Briefs

On Pre-Primary students' long Halloween walk to the Middle School, giddiness, leaf-hopping, a few tears, and singing.

The school is getting stricter about students’ phone usage.

Both of Friends School's returning college counselors were injured just before school started, leaving only the rookie.

Seniors kicked off the year with Senior Sunrise, a new tradition brought to Friends by Head of School Christian Donovan

Student clubs vied for new potential members in this Friends start-of-year tradition.

None of the singles or doubles players have lost a match this year.

Experienced singers Elaina Pearce and Henry Turner are set to lead Concert Chorale for the 2024-2025 school year.

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

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

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

Middle School Celebrates Cultures of the African Diaspora [Slideshow]

A collection of images from the 3rd annual Friends Middle School African Diaspora Day.

Ruben Smith, Will Dalton, Lucy Langrall, Sebastian Egginton, and Rebekah Bizimungu

May 19, 2025

A huge variety of food sits ready for Middle School African Diaspora Day.

About the Contributors

Ruben Smith, Contributor

Ruben, class of ’27, likes studying science, math, and physical computing at Friends. He also likes to play guitar and golf.

Will Dalton, Contributor

Will, class of ’28, likes dogs, enjoys drawing and photography, and has strong opinions about music.

Lucy Langrall, Photo Editor

Lucy, class of ’28, enjoys chorus and English. They are a photographer for both the Quill and Yearbook. They are also a club head of the GSA.

Sebastian Egginton, Contributor

Sebastian, class of ’26, is a Friends school junior interested in Physics, Russian, and Spanish. He also is a captain of the varsity soccer team.

Rebekah Bizimungu, Podcast Editor

Rebekah, class of ’26, loves science and wants to study biochemistry. She enjoys hanging out with friends and listening to music.

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