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Friends School of Baltimore's Student News * Founded 1938

The Quaker Quill

Friends School of Baltimore's Student News * Founded 1938

The Quaker Quill

This sign greeted those arriving to vote at Grace United Methodist Church in Baltimore's Roland Park neighborhood.
Story of a Polling Place
Lily Baumgartner, Ben Bunkley, Tessa Calabresi, Braeden Daniels, Scarlett Davis, Connor House, Ramsey Kissack, Yipeng Lu, Ellie McDonald, Paul Meenan, Adam Nicolson, Isla Ottman, 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.
One week remains in the US presidential race, and the polls are almost evenly split.
Election Update: One Week to Go
Caleb Kurlantzick, News & Politics Editor • October 28, 2024
Polls show the country is nearly evenly divided. What do Friends School students need to know to understand the stakes, the possibilities, and how they can make a difference?
New college counselor Jake Montes-Adams attends the Friends fall College Fair.
Former Admissions Officer Joins Friends College Team
Maya Ellenbogen, Health and Environment Editor • October 26, 2024
New college counselor Jake Montes-Adams brings with them firsthand experience of Amherst College's current admissions process.
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After the band played, athletes from all the Friends fall sports teams performed spirit dances.
Morgan State Band Anchors Spirited Pep Rally [Brief]
Isla Ottman, 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.
Now in its second year, the Russian Tea Party group meets in Ms. Roby's room on Community Days.
The Return of Russian Tea Party [Brief]
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!
New Concert Chorale presidents Henry Turner and Elaina Pearce were hard at work in front of the full chorus on Monday, as teachers Michael McVey and Mat Lane led the group through its new music.
Chorus Elects New Presidents [Brief]
Ramsey Kissack, Contributor • September 18, 2024
Experienced singers Elaina Pearce and Henry Turner are set to lead Concert Chorale for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Defensive midfielder Devyn Barnes faces off against a park player on Rivalry Day, September 28.
An Exhilarating Soccer Win [Brief]
Ben Bunkley and Scarlett Davis October 2, 2024
Return to the B conference ups the stakes for Friends' IAAM soccer team.
The fearsome hill loomed above the cross country course on September 14th.
The Dreadful Climb [Brief]
Theodore Buck and Luke Ripke September 30, 2024
Earlier this month, Friends Cross Country runners faced the stuff of nightmares.
The team poses for victory after their match against Beth Tfiloh on September 5th.
IAAM Tennis Undefeated [Brief]
Ella Palmer, Editor-in-Chief • September 20, 2024
None of the singles or doubles players have lost a match this year.
Ultimate co-captains Ben Lopez, Noah Sheasby, and Tess Porter pose before a match.
The Ultimate Spring Challenge
Braeden Daniels, Contributor • March 7, 2024
Frisbee captains discuss the keys to the team's surprise success last spring, and their hopes for this season.
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Middle School
Four- through 14-year-old Friends students gathered in the Middle School lobby for some shared Halloween fun.
A Costume Parade for the School’s Littlest [Brief]
Sophia Kranov and Daphne Mueller-Kralli November 4, 2024
On Pre-Primary students' long walk to the Middle School, giddiness, leaf-hopping, a few tears, and singing.
This year, many Friends classrooms feature new places for students to check their phones at the door.
Friends Cracks Down on Phones [Brief]
Logan Matthews, Barbara Arrate, and Max Keller October 21, 2024
The school is getting stricter about students’ phone usage.
College Counselor Jessica Monterastelli's office sits empty for the fourth week in a row.
Injuries Run Rampant in College Counseling Office [Brief]
Connor House and Adam Nicolson October 2, 2024
Both of Friends School's returning college counselors were injured just before school started, leaving only the rookie.
SPICE Advice: Listen Now! [Podcast]
SPICE Advice: Listen Now! [Podcast]
Natalie Tompkins, Caroline Toll, Adam Nicolson, Ejaz Ibrahim, and Sam Balter October 29, 2024
Guests join the Quill's advice columnists to weigh in on some of this month’s dilemmas, submitted anonymously by Friends School students.
Five of the nine first-time voters featured in this podcast stand in Senior Hall.
First-Time Voter Election Sentiment [Podcast]
Sam Balter, News & Politics Editor • October 28, 2024
Nine Friends School seniors explain their choice of candidate in the upcoming presidential election.
"A hippo on land" is the one beast these four friends unanimously agreed they could not take down with their bare hands.
Friends Lifers Ask: Could We Defeat a Beast? [Podcast]
Hudson Holmes, Ejaz Ibrahim, Jordan Saunders, and Asuman Smith June 4, 2024
In this comedy podcast, four longtime friends discuss which wild animal they might be able to defeat with their bare hands.
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