Sam Barth

Sam is a senior at Friends Select School and has been attending since 2022. He is a member and co-leader of the Friends Select Jazz Band and is a sports photographer for Friends Select teams. He is also an avid photographer of wildlife and landscapes. He enjoys camping, taking hikes, and birding.

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The Natural Beauty of Assateague Island State Park

Sam Barth
June 3, 2026

As the weeks before Spring Break crept up, I came to the realization that my audacious trip to Big Bend National Park was unrealistic. In my frantic search for another trip to fill my time, I found...

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Why Is the Falcon the Mascot of Friends Select?

Sam Barth
May 20, 2026

When first walking into the thundering Friends Select School gymnasium, the symbol of the Falcon stands out among the rest of the school banners. The chants of the basketball team echo off the walls as...

Podcast: The Unique and Innovative Sound of Steely Dan

Sam Barth and Jonah Gottesman
April 13, 2026

In this podcast, we discuss two songs from the seminal 70s band, Steely Dan. We briefly touch on the beginning of their music journey, leading to the creation of the album Can’t Buy a Thrill, including...

Seniors Weigh in on Social Justice Week

Maya Vakharia, Bode Wild, Bryson Evans, Sam Barth, Jonah Gottesman, Jake Fogg, Harshil Bhatia, Jaiden Spilman, Bryce Malfitano, Lucarose Pappas, Maya Vakharia, Miles Lesser, and Theodore Stanev Potts
February 18, 2026

Maya Vakharia: I have personally really enjoyed Social Justice Week throughout my time at Friends Select. I think I was lucky enough to be placed into groups about topics I was genuinely...

Graffiti Pier Park in Fishtown

Sam Barth and Jonah Gottesman
February 11, 2026

Graffiti Pier Park, outside of Fishtown on the Delaware River, is a landmark sight for graffiti artists and writers that clearly displays why Philadelphia is a hub for graffiti culture. Pier 18, originally...

Two Opinions: Should Underclassmen Be Allowed to Form Clubs?

Sam Barth and Theodore Stanev Potts
December 15, 2025

Do the poll at the end of the article! YES: The Benefits of Forming Clubs Early by Sam Barth Being a new student at Friends Select can be a daunting task. You are surrounded by many people who...

All You Need to Know about Birding in Philly in Autumn

Sam Barth
November 14, 2025

From September to November every year, tens of millions of birds pass through Philadelphia on their migration south; locations such as John Heinz NWR, Bartram’s Garden, and FDR park are top spots to...

Photo Series: Varsity Soccer vs. AFS

Sam Barth and Grey Harrington
October 7, 2025

From Club to Class: The Friends Select Jazz Band

Sam Barth
October 6, 2025

The Friends Select Jazz Band, a former club, was always an integral part of the Friends Select music department, playing at World Cafe Live, seasonal performances, and musicals. However, for the 2025-2026...

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Sam Barth

The Natural Beauty of Assateague Island State Park

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Why Is the Falcon the Mascot of Friends Select?

Podcast: The Unique and Innovative Sound of Steely Dan

Seniors Weigh in on Social Justice Week

Graffiti Pier Park in Fishtown

Two Opinions: Should Underclassmen Be Allowed to Form Clubs?

All You Need to Know about Birding in Philly in Autumn

Photo Series: Varsity Soccer vs. AFS

From Club to Class: The Friends Select Jazz Band

The Falcon