Articles by Savannah Lopez

No Picture

Who Is Mrs. Petrarca?

Two reporters from The Phoenix Inquirer recently sent a poll to all Middle School students about Mrs Petrarca. The staff is happy to announce that 77 responses were received from students.   In response to the first question, 61% of students responded that Italian is Mrs. Petrarca’s favorite type of food. For the next question, 64% of students said that her favorite part of working at FCS is interacting with the children. In response to the third question, 33% of students said that gold was her favorite color. On the fourth question, a surprising 43% of students answered that Mrs. Petrarca has not been planning on moving. For the next question, 52% of students responded that she has been working at FCS for 16 years. In response to the sixth question, 46% of students thought that Mrs. Petrarca has a cat.


No Picture

Welcome Dr. Wendy Simkin!

We would like to introduce the Middle School to our new school psychologist, Dr. Wendy Simkin. Dr. Simkin said in response to our request for an interview, “I am very honored to have the chance to be interviewed by the Phoenix Inquirer!” We were glad to talk to her. She is here to help, so do not be afraid to reach out to her. PI: What is your job at Friends Central? WS: “My job at FCS is to be available to students, parents, faculty and staff around aspects of student well-being, socially and emotionally. It is my pleasure and my privilege to meet members of the school community both in times of wellness and routine situations, as well as in times of challenge.” PI: What do you love most about your job? WS: “The thing that I love most about my job is that I get the chance to do what I…


No Picture

The Quinnterview

On October 2, 2013, two staff writers and a photographer interviewed Mrs. Quinn about her experience as the newest principal of the Middle School. When we entered Mrs. Quinn’s office on the first floor of the Middle School building, we immediately noticed how neat and organized it is. Being an efficient and coordinated principal, Mrs. Quinn was hard at work writing and checking emails when we walked in. She quickly turned her attention toward us. She sat at a wooden desk and a few chairs with the Friends’ Central seal on them were placed along the wall. We sat in the chairs and the interview began. Mrs. Quinn was very kind and descriptive in answering our questions, giving us thorough, insightful answers that every Middle School student could benefit from reading. Interviewers: What’s your favorite part about being the Principal of the middle school? Mrs. Quinn: Getting to know students and making…


Skip to toolbar