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.

Exciting Comeback for Varsity Volleyball [Brief]

Last week, in a nail-biting first game of the season, the team scored its first win in two years!

Erika Alamo and Chloe' Green

September 8, 2023

Erika Alamo

MIAA Varsity Volleyball kicked off its season last week with a win – the team’s first since 2021.

On Friday, September 1, 2023, MIAA Varsity Volleyball beat Archbishop Curley 3-1.

This was the team’s first conference game of the season – and also their first win since 2021!

During the first set, Friends was down 14-19. But they quickly made a comeback, and kept the score tied until they lost a rally that caused them to drop the first set, losing it 25-27.

But their morale stayed high. That, and some amazing rallies, pushed them to victory in the next three sets!

Throughout the game, the crowd got to see exciting plays from many players. Notable plays of the game included sophomore Jullian Marquez’s impressive spikes, saves from sophomore Asish Chhetri, and serves from junior Mason Cost.

This was a very exciting win for the team, and they are looking to capitalize on their newfound momentum.

About the Contributors

Erika Alamo, Contributor

Erika, class of ‘25, has been a student at Friends School of Baltimore since the 6th grade. She is involved in activities around the school such as managing different sports, the Upper School chorus, Crochet for a Cause, and more. In her spare time, she also enjoys photography, music, and traveling. She enjoys reading and has been writing more often lately.

Chloe' Green, Contributor

Chloe Green, class of '24, has been at Friends School for seven years. She loves Environmental Science and Chemistry. She also plays volleyball and badminton, and enjoys dancing outside of school.

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