On March 31, band director Kevin Heathwood performed at Carnegie Hall with the Brooklyn Wind Symphony, a renowned all volunteer ensemble.  “Carnegie Hall is so legendary. You just feel the energy...

Last month, author Daniel Aleman joined English teacher Katherine Lipinski’s AP English Literature class to discuss his novel, Indivisible. With the class’s focus on narratives of immigration, Mr....

On March 27, award-winning author Mark Oshiro (they/them) visited Townsend Harris, offering students a behind-the-scenes look at their writing process, their collaboration with author Rick Riordan on the...

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted an iftar celebration on March 6 to celebrate Ramadan. At the door, students paid a $7 entry fee, which was used as a donation towards a charity providing aid...

Last week, author Edwidge Danticat participated in a reading and a question and answer session for the “Writers at Queens” series run by Queens College. The event was open to the public, including...

With spring almost here, the annual musical is also getting closer to its premiere date. This year, The Nightingale Theater Company will be performing Little Shop of Horrors and the actors, musicians,...

In late January, members of the Class of 2026 attended their class trip at Brooklyn’s Ferox Ninja Park, a venue that offers activities like trampoline jumping, climbing, and zip lining. Junior Grade...

Last Monday, the Girl Up Club hosted a Galentine’s charm bracelet making event for the Valentine’s season. Galentine’s Day is a celebration of female friendship, typically observed on February 13....

“When I close my eyes I can see the vastness of the world, the vastness of the southwest, the vastness of the song, the dance, and the rituals. They are all inside of me and tonight, you get just a little...

In mid-January, members of the class of 2025 attended the annual senior trip for three days at the Villa Roma Resort in the Catskills. The getaway offered students a chance to unwind, bond with classmates,...

From leading this year’s Semores’ Vocal Department to becoming an integral part of the Townsend Harris Jazz Ensemble to earning an award for the most “Outstanding Soloist,” senior Julia Waters...

As 2025 begins, Harrisites are greeted by more than just a new year. They are navigating the start of a new semester system at Townsend Harris. After years of an annualized grading structure, the school...