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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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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.
Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) shoots the basketball during NCAA Tournament West Regional Practice at Chase Center. Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
He’s a Freshman! [Brief]
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.
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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.
Friends teachers and students confess their pasts - and share their methods.
Have You Ever Cheated On a Test? [Podcast]
Sebastian Egginton, Contributor • May 20, 2025
From those who never did it, to those who now regret it, to those (cough, Mr. Trav, cough) who remain unrepentant, Friends students and teachers share stories of cheating on tests.
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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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