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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

A huge variety of food sits ready for Middle School African Diaspora Day.
Middle School Celebrates Cultures of the African Diaspora [Slideshow]
Ruben Smith, Will Dalton, Lucy Langrall, Sebastian Egginton, and Rebekah Bizimungu May 19, 2025
A collection of images from the 3rd annual Friends Middle School African Diaspora Day.
With friends as attendants, parents snapping photos, and the whole Upper School watching, seniors Elaina Pearce and Ramsey Kissack wed in a mock ceremony officiated by classmate Vanya Gurachevsky.
Seniors Exchange Vows & Ring Pops in Epic Prank
Ian Asuncion, Meredith Patel, and Amalia Danai May 16, 2025
On the class of 2025's final day at Friends, they staged a mock wedding in the quad, complete with band, bridal party - and a surprise twist.
A Phone Ban at Friends? [Podcast]
A Phone Ban at Friends? [Podcast]
Logan Matthews, Contributor • April 11, 2025
As schools across the country ban phones, and Friends reconsiders its policy, students see pros and cons.
Illustration of phones hanging on the back of a classroom door.
Phone Policies Change in Local Private Schools
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.
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Auburn Tigers guard Chad Baker-Mazara drives to the basket against the Florida Gators during the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament in April.
Whom do we cheer for? Basketball in Baltimore [Brief]
Ian Asuncion, Contributor • May 28, 2025
In a city with no professional basketball team, I started wondering, who are we actually rooting for?
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James goes to the basket between Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle and guard Mike Conley, during game two of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Love for LeBron: Friends Students Celebrate the GOAT [Podcast]
Elliott DeFilippis, Contributor • April 21, 2025
In a series of person-on-the-street interviews around campus, a podcaster and basketball fan finds lots of appreciation for the Los Angeles Lakers' star forward.
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Cosmetology school felt more right, to me, than college.
Choosing My Own Path … Away From College [Podcast]
Arielle Carpenter, Contributor • June 10, 2025
Imagine being the only one in your college preparatory school class who doesn't go to college. I knew cosmetology school felt more right to me - but I didn't know what my family or college counselor thought. Until now.
So rude!
If Animals Could Talk, Which Would Be Rudest? [Podcast]
Madyson Garrett, Contributor • May 27, 2025
Students weigh in on which of our 4-legged friends would be the most offensive.
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Some jeans just should not be.
What’s a Fashion Trend You Hate? [Podcast]
Eva Cain, Contributor • April 30, 2025
Friends students and teachers contemplate the most regrettable new/old looks.
How Freestyle Club Began [Podcast]
How Freestyle Club Began [Podcast]
Sophia Kranov, Contributor • April 20, 2025
A cofounder of one of the Upper School's newest clubs tells its origin story.
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