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Jawad Ahmad

Jawad Ahmad

Jawad Ahmad is a senior at Friends Select School; he has been here since 2021. He is the leader of the Motorsports Club. He enjoys photography, cars, and hanging out with friends. He writes articles for his journalism class.

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Philly Tap Water: Trust It or Not?

Philly Tap Water: Trust It or Not?

Jawad Ahmad
December 16, 2024

  This infographic presents a statistical display of Friends Select students’ opinions about Philadelphia’s tap water, focusing on trust and taste perceptions. It highlights whether students...

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Saad Halal: A Community Favorite in West Philly

Saad Halal: A Community Favorite in West Philly

Jawad Ahmad
November 14, 2024

Saad Halal in University City isn’t just a restaurant; it’s been a family tradition for as long as I can remember. Since I was six, I’ve come here with my family, sharing spontaneous dinners in the...

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Cole Semel: First Friends Select Senior to Commit to College Athletics This Year

Cole Semel: First Friends Select Senior to Commit to College Athletics This Year

Jawad Ahmad
October 14, 2024

Cole Semel ’25 is the first student this year to commit to college for baseball, choosing Emerson College after years of dedication to academics and athletics. According to Athletic Director Bill...

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Falcon Roundtable: Summer Recommendations

Falcon Roundtable: Summer Recommendations

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...

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Falcon Roundtable: Highlights of the School Year

Falcon Roundtable: Highlights of the School Year

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...

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Photo Series: Varsity Baseball

Jawad Ahmad
May 10, 2024

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Highlighting New 24-25 Humanities, Visual Arts Courses

Daphne Klose, Jawad Ahmad, and Anna Masino
March 6, 2024

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...

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Falcon Roundtable: What's New and Exciting in Classes?

Falcon Roundtable: What’s New and Exciting in Classes?

Will Perkins: In Lab Band, we are learning about how to cover songs properly and how to write song charts for our instruments. It is interesting to me because I've wanted to learn how to write song...

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Winter Break Recommendations from The Falcon Club

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...

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Club Roundtable: What Is Your Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition?

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...

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What Do You Like About Fall? The Falcon Club Weighs In

What Do You Like About Fall? The Falcon Club Weighs In

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...

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