Anya Juneja '22 This summer, I participated in the Project Healthcare program at NYU Langone/NYC Health + Hospitals Bellevue, the nation’s oldest public hospital and a Level 1 Trauma Center. I volunteered as a patient advocate in the Adult Emergency Department and other areas, where I learned from physicians and built meaningful relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds. I also presented on toxicology at a community health fair and contributed to a Health Promotion

Class of 1958 Former Friends Faculty and Parent of Alumni, ( Tammy Martin '98 ), Marge Gonzalez, recently reviewed “A Steinway on the Beach, Wounds and Other Blessings” by Roger Rosenblatt '58 . A Steinway on the Beach is a series of meditations, whimsical musings, free associations, and questions, both answered and unanswered, on the theme expressed in the subtitle, that misfortunes may be fortunate. At the center is the author’s mind as it meanders, fueled by events (such a

Illuminating the Inner Light: A New Grade 9 Course Anchors Quaker Practice This fall, Friends Seminary introduced Friends Foundations, a new required course for all ninth graders that places Quaker values at the center of the Upper School experience. Conceived by the Center for Peace, Equity and Justice (CPEJ) and led by Kara Kutner and Kirsti Peters, the class is designed to help students begin their high school years by engaging deeply with the principles and practices that

August 10, 1945 - July 3, 2025 With deep sadness, we share the passing of our beloved friend, Gordon Hulse. With deep sadness, we share...

April 4,1969 - August 1, 2025 With sadness, we report the passing of Shelley Levin '87

Members of the Class of 1975 with their Grade 4 Pen Pals Dear Friends, Friends Seminary's 239th school year has been truly memorable,...

Thank you everyone who attended Reunion 2025, whether in person or virtually, your presence was felt! Please take a moment to complete...

After 23 years of stewardship to Friends Seminary—as the longest-serving principal/head of school in the institution’s 239-year history—Robert “Bo” Lauder retires from leading a community that speaks more loudly in its pursuit of justice, dreams more boldly, stands on firmer ground, and reflects a vibrant culture as layered and complex as the world around it.

In Courtney Retzler’s classroom, wisdom grew wings. Released early in gratitude, this feature will appear in our next print issue of...

Past Events Black Excellence Event This year’s Black Excellence Alumni Speaker was Willie Perdomo '85 Class of 1975 50th Reunion Dinner...

With deep sadness, we share the passing of our beloved friend, Gordon Hulse, August 10, 1945 - July 3, 2025.

Written by Rebecca Holmes. A highlight of 2024-25 for Upper School was the successful renovation of the Annex. Home to Math, Science and...