Students and Faculty were asked to share their unpopular opinions about Friends Select. In this podcast, 3 FSS seniors unpack the anonymous opinions shared. These Hot Takes range from “which...

25 students from Journalism and The Falcon voice their opinions on the use of AI at Friends Select. Paloma Puig, Grade 12 I don’t think students should be able to use AI unless appropriate...

Paloma Puig ‘25 and Sofia Rouco ‘25 share their advice for underclassmen, making and documenting memories. “Have a life outside of school,” says Sofia Rouco. “What advice would you give to...

Duc Tran ‘26  I was a member of the Healthcare track. In SJW, I learned a lot of interesting things like how to perform CPR and first aid correctly from Rae Asbridge. I also had a crazy time at the...

Currently, in the U.S., the only laws that mention religion are the Free Exercise Clause and the Establishment Clause; both talk about citizens' rights to freedom to practice whatever religion they want....

From the outside, Peddler's Village is displayed as a beautiful little town ripped right out of a Hallmark Holiday romcom. Each shop was carefully crafted as an 18th-century style building; over the holiday...

“I always think, looking back, would someone who knew me in middle or high school think that I would be working as a teacher? They’d probably say ‘No way.’ But I think it makes complete sense that...

From November 16th to December 15th, 2024, FSS student artwork from all three divisions will be displayed in Kids Care 31, at the Helen Millard Children's Gallery at the Woodmere Art Museum.   There...

This infographic presents statistical information about what FSS students talk about to their friends. A survey was sent out to the upper school and received 62 responses. Survey results showed that...

Just in time for the start of the 2024-25 school year, at least 13 U.S. states, including Pennsylvania, have passed laws or policies restricting phone usage in schools. Pennsylvania allocated millions...

On Saturday, October 5th, Friends Select hosted the Student Civic and Community Engagement Summit (SCCE) with the hope of educating and registering young voters, especially the students at FSS, before...

Dear Friends Select,  The Falcon is back, and it’s better than ever. We hope to act as a valuable, exciting, and trustworthy news source for Friends Select and its community. This year, The Falcon...

What are some movies/music/books/TV shows (ideally summer-themed, summer vibes) that you’d recommend people check out over the summer? Sam Goldwert I’ll admit I am still making my way through...

What have been some of the best moments or classes this school year? Sam Goldwert A highlight of mine has been my history classes this year. I’ve really enjoyed U.S. History a lot more than...

Ben Cooper, FSS Director of Operations, always worked in education settings, mostly in public schools or non-profit organizations. Before coming to Friends Select, he worked at an organization in Philadelphia...

Friends Select provides an abundance of electives for students to explore more specific topics and themes, and the humanities and visual arts departments are no exception. “I love teaching electives...

With the start of the COVID pandemic, junior Oren Pipano was unable to leave his house and play soccer, and he found others who shared similar problems. He recounts, “I learned that less than a quarter...

“I think it’s like every child’s dream to paint on a wall,” says Adelle Wampler ‘24. Livia Smollen ‘24 explains, “Deborah came up to me and was like, ‘Oh do you want to go paint a mural...

Lila Ash: Calling all Barbz! On December 8th, Nicki Minaj released her powerhouse follow-up album Pink Friday 2. Minaj's "Barbz" fan base has been waiting for a new album since her double platinum album...

Silvia Hortelano-Pelaez, the newest US Spanish Teacher, was born in Gijón, Spain, where most of her family grew up and still lives. “My city is very pretty, so I go back once or twice a year. I love...

An oddly glimmering, almost metallic-looking circular blob dripping in chunky, light brown sauce sat on my plate the first Thanksgiving I was a vegetarian. Needless to say, I did not eat or even taste...

Kyra Ortiz, the newest Upper School Science Teacher at Friends Select School, has immediately hit it off with her colleagues. “I might be biased, but I feel like the science department is one of the...

Niamh Williams I love cool weather. Above 40 degrees and below 70 is the perfect range. The first step outside of the house, when the temperature has finally dropped, is a moment of pure joy. I love the...