What It’s Like Being the (Interim) Leader of Leaders: An Interview with Mr. Bill Kennedy By: Vicky Liu ‘20, Staff Writer […]
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Get Your Head in the Game: At least it will be protected
Get Your Head in the Game: At least it will be protected Girls’ Lacrosse Team Starts Wearing Helmets, Differing Opinions Emerge By: Julian […]
From Learning to Earning: Goldman Sachs Vice President Visits F.C.S.
From Learning to Earning: Goldman Sachs Vice President Visits F.C.S. By: Vicky Liu ‘20, Staff Writer* […]
Shallcross Hall Construction Update #3: February 2018
By Julian Brenman ’20 As we, the members of the Friends’ Central community, become more accustomed to dining in the Rex Gym, the closer we come to our soon-to-be reality: eating in Shallcross Hall once again. Construction has reached a peak, and now, more than ever, hard work is being […]
Parents Gather to Discuss Student-Athleticism, Trainers Respond with Thoughtful Advice
By Julian Brenman ’20 On the evening of Tuesday, February 20th, a group of FCS parents joined Athletics and Wellness Director Michelle Crowley, Strength and Conditioning Trainer Victor “Vic” Swanki, ATC, and Athletic Trainer Kevin Bolton, ATC, for a casual discussion regarding the state of affairs in the Athletics and […]
Valentine’s Day at Friends’ Central: Traditions Which Spread Love Through Music, Food, and Memory
By Vicky Liu Every day at Friends’ Central is unique, but each Valentine’s Day, we have traditions which make the day even more special. In this day and age, it is not only lovers, but friends and family, who use the annual holiday to remind themselves of the beauty of […]
Primark Clothing Store: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
By Julian Brenman I hate shopping. The constant trying on clothes, the endless hours spent in a windowless room, and the search for garments that fit me makes me bored, frustrated, and, yes, sometimes even nauseated. Yet, shopping is something I have to do. I need clothes. Considering the rapid […]
English Teacher Thomas Soper: A True Lover of Language and Learning
By Julian Brenman ’20 In July 2017, Thomas Soper (or just “Thomas”) joined the Friends’ Central upper school faculty as a ninth and eleventh grade English teacher, a freshman homeroom advisor, and Brothers Square and FOCUS advisor. Thomas brings decades of experience in English education to Friends’ Central. He’s worked […]
Different Voices, Same Vision
By Sydney Kaplan ’18 On November 11, I attended the 3rd annual Different Voices, Same Vision Conference. Different Voices, Same Vision is a diversity conference held here at Friends’ Central that was started by Simone Gibson, a Friends’ Central alumni who graduated last year. The conference was an all-day event, […]
Shallcross Hall Construction Progress Report #2: Moving Along Bit by Bit
By: Julian Brenman ‘20 Anybody who takes a class in Shallcross Hall will be the first to complain about the constant banging, smashing, and other noises he/she hears from the construction. Since the Shallcross Hall renovation project began in August, students and faculty alike have had to endure some “minor” […]