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Sarah Kelly Becomes Friends Select’s Interim Upper School Dean
Sarah Kelly Becomes Friends Select’s Interim Upper School Dean
FSS Sports Podcast: Reviewing the Baseball Season
FSS Sports Podcast: Reviewing the Baseball Season
What You Didn’t Know About Nighttime Curfews in Philadelphia
What You Didn’t Know About Nighttime Curfews in Philadelphia
Food Delivery Robots: A Blessing or a Curse?
Food Delivery Robots: A Blessing or a Curse?
Lower school Bennett Compost assembly
Earth Month: Much More Than a Month
FSS Sports Podcast: Reviewing the Baseball Season
FSS Sports Podcast: Reviewing the Baseball Season
The Effects of Social Media on High School Athletes
The Effects of Social Media on High School Athletes
The Salary Cap Problem in the MLB: Why There Might Be Very Little Baseball in 2027
The Salary Cap Problem in the MLB: Why There Might Be Very Little Baseball in 2027
#6 Jayce ‘29 batting
Varsity Baseball Photo Series
Varsity Softball after Senior Day.
Varsity Softball Photo Series
The Natural Beauty of Assateague Island State Park
The Natural Beauty of Assateague Island State Park
FSS Sports Podcast: Reviewing the Baseball Season
FSS Sports Podcast: Reviewing the Baseball Season
Nature in Philly
Nature in Philly
Left side of Conrad Booker’s Harmony and the Windows of Curiosities mural.
Reclaiming Harmony: Public Art and Collective Memory in Queen Village
The History of Society Hill
The History of Society Hill
Mural painted by Tamara Vidal in spring 2021. Photo provided by John Myers.
Finding My Place: From Paris to Philadelphia
Mural painted by Tamara Vidal in spring 2021. Photo provided by John Myers.
Finding My Place: A Short Thought on Adaptation
Mural painted by Tamara Vidal in spring 2021. Photo provided by John Myers.
Finding My Place: A Vietnamese Student Navigates Friends Select
Why School Should Start After 9:00 a.m.
Why School Should Start After 9:00 a.m.
The Dining Hall Expedition: An Exploration of the Dining Services at Friends Select
The Dining Hall Expedition: An Exploration of the Dining Services at Friends Select
The Natural Beauty of Assateague Island State Park
The Natural Beauty of Assateague Island State Park
Nature in Philly
Nature in Philly
Left side of Conrad Booker’s Harmony and the Windows of Curiosities mural.
Reclaiming Harmony: Public Art and Collective Memory in Queen Village
How is Coffee Made?
How is Coffee Made?
Lab band playing music on the roof during the Spring Fair.
US Spring Fair Photos
Winter Crossword
Winter Crossword
What Kind of School Lunch Are You?
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Class of '25 Colleges & Universities Committments
Crossword: Class of ’25 Colleges & Universities Committments
Crossword: Valentine's Day
Crossword: Valentine’s Day
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All content by Lara Goldwert
#6 Jayce ‘29 batting

Varsity Baseball Photo Series

Lara Goldwert
May 15, 2026

On April 28, 2026, Friends Select boys' Varsity baseball played Westtown at home. Despite a loss, it was an exciting game. Bryson ‘26 threw over 100 pitches for the first time. Rayyan ‘29 pitched...

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#99 Rayyan ‘29 warming up on the mound

#99 Rayyan ‘29 warming up on the mound

#30 Van ‘29 running to first base

#30 Van ‘29 running to first base

#48 David ‘26 warming up in the infield

#48 David ‘26 warming up in the infield

Varsity Softball after Senior Day.

Varsity Softball Photo Series

Lara Goldwert
May 8, 2026

On April 21, Friends Select Varsity softball celebrated an exciting Senior Day for students Deyon Fullard '26, Amaya Tempro '26, Bailey Spivey '26, Jaiden Spilman '26, and Sophia Hargrove '26. They...

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#4 Amaya ‘26 pitching with #22 Elena '29 in the infield.

#4 Amaya ‘26 pitching with #22 Elena '29 in the infield.

Seniors: Deyon '26, Amaya '26, Bailey '26, Jaiden '26, and Sophia '26 receiving their Senior Day speeches.

