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The first meeting of the Healthy Masculinity Club.

‘Healthy Masculinity’ Group to Dissect Gender Norms through Conversation and Partnership

Margot Schneider October 7, 2021

After two successful meetings last May, the ‘Healthy Masculinity’ Club will continue its work in the Friends Select Upper School, discussing and breaking down gender norms.  “Our goals for...

Dave Marshall: Brazil to Philly, Finding History Along the Way

Dave Marshall: Brazil to Philly, Finding History Along the Way

Lily Brin and Elliot Forman October 7, 2021

History wasn’t always in the cards for Dave Marshall. In fact, as a high school underclassman history was his least favorite subject. He tried to drop it and double up in the sciences but was steered...

Weekly Septa Transpass Replaced with Years-Long Student Fare Cards

Weekly Septa Transpass Replaced with Years-Long Student Fare Cards

Tiana Johnson October 6, 2021

On August 31, 2021, SEPTA and The Philadelphia School District replaced the weekly Transpass previously provided to students with a ‘Student Fare Card’ to help reduce our carbon footprint and provide...

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New Spanish Club Gives Opportunities for Students to Explore Spanish in Various Ways

Nadia Sumner October 6, 2021

The new Friends Select Spanish Club, led by May Colgan ‘23 and advised by Upper School Spanish Teacher and advisor Cynthia Vanstein, will provide a space for students to practice their Spanish language...

Construction site at the corner of 17th and Race St.

Cathedral Place Development Continues Across From 1700

Ian Lamont October 5, 2021

Phase one of the two-phase construction project for Cathedral Place across from 1700 is well underway. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia sold the land to developers and construction began in early 2020. One...

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Falcon Roundtable: Fun Fall Features

Fall has officially started. With chilly winds, falling leaves, dropping temperatures, and more, The Falcon team presents you with their favorite aspects of this incoming season. Margot: I am...

Margot and Nadia stand with City Representative Sheila Hess and City Councilmember Helen Gym. Taken by Director of City Curriculum Margaret Smith.

Tips from Student Government President and Vice-President

Margot Schneider and Nadia Sumner September 27, 2021

Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! Reflecting on our years at Friends Select thus far, we would like to share some things that have made our experiences so memorable and what makes us absolutely excited...

Taken by TJ Hampton '22, Director of Design

Welcome to the 2021-2022 School Year

Margot Schneider, Lily Brin, and Jakob Miller September 22, 2021

Dear Friends Select Community, Welcome back to a new school year, and to another year of content from The Falcon.  We are committed to bringing you factual and accurate news, on a school-wide,...

Final Letter from the Editors: 2020-2021

Final Letter from the Editors: 2020-2021

Dear Falcon readers, Thank you for another wonderful year. From breaking countless COVID-related administrative updates to the FSS community, to profiling many of our beloved teachers like Cynthia...

FSS Community Members Reflect on the Past Year

FSS Community Members Reflect on the Past Year

Miriam Rock The pandemic systematically removed so much fun from our lives. We lost casual social interactions, meals at restaurants with friends and family, and the ability to move through the world...

Boys Varsity Baseball: Set for a "Bright Future"

Boys Varsity Baseball: Set for a “Bright Future”

Peter Ryan June 9, 2021

After missing the entirety of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Friends Select Baseball team returned to the diamond this Spring, posting a 2-7 record with a league victory over Academy...

Summer Reading Suggestions from FSS Faculty & Staff

Summer Reading Suggestions from FSS Faculty & Staff

Faculty & Staff June 9, 2021

Looking for a good book to read this summer?  Check out a few recommendations from FSS faculty and staff.  Amazon links are included, but please consider supporting your local bookstore! ...