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In this screenshot from the Friends School website, the statistic 46% students of color masks the tiny number of Latinx students included in the student body.
Lack of Latinx Representation Raises Questions
April 3, 2024
Rasha El-Haggan, Friends Schools new Assistant Head of School for Academics, sits in her office, surrounded by sparkles.
Friends Says “Ya Habibi” to the Queen of Bling
March 5, 2024
History teacher and 12th grade dean Josh Carlin mugs for the camera in his office on Senior Hall.
From Park Student to Half of Friends Power Couple: Josh Carlin
February 25, 2024
Ninth grade dean Christine Saudek sits in her office. Last year, the beloved English teacher celebrated 14 years at Friends.
Even Chemo Couldn’t Keep Her From Her “Kids”
January 29, 2024
Latin teacher Lisa Countess plans to retire this spring, after teaching generations of Friends students - including two in my own family.
Trailblazer Looks Toward Her Next Adventure
January 27, 2024
The Baltimore waterfront, pictured at dusk. The citys mayoral race may come down to a popularity contest, but Im trying to do my part.
A Loyal Base Matters Most [Opinion]
April 3, 2024
Alexandra Dineen 25 (center) is one of three field hockey players who hone their skills on a club team during the winter season, so they can be leaders and mentors on the Friends team come fall.
Our Off-Season Play Brings Friends Team Closer [Opinion]
March 5, 2024
Friends students and staff pause for a photo en route to this years Student Diversity Leadership Conference in St. Louis.
Student Leaders Find Meaningful ‘Mirrors’ at Diversity Conference [Opinion]
February 27, 2024
Sharing songs in the car together, my older sister and I connected.
“Our Song” Connected Distant Sisters [Opinion]
February 10, 2024
Friends seniors Kaya Banerjee and Charlotte Hassler conduct an experiment in Dr. Hoa Costs Advanced Chemistry class.
I Used to be a Girl in STEM. What Changed? [Opinion]
February 1, 2024
Sophomores Trevor Atkinson, Qadar Al-Uqdah, Sachin Rao, Ryan Xu, and Noah Pangaribuan, in Leechs first- and last-ever performance.
Leech Unleashed: Debut Performance Rocks the Coffee House [Podcast]
April 13, 2024
A still from the 2023 film They Cloned Tyrone.
‘They Cloned Tyrone’ Makes You Laugh – And Think [Review]
March 27, 2024
Forbush Auditorium and the program for the Friends Middle School production of Moana Jr., as seen from the spot booth.
9th Grade Stage Manager Wrangles Record-Breaking Cast [Podcast]
March 8, 2024
Friends Upper School dancers perform a new dance, Snow, as part of the second annual performance of The Jazzy Nutcracker.
All-School Dance Recital Delights
February 24, 2024
Band director Wade Zagurski with some of the many instruments he has mastered.
For Mr. Z, Music Was The Bridge
February 10, 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 Costs 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 familys 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
Water fountains in Forbush Hall were wrapped with Caution tape after low levels of a parasite found in the water supply caused a boil-water advisory in Baltimore this fall.
School Has Little to Fear From Water-Borne Parasite
October 17, 2023
The Friends School baseball team prepares for Opening Day 2024.
Baseball is Back! [Podcast]
March 6, 2024
Alexandra Dineen 25 (center) is one of three field hockey players who hone their skills on a club team during the winter season, so they can be leaders and mentors on the Friends team come fall.
Our Off-Season Play Brings Friends Team Closer [Opinion]
March 5, 2024
Flags fly as the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to face off in SuperBowl 58.
Still-Smarting Baltimore Preps For Super Bowl
February 10, 2024
A sign outside Friends School on Charles Street celebrates the schools great fall sports season.
Fall Sports Successes Abound
January 28, 2024
Runners celebrate together at the finish line after championships.
XC Champions Look Back On a Great Season
December 3, 2023
SPICE Advice: February Foibles
SPICE Advice: February Foibles
March 6, 2024
Your Valentines 2024
Your Valentines 2024
February 14, 2024
Pancakes are a solid option ... on Earth, or off of it.
Alien Brunch [Podcast]
February 13, 2024
SPICE Advice: January Journeys
SPICE Advice: January Journeys
February 1, 2024
Are you feeling this, whenever you open your planner? If so, youre not alone. Exams are almost upon us, and the Quill has some tips to make it easier to get organized.
As Midterms Approach, 3 Tips to Stay Organized
December 2, 2023
What friendships and lessons will the class of 2023 take with them from Friends? At the 100 Nights dinner, some seniors started considering the question.
Food for Thought At Milestone Senior Dinner [Podcast]
March 28, 2024
Teacher Josh Carlin is surrounded by a crowd of students as he takes the dance floor at the semi-formal.
From the Smart Board to the Dance Floor [Podcast]
March 8, 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
Could You Live Completely Alone? [Podcast]
Could You Live Completely Alone? [Podcast]
February 23, 2024
Humans on Nature [Podcast]
Humans on Nature [Podcast]
February 17, 2024
Friends School of Baltimore's Student News * Founded 1938

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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 Schools 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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