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Seniors in celebrate their time in FON on stage for the finale.
FON 2023 stages four shows, showcasing dancing talent from around the world
March 20, 2023
New compatibility app makes its mark
New compatibility app makes its mark
March 20, 2023
New disciplinary policies are introduced at THHS to change how students are penalized after an infraction.
After demerits system dies out, detention debuts in new discipline policy
March 17, 2023
The three-year anniversary of COVID-19 marks a time of reflection and resolutions going forward into a more normal future.
Pandemic life: three years after the schools shut down in NYC
March 16, 2023
Mr. Williams, a new member of the Classical Language department.
Welcoming new Classical Greek & Latin Teacher: Adam Williams
March 13, 2023
Courtesy of Azreen Abrar
Student Spotlight: Sophomore Azreen Abrar serves as youth consultant for nonprofit supporting South Asian community
March 23, 2023
Irene Skandalakis, producer of The 27 Podcast.
Senior Spotlight: Irene Skandalakis marvels as podcast producer
March 13, 2023
Teachers before Townsend: Mr. Heitman’s career in the airline industry
Teachers before Townsend: Mr. Heitman’s career in the airline industry
March 7, 2023
This image was created with the assistance of DALL·E 2, an AI image generator. The prompt used to create this image was: “A robot writes an essay on paper while sitting at a desk in a classroom with human students, in the style of a comic book.”
Is ChatGPT upending learning? Survey shows most THHS students are unfamiliar with the AI, but some have begun using it for class
March 2, 2023
Students plan to do academic and recreational activities over Mid-Winter break.
How Harrisites are spending their midwinter break
February 22, 2023
OPINION: Artificial intelligence raises alarm about cheating, calling for changes in education
OPINION: Artificial intelligence raises alarm about cheating, calling for changes in education
March 24, 2023
Amy Jiang
OPINION: After remote learning, field trips are more important than ever
March 21, 2023
Many colleges see students social media accounts as digital portfolios; students question the fairness of it.
College admissions officers viewing applicants’ social media should not be “fair game”
March 10, 2023
The College Board announces its new AP African American Studies Course, but amid controversy, doesnt recognize that the content should not be optional for students.
Editorial: Colleges must fight back against attempts to remove key topics from the new AP African American Studies course
February 28, 2023
While virtual parent teacher conferences are convenient, they should be coupled with in-person conferences to create a hybrid parent-teacher conference model.
The case for hybrid parent-teacher conferences
February 24, 2023
Alumni Spotlight: Class of ‘22 Lynda Irizarry returns to coach vocals for spring musical
Alumni Spotlight: Class of ‘22 Lynda Irizarry returns to coach vocals for spring musical
March 22, 2023
Harrisites celebrate Valentines Day with pancakes and love poems at the Read Dating event, offered by the THHS Reading Initiative.
Reading Initiative offers love poems and pancakes for “read-dating” event
March 16, 2023
ModIT holds monthlong investing competition
ModIT holds monthlong investing competition
March 15, 2023
The FON finale.
FON 2023 Highlights
March 13, 2023
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
March 12, 2023
The Townsend Harris Science Olympiad team wins several medals at Regionals, with Team A placing 2nd overall.
SciOly wins second place at Regionals
March 9, 2023
As technology continues to evolve, AI art continues to be a cheap and accessible source of imagery for artists, students, and writers alike, but it can be both beneficial and harmful.
The AI Art Boom
March 3, 2023
Excessive use of headphones can lead to long-term hearing loss.
How headphones can affect your hearing
February 23, 2023
A popular conglomerate called 3M plans to stop production of PFAS in efforts to make the world more sustainable.
3M to stop production of “forever chemical” PFAS by 2025
February 16, 2023
A new study reveals effects of the pandemic on the brain, and Harrisites share their feelings about it.
How the Pandemic Changed Your Brain: Study shows that COVID shutdown quickened development of teenage brain structure
February 16, 2023
The FON finale.
FON 2023 Highlights
March 13, 2023
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
March 12, 2023
Senior advisor, Mr. Gelbman in the dunk tank.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2023
February 2, 2023
2022 Wrapped: The Classics Year in Review
2022 Wrapped: The Classic’s Year in Review
December 30, 2022
Concert band bowing after their performance.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Concert 2022
December 16, 2022
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Alumni Spotlight: Class of ‘22 Lynda Irizarry returns to coach vocals for spring musical

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...

Harrisites celebrate Valentines Day with pancakes and love poems at the Read Dating event, offered by the THHS Reading Initiative.

Reading Initiative offers love poems and pancakes for “read-dating” event

Alessandra Diaz, Staff Writer • March 16, 2023

This year has seen a slew of Townsend Harris High School Reading Initiative events, and Valentine’s Day was no different with Reading Initiative organizers offering “Read-Dating” after school in...

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...

The FON finale.

FON 2023 Highlights

March 13, 2023

The FON 2023 performances took place last Friday and Saturday. Below is a gallery of photos that the Classic Photographers took of the event. Use a DOE email to view all the photos in this google drive:...

Watch the FON 2023 Livestream

Watch the FON 2023 Livestream

Ryan Young • March 12, 2023

This weekend, students put on the 2023 Festival of Nations. The Classic live-streamed the evening performances. Due to copyright issues with some of the songs played during the performance, YouTube has...

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...

The Bengali FON leaders.

Bengali FON: celebrating the old and showcasing the new

Jasmyn Pillay, Staff Writer • February 14, 2023

As the second semester kicks off, one of Townsend Harris High School’s highly anticipated events is in full swing: the Festival of Nations (FON). This year’s Bengali FON leaders, senior Nowyshin Mridula...

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...

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...

Chinese Ribbon FON leaders share their enthusiasm for this years FON performance.

FON Spotlight Series: Chinese Ribbon Leaders

Maimuna Amina, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023

The Festival of Nations (FON) is an annual Townsend Harris High School event that celebrates the diversity at THHS through beautiful cultural dances. Chinese Ribbon FON will twirl their way onto the stage,...

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