Seniors: Deyon '26, Amaya '26, Bailey '26, Jaiden '26, and Sophia '26 receiving their Senior Day speeches.

Amaya ‘26, Jaiden '26, and Morgan ‘29 celebrating after a strikeout

Amaya ‘26, Jaiden '26, and Morgan ‘29 celebrating after a strikeout

Seniors: Deyon '26, Amaya '26, Bailey '26, Jaiden '26, and Sophia '26

Seniors: Deyon '26, Amaya '26, Bailey '26, Jaiden '26, and Sophia '26

#16 Morgan ‘29 hitting a line drive to third base

#16 Morgan ‘29 hitting a line drive to third base

Varsity Softball cheering before the game

Varsity Softball cheering before the game

#24 Anayah ‘27 hitting a ground ball to the infield

#24 Anayah ‘27 hitting a ground ball to the infield

Woman using social media (rawpixel.com)

The Falcon Roundtable: What Gen Z Stereotype Annoys You the Most and Why?

Maya Vakharia, Grace Salmon, Maddie Orr, Lara Goldwert, Elise Kaplan, Carl Heyne, Maeve Singler, Ruby Doggett, Lyla Harel, Emilia Solari-Parravicini, Julia D’Amico, Joely Kaplan, Will Perkins, and Anna Masino
March 17, 2026

Maya ’26 I am most annoyed by the stereotype that Gen Z is too tech-dependent. I do agree that many Gen Z people heavily rely on technology, but at this point in time, everyone does. There are plenty...

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#21 LaRon Smith ‘26 against Shipley Varsity

Photo Series: Basketball Vs. Shipley

Lara Goldwert
February 11, 2026

On January 20th, 2026, Friends Select Basketball hosted Shipley at home for Boys Varsity Senior Day. Both Varsity and Junior Varsity won their games. The final results of the game were 74-58 for Varsity,...

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#32 Oliver Vaughn ‘27 against Shipley Varsity

#32 Oliver Vaughn ‘27 against Shipley Varsity

#10 Langston Wright ‘30 against Shipley JV

#10 Langston Wright ‘30 against Shipley JV

#14 Issac (Ike) Bradford Jr. ‘29 against Shipley JV

#14 Issac (Ike) Bradford Jr. ‘29 against Shipley JV

#23 Mason Wiltshire ‘29 against Shipley Varsity

#23 Mason Wiltshire ‘29 against Shipley Varsity

#23 Mason Wiltshire ‘29 against Shipley JV

#23 Mason Wiltshire ‘29 against Shipley JV

#24 Issac Kreider ‘29 against Shipley JV

#24 Issac Kreider ‘29 against Shipley JV

#14 Issac (Ike) Bradford Jr. ‘29 against Shipley JV

#14 Issac (Ike) Bradford Jr. ‘29 against Shipley JV

#1 Ahmeil McLaurin ’26 against Shipley Varsity

#1 Ahmeil McLaurin ’26 against Shipley Varsity

#2 Micah Waters Jr. ‘26 against Shipley Varsity

#2 Micah Waters Jr. ‘26 against Shipley Varsity

Snowman with a hat and scarf

The Stories Behind the Songs at This Year’s Holiday Sing

Maeve Singler, Ruby Doggett, Elise Kaplan, Emilia Solari-Parravicini, Maddie Orr, Will Perkins, Layla Miller, Anna Masino, Lyla Harel, Joely Kaplan, Julia D’Amico, Grace Salmon, Carl Heyne, Emma McCahill, Lara Goldwert, Abby Davenport, and Jessica Li
December 11, 2025

The Holiday Sing happens every year, and this year it will take place on Friday, December 19th, at 2 pm in the Race Street Meetinghouse. Families and students are welcome to join the celebration. This...

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Maria Emerick ‘26 rehearsing as Hope Cladwell

Urinetown: US 2025 Fall Musical

Lara Goldwert
November 14, 2025

Q & A: When are the performances? November 20th @ 6pm November 21st @ 6pm November 22nd @ 2pm   Where are the performances?  Blauvelt Theatre at Friends Select School,...

