Poli Sotnik-Platt is a senior at Friends Select with a passion for just about everything creative. "I honestly enjoy every type of art; if I’m creating something then I’m happy," she says. Some of...

Friends Select is no stranger to academic competitions. Whether it’s Science Olympiad, Quizbowl, or the Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards, FSS students show up, demonstrate incredible skills, and...

A SEPTA Weekday Student TransPass, meant to be “affordable” for K-12 students in the Philadelphia School District, costs $3.84 per school day or $19.20 per week. If a student travels via SEPTA on each...

At the Roxy Theater in Philadelphia, signs are displayed restricting face paint and masks inside the establishment in preparation for Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker. Photo ID is required at the ticket booth...

Norman Bayard, the new Upper School Dean of Students, previously held positions as Dean at Khepera Charter School, Dean of Students at Sankofa Free Academy Charter School, and Lower School Dean of Students...

City Hall, September 20th. Thousands of protesters ranging from young children to adults stand shoulder-to-shoulder. Some are students coming straight from class carrying their backpacks. Some hold...

Born in Springfield, Missouri, Nathan Wadley has been passionate about singing for as long as he can remember.  “My parents have recordings of me singing when I was 3 years old, before I could really...

After working with children as a babysitter, camp counselor, and nanny, Gabby Wiktkin was compelled to take up a career helping students feel less stressed and more comfortable in life. When it comes...

Steve Patterson brings his love for Quaker learning to his new position as an English teacher at Friends Select. Reflecting on where his passion for teaching came from, Steve shared a cherished teaching...

Alex Shapiro ‘20 isn’t your typical student-athlete. She doesn’t love running or strenuous practices, and while she plays three varsity sports, she doesn’t approach it from a competitive standpoint....