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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
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Quill Editor-in-Chief Krisna Kumar is a regional gold key winner in this year's Scholastic writing competition.

Krisna Kumar, Editor-in-Chief

Krisna, class of ’24, is an Editor-in-Chief for the Quill. She is also involved in many activities at Friends, including Peer Ed, Debate Team, Book Club, and the dance program.

All content by Krisna Kumar
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]

Krisna Kumar, Contributor
February 1, 2024
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
A powerful serve from the Friends side, in the JV volleyball game against Chapelgate on September 20th

Volleyball Loss, But Team Spirit Win

Krisna Kumar, Lucy Murphy, Noa Sachs-Kohen, and Thomas Cerny
November 13, 2022

Global Service Club Spikeball Tournament

Eve Fehskens, Hannah Ruley, Maeve Reichert, Krisna Kumar, and Cori Strain
November 6, 2022
The podcast "Land of the Unsolved" explores the mysterious death of Baltimore contractor and activist Robert Clay.

‘Land of the Unsolved’ Not Your Typical Murder Podcast [Review]

Krisna Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2022
Robotics Club members Sophie von Coelln and Ryan Ellis make their pitch at the Spring 2022 STEAM fair.

Incoming 9th Graders Get Hands-On at STEAM Fair

Krisna Kumar, Managing Editor (print)
June 2, 2022
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[Photo] Understanding the Struggle of Test Anxiety

Luella Rubin-Wylie, Contributor
February 10, 2020
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[Photo] Awkward Bathroom Encounters: Vaping at School

Sabina Cooper, Contributor
December 15, 2021
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[Photo] Dyslexic at Friends: A Change for the Better

Jack Weinberg, Contributor
February 10, 2020
Iranian women protest, in panels from Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel Persepolis, published by Pantheon Books.

Iran Protests Recall ‘Persepolis,’ Black Lives Matter

Krisna Kumar, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2022
Juniors Harrison Fribush on drums, and Dominic Saunders on guitar, play at the 22-23 school year's first Upper School Collection.

Brief: First Collection of the School Year Rocks

Gabby Burns, Krisna Kumar, and Idris Mosley
September 7, 2022
Christian talks with Quill reporters about making mistakes, finding meaning in Meeting, and why he learned so late to love The Beatles.

Q&A With New Head Christian Donovan

Carson Cortright, Krisna Kumar, Khalil Lovett, and Divine Trewick
February 20, 2022
Gender Imbalance in STEAM Classes

Gender Imbalance in STEAM Classes

Krisna Kumar, Staff Writer
March 20, 2021
A still from the Chamber Choir's Zoom performance of "What the World Needs Now is Love," in May 2020

Pandemic Performing Arts

Krisna Kumar, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
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