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Theo Stanev Potts ‘26 rehearsing as Caldwell B. Caldwell

Theo Stanev Potts ‘26 rehearsing as Caldwell B. Caldwell

Theo Stanev Potts ‘26 and Sam Emerick ‘28 dancing as ensemble

Theo Stanev Potts ‘26 and Sam Emerick ‘28 dancing as ensemble

Sam Emerick ‘28 rehearsing as Officer Lockstock

Sam Emerick ‘28 rehearsing as Officer Lockstock

Maria Emerick ‘26 and Saije Milligan-Swinney ‘26 rehearsing as Hope Cladwell and Bobby Strong

Maria Emerick ‘26 and Saije Milligan-Swinney ‘26 rehearsing as Hope Cladwell and Bobby Strong

Saije Milligan-Swinney ‘26 rehearsing as Bobby Strong

Saije Milligan-Swinney ‘26 rehearsing as Bobby Strong

Anna Masino ‘27 rehearsing as Senator Fipp/Josephine Strong

Anna Masino ‘27 rehearsing as Senator Fipp/Josephine Strong

Eli Goldman ‘27 rehearsing as Penelope Pennywise

Eli Goldman ‘27 rehearsing as Penelope Pennywise

Claire Serrani ‘28 rehearsing as Old Man Strong/Hot Blades Harry/Mr. McQueen

Claire Serrani ‘28 rehearsing as Old Man Strong/Hot Blades Harry/Mr. McQueen

Rachel Kadish ‘29 rehearsing as Little Sally/Officer Barrel

Rachel Kadish ‘29 rehearsing as Little Sally/Officer Barrel

Olivia Jackson Grant '28 singing and Evan Wittenberg '29 playing the guitar in the band "Infinite Static"

Rock The Vote Photo Series

Lara Goldwert
November 13, 2025

Rock the Vote was a concert performed by the Friends Select Lab Bands: Infinite Static and The Basement. The concert was held on Tuesday, November 4, at the Parkway Building Front Plaza. Besides showcasing...

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Dylan Sanjenis '29 playing guitar and Van Dolan Kirkland '29 playing drums in the band "Infinite Static"

Dylan Sanjenis '29 playing guitar and Van Dolan Kirkland '29 playing drums in the band "Infinite Static"

Ava Gaertner '29, playing guitar in the band "Infinite Static"

Ava Gaertner '29, playing guitar in the band "Infinite Static"

Van Dolan Kirkland '29 and Maria Emerick '26 singing in the band "Infinite Static"

Van Dolan Kirkland '29 and Maria Emerick '26 singing in the band "Infinite Static"

Maria Emerick '26, singing in the band "Infinite Static"

Maria Emerick '26, singing in the band "Infinite Static"

Isaac Shane ‘27, playing guitar, in the band "The Basement"

Isaac Shane ‘27, playing guitar, in the band "The Basement"

Serena Krouk ‘28 playing tambourine in the band "The Basement"

Serena Krouk ‘28 playing tambourine in the band "The Basement"

Danté Jefferson '26, singing in the band "The Basement"

Danté Jefferson '26, singing in the band "The Basement"

Jackson Schwarz ‘27, singing in the band "The Basement"

Jackson Schwarz ‘27, singing in the band "The Basement"

Lab band "The Basement" playing their last song

Lab band "The Basement" playing their last song

Danté Jefferson '26, playing guitar, in the band "The Basement"

Danté Jefferson '26, playing guitar, in the band "The Basement"

Club Roundtable: Interesting Academics

Club Roundtable: Interesting Academics

Maya Vakharia, Grace Salmon, Carl Heyne, Joely Kaplan, Serena Krouk, Deyon Fullard, Layla Miller, Emma McCahill, Julia D’Amico, Lily Rosen, Lara Goldwert, Maddie Orr, Lyla Harel, Elise Kaplan, Maeve Singler, Susanna Harries, Emilia Solari-Parravicini, Abby Davenport, Jessica Li, and Ruby Doggett
October 20, 2025

Students in The Falcon club reflected on their academic experiences so far this year.  Maya Vakharia ‘26: So far, my most interesting class this semester has been Computer Science. I have...

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