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]

On Pre-Primary students' long Halloween walk to the Middle School, giddiness, leaf-hopping, a few tears, and singing.

After the band played, athletes from all the Friends fall sports teams performed spirit dances.

Morgan State Band Anchors Spirited Pep Rally [Brief]

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]

Friends enjoy great company and good eats at one of the school's lesser-known clubs. The candies may look like soap, but don't be fooled!

This year, many Friends classrooms feature new places for students to check their phones at the door.

Friends Cracks Down on Phones [Brief]

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]

Both of Friends School's returning college counselors were injured just before school started, leaving only the rookie.

The fearsome hill loomed above the cross country course on September 14th.

The Dreadful Climb [Brief]

Earlier this month, Friends Cross Country runners faced the stuff of nightmares.

Members of the class of '25 pose for a photo at the third annual Senior Sunrise.

Class of ’25 Rises to the Occasion [Brief]

Seniors kicked off the year with Senior Sunrise, a new tradition brought to Friends by Head of School Christian Donovan

Upper School yearbook advisor Kristen Andrews photographs the throngs of students considering new extracurricular opportunities at the clubs fair.

Clubs Fair Brings the Energy – and Candy [Brief]

Student clubs vied for new potential members in this Friends start-of-year tradition.

The team poses for victory after their match against Beth Tfiloh on September 5th.

IAAM Tennis Undefeated [Brief]

None of the singles or doubles players have lost a match this year.

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]

Experienced singers Elaina Pearce and Henry Turner are set to lead Concert Chorale for the 2024-2025 school year.

Podcast & Video

Nazi Brawls & Emergency Landings: Immigration Stories [Podcast]

From the US to Spain, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland, this podcast explores the experience of what it is like to move to and live in another country.

Darius Danai, Contributor

May 30, 2023

Courtesy of Mary Camposano

My mother’s family on the Golden Gate Bridge shortly after they moved to America. My mom is third from the left, in the pink dress.

Darius Danai

Alone, alienated, and unwanted. This is how my family felt when they immigrated from the Philippines 40 years ago. Born in America, I was spared these struggles. In this podcast, I learns more about my family’s past, and about the experience of being an immigrant more broadly. I also learn from my Spanish teacher Ms. Reinaldo, and my father, what it was like for them to live and study abroad. Together, their stories show that life abroad can be very rewarding – but also, at times, dangerous.

About the Contributor

Darius Danai, Contributor

Darius, '24, started at Friends in 8th grade. He is involved in the Orchestra and the Golf team.

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Nazi Brawls & Emergency Landings: Immigration Stories [Podcast]

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