Alice Brea, a teacher at Townsend Harris, has taught Geometry and Algebra 2 for two consecutive years. With students solely taking her classes as a requirement, many don’t know who Ms. Brea is outside...

After twenty years of teaching at Townsend Harris, Dr. Stephen Mazza is well known by students for teaching two Introduction to Computer Science classes and three AP Statistics classes. His story, however,...

Ali Hamja, a junior at Townsend Harris High School, was first introduced to the Condom Availability Program (CAP) when asked if he knew what it was. Ali stated, “I’ve never heard or seen this acronym...

This year, staff member Maxine Kupersmith is retiring from Townsend Harris High School after working in her position for 26 years.  Ms. Kupersmith has decided to conclude her journey and begin a new...

Prior to becoming an art teacher at Townsend Harris High School, Melissa Nakos dabbled in different areas of the art industry.  Initially, she worked as a store manager at one of the BCBG Max Azria's...

This year, the UPLIFT club is back in business. UPLIFT is a club dedicated to tutoring middle and elementary school students in a wide variety of subjects they might be struggling with. Tutors teach students...

Townsend Harris alumnus Micheal Quach has been working at THHS for the past year as a physics and earth science teacher. Although he grew up in Queens, New York, during Mr. Quach's childhood, he would...

The Townsend Harris High School Guidance Counselors shared their views on the current school year and their aspirations for the coming year with The Classic. In room 312, students can find guidance every...

Before joining Townsend Harris High School, Spanish Teacher Beatriz Ezquerra taught overseas in Poland and Hungary. Her path to THHS was not a deliberate choice but rather an unexpected twist of fate.  Since...

This year’s Mock Trial team went up against and beat multiple schools in simulated court trials hosted by the New York State Bar Association. Under the leadership of captains Benjamin Babayev (Classic...

Townsend Harris alumnus Frank Spitaleri has been working at the school for three years as an English and history teacher. Mr. Spitaleri lived in New York for his entire life, specifically spending his...

Chris Amanna, a classical languages teacher at Townsend Harris High School, walked THHS’ halls as a student 17 years ago. After being a student at THHS and before becoming a teacher at THHS, Mr. Amanna...