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A huge variety of food sits ready for Middle School African Diaspora Day.
Middle School Celebrates Cultures of the African Diaspora [Slideshow]
May 19, 2025
With friends as attendants, parents snapping photos, and the whole Upper School watching, seniors Elaina Pearce and Ramsey Kissack wed in a mock ceremony officiated by classmate Vanya Gurachevsky.
Seniors Exchange Vows & Ring Pops in Epic Prank
May 16, 2025
A Phone Ban at Friends? [Podcast]
A Phone Ban at Friends? [Podcast]
April 11, 2025
Illustration of phones hanging on the back of a classroom door.
Phone Policies Change in Local Private Schools
April 9, 2025
Juniors have now finished their research papers, to the relief of all.
Juniors Loathe, Love Research Paper [Podcast]
March 9, 2025
Cosmetology school felt more right, to me, than college.
Choosing My Own Path … Away From College [Podcast]
June 10, 2025
What Happened and How We Can Make It Right
What Happened and How We Can Make It Right
May 10, 2025
Elon Musk speaks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and guests at a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship, in Brownsville, Texas, U.S., November 19, 2024 . Brandon Bell/Pool via REUTERS
Is Starship Really What’s Best for NASA? [Opinion]
February 19, 2025
Quaker Student Union members share a meal while on their annual retreat at Gunpowder Friends Meeting.
Students Plan for the Future, Question the Past at QSU Retreat [Opinion]
December 12, 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
The crowd reaches for Neil Cooper during a show at the Undercroft on February 8th, 2025.
Origins of “Shutter Theory”
June 9, 2025
Some jeans just should not be.
What’s a Fashion Trend You Hate? [Podcast]
April 30, 2025
How Freestyle Club Began [Podcast]
How Freestyle Club Began [Podcast]
April 20, 2025
Memorable Performances & Cozy Space Make Coffee House a Favorite
Memorable Performances & Cozy Space Make Coffee House a Favorite
December 9, 2024
The Morgan State Marching Band bring a spirited performance to the Quaker Dome.
Morgan State Band Anchors Spirited Pep Rally [Brief]
October 31, 2024
Illustration of phones hanging on the back of a classroom door.
Phone Policies Change in Local Private Schools
April 9, 2025
Elon Musk speaks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and guests at a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship, in Brownsville, Texas, U.S., November 19, 2024 . Brandon Bell/Pool via REUTERS
Is Starship Really What’s Best for NASA? [Opinion]
February 19, 2025
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
Auburn Tigers guard Chad Baker-Mazara drives to the basket against the Florida Gators during the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament in April.
Whom do we cheer for? Basketball in Baltimore [Brief]
May 28, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James goes to the basket between Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle and guard Mike Conley, during game two of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Love for LeBron: Friends Students Celebrate the GOAT [Podcast]
April 21, 2025
Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) shoots the basketball during NCAA Tournament West Regional Practice at Chase Center. Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
He’s a Freshman! [Brief]
March 27, 2025
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
So rude!
If Animals Could Talk, Which Would Be Rudest? [Podcast]
May 27, 2025
Mixed Media (acrylic/pencil on canvas, digital)
FSB Book of Gratitude
May 16, 2025
Two subjects are connected and physically supporting each other - like the SPICE Advice column connects the upper school community and allows students to help one another.
SPICE Advice: Senior Edition
May 6, 2025
The "too perfect" poop in question.
The Mysterious Junior Hall Poop [Podcast]
March 16, 2025
Seniors participating in the game have expressed qualms about wearing swim goggles everywhere.
Seniors, Stakeouts, and Squirt Guns [Podcast]
March 11, 2025
Cosmetology school felt more right, to me, than college.
Choosing My Own Path … Away From College [Podcast]
June 10, 2025
So rude!
If Animals Could Talk, Which Would Be Rudest? [Podcast]
May 27, 2025
Friends teachers and students confess their pasts - and share their methods.
Have You Ever Cheated On a Test? [Podcast]
May 20, 2025
A Phone Ban at Friends? [Podcast]
A Phone Ban at Friends? [Podcast]
April 11, 2025
The "too perfect" poop in question.
The Mysterious Junior Hall Poop [Podcast]
March 16, 2025
Friends School of Baltimore's Student News * Founded 1938

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Friends School of Baltimore's Student News * Founded 1938

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Connor Weisman

Connor Weisman, Science & Technology Editor

Connor, class of 2024, participates in soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, and Friends School’s string orchestra. He enjoys coding, math, and science.

All content by Connor Weisman
Juniors Nils von Boehmer and Mason Cost pose before Friends School's fall 2023 Homecoming dance.

His Surprise Was Friends School’s Gain

Connor Weisman, Science & Technology Editor
December 4, 2023
Where does Friends School's budget go? Most of it, the ~70% in green, goes to teachers and staff. Around 20% percent, in orange, goes to maintaining the buildings and campus. The last ~10%, in yellow, goes to fixed costs like utility bills and insurance.

Where Does Your Tuition Go?

Khalil Lovett, Valencia Tunctson, and Connor Weisman
November 2, 2023
After a soggy sunrise, pink-clad seniors headed to Senior Hall to decorate it.

Seniors Rise for Senior Sunrise [Brief]

Valencia Tunctson and Connor Weisman
September 18, 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
This is the first year where students can choose a variety of different types of computer science classes at Friends!

New Computer Science Department Hammers Out the Details

Connor Weisman, Science & Technology Editor
February 1, 2023

Ultimate Frisbee Club

Oliver Wu and Connor Weisman
November 6, 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.

[Photo] Interim US Head Brings Comfort, Models Growth

Brayden Mathias, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2022
A rack of orchestra instruments sits in the Friends Upper School music room.

Is it Time for a Symphony?

Connor Weisman and Daniel Porteous
June 1, 2022
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[Photo] Johan Shattuck

November 12, 2021
Cori Strain, class of 2022

[Photo] Cori Strain

November 12, 2021
A display of the Dungeons and Dragons game, by the D&D Club

Brief: 2021 Clubs Fair

Connor Weisman, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
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