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The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

The Classic

The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

The Classic

Opinion Roundup: What are Harrisites most and least looking forward to this upcoming school year?

Opinion Roundup: What are Harrisites most and least looking forward to this upcoming school year?

Mark Mbogho August 7, 2023

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...

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Opinion Roundup: Should summer be spent on educational or recreational activities?

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...

Teachers Before Townsend: Dr. Morrison’s transition from the stage to the classroom

Teachers Before Townsend: Dr. Morrison’s transition from the stage to the classroom

Rina Chen, Staff Writer July 10, 2023

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....

From Townsend Harris to Bollywood: alumna Ilana Rossein talks about her career as a film producer

From Townsend Harris to Bollywood: alumna Ilana Rossein talks about her career as a film producer

Puja Biswas July 3, 2023

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,...

Calculus placement exam postponed indefinitely, replaced by interest form

Calculus placement exam postponed indefinitely, replaced by interest form

Faiza Tasnim and Diana Piergrossi June 28, 2023

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...

Ms. Chung, humanities teacher at Townsend Harris for 31 years.

Ms. Chung retires after 31 years as a faculty member

Shayra Shoshi June 26, 2023

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...

Mr. Stonehill: teacher, former coordinator of student activities, and former coach at Townsend Harris.

Mr. Stonehill retires after a 29 year teaching career at THHS

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,...

Mr. Hackney, humanities teacher at Townsend Harris for 27 years.

After 27 years, Mr. Hackney is ready for his next adventure

Diana Piergrossi June 21, 2023

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...

Ms. Kupersmith, staff at Townsend Harris for 26 years.

After twenty-six years, school aide Maxine Kupersmith retires from THHS

Chloe Mau June 20, 2023

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...

Green Team lobbies State Senator Comrie alongside Climate Reality Project to co-sponsor climate action bill

Green Team lobbies State Senator Comrie alongside Climate Reality Project to co-sponsor climate action bill

Elliot Heath and Faiza Tasnim June 12, 2023

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,...

After leading the team through a challenging season, the Girls Varsity Flag Football captains say their goodbyes

After leading the team through a challenging season, the Girls Varsity Flag Football captains say their goodbyes

Samshia Khan, Aaron Kim, and Jenny Ren June 12, 2023

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...

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Junior Carl Michael Quimba Go takes on key role for Boys Varsity Volleyball

Ioanna Giannopoulou June 10, 2023

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...

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