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New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.
ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda
November 15, 2024
New mathematics and Instructional Support Services teacher, Ms. Drakakis
Mathematics and Instructional Support Services departments welcome Vanessa Drakakis to the staff
November 13, 2024
The "simulated" presidential candidates debate during a special assembly held before Election Day.
In alternate reality of the Townsend Harris Election Simulation, Kamala Harris wins the presidency
November 10, 2024
George Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
THHS Writers Academy travels to Washington DC for an overnight trip
October 31, 2024
New “anecdotal” record system used to monitor rule breaking
New “anecdotal” record system used to monitor rule breaking
October 27, 2024
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
November 12, 2024
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation
Election Simulation Throwback
November 6, 2024
2024 Founders' Day held at Colden Auditorium
Founders’ Day Throwback
October 26, 2024
2024-2025 SU Club Liaison Elvis Chan
Junior Elvis Chan takes on Club Liaison role, after two years closely working with the Student Union
October 20, 2024
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
November 9, 2024
New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.
EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced
November 1, 2024
Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.
Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS
October 21, 2024
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.
Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system
October 14, 2024
Juniors win Hallway Decorating event.
After years of senior victories, juniors win 2024 Hallway Decorating Competition with Harry Potter theme
November 8, 2024
Attendees of the Diwali event painting traditional diyas
Hindu Student Association holds their first Diwali Event
November 5, 2024
Students at the Witching Hour
Third annual Halloween “read-a-thon” encourages a sold out crowd to read and hang out all night
November 4, 2024
Abigail Luk's winning book submission, To Love You
Abigail Luk named a winner in Ezra Jack Keats children’s book competition
October 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in education
Exploring the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in education as it becomes more prevalent
November 3, 2024
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
Productivity and learning apps that help inside and outside the classroom
November 2, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles
October 19, 2024
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
Hack Club launches, aiming to inspire students interested in the computer science field
October 12, 2024
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
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Jane Storck, class of 2000, remembered

Arifa Baksh • December 24, 2015
Last month, the Townsend Harris community suffered the loss of alumna Jane Margaret Storck, valedictorian of the Class of 2000. She passed away on November 19.
Photo by Jillissa Drayton

Alumna discusses her political career

Teresa Mettela • September 28, 2015
The name Rebecca Lynch is no longer unfamiliar to many Townsend Harris High School students. New York City may recognize Ms. Lynch for her community-centered work with Mayor De Blasio, but she is better known in the THHS community as an alumna. This summer, seniors reached out to canvass for her campaign as she ran for District 23 City Councilwoman.
Photo by Rebekah Jones

A Stuy counselor joins the THHS team

Ilyssa Delos Reyes • September 28, 2015
Mr. Jeremy Wang is Townsend Harris’ new guidance counselor, replacing Ms. Adrienne Nasser...
Photo by Rebekah Jones

Ms. Laverde checks in to the library

Teresa Mettela, Laura Marsico, Aly Tantawy, and Muqit Tafsic • September 28, 2015
Through Ms. Arlene Laverde, Townsend Harris introduced a new face to the school community this September.
Photo by Hailey Lam

Fourth band lunch launched

Samantha Quinn, Mason Rivero, and Dominik Sochon • September 28, 2015

Artwork by William Mun

Multicultural fashion: Appropriation or Appreciation?

Leo Rodriguez • June 27, 2015

Photo by Yash Sharma

Ms. Pizzichillo retires after decade at THHS

Poonam Dass • June 27, 2015

Photo by Renaenia Cipriano

Mr. Zahn begins a new Chapter

Raya Kazdan • June 27, 2015

Photo by Rebekah Jones

Hafsah Khan to improve “Quality of Life”

Poonam Dass • June 27, 2015

Photo by Adam Sosnicki

Spring concert split

Adina Singh • June 3, 2015

Students present at the first Symposium in June 2015.

Seniors showcase literary re- search at inaugural symposium

Ann Kochupurackal and Sarah Iqbal • June 3, 2015

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