Quaker Youth Leadership Conference 2013
Lauren Eller
May 7, 2013
I think it’s safe to say that for most of us at Friends School, the Quaker aspect of our education is a minor thing, an afterthought. We head for Meeting for Worship once or twice a cycle, we’re reminded of the SPICES on a semi-consistent basis (or whenever our moral compass seems to have deviated... Read more »
Mock Trial : Second Season
Katrina Keegan
May 7, 2013
Mock Trial may not be headed to Annapolis this year, but the team is not finished. After a 5-0 season and a frustrating loss in the circuit semi-finals, still a good year for a team with only two members returning to their roles from last year, the team is proceeding with less formal, open sessions throughout... Read more »
Madrid
Sarah Miller
May 7, 2013
Picture New York, Only older, with gothic architecture, cobblestone streets, and everything is in Spanish. Although my brief description gives a small snapshot, nothing can compare to being in the fabulous city of Madrid for yourself. While getting acclimated to everyone around you speaking rapid-fire... Read more »
Baltimore Education Coalition Rally
Graeme McGuire
May 7, 2013
On a brisk, clear evening last month, I huddled against the wind outside the Maryland State Senate in Annapolis. In the company of people of all ages and backgrounds, from all over Maryland, I listened to the impassioned speeches of legislators, parents and students themselves, on the subject of Baltimore’s... Read more »
“And How Does That Make You Feel?” Guidance Counselors in High School
Madalynn Williams
May 7, 2013
“And how does that make you feel?” did you just feel nails screeching across the chalkboard? It’s that phrase that sometimes labels guidance counselors. Now obviously that phrase isn’t used as often but still its a wee bit haunting. And who are guidance counselors you might be asking yourself,... Read more »
Signs of Spring at Friends
Mr. McManus
May 7, 2013
Behind Closed Doors
February 12, 2013
** Cartoon by Mr. McManus
Key Cards: The Next level
Madalynn Williams
February 11, 2013
Key cards, what are you to do with them? Well for starters, please don’t lose them! That seems like a no brainer because nobody wants to admit they’ve lost their key card, but it doesn’t hurt to say it. Really though, who would want to lose such a snazzy piece of plastic? They can make you feel... Read more »
Best and Worst Valentine’s Day Experiences for Friends School Teachers
Ugochi Ihenatu
February 6, 2013
I volunteered to write this article because I really wanted to hear about the best and worst Valentine’s Day experiences of Friends School teachers. I thought that all the young teachers and the married teachers would have all these amazing and horrible Valentine’s Day stories that they would... Read more »
Club Participation
Katrina Keegan
February 6, 2013
Unemployment rates may be slowly dropping nationally, but we’re having something of our own voluntary unemployment crisis at Friends. Fewer people are involved in clubs, and fewer still are attending meetings and being active participants. “Numbers have decreased in all aspects of the club,” writes... Read more »