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Harrisites donated to the New York Blood Center this spring.
Spring blood drive participation way up after poor turnout last fall, though nationwide shortage continues
July 18, 2024
Writers Academy holds honor society induction ceremony.
New Writers Academy inducts members into three distinct honors societies this spring
July 9, 2024
Jordana and Aki speaking during the Student Union debate.
Two presidents and two visions: newly elected freshman-sophomore co-presidents talk plans for their shared time in office
July 2, 2024
Read the 2023-2024 Retrospective Print Edition of The Classic
Read the 2023-2024 Retrospective Print Edition of The Classic
June 26, 2024
Alanna Rice becomes the new interim acting assistant principal of ISS
Alanna Rice becomes interim acting assistant principal of Instructional Support Services
June 21, 2024
Students toured the Yale campus (pictured here) on a field trip last November. Though college tours and other common experiences remain the same, how has AI impacted the admissions process?
During a year full of college admissions changes, AI also began to impact the application process, a survey of seniors shows
July 16, 2024
Junior English classes take a trip to the MoMA.
English classes connect the curriculum to culture at the Museum of Modern Art
June 24, 2024
Juniors getting ready to board the Skyline Princess
Junior Banquet offers a “red carpet” tour
May 30, 2024
The Spring Concert held during the school day.
40th Anniversary Throwbacks: Musical Performers Shine In Annual Spring Concert
May 22, 2024
In 2004, Christopher Amanna, future THHS teacher, wrote an article about SU elections. This image is licensed by Envato Elements to be published in The Classic.
40th Anniversary Throwbacks: A look at the 2004 Student Union Election
May 11, 2024
Should students be required to read so many digital texts rather than traditional printed texts? Image used with a license from Envato.
OPINION: Overreliance on digital texts makes learning harder and negatively impacts the reading experience
July 23, 2024
Thaseena Anjum
Opinion Roundup: Reflecting on the testing schedule now that the spring term has ended
July 11, 2024
Lateness policies may vary from department to department, but there is a commitment to being understanding of special circumstances.
Opinion: THHS should stop giving credit for late work
June 13, 2024
THHS alumni association co-president faces call for resignation.
Opinion Roundup: Students share their opinions on the new homework policy
March 20, 2024
Room 410 offers a variety of seating options to best accommodate student needs and foster a comfortable environment
OPINION: It’s time to move beyond rows of desks and transform more classrooms into inviting learning spaces
March 10, 2024
Operation Tomatometer returns for season four.
Operation Tomatometer launches season four with a “Twisters” review
July 26, 2024
Townsend Harris offers a new AP English literature course.
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
July 4, 2024
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art
June 25, 2024
As the school year comes to a close members of the Arts For Generations club speak to the purpose of their club and their upcoming plans.
The Arts for Generations Club aims to bring happiness to senior citizens and to create a safe space for Harrisites
June 18, 2024
Art students display thier art in the annual end of the year gallery
Art Gallery takes over the lobby
June 14, 2024
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.
After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.
To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba
March 14, 2024
This spring, many Harrisites are looking forward to applying to summer internships for the arts.
Digital note taking vs. paper note taking
March 11, 2024
ModIT invites former president and Princeton student, Sonia Hasko, to talk to current club members
Alumna Sonia Hasko returns to address ModIT members
February 25, 2024
New color-coded bins stand along the cafeteria walls with arrows and instructive boards behind them.
Curbside Composting Program transforms the cafeteria’s garbage disposal process, though some are reluctant to comply
February 22, 2024
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Highlights of the 2021 Billboard Music Awards

Highlights of the 2021 Billboard Music Awards

Melinda Wang and Julia Bossis • June 2, 2021

The annual Billboard Music Awards (BBMA’s) premiered on May 23. Hosted by Nick Jonas, the award show featured fourteen performances including Alicia Keys, BTS, Doja Cat & SZA, H.E.R., Jonas Brothers,...

Reuniting the world through the Global Citizen VAX Live

Reuniting the world through the Global Citizen VAX Live

Daffny Cardoso • June 2, 2021

The Vax Global concert, organized by Global Citizen, was held last month to promote the worldwide vaccination movement. Since then, it has reminded Harrisites of the importance of vaccinations in restoring...

Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album “Sour - Staying in the limelight

Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album “Sour” – Staying in the limelight

Ellison Daone • May 24, 2021

By Ellison Daone, Staff Writer Olivia Rodrigo took the music industry by storm after both her debut single “Drivers License” and her follow up single “Deja Vu” topped the Billboard Top 100. As...

New clubs approved and added to school’s extracurricular database

New clubs approved and added to school’s extracurricular database

Faiza Tasnim • May 24, 2021

In mid-April, the Student Union (SU) announced that the Pacific Islander Club, the THHS Girl Up club, the Chinese Culture Club, Bollywood Dance Team, the International Relations and Linguistics Club...

Spring sports: THHS track team finds its stride in abbreviated season

Spring sports: THHS track team finds its stride in abbreviated season

Carina Fucich and Kelly Gildea • May 21, 2021

Following PSAL's decision to reopen sports this spring, sixteen sports teams across all seasons reopened at Townsend Harris, with no distinction between varsity and junior varsity. Coaches began gathering...

School launches its second annual virtual spring spirit week

School launches its second annual virtual spring spirit week

Daffny Cardoso and Faiza Tasnim • May 21, 2021

By Faiza Tasnim & Daffny Cardoso, Staff Writers Townsend Harris High School kicked off its Spring Spirit Week virtually on May 3. Spirit Week included Pajama Day, Faculty Appreciation Day, THHS Pride...

AP resources to succeed this season

AP resources to succeed this season

Wendy Lee and Victoria Siebor • May 17, 2021

AP season has arrived and this will be yet another unprecedented year of AP testing, as THHS students will be taking tests in-person and online, depending on the class they’re in. If it’s your first...

THHS recognized as #1 public high school in New York

THHS recognized as #1 public high school in New York

William Rhee and Dorcas Adewale • May 14, 2021

Townsend Harris High School swept the US News and World Report 2021 high school rankings, placing  1st in New York State, the NY Metro Area, and New York City, as well as 12th in the nation. Many Harrisites...

iCarly a hit on Netflix and Harrisites share memories

iCarly a hit on Netflix and Harrisites share memories

Gabriella Fusco, Daffny Cardoso, and David Babayev • May 7, 2021

In 5...4...3...2… This iconic countdown filled the ears of many when it aired weekly on Nickelodeon from 2007 to 2012. iCarly, a sitcom featuring Carly (Miranda Cosgrove), Sam (Jennette McCurdy), Freddie...

Godzilla VS Kong

Godzilla VS Kong

Jessica Sandoval and Sophia Kouchtaf • April 29, 2021

Godzilla vs. Kong, released on March 31, is a science fiction and action film directed by Adam Wingard that can be streamed on HBO Max. This movie has dominated the box office with it’s two iconic...

OPINION: Despite its recent embrace of anti-racism, THHS has yet to confront the racism that exists within its halls

OPINION: Despite its recent embrace of anti-racism, THHS has yet to confront the racism that exists within its halls

Ariana Vernon • April 15, 2021

It has been nearly a year since THHS alumni started a platform called NotMyTownsend (NMT) on Instagram to allow current and former students to express their experiences regarding racism and bigotry in...

Students reflect on a year of quarantine-itis

Students reflect on a year of quarantine-itis

Christy Han and Melinda Wang • April 14, 2021

The dim light shining through the windows as students wake up sets the mood for yet another continuous online school day. With no respite from this fatigue, students continue to open their laptops to...

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