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Floral Park Takes On Liz’s Day

Ayesha Khondker and Lorelei Krapf, Staff Writers • November 5, 2017

Community comes together to raise money for an important cause

What Do Colleges Want To Know About You?

Owen Conway, Editor-in-Chief • October 23, 2017

It’s that time of year again. For seniors, the college application process is well underway, and one of the most important aspects of it is the personal essay. This can also be one of the most vexing...

Exhilarating Finish To Homecoming Weekend

Diana Santoro, Senior Staff Writer • September 19, 2017

Football team's last-second victory caps a great weak for Floral Park community

Going Back In Time To Teach

Natalie Asitimbay, Staff Writer • June 15, 2017

Students return to elementary school to teach valuable economics lesson to kindergarteners

Senior Baseball Player Shines

Visual Mirchandani, Senior Staff Writer • June 15, 2017

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

Sophomores Celebrate

Joseph Spinner, Staff Writer • June 15, 2017

Despite late ticket purchases, the class of 2019 enjoys a night of dancing

How Stressful Is Junior Year?

Owen Conway, Editor-in-Chief • June 15, 2017

Student survey sheds light on how juniors feels about their recent school experience

What Test To Take?

Kristen Jones, Staff Writer • June 9, 2017

Juniors deliberate between two different standardized tests

Donating For A Great Cause

June 9, 2017

Social studies teachers invite Vietnam veterans to Floral Park Memorial

Movie Review – Logan (No Spoilers)

Pierce Buckley, Senior Staff Writer • April 17, 2017

Student gives high grade for recent action movie

Seniors Say Goodbye To Model UN

Sophia Ramcharitar, Senior Staff Writer • April 17, 2017

Floral Park students take part in annual district-wide global issues forum

School of Rock

Owen Conway, Staff Writer • March 17, 2017

Battle of the Bands Rocks FPM

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