Dear Friends, This November marked the second annual celebration of National Philanthropy Day at Friends. It was the culmination of week-long activity across the School, gathering the entire community to celebrate the ways we support causes and organizations that care for our world, as well as Friends Seminary itself. On November 13, The Advancement Team hosted an assembly for the Upper School with guest speaker  Neil Blumenthal '98 , co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker . C

From the Desk of the Director of Institutional Advancement December 2025 Edition A Season of Gratitude and Giving As autumn settles over the city and we enter the season of gratitude, we are reminded of the many ways philanthropy shapes the life of Friends Seminary. Each act of giving, whether of time, talent, or treasure, strengthens the foundation of our community and sustains our mission. In celebration of National Philanthropy Day , Friends was delighted to welcome Neil B

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 Date All School Holiday Assembly | Friday, December 19, 2025 | Meetinghouse 2 - 3:00 PM  Alumni Appreciation Happy Hour | Friday, December 19, 2025 | Little Rebel, 219 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003|  3:30 - 5:30 PM  We're All Grown Ups Now | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Great Room 6:30 - 8:00 PM Regional Friends Gatherings | Atlanta, Boston, LA & San Francisco | Feb - April 2026 | Dates TBD  Celebrating Black & Latinx/Latine Excellence | Friday, May 1, 2026 | Meet

2025 Alumni Soccer Match On Saturday, November 29, former Friends Seminary soccer players braved the cold to play in the annual Alumni Soccer Match in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Friends Celebrates National Philanthropy Day with Neil Blumenthal '98 (P'29, '33) Neil Blumenthal '98 (P29, '33) returns to 16th Street to speak with Upper School students during National Philanthropy Week. His visit offered inspiration to think boldy, act generously and imagine new way to give back. Paul T