The Quill is Bard High School Early College Queens’ Literary Magazine. We are a student-founded, student-organized magazine compromised of student writing, artwork, and contributions. We pride ourselves in publishing stories from the BHSEC community through virtual publications and physical magazines.
Here at The Quill, our mission is to provide an inclusive space for students to share their work to a broader audience outside of BHSEC.
The Quill had been founded in 2023, with previous students working on digital editions. Recently, in 2025, our first, inaugural physical issue had been published through the hard work of our BHSEC alumni.
Now, in 2026, the yearly magazine is complemented by thequillbhsec.com, a more accessible source of news, cultural coverage, plus an extensive creative category. Today, The Quill continues to stand by its standard of rigor, fairness, and excellence, and for its mix of stories that surprise, delight, and inform.
Aside from showcasing writing from our students and faculty, while allowing for students to learn about the ins and outs of a magazine. Inspired by larger magazines like Vogue and The New Yorker, we provide students with editorial, designer, and communications positions.
Beyond the magazine, students that form part of this magazine through many ways. From being writers at the magazine, to leading production of physical editions, The Quill has a place for every student.
With executive roles such as Outreach Coordinator and Marketing Strategist. The Quill offers a variety or ways that students can work on the magazine, offering real-world skills that can be used in future careers.
How to access The Quill
The yearly magazine is available in print, sold in-person towards the end of the school year. However, you can find the magazine on our archive page.
Our webpage features full content of the yearly magazine, plus up-to-date reports and commentary.
Join The Quill at BHSECQ’s Fall or Spring club fair. To get featured on The Quill’s print editions, stay up to date on submission updates on our social media, emails, or Google Classroom.
Club Information
Club meetings are Wednesdays at 3:45, weekly. During club meetings, members, especially editors and executives are tasked with assisting with whatever there is to discuss. Commonly, members of The Quill will assist with club promotion, fundraising, event planning, and so on.
During the middle of the school year, the club will start working on a print edition of The Quill, where we will open submissions for works to be added onto the newest edition. Members will also help select a theme for the print issue during meetings.
The selection, edit, and design process is the most important part of the school year, aside from regularly uploading works to the website.
Google Classroom is The Quills center for information. Here, you can find information about club member and editor guidelines, meeting information, trip and event information, and contact us directly. The Google Classroom is also used to assign and brainstorm projects for The Quill.
To join the Google Classroom, join through this invite link.
Executive Masthead 26/27
- Editor in Chief – Bianca Gonzalez ’28
- Lead Editor – Kallette Calderon ’28
- Outreach Coordinator – Jacobo Aldana ’28
- Business Manager – Julie Krzyszkowski ’28
- Marketing Strategist and Social Media Manager – Maripaz Lopez ’28
