Henry Geller16 hours ago1 minBernie Sanders, Donald Trump Win Friends School Mock PrimariesOn March 12th and 13th, the Quaker Quill held mock primary elections for the Democratic and Republican parties. The votes have been counted and here are the ...
Will TannebaumFeb 141 minAdvice for Valentine's DayMy fellow single men: Yes it's that time of year. The day that we have to watch all of the guys with girlfriends go on dates while we sit at home playing Xbo...
Quaker Quill EditorsFeb 113 minQuaker Quill Valentine's Day EditionThe Quaker Quill sent out a survey in late January asking students to tell us about their crush or someone that they care about. We received countless anonym...
Luke RollfinkeFeb 114 minSounding the Alarm on Fire DrillsWith the 2019-2020 school year well underway, students at Friends have noticed an interesting trend: more fire drills have occurred this fall than in any pre...
Molly GanttFeb 113 minLack of Diversity on SFDC Daunts Black StudentsNobody enjoys going before the Student Faculty Disciplinary Committee (SFDC). But it’s worse for African American students than others. “I walked in the room...
Sophie SoltanianFeb 113 minChris Herren: The Reality of Drugs and Alcohol To help students understand the devastating effects of substance abuse, Friends brought in Chris Herren, a former NBA player whose basketball career was ruin...
Rob ScottFeb 114 minWhen I Wear Camo, Teachers Can Still See Me: Change My MindIn recent years, the Friends School dress code has made strides towards being more inclusive and less restrictive. However, there is one regulation that hasn...
Ellie Proutt Feb 113 minFootball at Friends: Something We're Still Talking AboutTwo years after the Friends football team dissolved, the debate about the sport continues. Students and faculty alike are conflicted about the presence of a ...
Henry GellerFeb 113 minOpinion: Friends School Should Teach EngineeringTake a moment to think about the future of our world. Did you think about flying cars, high-speed internet, or a cleaner environment? These are all common id...
Charlie WaynerFeb 113 minFigments: An Entertaining ImaginationOnce again this November, the Friends School Theater Program amazed audiences through unforgettable performances and skilled directing. But this year’s Fall ...
Quaker Quill EditorsFeb 113 minAre Friends School Water Fountains Satisfactory? A common understanding among students at the Friends School of Baltimore is that not all of the water fountains on campus are the same. They have different w...
Johan ShattuckFeb 114 minMy Experience Hosting an Exchange StudentIf you were to tell me last summer that I would have a Spanish kid living in my house within the following year, I would have thought you were crazy. But, yo...
Nicola HigginsFeb 112 minInside the Maker Space: Meeting for Whittling The makerspace is mostly silent, with the exception of a few whispers or giggles exchanged between classmates. It smells like construction, which makes sense...
Kyle ChristoffFeb 113 minWhat Underclassmen Can Learn From Meeting For Worship: A Senior ReflectionRecently I saw a display of disrespect in Meeting for Worship that really shocked me. Groups of underclassmen laughed at people who stood to speak, dozens of...
Sammi MoskFeb 113 minIs Friends Worth the Commute?The Friends School of Baltimore is one of many schools in the Roland Park/Baltimore area that draws kids from far and wide. According to Admissions Directors...
Natalie ShmerlerFeb 113 minLack of Jewish Culture RecognitionFreshman year at Friends, I played on the Badminton team. One day I wasn’t going to be able to go to a game because I had to attend synagogue for services. W...
Luella Rubin-WylieFeb 114 minUnderstanding the Struggle of Test AnxietyStudents these days are increasingly suffering from test anxiety due to the immense pressure put on them by their school, parents, or even themselves. Test a...
Julia ParkerFeb 113 minTalking About Change: The Substance Abuse PolicyFor many years, Friends addressed student behavior around drugs and alcohol with a substance use policy that was mostly punitive. But this year, things are s...
Alexandra HarnerFeb 112 minClub Spotlight: Film ClubOn a busy December Monday, the Upper School poured out of its day four collection as clubs scrambled to assemble and students scrolled through their emails t...
Quaker Quill EditorsFeb 112 minStudents Captivated by Ecojustice Opportunities in BaltimoreOn October 24, Upper and Middle School students had the opportunity to go on an Ecojustice Retreat. The day started with a bus tour around inner-city Baltimo...