Briefs

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.

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.

Members of Friends School's class of 2025 pose for a photo before their first prom.

Photos, Dancing, Memories – and Don’t Forget the Food [Brief]

Missed prom? A Quill correspondent and first-time attendee recaps everything you need to know.

Friends juniors prepare for the 2023 Homecoming dance.

‘Back to the Future’ at Friends School [Brief]

Homecoming 2023 threw students from the '80s to the future, as DJ Ok got everyone on their feet, and even faculty busted a move.

Podcast & Video

Food for Thought At Milestone Senior Dinner [Podcast]

Following the “100 Nights” Dinner, senior Kylie Ingerman reflects on 12th grade drawing to a close, and which friendships she may carry with her.

Laya Bubshait, Contributor

March 28, 2024

Photo by Simon Maage on Unsplash

What friendships and lessons will the class of 2023 take with them from Friends? At the 100 Nights dinner, some seniors started considering the question.

Laya Bubshait

About the Contributor

Laya Bubshait, Contributor

Laya Bubshait ‘25 is a writer for The Quaker Quill. She has been at Friends School for 13 years, and is involved in field hockey, softball, Quaker Nation, and the Asian Students Union.