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The Blue and White

The Student News Site of Abington Friends School

The Blue and White

The Blue and White

Our experience at Abington Friends School

Our experience at Abington Friends School

Emma Hill ‘27, Sophia Hughes ‘27, and Sophie Cole ‘27 January 9, 2025

We have all had a great time coming to Abington Friends School and have appreciated the welcoming community who were willing to help us and answer our questions. While here, we have had many highlights...

Priyal Sanathara and Senator Nikil Saval

A Man of the People: Profiling Senator Nikil Saval

Priyal Sanathara ‘25 January 7, 2025

Senator Nikil Saval has been representing Pennsylvania’s first congressional district in the center of Philadelphia since he was elected in 2022. Growing up in West Los Angeles, Saval is the son of two...

What’s Up with the AFS Drug Policy?

What’s Up with the AFS Drug Policy?

Nevaeh Brown '25 December 20, 2024

In PA, only people with approved medical conditions and a doctor's certification can purchase legal marijuana. It can’t be legally purchased recreationally and is still illegal statewide, although local...

Drawing a Line Between Quakers and Punks

Drawing a Line Between Quakers and Punks

Liam Hilliard ‘26 December 20, 2024

Quakerism: a faith known for its emphasis on peace, quiet, and unity.  Punk: a subculture and belief system defined by radical justice, aggressive discourse, and a style of music designed to get the...

Checking In

Miranda Shandell '25 and Orla Maxcy '25 December 20, 2024

Seniors Miranda Shandell and Orla Maxcy sit down with new head of school Nicole Hood again to follow up on her first semester at Abington Friends School.

Andrew Lyn Jr. is taking the ball up the court against AIM Academy.

It’s More Than Just a Game

John McCracken '25 December 18, 2024

When I look back at my childhood, one of the first things that pops into my head is sports, specifically the Eagles’ 2017 season where they went on to win the Super Bowl. I remember watching all those...

Celebrities Are People Too

Celebrities Are People Too

AJ Wright '25 December 18, 2024

Concerts over the years have become the most hit-or-miss aspect of the 21st century. With new emerging artists, concerts are massive money-makers for them and show stopping entertainment for us. But like...

5,6,7,8: Cheer Comes to AFS!

5,6,7,8: Cheer Comes to AFS!

Rainy Korein '27, Assistant News Editor December 17, 2024

“Give me a V!” Jazel Johnson ‘28 shouted over the roar of November’s homecoming game. Taking the cue from one of their team captains, the six girls standing behind her echoed the cry, breaking...

The Start of Something New?

The Start of Something New?

Mason Fullerton '25, Photo Editor December 15, 2024

AFS Varsity Boys Basketball is starting the 2024-25 season strong but with four wins and four losses. The team would win the four games against AIM Academy, La Salle College High School, Mastery Charter...

AFS Fall Athletics: Ending on a High Note

AFS Fall Athletics: Ending on a High Note

Chloe Collet '26, Sports Editor December 12, 2024

With the change of seasons, comes the end of fall sports at AFS and the beginning of winter sports. Many fall sports ended the season on a very high note, including Girls' Varsity Tennis, which made it...

​​Bouncing Back: A Team Without Seniors

​​Bouncing Back: A Team Without Seniors

Alana Son '26, Assistant Sports Editor December 12, 2024

Every ideal high school team has its seniors leading the team emotionally and physically on the courts—the leader of the court and in the locker rooms. In most cases, seniors are the backbones of the...

To AP or not to AP?

To AP or not to AP?

Orla Maxcy '25 and Miranda Shandell '25 November 25, 2024

Advanced Placement, or AP classes are a reality for highschool students across the country. Whether they are looking to earn credit for college, pad their high school transcript, or just pursue a subject...

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