Eric Dittus- FDR’s Valedictorian
Tahiya Naoshin, Reporter
June 3, 2018
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In Latin, valedictorian means, to "bid farewell.” Being named Valedictorian symbolizes the highest honor an individual can achieve academically in high school. You've seen smart, hard-working students get the title, but this year's Valedictorian is none other than the great and wonderful, Eric Dittus. Eric...
I Heard You’re Graduating by Xiaoying Mei
Xiaoying Mei, Reporter
June 3, 2018
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I started at FDR as a sophomore, at the same time I arrived to the United States. In the beginning, I struggled to adapt quickly to the unfamiliar learning environment. However, I feel grateful that I have taken AP classes since the beginning of junior year, which exposed me to various interesting subje...
Richard A. Carranza: Our New Chancellor
Samia Tariq, Reporter
June 3, 2018
Filed under Student Life
Recently FDR High school was given the opportunity to attend a Student Journalism Q&A with the new Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, Richard A. Carranza. Chancellor Carranza previously was the Superintendent of the Houston Independent School District, which is the largest school...
Ms. Messmann And Our Dual Language Program!
Elena Grubova, Reporter
June 3, 2018
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The New Dealer recently had the honor of interviewing Ms. Messmann, our Assistant Principal of World Language! Ms. Messmann is finishing her first full year as the leader of our World Language Department. We learned some interesting facts about the new Dual Language Academy starting next year and Ms M...
Let’s Go “INTO THE WOODS”
Tahiya Naoshin, Reporter
March 23, 2018
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The FDR Theatre Company recently presented Into the Woods! It was fun from beginning to end, and the audience got to see just how talented every character was throughout the whole play. According to Mr. Meyers, our Director, "I have always wanted to do this play. It is a great play about over coming...
Cougars of the Month- Neisha Luce
Samia Tariq, Reporter
March 23, 2018
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FDR is much like home to many of the students that go here. Neisha Luce, a Cougar of the Month, is part of the vast group of students that sees FDR as a home away from home. According to her, FDR is an amazing place with talented and intelligent people. She has found many friends and people who she considers...
Cougars of the Month- Darnaldy Riboul
Samia Tariq, ReporteReporterr
March 23, 2018
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FDR is full of amazing students who have many talents. This month we are celebrating Darnaldy Riboul's success as a student and applauding her for her work in the school play, Into the Woods. Darnaldy enjoys FDR a lot, because she believes that there are teachers in the school that are genuinely interest...
Juniors! Start Preparing Yourself For Your Dream College!
Elena Grubova, Reporter
March 23, 2018
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The most important information for all juniors is now available. The New Dealer interviewed Ms. Washington of the College Office, and we asked her about the most important things which are related to the college process. As juniors looking to stay on top of our college admissions timeline, what a...
I AM WIRED!
Tahiya Naoshin, Reporter
January 16, 2018
Filed under Student Life
There are many programs at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School. However, the most fascinating and outstanding class of them all is Robotics. Robotics is a class where FDR students can build and program their robot to do almost anything. FDR's freshmen students are not only learning about robotics, the...
Muhammad Ahsan- Upperclassman of the Month
Samia Tariq, Reporter
January 16, 2018
Filed under Student Life
It's a new year, and we have another Upperclassman of the Month. Junior, Muhammad Ahsan, has been working very hard, which is why he he deserves the title of Upperclassman of the Month. Muhammad moved to the U.S. only about a year and half ago, but he has managed to settle down comfortably at FDR. He...