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Students were in motion - and some in costume - at the Friends Homecoming dance.
Shipwrecked at Friends Homecoming
December 5, 2024
This sign greeted those arriving to vote at Grace United Methodist Church in Baltimore's Roland Park neighborhood.
Story of a Polling Place
November 11, 2024
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]
November 4, 2024
After the band played, athletes from all the Friends fall sports teams performed spirit dances.
Morgan State Band Anchors Spirited Pep Rally [Brief]
October 31, 2024
One week remains in the US presidential race, and the polls are almost evenly split.
Election Update: One Week to Go
October 28, 2024
In the Stony Run Friends Meetinghouse, at the northeast corner of campus, Friends students are often asked to contemplate the Quaker idea that there is "that of God" in everyone.
We See “That of God” in Every Person – Not Every Idea [Editorial]
November 8, 2024
Mrs. Bowman poses for the new year.
Friends Says ‘Salve’ to the Future of Latin
October 22, 2024
Titanically Selfish! [Podcast]
Titanically Selfish! [Podcast]
May 16, 2024
Last month, Jared Cooney Horvath spoke to Friends Upper and Middle School students, and teachers and parents, about the neuroscience of learning.
Wisdom from Brain Guru Jared Horvath [Opinion]
May 9, 2024
The Baltimore waterfront, pictured at dusk. The city's mayoral race may come down to a popularity contest, but I'm trying to do my part.
A Loyal Base Matters Most [Opinion]
April 3, 2024
Memorable Performances & Cozy Space Make Coffee House a Favorite
Memorable Performances & Cozy Space Make Coffee House a Favorite
December 9, 2024
After the band played, athletes from all the Friends fall sports teams performed spirit dances.
Morgan State Band Anchors Spirited Pep Rally [Brief]
October 31, 2024
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]
October 23, 2024
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]
September 18, 2024
Titanically Selfish! [Podcast]
Titanically Selfish! [Podcast]
May 16, 2024
Junior Yipeng Lu opens the website ChatGPT. Students and teachers have a wide spectrum of views on its use at Friends.
Like it or Not, Friends is Using ChatGPT
May 30, 2024
Disgusted students wondered: what was that smell emanating from the chemistry lab?
What Was That Smell in the Science Building? [Podcast]
March 6, 2024
Friends seniors Kaya Banerjee and Charlotte Hassler conduct an experiment in Dr. Hoa Cost's Advanced Chemistry class.
I Used to be a Girl in STEM. What Changed? [Opinion]
February 1, 2024
Chemistry teacher Hoa Cost poses with one of her family's chickens in December, 2023.
Dr. Cost Raises Children, Students … and Chickens!
December 5, 2023
A plastic skull greeted visitors to the computer science haunted house - then jumped at them when they got too close.
Haunted House Makes Comp Sci Less Scary, More Fun [Review]
November 15, 2023
Friends School Seniors Showed out to Support the Quakes
The Ground Quaked with Cheering Crowds on Scarlet and Gray Day
December 9, 2024
Seniors meet with captains of opposing team at start of the game.
Celebrating Seniors with a Win
December 5, 2024
Several class of '25 tennis players pose with their senior day gifts.
IAAM Tennis Remains Undefeated on Senior Day
December 4, 2024
Defensive midfielder Devyn Barnes faces off against a park player on Rivalry Day, September 28.
An Exhilarating Soccer Win [Brief]
October 2, 2024
The fearsome hill loomed above the cross country course on September 14th.
The Dreadful Climb [Brief]
September 30, 2024
SPICE Advice: October Odysseys
SPICE Advice: October Odysseys
October 31, 2024
SPICE Advice: Listen Now! [Podcast]
SPICE Advice: Listen Now! [Podcast]
October 29, 2024
A sinister wasp plots its next move.
Wasp Leaves French Class Buzzing [Humor]
October 1, 2024
SPICE Advice: September Stymies
SPICE Advice: September Stymies
September 30, 2024
SPICE Advice: February Foibles
SPICE Advice: February Foibles
March 6, 2024
SPICE Advice: Listen Now! [Podcast]
SPICE Advice: Listen Now! [Podcast]
October 29, 2024
Five of the nine first-time voters featured in this podcast stand in Senior Hall.
First-Time Voter Election Sentiment [Podcast]
October 28, 2024
"A hippo on land" is the one beast these four friends unanimously agreed they could not take down with their bare hands.
Friends Lifers Ask: Could We Defeat a Beast? [Podcast]
June 4, 2024
What's Your Favorite Movie? [Podcast]
What’s Your Favorite Movie? [Podcast]
May 17, 2024
At the end of their senior collection, the class of 2024 did a choreographed dance number to "Ain't No Mountain High Enough."
Class of ’24 Time Capsule [Podcast]
May 1, 2024
Friends School of Baltimore's Student News * Founded 1938

