Battle of the Bands
Owen Conway, Staff Writer
February 17, 2017
Do you want to enjoy the fun and energy of live music without spending hundreds of dollars on it? Then look no further than Floral Park Memorial, because Battle of the Bands is back! On March 8th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, FPM’s best musicians will take the stage (or cafeteria B floor) to determine who...
Another Generous Student Council Event
February 16, 2017
Floral Park Memorial High School concluded its Holiday Food Drive for Island Harvest on Friday, December 9th. This is the fourth consecutive year that Floral Park students, faculty, and staff, under the direction of Student Council and the Social Studies department, have participated in Island Harvest’s...
Class of 2023 Gets A Taste Of FPM
February 5, 2017
Research indicates that students who participate in extracurricular activities perform better academically in school. So what better way to get the class of 2023 heading in that direction than to expose the students to the abundance of clubs that Floral Park Memorial has to offer? Thanks to the...
Sending Holiday Cheers!
Vishal Mirchandani and Tina Seuling, Senior Staff Writers
January 2, 2017
Inspired by the holiday spirit spreading around the nation, the World Language Honor Society at Floral Park Memorial High School decided to make holiday cards for those who need a little extra joy this year. When asked why she believed holiday cards were the best way to give back this holiday season,...
Young And Old Come Together For Holiday Season
Sarah Chimera, Senior Staff Writer
January 2, 2017
What better way to start the holiday season than for students to bring a smile to the faces of the elderly. On Tuesday, December 12th, the Floral Park Florettes took a trip to the Arbors Assisted Living Facility in Jericho. The purpose was to perform for its residents. The Florettes arrived, expecting...
Floral Park – A Community To Be Proud Of
Michael Viscovich, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2016
On November 19th, the Village of Floral Park once again hosted the Turkey Bowl at the Floral Park Recreation Center. The Turkey Bowl is an annual touch football game that has been put on for the past eight years for special needs children from the Sewanhaka School District who really just want a day...
Advice For Incoming 7th Graders
Darlenys Sanchez, Staff Writer
October 12, 2016
Welcome to FPM, the class of 2022! Seventh grade, your first year in a school where you have multiple teachers and classes on both the first and second floors. All of you running in the halls, hyperventilating because you do not want to be late. Your bookbags appear to weigh 700 pounds because you...
Field of Honor
Lauryn Scott, Staff Writer
June 22, 2016
The R.O.O.T.S. Christian Club, supervised by Mrs. Lauria, and Leo’s, supervised by Mr. Brechtlein, joined forces to raise awareness of the meaning of the American Flag and to honor the veterans who have fought for the United States. Students sold 3’x5’ American Flags and placed them around the...
Students Helping Those In Need
Tina Seuling, Staff Writer
April 13, 2016
On Saturday, March 19th, Floral Park Memorial’s World Language Honor Society went to the Ronald McDonald House to cook breakfast for the families. Mr. Christianson and Mrs. Powers supervised a group of six students - Nicole Metrick, Nora Brennan, Sarah Chimera, Jocelyn Cottington, Emmanuel Betancourt...
Battle of the Bands for a Cause
Sophia Ramcharitar, Staff Writer
March 2, 2016
On Wednesday, March 2, the Floral Park Memorial Student Council will hold its annual Battle of the Bands event. The night will feature numerous acts that transcend traditional rock band styles, including a teacher act. Veteran bands like Third Rail and Summer Haze will be performing their unique adaptions...
