Student Ambassadors
Our Admission Ambassadors offer prospective families a warm and welcoming introduction to Friends Academy, sharing their personal experiences, building meaningful connections, and bringing the spirit of our community to life. These student leaders guide campus tours, host newly admitted students, and reflect the academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and diverse extracurricular passions that thrive on campus. Representing communities across Long Island and Queens, our ambassadors are an invaluable resource for helping prospective families discover what makes the Friends Academy experience truly special.
Meet our Student Ambassadors
Edward Chen '28
Grade Entered: 9
Hometown: Douglaston
FA Favorite: Puzzle Hunt
Areas of Interest:
- Fencing
- Music
- Diversity Committee
What do you love most about being a student at Friends Academy?
Something I love most about Friends Academy is how the school offers so many opportunities for your interests and leadership. Every year you have a chance to create a club and spread your interests with other people, or join someone else's club with the same interest.
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Jack Costagliola '27
Grade Entered: 9
Hometown: Northport
FA Favorite: FAmily Night
Areas of Interest:
- Diversity Committee
- Student Publications
- Cross Country & Track
- Activism
What have you come to value the most at Friends Academy?
Friends Academy allows me to truly be myself. Due to our smaller class sizes, I love that I am able to form real friendships and mentor relationships with people who honor my identity, beliefs, and opinions while simultaneously offering me guidance. To be a student at Friends Academy means to be accepted, and I love the ways that Friends makes me feel welcomed.
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Shay Durrett '28
Grade Entered: 9
Hometown: Port Washington
FA Favorite: Fall Fair
Areas of Interest:
- Literary Publications
- Music
- Tennis
- Golf
What has had the greatest impact on you at Friends Academy?
Something that I love about Friends Academy is the ability to become a leader in a place that you want to be in, and if there is not a place that reflects your interests, you can make one. Also, teachers are always there to support your endeavors and provide anything that you may need.
Skylar Greenspan '27
Grade Entered: 7
Hometown: Port Washington
FA Favorite: Winter Musical
Areas of Interest:
- Tri-M (Music Honor Society)
- Mental Health Awareness
- Diversity Committee
- Field Hockey
- Dance Team
- Varsity Softball
- Theater
What brings you the most joy at Friends Academy?
I love how Friends Academy gives you the opportunity to not only find, but build your own community. With the 40+ clubs and 7 committees, it is so easy to find your place within the school, allowing Friends Academy to be somewhere where you can be yourself without feeling out of place.
Jacob Jurim '29
Grade Entered: 9
Hometown: Westbury
FA Favorite: Basketball Games
Areas of Interest:
- Basketball
- Crew
- Student Faculty Board
- Math
- Science
What aspect of Friends Academy do you cherish the most?
I love the community at Friends Academy and I would say that this is the aspect that makes my days here the best. Walking in the halls and saying hello to people from every grade, including teachers. This community allows everyone to feel supported and known.
Channing Labonté '28
Grade Entered: 9
Hometown: Lloyd Harbor
FA Favorite: Fall Fair & Holiday Karaoke
Areas of Interest:
- Art (Cooper Union, Long Academy of Fine Arts, Huntington Fine Arts)
- Black Student Alliance
- Diversity Committee
- Track & Field
What do you enjoy the most at Friends Academy?
One thing that I love at Friends Academy is the community. It genuinely is filled with some of the best people, and I truly appreciate the other students and teachers here.
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Holly Marcell '27
Grade Entered: 6
Hometown: Port Washington
FA Favorite: Winter Musical
Areas of Interest:
- Tri-M (Music Honor Society)
- Dance
- Theater
- Soccer
- Service
What do you appreciate about your time here at Friends Academy?
What I love most about being a student at Friends Academy is the sense of community and the freedom to explore different sides of myself. I can be a student, athlete, dancer, musician, and leader, and each part of my life feels valued. My favorite part is how these different interests bring me into contact with people I might not otherwise meet, whether through the arts, athletics, or service. FA has taught me that I don’t have to fit into one box, and I love being part of a community that encourages me to keep discovering who I am while supporting others as they do the same.
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Isabella Martinez '29
Grade Entered: 7
Hometown: Garden City
FA Favorite: Under the Lights Game
Areas of Interest:
- Soccer
- Writing Fellows
- Student Faculty Board
What do you enjoy the most at Friends Academy?
Something I love about Friends Academy is that the school offers so many clubs and committees so that students can truly participate in something they are passionate about. Also, if a student notices that their interests could be expressed in a new club, Friends Academy provides a clear process for how to create their own.
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Dylan Schefter '27
Grade Entered: 7
Hometown: Roslyn
FA Favorite: Clash of Classes, Under the Lights Game, Holiday Karaoke
Areas of Interest:
- We Are The Community Helpers (WATCH)
- Children's Hospital & Care Club
- Sports Broadcasting & Social Media Club
- Student Athletic Leadership Council
- Tennis Team Manager
What do you love most about being a student at Friends Academy?
What I love most about Friends Academy is how focused my teachers are on my success in my classes. Each teacher is always happy to meet with you and set aside time in their day to do so.
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Jack Steinberg '27
Grade Entered: 9
Hometown: Huntington
FA Favorite: Under the Lights Game
Areas of Interest:
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Lacrosse
- Golf
- We Are The Community Helpers (WATCH)
- Spirit Through Sports Club
What do you love most about being a student at Friends Academy?
I love how Friends Academy gives you the opportunity to build tight-knit relationships with your teachers. The faculty creates multiple office hours throughout every day for you to strengthen these connections on a personal and academic level.
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Sydney Wang '27
Grade Entered: Kindergarten
Hometown: Oyster Bay
FA Favorite: Clash of Classes
Areas of Interest:
- Golf
- Tennis
- Student Publications
What do you love most about being a student at Friends Academy?
Something I love about Friends Academy is the tight-knit community. I am able to connect with faculty and students on a deeper level.
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Aleena Zaidi '27
Grade Entered: 9
Hometown: Roslyn
FA Favorite: Fall Fair
Areas of Interest:
- Science Research
- Medical Club
- Science Research TA
What do you love most about being a student at Friends Academy?
I love how Friends Academy caters to your specific interests and how our teachers genuinely care for their students, encouraging them to try out new classes or different areas of study. It’s a space to find your own interests and feel supported every step of the way.
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