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The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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THHS participating in the annual Election Simulation Kick-Off Rally.

Election Simulation throwback

Farah Rahimzada, The Classic Archivist September 25, 2024

This article was first published in 2003. It is from the first edition of the 20th volume of The Classic. This article was chosen as a throwback because today was the 2024 Election Simulation Kickoff,...

The new Townsend Harris High School is almost complete, set to open by September 1994.

New school year throwback in new building 1994

Farah Rahimzada, The Classic Archivist September 21, 2024

This article was first published in 1993. It is from the first edition of the 10th volume of The Classic. This article was chosen as a throwback to when the building THHS is in now was under construction...

September reopening throwback

September reopening throwback

Farah Rahimzada, The Classic Archivist September 18, 2024

This article was first published in November 1994. It is from the first edition of the 11th volume of The Classic. This article was chosen as a throwback to former student, Dominika Bednarska, and her...

Teachers shared how they spent their summer vacation, engaging in activities that also further prepared them for the upcoming school year.

Students have internships and summer jobs, but what do teachers do over the summer?

Sabah Jivraj and Fatima Raza September 14, 2024

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...

Class size laws and its potential effects on Townsend Harris High School

Students admitted during pandemic era process respond to derogatory “lottery kids” nickname

Kaitlyn Lee, Managing Editor September 12, 2024

“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...

Student Union president Alex Yauri debating in the elections

Senior Alex Yauri Begins his Term as Student Union President

Aizay Amin, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

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...

Students toured the Yale campus (pictured here) on a field trip last November. Though college tours and other common experiences remain the same, how has AI impacted the admissions process?

During a year full of college admissions changes, AI also began to impact the application process, a survey of seniors shows

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...

Junior English classes take a trip to the MoMA.

English classes connect the curriculum to culture at the Museum of Modern Art

Joyce Shen, Staff Writer June 24, 2024

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...

Students at this years Sports Awards held at Douglaston Manor.

40th Anniversary Throwbacks : Athletes Honored at Sports Dinner

Lorna Chan and Karen Greenberg June 7, 2024

This article was first published in June of 1986. It is from the fourth edition of the second volume of The Classic. This article was chosen as a throwback to the first Sports Awards ever held to celebrate...

Juniors getting ready to board the Skyline Princess

Junior Banquet offers a “red carpet” tour

Galo Sanchez-Mendez and Joyce Shen May 30, 2024

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,...

The Spring Concert held during the school day.

40th Anniversary Throwbacks: Musical Performers Shine In Annual Spring Concert

Hayley Thomas, Staff Writer May 22, 2024

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...

In 2004, Christopher Amanna, future THHS teacher, wrote an article about SU elections. This image is licensed by Envato Elements to be published in The Classic.

40th Anniversary Throwbacks: A look at the 2004 Student Union Election

Christopher Amanna, Staff Writer May 11, 2024

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...

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