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Students were in motion - and some in costume - at the Friends Homecoming dance.
Shipwrecked at Friends Homecoming
December 5, 2024
The day before school closed for Thanksgiving break, people across campus spoke with Quill reporters about what they're thankful for.
Friends Gives Thanks
November 27, 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
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
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: December Dilemmas
December 22, 2024
SPICE Advice: Liane's Take [Podcast]
SPICE Advice: Liane’s Take [Podcast]
December 20, 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: Liane's Take [Podcast]
SPICE Advice: Liane’s Take [Podcast]
December 20, 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
Friends School of Baltimore's Student News * Founded 1938

The Quaker Quill
Friends School of Baltimore's Student News * Founded 1938

The Quaker Quill
Ella Palmer

Ella Palmer, Editor-in-Chief

Ella, class of ’25, enjoys writing for the Quill and leads the Model UN and Mock Turtle clubs at Friends. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, walking, playing tennis, and spending time with friends and family.

All content by Ella Palmer
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: December Dilemmas

Natalie Tompkins, Caroline Toll, Ella Palmer, Eve Fehskens, Meredith Patel, and Amalia Danai
December 22, 2024
The day before school closed for Thanksgiving break, people across campus spoke with Quill reporters about what they're thankful for.

Friends Gives Thanks

Lily Baumgartner, Ben Bunkley, Tessa Calabresi, Braeden Daniels, Scarlett Davis, Connor House, Ramsey Kissack, Yipeng Lu, Ellie McDonald, Paul Meenan, Adam Nicolson, Isla Ottmann, Ella Palmer, and Noah Pangaribuan
November 27, 2024
This sign greeted those arriving to vote at Grace United Methodist Church in Baltimore's Roland Park neighborhood.

Story of a Polling Place

Lily Baumgartner, Ben Bunkley, Tessa Calabresi, Braeden Daniels, Scarlett Davis, Connor House, Ramsey Kissack, Yipeng Lu, Ellie McDonald, Paul Meenan, Adam Nicolson, Isla Ottmann, Ella Palmer, and Noah Pangaribuan
November 11, 2024
SPICE Advice: October Odysseys

SPICE Advice: October Odysseys

Natalie Tompkins, Caroline Toll, Meredith Patel, Emma Bailey, Eve Fehskens, Harper Sylvan, and Ella Palmer
October 31, 2024
SPICE Advice: Listen Now! [Podcast]

[Video] SPICE Advice: Listen Now! [Podcast]

Natalie Tompkins, Caroline Toll, Adam Nicolson, Ejaz Ibrahim, and Sam Balter
October 29, 2024
SPICE Advice: September Stymies

SPICE Advice: September Stymies

Ella Palmer, Caroline Toll, Natalie Tompkins, Eve Fehskens, and Harper Sylvan
September 30, 2024
The team poses for victory after their match against Beth Tfiloh on September 5th.

IAAM Tennis Undefeated [Brief]

Ella Palmer, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2024
SPICE Advice: March Mayhem

SPICE Advice: March Mayhem

Natalie Tompkins and Ella Palmer
April 10, 2024
SPICE Advice: February Foibles

SPICE Advice: February Foibles

Ella Palmer and Natalie Tompkins
March 6, 2024
SPICE Advice: January Journeys

SPICE Advice: January Journeys

Natalie Tompkins and Ella Palmer
February 1, 2024
SPICE Advice: November Nuisances

SPICE Advice: November Nuisances

Natalie Tompkins, Ella Palmer, and Caroline Toll
November 26, 2023
Friends advice columnists weigh in on students' back-to-school problems.

Advice of the Month

Natalie Tompkins, Caroline Toll, and Ella Palmer
October 29, 2023
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