When students gathered in the library for this year’s Henrietta Lacks Awareness Event, a tradition that continues to grow each year, few paused to consider the figure behind it all: science teacher Sarah...

Earlier this year, in advance of AP season, sophomore Aki Benjamin started “Aki’s History Review” on both Instagram and Youtube to help students study AP World History.  Aki said he was inspired...

When a teacher is absent a substitute just seems to appear, somewhat magically. “I just never really thought about it [how it works],” said sophomore Madilyn Mercado. For students, the appearance of...

As one of the six variants of sophomore English courses offered at Townsend Harris, Wherever You Go, There You Are, taught by English Teacher and UFT Chapter Chair Kevin McDonaugh, explores literature...

For over two decades, Mario Vasquez has worked behind the scenes at Townsend Harris High School, keeping the school's bathrooms, hallways, and classrooms clean. “It [is] a beautiful experience working...

Throughout decades of major shifts in education and advancements in technology, the No. 2 pencil has remained a staple: it is practically a fashion statement, a superstar — an educational icon. And this...

This is an interview of Max Wong, a senior at Townsend Harris, conducted by junior Jordan Hurwitz. Jordan is the current Equity Chair for the THHS Student Union, and he asked The Classic to publish this...

Since last year, we have been republishing articles from earlier editions of The Classic to mark our fortieth anniversary. These are all articles that were never published online. This article was first...

Since the pandemic, many companies have focused more on workplace wellness than ever before. As Forbes reported last summer, “The pandemic served as a powerful catalyst, propelling the movement for workplace...

“I would never feel comfortable [dating] someone who has those views,” said a senior girl, speaking about supporters of Donald Trump, who was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States earlier...

Last month, the annual Festival of Nations (FON) season officially began. The FON kickoff happened on December 5, and Harrisites are already working on various unique dances and selecting attire for the...

This article was first published in June 1997. It is from the fifth issue of the thirteenth volume of The Classic. This article was chosen as Harrisites have received a transportation upgrade with the...