As the school year approaches, some students are beginning to plan their return to class in September, while others are still continuing to relish their summer season. Harrisites shared with The Classic...

With summer in full swing, students shared their opinions on how they can best use the break. Some emphasize the importance of educational pursuits, recognizing the value of building resumés and gaining...

Becoming an English teacher at Townsend Harris High School was the last thing Michael Morrison expected. In his youth, his aspirations included becoming an actor, author, and even a rock 'n' roll star. Dr....

Ilana Rossein, an alumna who graduated in 2001, has spent her time since graduating making her mark on the film industry. As a producer and the president of a small production company called Curbside Films,...

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, students looking to take AP Calculus only had to indicate so on their course preferences on Naviance. This changed once the pandemic hit, introducing the calculus placement...

Raquel Chung is retiring from Townsend Harris after being a humanities teacher for 31 years. While reminiscing about her years teaching, Ms. Chung said, “I will miss the everyday interactions with...

After 29 years of teaching, history teacher Adam Stonehill is now retiring from Townsend Harris High School.  Since first stepping into the school in 1994, he has been a huge asset to the THHS community,...

With the 2023 school year coming to a close, humanities teacher Chris Hackney is retiring from his 27 years of teaching at Townsend Harris High School. Mr. Hackney said, “I think the signs in the...

This year, staff member Maxine Kupersmith is retiring from Townsend Harris High School after working in her position for 26 years.  Ms. Kupersmith has decided to conclude her journey and begin a new...

When leaders of the Townsend Harris Green Team began searching for guests for their speaker series, they never anticipated meeting with a New York State senator. But after The Climate Reality Project,...

The Girl's Varsity Flag Football team ended the season with a record of 1-6 wins. The team began the season with the help of captains sophomore Ana Montan and seniors Aissatou Lam, Amelia Ferrell, and...

Junior Carl Michael Quimba Go of the Townsend Harris Boys Varsity Volleyball team has proven to be an essential player to the team's success. Carl has only been playing volleyball since the summer before...