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.

Seniors Feel College Pressure as Early Deadlines Approach [Brief]

The mood in senior hall is tense, as sleep-starved teens scramble to finish their essays – along with a heavy load of mid-semester schoolwork.

Destini Jackson, Contributor

October 20, 2023

Destini Jackson

A senior accesses the Common App landing page for the University of Delaware. As college deadlines approach, the class of ’24 is sleepy and stresses.

As the clock relentlessly ticks down to those early action deadlines, seniors’ stress is at an ultimate high.

Many students say they were caught off guard by how fast time has flown since the start of the school year. Mass procrastination around senior hall means many are now scrambling to write the 650-word personal statements due for their common app applications.

Meantime, classes are in full swing. With the increase in coursework, seniors are struggling to manage their time.

Juggling applications and studies is not easy. Sleepless nights and strained nerves are common. The weight of college admission decisions adds to the stress, as many seniors are applying for high-stakes schools.

None of us know what is ahead – and it’s easy for that to cause panic. The emotional rollercoaster of anticipation, excitement, and likely also disappointment, is picking up speed.

About the Contributor

Destini Jackson, Contributor

Destini Zaire, class of ‘24, is involved with and in charge of many organizations in and outside of school. She is passionate about travel and social justice. She has an eye for fashion.

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