During the week of November 10th, the Advancement Team hosted National Philanthropy Week to showcase the power of philanthropy in the world and at Friends. A highlight of the week included a keynote address to the Upper School by Neil Blumenthal '98 (P'29, '33), the co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, a direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand focused on vision for all.  Neil, who was a member of Men's Varsity Soccer, Basketball, and Tennis teams and served on the Agenda Committ

On November 13, the Friends community enjoyed a performance of the Paul Taylor Dance Company  at Lincoln Center. For the second year in a row, the Project Manager of the Polaris Project, Elisabeth Robert '91, facilitated a memorable evening that included a pre-performance reception on the Promenade. The mission of Polaris is to create arts education opportunities for a wide range of community organizations and schools through the lens of Paul Taylor’s works. It seeks to foste

This holiday season, consider honoring someone special – a student, a teacher, or a friend with a gift to the Fund for Friends. This gesture honors the person and strengthens Friends Seminary. Your special person (or family) will receive a thoughtful acknowledgement from the School. Every year, gifts to the Fund for Friends advance the School’s Quaker mission by supporting innovative programs, experiential learning, and faculty professional growth opportunities that ignite cu