Prior to becoming an art teacher at Townsend Harris High School, Melissa Nakos dabbled in different areas of the art industry.  Initially, she worked as a store manager at one of the BCBG Max Azria's...

As spring sports come to a close, the Boys Varsity Volleyball team finished their season with a 4-6 record. Their coach, Mr. Hanif, reflects on the season as well as what he looks forward to in the future.  Coach...

The Townsend Harris High School Guidance Counselors shared their views on the current school year and their aspirations for the coming year with The Classic. In room 312, students can find guidance every...

Before joining Townsend Harris High School, Spanish Teacher Beatriz Ezquerra taught overseas in Poland and Hungary. Her path to THHS was not a deliberate choice but rather an unexpected twist of fate.  Since...

Daniel Largana, who coaches the JV Girls Volleyball Team in the Fall season, became the Girls Varsity Softball Team’s newest coach this year. When he first started coaching softball, he overcame many...

The Girl’s Varsity Flag Football Team has officially ended its 2023 season. Over the course of the season, the girls played seven challenging but rewarding games. Ultimately the girls were able to win...

The Girl's Varsity Fencing team is off to a great start this season with a 3-1 record. Leading the team is coach Diane Ramirez, who brings a wealth of coaching experience to the sport. With a lifelong...

This year’s spring production was based on the 1987 musical Into the Woods: a beloved musical that intertwines the plots of several classical fairy tales while exploring the consequences of characters’...

The Girls Badminton season has kicked-off, and badminton coach Vaselios Sioukas has appointed senior Tiffany Lee as captain. Following a hard-fought season last year, Tiffany is devoted to accomplishing...

Amid the spring season, the Boys Varsity Volleyball season has kicked off, and they currently hold a 3-4 record. The captains for this season are seniors Matthew Cantor (Classic Sports Copy Editor), Andre...

Prior to teaching English at Townsend Harris High School, Katherine Lipinski pursued various opportunities in different cities before eventually arriving at New York City and THHS. Reflecting on life...

Set design is a critical component that can make or break a production. Not only can stage design help an audience stay engaged and move the plot along, but it can also bring the vision and theme of the...