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HoLEE JoLEE Goals

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.
Back For More: Shanes MLB Free Agent Predictions

Back For More: Shane’s MLB Free Agent Predictions

Shane Palma, Former Editor in Chief December 4, 2019

(This guest appearance by Shane Palma, former editor in chief, will be followed by our current co-editor in chief, Alison Goldberg's take on the baseball offseason tomorrow.) How I would normally start...

Deck the (Taylor) Hall(s)

Deck the (Taylor) Hall(s)

Alison Goldberg, Co-Editor in Chief December 2, 2019

It’s been almost two months since the regular season began for the National Hockey League and teams are already being evaluated as if it’s the Spring. Did the New Jersey Devils make the right pick...

Pictured left to right--Jason Kozak (brother), Christine Kozak (mother), Amanda Kozak, Glen Kozak (father)

Amanda Kozak Commits to Fairfield University

November 26, 2019
FPM senior to play Division 1 lacrosse in the fall
Help Wanted: Manager of the New York Mets

Help Wanted: Manager of the New York Mets

Alison Goldberg, Co-Editor in Chief October 5, 2019

Times have been tough for the New York baseball team that won’t see October for a third consecutive season.  If you didn’t know the identity, that team would be the New York Mets. Even with the...

2019 MLB Playoff Predictions

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...

End of an Era

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...

MLB Postseason Predictions

MLB Postseason Predictions

Alison Goldberg, Co-Editor in Chief September 15, 2019

September baseball is in full effect and it’s time to buckle up and prepare for the postseason. There are still several teams in contention and a lot of predictions to be made. Will the back-to back-to...

MLB Introduces New All-Star Voting System

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...

Shanes Daily Column - I Don’t Mix Well With Athletes and Social Media

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...

Shanes Daily Column - I Got To See Rocketman Early and Here’s What I Thought

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...

Shanes Daily Column - Pat McAfee and I Have Beef

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...

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