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In this issue, we take a look at the new Science Center, which opened in the completely refurbished garden level of the Kumar Wang Library, as well as our new Frost Hall Biotech Research Lab.

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Boys Varsity Bball capture County crown, 55-49

Published on: Mar 06, 2024 Written by Andrea Miller

The Friends Academy Varsity Boys Basketball captured the Nassau County Championship on Saturday, March 2 at SUNY Farmingdale, 55-49. An exciting back-and-forth match-up between the Quakers and the North Shore Vikings, FA ultimately prevailed, pulling ahead in the last minutes of the 4th period.

On their march to the State Championship, the Quakers will return to SUNY Farmingdale this Saturday, March 9 in search of the Long Island Championship.

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