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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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Light Up the Night: Senior Athlete Recognition

Published on: May 01, 2020 Written by Andrea Miller

On Friday, May 1 at 8:20 pm (20:20 military time) schools and communities across Long Island honored their senior student-athletes whose high school athletic careers were cut short due to the cancellation of the spring season by turning on stadium lights or flashing house lights. We brought the Friends Academy community to our student-athletes through video!

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FA Graduation 2026: ‘Homesick for a Place You Haven’t Even Left Yet’

June 13, 2026 Students, Academic Awards

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Academic and Service Awards Announced at Fourth Day Honors

June 11, 2026 Students, Academic Awards

The Friends Academy boys’ golf team won the Long Island championship on the famously difficult Black Course at Bethpage State Park.

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Boys’ Golf Wins Long Island Championship at Bethpage Black

May 27, 2026 Athletics, Upper School

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