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.

Sports

He’s a Freshman! [Brief]

In the Terps’ first chance at the Sweet 16 games since 2016, center Derik Queen scored the winning shot for Maryland.

Kohena Basu, Contributor

March 27, 2025

REUTERS/via SNO Sites/Eakin Howard

Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) shoots the basketball during NCAA Tournament West Regional Practice at Chase Center. Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

On Sunday, March 23rd, the University of Maryland faced one of their most triumphant moments in basketball history.

Since 2016, Maryland’s Terrapins have not made an appearance in the Sweet 16 games during March Madness. This year, that all changed when the Terps faced Colorado State’s Rams.

The score was 70-71, with the time on the clock ticking. As the Rams focused on their defensive skills, Maryland’s center, freshman Derik Queen, got powered up for his shot.

He took it, and the ball slid into the net, winning the game for the Terps 72 to 71.

At that moment, the Rams said farewell to their seat in the Sweet 16, and bid farewell to their chances of playing University of Florida. University of Maryland students say they are buzzing to be involved in yet another round of the 2025 March Madness Games!

About the Contributor

Kohena Basu, Contributor

Kohena, class of ‘25, is in Friends School’s Journalism class. She is also involved in numerous activities, including chorus, jazz ensemble, and Pleadies, the school’s female a cappella group.

The Quaker Quill

The Quaker Quill

The Quaker Quill

He’s a Freshman! [Brief]

Comments (0)