championship

Girls’ Basketball Team Enjoys Another Playoff Season

Victoria Craig, Staff Writer • April 17, 2017

But the team falls short of its high expectations after state-final run last year

Hooping It Up

Luke de Armas, Editor-in-Chief • February 5, 2017

Floral Park Memorial's boys' varsity basketball team contends for title during wide-open season

Kicking It Into High Gear

February 5, 2017

Great season for Floral Park Memorial's Florettes

Another Fine Season For Special Team

Luke de Armas, Editor-in-Chief • December 12, 2016

For the Floral Park boys' soccer team, a roller coaster ride of a season came to an unexpected close. The Knights' last game of the season was a rematch of last year's county final matchup against the...

A Winning Season All Around

Vishal Mirchandani, Senior Staff Writer • November 21, 2016

FPM's boys' volleyball team shows heart and determination during difficult season, while girls look to win county title

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Giuliana DePaola • April 18, 2024

On Thursday, April 4th, the Creative Writing Club hosted its annual Coffeehouse. From 4PM to 5:30PM students sat at workshop tables where they could...

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Alexa Clinton • March 27, 2024

Throughout this past Winter Season, the Florettes had a great time both performing at FPM and competing for titles. For the first time, the girls competed in both kick and...

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