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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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Isla Ottmann

Isla Ottmann, Contributor

Isla, class of ‘25, runs a ceramics club with her friends and is a part of the field hockey and golf teams at Friends. She enjoys her English and language-based classes.

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Students were in motion - and some in costume - at the Friends Homecoming dance.

Shipwrecked at Friends Homecoming

Isla Ottmann, Contributor
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

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
The Morgan State Marching Band bring a spirited performance to the Quaker Dome.

Morgan State Band Anchors Spirited Pep Rally [Brief]

Isla Ottmann, Contributor
October 31, 2024
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