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Juniors have now finished their research papers, to the relief of all.
Juniors Loathe, Love Research Paper [Podcast]
March 9, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Seniors participating in the game have expressed qualms about wearing swim goggles everywhere.
Seniors, Stakeouts, and Squirt Guns
March 11, 2025
Relationship Advice From Friends Couples [Video]
Relationship Advice From Friends Couples [Video]
February 15, 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: 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
Seniors participating in the game have expressed qualms about wearing swim goggles everywhere.
Seniors, Stakeouts, and Squirt Guns
March 11, 2025
Juniors have now finished their research papers, to the relief of all.
Juniors Loathe, Love Research Paper [Podcast]
March 9, 2025
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
Friends School of Baltimore's Student News * Founded 1938

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Ronan Healy

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Ronan, class of ‘25, enjoys writing Eldritch horror fiction, listening to pop music, participating in Model UN – and writing about themself in the third person.

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Relationship Advice From Friends Couples [Video]

Relationship Advice From Friends Couples [Video]

Caroline Toll, Quinn Cornell, Ronan Healy, Khalil Lovett, and Ella Palmer
February 15, 2025
Chemistry teacher Hoa Cost poses with one of her family's chickens in December, 2023.

Dr. Cost Raises Children, Students … and Chickens!

Ronan Healy, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023
Award-winning novelist Jenny Offill visits the 10th grade English class of Rob Traviesso - her own former student.

Upper School Author Visit Brings Reunion [Brief]

Ronan Healy, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
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