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New teacher Richard Rodriguez starts out at Townsend Harris High School
Mr. Rodriguez joins the THHS Community
November 20, 2024
Founders' Day back to Colden Auditorium.
Founders’ Day returns to Colden Auditorium following renovations
November 18, 2024
New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.
ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda
November 15, 2024
New mathematics and Instructional Support Services teacher, Ms. Drakakis
Mathematics and Instructional Support Services departments welcome Vanessa Drakakis to the staff
November 13, 2024
The "simulated" presidential candidates debate during a special assembly held before Election Day.
In alternate reality of the Townsend Harris Election Simulation, Kamala Harris wins the presidency
November 10, 2024
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
November 12, 2024
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation
Election Simulation Throwback
November 6, 2024
2024 Founders' Day held at Colden Auditorium
Founders’ Day Throwback
October 26, 2024
2024-2025 SU Club Liaison Elvis Chan
Junior Elvis Chan takes on Club Liaison role, after two years closely working with the Student Union
October 20, 2024
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
November 9, 2024
New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.
EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced
November 1, 2024
Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.
Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS
October 21, 2024
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.
Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system
October 14, 2024
Juniors win Hallway Decorating event.
After years of senior victories, juniors win 2024 Hallway Decorating Competition with Harry Potter theme
November 8, 2024
Attendees of the Diwali event painting traditional diyas
Hindu Student Association holds their first Diwali Event
November 5, 2024
Students at the Witching Hour
Third annual Halloween “read-a-thon” encourages a sold out crowd to read and hang out all night
November 4, 2024
Abigail Luk's winning book submission, To Love You
Abigail Luk named a winner in Ezra Jack Keats children’s book competition
October 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in education
Exploring the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in education as it becomes more prevalent
November 3, 2024
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
Productivity and learning apps that help inside and outside the classroom
November 2, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles
October 19, 2024
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
Hack Club launches, aiming to inspire students interested in the computer science field
October 12, 2024
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
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2024-2025 Girls Varsity Volleyball Team
Sports
Girls Varsity Volleyball team headed to semifinals
Janna Pasig, Finley Chin, and Jacqueline Hong • November 17, 2024
The Girls Varsity Volleyball Team going against Leon M. Goldstein HS for Science and winning 2-0
Photos of the Week
Photos of the Week: Girls Varsity Volleyball
Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • November 16, 2024
New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.
News
ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda
Hitarthi Bhatt, Malihah Islam, Mahi Segal, Meriam Alamarie, and Nicole Harvan • November 15, 2024
Classic Crossword: Almost time for turkey
Classic Crossword
Classic Crossword: Almost time for turkey
Jasmine Mootooveran, Gamemaker • November 15, 2024
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Opinion
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
Zainah Syed • November 11, 2024
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
Kayla Vanegas, Leslie Linzan, Diana Saidi, Imogen Kujo, and Hannah Fang • November 9, 2024
New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.
EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced
The Editorial Board • November 1, 2024
Sports
Classic Spotlight
Math teachers Abid Choudhury and Kayla Gill teach in an ICT math class.
College flags line the walls in the guidance office.
The moment the Hawks won the Queens Championship on February 16.
Features
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
Farah Rahimzada, The Classic Archivist • November 12, 2024
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation
Election Simulation Throwback
November 6, 2024
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Arts & Entertainment
Juniors win Hallway Decorating event.
Attendees of the Diwali event painting traditional diyas
Students at the Witching Hour
Abigail Luk's winning book submission, To Love You
Multimedia
Science and Technology
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in education
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
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