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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
New college counselor Jake Montes-Adams attends the Friends fall College Fair.
Former Admissions Officer Joins Friends College Team
October 26, 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
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
Sophomores Trevor Atkinson, Qadar Al-Uqdah, Sachin Rao, Ryan Xu, and Noah Pangaribuan, in Leech's first- and last-ever performance.
Leech Unleashed: Debut Performance Rocks the Coffee House [Podcast]
April 13, 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
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
The team poses for victory after their match against Beth Tfiloh on September 5th.
IAAM Tennis Undefeated [Brief]
September 20, 2024
Ultimate co-captains Ben Lopez, Noah Sheasby, and Tess Porter pose before a match.
The Ultimate Spring Challenge
March 7, 2024
The Friends School baseball team prepares for Opening Day 2024.
Baseball is Back! [Podcast]
March 6, 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
Friends School of Baltimore's Student News * Founded 1938

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Valencia Tunctson

Valencia Tunctson, Contributor

Valencia, class of ‘24, enjoys playing soccer and running track. She plays the violin in the school orchestra, and has an interest in photography. She also participates in Peer Education and Yearbook.

All content by Valencia Tunctson
Many friends know visiting student Valerie Porras Anchia for her love of animals.

Rising Star Looks to the Skies

Valencia Tunctson, Contributor
December 5, 2023
Where does Friends School's budget go? Most of it, the ~70% in green, goes to teachers and staff. Around 20% percent, in orange, goes to maintaining the buildings and campus. The last ~10%, in yellow, goes to fixed costs like utility bills and insurance.

Where Does Your Tuition Go?

Khalil Lovett, Valencia Tunctson, and Connor Weisman
November 2, 2023
After a soggy sunrise, pink-clad seniors headed to Senior Hall to decorate it.

Seniors Rise for Senior Sunrise [Brief]

Valencia Tunctson and Connor Weisman
September 18, 2023
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