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

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

The Classic

Lynda Irizarry, class of 2022.

Alumni Spotlight: Class of ‘22 Lynda Irizarry returns to coach vocals for spring musical

Angela Ong and Ella Quan March 22, 2023

Class of 2022 alumna Lynda Irizarry made her mark in the school’s drama community, taking up a variety of roles throughout her four years.  She was  Drama Club president, played the iconic role of...

ModIT holds monthlong investing competition

ModIT holds monthlong investing competition

Maya Murdakhayev and Jasmin Perez March 15, 2023

Throughout March, ModIT, the coding and investing club of Townsend Harris High School will be hosting a free schoolwide investing competition in which participating students will have the chance to win...

Harrislam competes in and hosts MIST NY 2023

Harrislam competes in and hosts MIST NY 2023

Diana Piergrossi, Staff Writer March 8, 2023

For the 14th consecutive year, Townsend Harris High School students competed in the New York Muslim Interscholastic Tournament (MIST) against many other high schools in the state, assuming the role of...

Phoenix hosts Open Mic event for writers and artists to share their work

Phoenix hosts Open Mic event for writers and artists to share their work

Daffny Cardoso, A&E Copy-Editor March 8, 2023

Throughout the school year, the members of the school’s literary publication, The Phoenix, work hard to create creative pieces in the form of paintings, photographs, poems, and stories. On February 10,...

The Filipino FON leaders.

FON Spotlight Series: Filipino FON Leaders

Valencia Li, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

As the Festival of Nations makes its annual return, so do many of its beloved cultural dance cohorts. With their clapping sticks and catchy songs, Filipino FON has caught the attention of many Harrisites....

Sally Zheng will play The Bakers Wife in this years musical, Into the Woods

Junior Spotlight: Sally Zheng goes into the woods for this spring’s musical

Anastasia Gonidelis, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

It’s not the norm for sophomores to win the lead part in the school play, but last year, Sally Zheng did just that when she took on the role of Ariel in The Little Mermaid. This year, Sally will be a...

Students plan to do academic and recreational activities over Mid-Winter break.

How Harrisites are spending their midwinter break

Melinda Wang, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

Following the start of the second semester, Harrisites are now taking a week-long break for Midwinter Recess from February 20th to February 24th. Prior tothe upcoming break, several students and faculty...

In order to use the new elevators, students and faculty must use a key card.

Newly renovated elevators debut with key card access only

Brandon Pinto and Elvis Chan February 15, 2023

After workers completed renovations on Townsend Harris’s two elevator cabs in early January, the elevators reopened with a “key access” only system, ensuring that those with elevator key cards can...

With Valentines Day coming up, Harrisites share their idea of a perfect date.

Harrisites’ idea of the perfect date

Jasmyn Pillay and Mark Mbogho February 10, 2023

It’s cuffing season, and love is in the air as Townsend Harris students channel their inner lovebirds and share their fantasies of the perfect date. As Valentine’s Day inches closer and closer, students...

Two writing samples and a video introduction are the key aspects of the 2023 admissions process.

Teachers assess thousands of writing and video samples from eighth grade applicants under new admissions system

Silga Chisim and Aastha Patel February 10, 2023

From December to January, teachers and administrators assessed the new applications for the Townsend Harris incoming class of 2027. This year, the school required two essays, one for STEM and another for...

New Scioly coaches Mr. Quach (left) and Ms. Comer (right).

New teachers Mr. Quach and Ms. Comer become Science Olympiad Coaches

Gurjot Gill February 8, 2023

At the beginning of the 2022-2023 academic year, the Townsend Harris High School Science Olympiad team welcomed two new coaches from the science department, physics teacher Michael Quach and chemistry...

Sophomore Wengyan Cheong, the new leader of Japanese FON.

Japanese FON is Back with new leadership and goals

Emily Cantos, Staff Writer February 8, 2023

The 2023 Festival of Nations season has commenced, and with it come new leaders. This year, Japanese FON is led by sophomore Wengyan Cheong. This year, traditional and modern Japanese music are being...

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