Abington Friends School Student is Awarded Full Scholarship to Boston College
March 28, 2022
Ajae’Lyn Price '22, 18, a talented student attending Abington Friends School, was recently awarded a full scholarship to Boston College through QuestBridge, a program that connects high-achieving students with some of the nation’s top universities.
Read MoreMiddle School Production of Antigone Brings a Modern Refresh to an Ancient Tale
March 28, 2022
Playwright Sophocles brought Antigone to the stage in 441 BCE. CJ Miller, Middle School Theater teacher and Antigone director/writer brought the story to life in a modern way for the AFS community.
Read MoreUpper School Acting Ensemble Returns from PA Shakespeare Festival With Top Prizes
March 28, 2022
The Upper School Acting Ensemble class attended the annual Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's High School competition on Saturday, March 5 with a team of seven students: Katie Brady-Gold '22, Gabriela Cohen '23, Isaiah Kirkland '22, Oliver Peterson '25, Isabella Plaut '23, Sarah Quirk '23 and Isabella Rey '23.
Read MoreFirst Mary Lynn Ellis Poetry Program Welcomes Trapeta Mayson to Campus
March 28, 2022
The Mary Lynn Ellis Poetry Program was created to honor a beloved AFS faculty member, Mary Lynn Ellis P’01 P’03, who retired in June 2020. During her time at AFS, Mary Lynn's love of reading, writing, reciting and analyzing poetry has inspired countless students and colleagues to find their inner voice and discover the power of their written words.
Read MoreBlack Excellence Night Showcases AFS Black Magic — Reflections from BSU Co-clerk Jana McClary ’22
March 28, 2022
After a lot of hard work, our Black Student Union’s annual Black Excellence Night was truly a success!
Read MoreCreating a Conscious Community
March 28, 2022
A Conscious Community is one that heightens awareness and expression, provides meaning and purpose, responds to human needs, reflects values and culture, and encourages and supports learning, growth, health, and well-being.
Read MoreCongratulations to AFS’s All-Friends Schools League First Team Honorees
March 7, 2022
Congratulations are in order for four AFS student-athletes who were recently recognized by the coaches in their sport as worthy of All-Friends Schools League First Team and Honorable Mention honors.
Read MoreThird Graders Explore Puppetry for the Lower School Winter Program
December 17, 2021
In Amanda Milz's art class, the third grade was busy for the month of December bringing the story of the Lower School Winter Program to life through the art of puppetry.
Read MoreLower School Winter Program Inspires Us to Find Joy
December 17, 2021
The Lower School premiered their Winter Program for the full AFS Community in December.
Read MoreJuliet Wang-Herrera ’22 Honored in Drexel Photography Contest
December 17, 2021
The photography (shown above) of Upper School student Juliet Wang-Herrera ’22 and former Upper School student Ifeanyi Odita ’22 was selected to be exhibited as part of the annual Drexel High School Photography Contest.
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