Advertisement

The Quaker Quill

Friends School of Baltimore's Student News Site

The Quaker Quill

The Quaker Quill

Are you feeling this, whenever you open your planner? If so, youre not alone. Exams are almost upon us, and the Quill has some tips to make it easier to get organized.
As Midterms Approach, 3 Tips to Stay Organized
Caroline Toll, Managing Editor • December 2, 2023
In a special edition of Spice Advice, tech tips to make your exam season easier
Friends School of Baltimore 10th grader Jacob Batho disposes of weeds as part of an effort to clear out an area to plant new, better plants in Stillmeadow Peace Park.
Students Give Back on Quaker Community Day [Slideshow]
Brayden Mathias, Ella Wilkerson, Alana Finn, Sam Butz, and Sam Wu November 19, 2023
This annual tradition, organized by Director of Community Service Cristina Saens de Tejada, gives every Upper School student and teacher the chance to engage with greater Baltimore in a hands-on way.
A plastic skull greeted visitors to the computer science haunted house - then jumped at them when they got too close.
Haunted House Makes Comp Sci Less Scary, More Fun [Review]
Sadie Palermo, Staff Writer • November 15, 2023
So many things make Halloween great:  the costumes, the candy, the parties - and of course, the Advanced Topics in Computer Science Haunted House. 
Where does Friends Schools budget go?  Most of it, the ~70% in green, goes to teachers and staff.  Around 20% percent, in orange, goes to maintaining the buildings and campus.  The last ~10%, in yellow, goes to fixed costs like utility bills and insurance.
Where Does Your Tuition Go?
Khalil Lovett, Valencia Tunctson, and Connor Weisman November 2, 2023
With Friends tuition climbing 4.5% this year, many Upper School students are curious about where their $36,445 per year goes. The school's new head of finances sat down with the Quill to explain.
View All
Jala and JJ Review Mid90s [Podcast]
Ja'la and JJ Review 'Mid90s' [Podcast]
Ja'la Fuller and JJ Porter November 20, 2023
In the first episode of their new podcast, two seniors take a break between classes to discuss Jonah Hill's coming-of-age film. Listen to them laugh, analyze - and reveal their secret childhood nicknames.
A still from the movie Women Talking, which inspired a thoughtful discussion on Quaker Community Day 2023.
'Women Talking' Gave Us Lots to Talk About
Tyler Cox, Staff Writer • November 1, 2023
On Quaker Community Day, the screening of a 2022 film about a series of rapes in an isolated religious community sparked deep discussions about history, community, silence, and the things that connect us.
Award-winning novelist Jenny Offill visits the 10th grade English class of Rob Traviesso - her own former student.
Upper School Author Visit Brings Reunion [Brief]
Ronan Healy, Staff Writer • October 10, 2023
Novelist Jenny Offill spent a day on campus meeting with students at the invitation of her own former student - English teacher Rob Travieso.
View All
NFL Week 8 Predictions
NFL Week 8 Predictions
Sam Principe and Solomon Tompkins November 2, 2023
A team of Quill reporters and football fans gives their two cents about this week’s matchups.
Sweet Soccer Success [Brief]
Sweet Soccer Success [Brief]
Nick McGowan, Contributor • November 1, 2023
On the eve of their semifinal game on Thursday, Nov. 2, Friends mens varsity soccer is ranked #1 and feeling hopeful.
NBA fans watch an LA Clippers game in Los Angeles.
With Towering Height and an 8-Foot Armspan, Wembanyama Is a Rookie to Watch
Braeden Daniels, Staff Writer • October 25, 2023
Tonight, the much-discussed new NBA player makes his season debut with the San Antonio Spurs.
NFL Week 6 Predictions
NFL Week 6 Predictions
Sam Principe and Solomon Tompkins October 15, 2023
A team of Quill reporters and football fans gives their two cents about this week’s matchups.
Football season is in full swing. What will happen?  Quill sports commentators make their weekly predictions.
NFL Week 5 predictions
Solomon Tompkins and Sam Principe October 4, 2023
A team of Quill reporters and football fans gives their two cents about this week’s matchups.
Fans stand to watch the action during last weeks Baltimore Ravens game.
NFL Week 4 Predictions
Solomon Tompkins and Sam Principe September 27, 2023
A team of Quill reporters and football fans gives their two cents about this week's matchups.
View All
Junior Yipeng Lu stands on the campus of Friends School of Baltimore. The Chinese student wanted to come to Friends so badly, he went to college first to prove himself.
From China to College to Us: Yipeng Lu
Mason Cost, Contributor • November 20, 2023
The new Friends School junior brings humor, wisdom, and a love of badminton and sneakers to the school community.
Beloved Friends math department chair Carl Schlenger sits in his classroom, three decades after he made the decision to leave the law for teaching.
He Tried the Law, But the Math Won
Keller Handwerk, Contributor • November 14, 2023
Carl Schlenger, a 30 year veteran of the Friends math department, almost took another path in life. Today, students say he personifies the school's Quaker values.
Spanish teacher Marta Reinaldo points to a map of Spain, as colleague Lee Roby and a student look on.
"Not a Pushover At All": Spanish Teacher Marta Reinaldo
Macy Goldberg and Ella Salvador November 14, 2023
Colleagues admire the young teacher's perspective and presence; students love her warmth. But not many know the journey she took to get here.
View All
History teacher Travis Henschens senior advisory met over Zoom in November, 2021.
Virtual School: "It Was Too Terrible!" [Podcast]
Aiden Durant, Contributor • November 6, 2023
Three years after covid swept the globe, students and teachers look back on the early days of virtual learning.
Melody Monday: Normal Girl & Turks & Caicos [Podcast]
Melody Monday: "Normal Girl" & "Turks & Caicos" [Podcast]
JJ Porter and Yamece Compton-Long October 16, 2023
In the first episode of their song-review podcast, hosts Yamece and JJ discuss SZA's "Normal Girl" and Rod Wave's "Turks & Caicos."
Straight Talk About Stereotypes [Podcast]
Alexandra Isacson, Contributor • September 25, 2023
Podcaster and Swedish exchange student Alexandra Isacson talks with Friends students about prejudices they've faced, in and outside of school.
Teachers’ Wildest Experiences at Friends [Podcast]
Teachers’ Wildest Experiences at Friends [Podcast]
Ale D'Alessio, Contributor • September 16, 2023
From bomb threats to dirty tweets, three veteran Friends teachers - Michael McVey, Christine Saudek, and Hellen Berkeley - tell jaw-dropping tales.
View All
Fun
Donate to The Quaker Quill

Comments (0)

All comments will be approved by Quill editors. Comments containing inappropriate language will not be approved.
All The Quaker Quill Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest
Activate Search
Friends School of Baltimore's Student News Site