December 11, 2000 - October 23, 2025 With sadness, we report the passing of Abram Goren '19 . As teachers of Abram and his brothers, Moses ’17 and Judah, and as friends to Josh as a beloved and treasured colleague and Abram’s mother, Rachel. We will be sharing news from the family about how to join them in grieving the loss of Abram as we hear more.

July 22, 1987 - October 7, 2025 With sadness, we report the passing of Melissa Perez-Colon '05. A tribute from Melissa’s close friend and Friends Alumni, Sarai Narvaez '04  is shared here: Melissa Colón passed away suddenly on the morning of October 7, 2025. Melissa was a strong, opinionated force of nature. Full of hopes and dreams, her life was cut short after a long battle with Lupus. Though Melissa battled illness for many years she did not let that stand in her way. She

June 8, 1940 - October 3, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Leete Eldridge on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the age of eighty-five. Rich is survived by his wife of twenty-six years Rosaria (Roe) Golden, stepdaughters Ria and Nora, daughter Susan (Seward) and son David (Lisa), former spouse Lucy, five grandchildren (Ruthanne, Lucy, Ember, Bee and Jamie), sister Muriel, niece Kerry and nephew Ross, as well as a great niece and two great neph

October 13, 1956 - September 20, 2023 With sadness, we report the passing of Thomas Morley '74 . Age 66, watercolor artist and store manager, died in St. Paul on September 20, 2023. Son of Anthony Morley and Jane Augustine, Tom was born in New York City on October 13, 1956. He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and Manhattan before coming to the Twin Cities as a teenager. Tom was a watercolor artist, jazz aficionado, fisherman, journalist, cab driver, friend, brother, son, husba

October 7, 1942 - August 30, 2025 With sadness, we report the passing of Keith Boyer '59. We are sad to report that Keith Boyer '59  passed away on August 30, 2025. We are holding Keith’s family and friends in the Light. Keith’s obituary can be found here or below. The family of Keith Boyer are deeply saddened to share the news of his unexpected death on Saturday, August 30th, 2025. Keith will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn, his brother Tom and famil

Dear Friends, Our theme this year is powerful and reflects our dedication to Quaker values - Grounded in Spirit, Growing in Community. This year Friends Seminary celebrates its 240th academic year, an incredible milestone with an enduring legacy built and sustained by generations of committed students, staff, faculty, parents and alumni. As Faculty and staff returned to 16th street in August, during our first all staff meeting, Interim Head of School, Rich Nourie asked staff

From the Desk of the Director of Institutional Advancement October 2025 Edition Celebrating the Past, Inspiring the Present, Building the Future Each September, Friends Seminary comes alive with renewed energy. Students fill the halls, faculty open their classrooms, and parents and alumni re-engage with the life of the school. This moment of beginning is also a moment of gratitude. The work of preparing for a new school year, as well the joy of experiencing it, is made possib

Richard Leete Eldridge | June 8, 1940 – October 3, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Leete Eldridge on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the age of eighty-five. Rich is survived by his wife of twenty-six years Rosaria (Roe) Golden, stepdaughters Ria and Nora, daughter Susan (Seward) and son David (Lisa), former spouse Lucy, five grandchildren (Ruthanne, Lucy, Ember, Bee and Jamie), sister Muriel, niece Kerry and nephew Ross, as well as a great

Periodically, we would like to include updates from faculty and staff—projects, hobbies, and activities you are involved with outside of school—that enrich your work with students and reflect the depth and creativity of our community. Whether you’re pursuing an artistic passion, engaging in professional development, volunteering, or exploring a new interest, these stories help bring our school to life for alumni. We invite faculty to share their stories with alumni by complet

Reunion 2026 will take place May 15-16! I hope that you are excited to celebrate your milestone year. In order to prepare for this special occasion, I am looking for volunteers to assist me with planning, beginning this fall. If you are interested, please complete this form .

Save the Dates Art of Teaching Lecture: Beyond the Notes: The Transcendence of Education through Music presented by Dr. Brian Levels | Thursday, October 30, 2025 | Great Room To attend, click here or the rsvp link below Heather Cross '86 Book Event | Thursday, November 13, 2025 | Community Bookstore |Brooklyn 7 PM Paul Taylor Dance Company Event | Thursday, November 13, 2025 | Lincoln Center | 7:00 -10 PM As a member of the Friends community, you are cordially invited to e

What is a key lesson from Friends that you’ve taken into adulthood? Friends Seminary taught me how to interact with others in a positive way: to not be competitive or resentful and to instead lead with kindness and respect. And sitting in the meeting house opposite the other fifth grade class — who would sometimes try to make us laugh by making funny faces — taught me important lessons about self-control. Which one of Friends’ Spices—resonates most with you? I think a lot abo