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Senior Daryn Barnes takes the field between rain delays.
Drenched Quakes Soak Yellowjackets [Brief]
October 17, 2025
Students meet on September 19th to learn about one of Friends School's most popular new clubs: DECA.
DECA: Thinking Fast Under Duress
September 30, 2025
On September 8th, 9th through 12th graders flooded the Quad to try and find their dream clubs.
Clubs Fair 2025 [Brief]
September 26, 2025
Physics students learned to fly on a recent field trip.
Physics Students Take to the Skies [Brief]
September 26, 2025
Seniors head towards the Quad to start their final first day at Friends.
Seniors’ Last First Day [Brief]
September 22, 2025
Rodney, Isabelle, and Lucy Ruley at Belvedere Square.
Mom Half a World Away [Podcast]
October 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
Kaestner is also a career diplomat - and the most accomplished birder in recorded history, with 10,000 unique sightings!
Friends Alum’s 9/11 Ordeal Inspired Hit Musical
September 11, 2025
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
Kaestner is also a career diplomat - and the most accomplished birder in recorded history, with 10,000 unique sightings!
Friends Alum’s 9/11 Ordeal Inspired Hit Musical
September 11, 2025
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
Senior Daryn Barnes takes the field between rain delays.
Drenched Quakes Soak Yellowjackets [Brief]
October 17, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy runs with the ball against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes during a game last November. This season, the Chiefs are counting on him.
NFL Players to Watch Out For
September 14, 2025
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.
Who 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
Rodney, Isabelle, and Lucy Ruley at Belvedere Square.
Mom Half a World Away [Podcast]
October 9, 2025
What makes you feel good about yourself? [Podcast]
What makes you feel good about yourself? [Podcast]
October 8, 2025
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
Rodney, Isabelle, and Lucy Ruley at Belvedere Square.
Mom Half a World Away [Podcast]
October 9, 2025
What makes you feel good about yourself? [Podcast]
What makes you feel good about yourself? [Podcast]
October 8, 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
Friends School of Baltimore's Student News * Founded 1938

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

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Jasper Maltese, Contributor

Jasper, class of 2027, enjoys nature, fishing, and history. This is his 4th year at Friends. 

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Senior Daryn Barnes takes the field between rain delays.

Drenched Quakes Soak Yellowjackets [Brief]

Hillary Grieveson and Jasper Maltese
October 17, 2025
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