Ella Friel

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Ella's Journalism Portfolio

Fall 2021 - Present

About Me


Ella Friel (’25) is the Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Print for The Standard. She began journalism in Grade 9 when she joined the paper as a staff writer and has enjoyed being able to write stories and express her opinions on the publication ever since. Outside of the newsroom, Friel is a member of the Community Action Council and enjoys spending her time volunteering and playing tennis.

Relevant Courses/Programs

- Intro to Publication Design (Spring 2022)

- Graphic Design (Fall 2022)

- English for Journalism (UPenn through Coursera)

- Opinion Writing (Summer 2023, SoNYT)

- Creative Nonfiction Writing (Summer 2023, Harvard)

- JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention, Boston, Massachusetts, 2023

Positions

- Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Print (2024-25)

- Opinions Editor: Print (2023-24)

- Staff writer (2021-23)

Recently published online...

The Standard •

Peer Leadership expands to Grade 10 for 2024-25 school year

The Peer Leadership program will expand from pairing Grade 12 students with Grade 9 advisories to assigning peer leaders for both Grades 9 and 10 for the 2024-25 school year, according to Grade 9 Dean and Peer Leadership Coordinator Duncan Pringle. The decision was made by Pringle and other members of the administration after they noticed a need for additional support within the Grade 10 class.

In regards to the course, Pringle said the two cohorts will be separated into different class periods
The Standard •

Aequitas scheduled to take place as one-day event

Director of Student Life Royce Wallace announced in an email Nov. 20 that Aequitas would take place Feb. 22 this year. Aequitas, an event hosted by the Social Justice Council that involves student-led workshops and guest speakers, has taken place over a week in previous years.

Kaila Brooks (’24), one of the two Aequitas planners, said they changed the structure of the event due to conflicts with school breaks and because of the success of Human Rights Seminar with workshops that fit into a Wedn
The Standard •

London community reacts to Israel, Palestine conflict

In response to the ongoing war in Israel and Palestine which escalated Oct. 7, communities around London have gathered to both support and protest.

Vigils were held to commemorate the lives of Israelis who died due to Hamas attacks Oct. 9 and Oct. 15, according to the Independent. Similarly, a vigil was held to honor the lives of Palestinians who died during Israeli attacks in Gaza Oct. 24, according to the BBC. Demonstrations in support of Palestine have taken place every Saturday in differen