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The Importance of Acceptance: Coming Out Day

Matthew De Torrontegui, Journalist • December 20, 2024

Coming Out Day: Coming Out Day at FPM was held on October 10th. Coming Out Day is a day to support and acknowledge the difficulties members of the LGBTQ+ community face with “coming out” and disclosing...

Another Game, Another Victory for Lady Knights

February 23, 2020

The Floral Park Memorial girls' basketball team kicked off the post-season with an impressive victory against surprising Valley Stream Central, 49-38

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Dios de los Muertes

Matthew De Torrontegui, Journalist • December 20, 2024

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated to honor deceased loved ones through a vibrant fiesta. Dia de los Muertos...

The Importance of Acceptance: Coming Out Day

Matthew De Torrontegui, Journalist • December 20, 2024

Coming Out Day: Coming Out Day at FPM was held on October 10th. Coming Out Day is a day to support and acknowledge the difficulties members of the LGBTQ+ community face with...

FPM State Champions

Carolina Ochoa, Student Activities Director • December 20, 2024

The Floral Park Knights Boys Soccer team etched their names into the history books by capturing the Class A State Championship title for the first time in school history. The...

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day

Irin Zaman, Journalist • December 20, 2024

November is a very important month at Floral Park Memorial High School because it is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about...

FPM Cheer and Florettes Give Back

Leanne Richardson, Journalist • December 20, 2024

The Floral Park Memorial LEOs Club, Varsity Cheerleading Team, and Florettes Kick line Team came together as one to make a difference for those less fortunate. For over a...