As school begins to settle in, many Harrisites have wrapped up their jobs and internships, but what did teachers do during the summer? Do they keep teaching, work another job entirely, or do they rest...

“I feel inferior and a sense of alienation,” a current junior told The Classic at the end of last term. She said she is looked down upon by students from other classes, including other juniors. The...

Last spring, the Student Union held its general election for the upcoming school year. The debate took place on May 7 and elections were held the following day. After the two candidates for SU president...

The 2024 college application season was unlike any other. With the Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action came new essay prompts and greater uncertainty. Later, after the class of 2024 sent...

After a stressful AP season, students from AP English Literature and AP English Language classes were rewarded with a trip to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).  Organized by English teacher Charlene...

As the 2024 academic year is coming to an end, students of all grades eagerly await trips and celebrations. For juniors, the annual Junior Banquet is a target of particular  excitement. This year,...

This article was first published in June 1987. It is from the sixth edition of the third volume of The Classic. Since the annual spring concert was held tonight, we noticed this article in the archive...

This article was first published in June 2004. It is from the sixth edition of Volume 20 of The Classic. Since this week, THHS hosted its annual Student Union Executive Board elections, we decided to look...

May officially marks the beginning of the bustling AP season. With a wide array of AP exams to study for, Townsend Harris High School students discussed the AP exams they are taking and how they are preparing...

Watch the full interview with former admissions officer Joe Latimer on how the recent changes of affirmative action may impact the future of college admissions.

Go behind the scenes on how the second floor got a makeover this spring   Music: Happy Type Beat - "JOYFUL" Funny Chill Pop Rap/Trap Instrumental 2023

On April 5, Townsend Harris High School celebrated its third annual Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks event. Hosted by Science teacher Sarah Loew’s biomedical ethics class, the event honors the life and...