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Physics teacher Mr. Quach getting pied by students during the Winter Party
Sophomore grade leaders host winter party as fall semester comes to a close
January 18, 2025
Ms. Patete leaves Townsend Harris.
Guidance Counselor Ana Patete departs midyear
January 16, 2025
The annual club fair where new clubs can promote their club and introduce it to the school for the first time
Club application opens early with new rules
January 7, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
Room changes follow PS 255 request: deans to the first floor and SU to the senior lounge
January 6, 2025
Students taking a test under previous testing schedules
Student Union collects feedback on new testing schedule, following widespread criticism
January 4, 2025
Last year's Festival of Nations.
Leaders of new Pakistani FON group prepare for the 2025 performance
January 3, 2025
Previous MTA metrocard, before the new student OMNY cards
MetroCard Throwback
December 10, 2024
The 2022-2023 Arista induction ceremony
Arista Throwback
November 30, 2024
Semores team in the 2025 Friday night S!NG show
S!NG Throwback: The 2025 S!NG season comes to a close
November 24, 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
Harrisites reflect on school day hours.
Opinion Roundup: Should the school day start later to allow for healthier sleep schedules?
January 17, 2025
Class size laws and its potential effects on Townsend Harris High School
EDITORIAL: As the deadline for New York’s Class Size Law gets closer and closer, added clarity on implementation is needed
January 14, 2025
Sophomore transfers share their experience at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on transitioning in as sophomore transfers
January 9, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
EDITORIAL: Underclassmen should be allowed to go off campus for lunch
December 20, 2024
Future business majors should look into supply chain management as a potential career path
GUEST OPINION: Alum urges future business majors to look into supply chain management as a potential career path
December 15, 2024
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
January 15, 2025
Art supplies used to create the Winter Gallery showcasing student art and photography
Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography
January 12, 2025
One of the many stands during the Holiday Market
Holiday Market features food from around the world of FON
December 29, 2024
Nightingale Theater Company's live read-aloud during Season's Reading
“Season’s Readings” event encourages independent reading and cultural exploration
December 18, 2024
Last year's Festival of Nations.
FON season kicks off with interest rally
December 7, 2024
Winter often brings on seasonal affective disorder, and highly advised to reach out to guidance counselors for help
Reach out when seasonal affective disorder hits, guidance counselors say
January 5, 2025
Cooking meets science in class.
New “Chemistry of Cooking” elective serves up a culinary take on the sciences
December 19, 2024
Lab Keeper Mark McHugh.
The man behind the lab: Mark McHugh administers lab work at Townsend Harris
December 13, 2024
Traditional paper and pen tests now turn digital
28 AP Exams to go digital in May 2025, leading to shifts in test prep and expectations
December 8, 2024
Girls Who Code provides a space to explore computer science.
New Girls Who Code club seeks to create inclusive space for members to explore computer science
November 29, 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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