
Oliver Wu, Gratitude Editor • May 16, 2025
In the first column of a new series sponsored by the Gratitude Club, 17 students shared things they appreciate. This bimonthly column is a new project by the Gratitude Club aiming to share people's gratitude and lift people's mood.

For this final edition of their popular column, SPICE Advice's founders asked all the members of the class of 2025 to share their parting wisdom.

Ella Palmer, Editor-in-Chief • April 9, 2025
What do these new policies mean for the future of Friends School? Upper School faculty may decide later today.

Semir Ibrahim, Contributor • March 9, 2025
As Friends 11th graders hand in their long-term projects, opinions are split on whether the process was painful - or kinda cool.

Isla Ottmann, Contributor • December 5, 2024
At the first dance of the school year, students say they enjoyed dressing up and spending time with friends.

Lily Baumgartner, Ben Bunkley, Tessa Calabresi, Braeden Daniels, Scarlett Davis, Connor House, Ramsey Kissack, Yipeng Lu, Ellie McDonald, Paul Meenan, Adam Nicolson, Isla Ottmann, Ella Palmer, and Noah Pangaribuan • November 27, 2024
Heading into Thanksgiving break, Friends community members look forward to family traditions, debat the merits of different holiday foods, and contemplate what they're thankful for.

Lily Baumgartner, Ben Bunkley, Tessa Calabresi, Braeden Daniels, Scarlett Davis, Connor House, Ramsey Kissack, Yipeng Lu, Ellie McDonald, Paul Meenan, Adam Nicolson, Isla Ottmann, Ella Palmer, and Noah Pangaribuan • November 11, 2024
At a church in Northeast Baltimore last Tuesday, voters came to have their say in a momentous presidential election.
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On Pre-Primary students' long walk to the Middle School, giddiness, leaf-hopping, a few tears, and singing.

The school is getting stricter about students’ phone usage.
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May 6, 2025
Natalie Tompkins, Ella Palmer, and Caroline TollApril 9, 2025
Ella Palmer, Editor-in-Chief
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Kohena Basu, Contributor • March 27, 2025
In the Terps' first chance at the Sweet 16 games since 2016, center Derik Queen scored the winning shot for Maryland.

Braeden Daniels, Contributor • December 9, 2024
Seniors and staff shared thoughts on the day's contests and celebrations.

Lily Baumgartner, Contributor • December 5, 2024
IAAM varsity soccer has a great comeback on Senior Day

Adam Nicolson, Contributor • December 4, 2024
The team tacked on another win as seven seniors celebrated the ends of their high school tennis careers with gifts and emotional speeches.
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Middle School

Sebastian Egginton, Contributor • March 16, 2025
In this vivid, first-person account, junior Emory Woods recounts the discovery of a mysterious extra-toilet turd in the boys' bathroom.

Layla Lunn, Contributor • March 11, 2025
As the class of 2025 bonds over the game Senior Assassin, some students go to dramatic lengths to hit their targets.

Semir Ibrahim, Contributor • March 9, 2025
As Friends 11th graders hand in their long-term projects, opinions are split on whether the process was painful - or kinda cool.
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Tessa Calabresi, Contributor • December 9, 2024
The first student Coffee House is in the books, and the audience loved it. The club hopes to follow it up with more performances throughout the year.

Isla Ottmann, Contributor • October 31, 2024
In a beloved annual tradition, the Morgan State University marching band returned to Friends to parade, play, and set the stage for Scarlet and Gray Day.

Ellie McDonald, Contributor • October 23, 2024
Friends enjoy great company and good eats at one of Friends' lesser-known clubs. The candies may look like soap, but don't be fooled!
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Lily Baumgartner, Ben Bunkley, Tessa Calabresi, Braeden Daniels, Scarlett Davis, Connor House, Ramsey Kissack, Yipeng Lu, Ellie McDonald, Paul Meenan, Adam Nicolson, Isla Ottmann, Ella Palmer, and Noah Pangaribuan | November 11, 2024
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