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Brayden Mathias

Brayden Mathias, Editor-in-Chief

Brayden, class of ’24, is an Editor-in-Chief overseeing the Quill‘s digital team. He is passionate about history and enjoys writing articles regarding international events. He is also a two sport athlete, splitting his time between soccer and ultimate frisbee.

All content by Brayden Mathias
Alexandra Dineen '25 (center) is one of three field hockey players who hone their skills on a club team during the winter season, so they can be leaders and mentors on the Friends team come fall.

[Photo] Our Off-Season Play Brings Friends Team Closer [Opinion]

Alana Finn, Contributor
March 5, 2024
The author makes a catch during preseason lacrosse practice.

Lacrosse coach Troy Peters works with Friends players during a preseason practice.

Sophomore Emma Bailey and senior Noah Sheasby played the leads in the thought-provoking Upper School production of Will Eno's Middletown

[Photo] Moving ‘Middletown’ Made Audiences Think

Macy Goldberg, Contributor
December 3, 2023
Friends School of Baltimore 10th grader Jacob Batho disposes of weeds as part of an effort to clear out an area to plant new, better plants in Stillmeadow Peace Park.

Students Give Back on Quaker Community Day [Slideshow]

Brayden Mathias, Ella Wilkerson, Alana Finn, Sam Butz, and Sam Wu
November 19, 2023
After a soggy sunrise, pink-clad seniors headed to Senior Hall to decorate it.

[Photo] Seniors Rise for Senior Sunrise [Brief]

Valencia Tunctson and Connor Weisman
September 18, 2023
Seniors enjoy the club decor in the converted teacher's lounge as part of their senior prank.

School Reacts to Smelly Senior Prank [Podcast]

JJ Porter and Brayden Mathias
May 9, 2023
Juniors Ashlee Carpenter and Shirene Gehawi sample foods from the Asian Student Union booth, run by sophomores Mai Bolster and Louisa Sanchez, on Friends School's second annual Culture Day.

‘Culture Day’ Features Food, Fashion, and Friendship

Jack Branson, Carson Freeman, Ben Jacobs, Krisna Kumar, Brayden Mathias, Ellie McDonald, and Connor Weisman
April 19, 2023
The World Baseball Classic has drawn fierce opinions from online commentators.

The World Baseball Classic: Far From ‘Irrelevant’

Brayden Mathias, Editor-In-Chief
March 28, 2023
The album cover for 2000

Review: A Decade After ‘1999,’ Bada$$’s ‘2000’ Deserves the Hype

Brayden Mathias, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2022
The girls' tennis team lines up before their match.

Girls Tennis Narrowly Pulls Out a Win Over Beth Tfiloh

Sam Schreiber and Brayden Mathias
September 27, 2022
Jon Garman, beloved Friends History teacher, former Athletic Director and 12th Grade Dean, and now Interim Upper School Head, stands in front of his office.

Interim US Head Brings Comfort, Models Growth

Brayden Mathias, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2022
Brief: Upper School Aces First Fire Drill

Brief: Upper School Aces First Fire Drill

Jack Branson, Airianna Carter, Thomas Cerny, and Brayden Mathias
September 7, 2022
The Fake Snow Olympics

The Fake Snow Olympics

Brayden Mathias, Staff Writer
March 30, 2022
Students Amina West, Kayla Kurtz, and Bryce Carlin attend a vigil on the Friends campus for police shooting victim Breonna Taylor: a peaceful commemoration in a summer when many protests were met with violence.

From Black Lives Matter to Belarus: 2020 in Protests

Brayden Mathias, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
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