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.

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.

At the end of their final Collection, the class of 2024 streamed onstage for a final dance, and shouts of "SEN-IORS!"

Class of 2024’s Last Collection [Brief & Video]

With heartfelt speeches and whole-class choreography, seniors said farewell to their teachers and underclassmen.

Sports

Baseball is Back! [Podcast]

The Friends team is gearing up for its season opener on Thursday, March 21, which will be a home game against Jemicy.

Sam Butz, Contributor

March 6, 2024

Courtesy of Irvin Simon

The Friends School baseball team prepares for Opening Day 2024.

Sam Butz

About the Contributor

Sam Butz, Contributor

Sam, class of ‘24, is a writer for the Quaker Quill. He is also involved in many activities around school, plays lots of sports, and has traveled the world.

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