Camillia Church Greene ’60, who entered Brooklyn Friends School when she arrived for kindergarten in 1947, and whose presence has been woven into the fabric of our community, passed away earlier this month. While our hearts are heavy at the loss of such a light in our world, all of us at BFS hold an […]
Few musicians have dared to step into the creative space once occupied by legendary composers, such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Sebastian Bach. It would be like matching wits with Albert Einstein, or challenging Lebron James to a game of one-on-one. Who, among us, would be so bold? The answer: a pianist, composer, and […]
The Brooklyn Friends School Class of 2026 will be attending some of the most prestigious colleges and universities across the country and around the world. We couldn’t be more proud of all of our newest alums, and all that lies ahead. We can’t wait to see where their paths lead next.
Things have never come easy for Donald Ruff. Raised in what he has described as “one of the most notorious housing projects in the country,” he defied the odds—going on to graduate from Brooklyn Friends School and Oberlin College, and ultimately to change the lives of tens of thousands as President and CEO of Eagle […]
UPDATED ON 12/2/25 Two weeks ago, Brooklyn Friends School seniors Derrick W. and Beckett Z. were featured in The New York Times and brooklynfriends.org for their innovative website to assist with the affordable housing crisis in New York City. Over the holiday weekend, the dynamic duo was featured on CBS News New York. “Listening to […]
Martin Norregaard, one of the most beloved teachers in the history of Brooklyn Friends School, passed away this week. He was believed to be 95. Martin taught Middle School English and Social Studies at BFS from 1961–1991, and later served in various, less full-time capacities, including on the Board of Trustees. Born and raised in […]
Brooklyn Friends School proudly welcomed over 200 alumni, faculty, colleagues, and friends back to campus for Reunion 2025, held on May 16 and 17. This special two-day event celebrated milestone alumni classes ending in 0 and 5, filling the BFS Pearl Street and Lawrence Street campuses with joy, connection, and community spirit. A Celebration of […]
On a September evening in 2017, Becky Soll ’99 and Chuck McVey Jr. ’99, stood together on the roof of Brooklyn Friends School, surrounded by family, friends, and the city skyline. It had been 30 years since they had first met in a BFS first-grade classroom, and now, they were getting married in the very […]
Brooklyn Friends School is thrilled to celebrate the extraordinary achievement of a cohort of alumni whose short film, Quaker, has been officially selected for the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival, also known as Berlinale. Set during a Quaker school’s final senior meeting before graduation, Quaker follows a group of high school seniors as they sit […]
This past week, Middle School students at Brooklyn Friends School participated in a cherished tradition deeply rooted in BFS’ Quaker values. The entire Learning Community came together in the Pearl Street Meeting House for the annual Peace Tree Ceremony—a beautiful ritual that has honored community, reflection, and the Quaker testimony of Peace for more than […]
For Eve Bromberg and Noa Buchalter, both members of the Class of 2015, Brooklyn Friends School was more than an education; it was the foundation of a lifelong friendship. Rooted in Quaker values, BFS offered the pair a space for self-discovery, personal growth, and the beginnings of a bond that continues to shape their lives. […]
As a Quaker school rooted in the values of equality, integrity, and community, we take this moment to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an important recognition of the history, culture, and contributions of Native communities. It serves as a moment to reflect on the injustices indigenous people have faced and continue to […]
