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Click below to access this special feature on the legacy of social studies teacher Joseph Seidel:
Additional reporting by Salma Aouissi, Nora Elsway, Nicole Harvan, Vangeline Olmedo, and Nabeeha Saeed
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A Final ‘Fist to Five’: Joseph Seidel remembered as an educator who listened, comforted, and inspired
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Amanda Ng, Managing Editor
Amanda Ng is a sophomore at THHS. She hopes to pursue law or finance in the future. She enjoys exploring hidden gems in Flushing and eating her way through the city. Her favorite Classic piece she worked on is the article about when NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos toured THHS. Amanda learned a lot about the Queens College early college Bridge Program and why it was so important to the students of THHS. Her favorite Classic piece created by others is the special feature on the Festival of Nations 2025. She really loved this spotlight story and its format, as it truly showcased the work and talents of THHS students. Amanda appreciated how this piece blended writing, imagery, and video to bring this story of diversity to life.