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Students participate in the annual Career Day.
Career Day tradition continues as alumni return to share advice on career paths
April 14, 2025
Desks in rows preparation for a standardized exam in the THHS gymnasium.
Following a January pilot with three classes, all sophomores to take the English Regents moving forward
April 11, 2025
The 2025 Steel Hawks robot bumper reads “SCORE ON THAT THANG” at the Hudson Valley Regional competition. The slogan, along with the original 2025 robot name (“Hawk Tuah”), are both references to a 2024 viral video that discusses oral sex. The team eventually removed the bumper slogan and changed the robot’s name.
Robotics coaches face criticism after team names 2025 robot after viral “Hawk Tuah” video that discusses oral sex
April 6, 2025
Dr. Sato and the Japan Bowl team preparing for the upcoming competition
As Japan Bowl competition in Washington DC approaches, team members study hard
April 2, 2025
Students participating at the pie-eating contest on Pi-Day.
Celebrating Pi Day with pie: contests, deals, and personal traditions
March 31, 2025
Pamela Del Vecchio, Secretary to Assistant Principal of Organization Ellen Fee, is the mastermind behind the system that ensures all classes with an absent teacher are covered by another teacher.
Substitute Procedures: inside the daily puzzle that needs solving in order to cover all classes
April 18, 2025
English Teacher and UFT Chapter Chair Kevin McDonaugh
Exploring our inner “shadow” through the English selective “Wherever you go, There you are”
April 9, 2025
Custodian Mario Vasquez
Custodian Mario Vasquez discusses his time maintaining THHS
March 26, 2025
Digital Shift Challenges No. 2 Pencil.
With digital testing on the rise, is the No. 2 pencil no longer #1 in the classroom?
March 20, 2025
SU Equity Chair Jordan Hurwitz and Senior Max Wong
Guest Post: Student Union Equity Chair Jordan Hurwitz interviews senior Max Wong
February 27, 2025
Upperclassmen Volunteering at Townsend Harris Open House
Opinion Roundup: how many hours of community service makes the most sense for honors requirements?
April 8, 2025
A JOKE? Last night, The Classic reported on the Steel Hawks' decision to name their robot after a viral video that discusses oral sex. Below, the editors-in-chief share their opinion on why the story merits serious attention.
EDITORIAL: Why we’re not laughing at the robotics’ coaches approval of the “Hawk Tuah” robot name
April 7, 2025
Students share their opinions on the 40 hours of community service requirement.
OPINION: Community service hours should not be required for graduation honors
April 1, 2025
Townsend Harris guidance team support students.
OPINION: From Guidance’s Mindful Mondays to Ms. Fee’s petting zoo, meaningful wellness opportunities are widely available
March 27, 2025
Desks in rows preparation for a standardized exam in the THHS gymnasium.
OPINION: The high stress of too much testing is still an issue that needs to be addressed, despite promises for “alternatives”
March 21, 2025
Mr. Heathwood conducts during the “Celebrating Music 2025” concert, held in the THHS auditorium (a collaboration with Forest Hills High School). On March 31, Mr. Heathwood performed at Carnegie Hall.
Band director Kevin Heathwood performs at Carnegie Hall with Brooklyn Wind Symphony
April 19, 2025
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class over Zoom to discuss his novel Invisible
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class and discusses how firsthand immigration experiences inspire his writing
April 13, 2025
Author Mark Oshiro and his co-written book The Sun and the Star with author Rick Riordan
Author Mark Oshiro meets with students and discusses co-writing a novel in the world of Percy Jackson
April 4, 2025
Students gathering and eating during MSA's Iftar event to celebrate Ramadan
MSA’s iftar event raises over $500 for charity while inviting the wider community to join in celebrating Ramadan
March 23, 2025
Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at Queen's College. Image courtesy of Nicole Cooley, director for the “Writers at Queens” series.
Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at LeFrak Concert Hall for the ‘Writers at Queens’ series
March 17, 2025
Students observing the 2024 solar eclipse, a rare celestial phenomenon, and a topic discussed in Astronomy Club
Club spotlight: Astronomy Club aims to inspire a love for studying the stars
April 16, 2025
Students explore learning styles despite questions over their validity.
How the theory of “learning styles” influences learners, despite arguments that the theory lacks scientific validity
April 12, 2025
Steel Hawks attending the New York Tech Valley regional competition and receiving the FIRST Impact Award
Steel Hawks receive FIRST Impact Award, earning a seat at the championship event in Houston
April 3, 2025
Textbooks Still Aid Student Learning.
Though digital study methods may be on the rise, physical review books are still in the game
March 28, 2025
The Science Olympiad team studying for events in upcoming competitions
Science Olympiad members talk finding a balance between studying, competing, and fostering friendships
March 4, 2025
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Classic Crossword: Easter edition

Classic Crossword: Easter edition

Jasmine Mootooveran, Classic Gamemaker • April 20, 2025

With spring break coming to a close on Easter, The Classic Crossword has this game ready for you to mark the occasion. Constructed by Jasmine Mootooveran with the online crossword puzzle creator from...

Watch: “Celebrating Music 2025” concert at THHS features a collaboration with student musicians from Forest Hills High School

Christopher Lee, THHS Orchestra Director • April 17, 2025

On April 2, student musicians (and their instructors) from Forest Hills High School (FHHS) joined student musicians (and their instructors) from Townsend Harris High School for the "Celebrating Music 2025"...

Students vs. Staff Volleyball Game

Photos from the students vs. staff volleyball game

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • April 5, 2025

Watch live: 2025 staff vs. student volleyball match

Max Rosenthal and Yasmeen Ismail • April 4, 2025

On April 4, the Freshman Grade Leaders and the Boys Varsity Volleyball Team hosted the annual Staff vs Student Volleyball Match. The teachers ultimately won 3-2 matches. Watch the full live stream on The...

THHS Alumni presenting during Career Day

Photos of the Week: career day

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • March 29, 2025

Classic Crossword: spring has sprung

Classic Crossword: spring has sprung

Jasmine Mootooveran, Classic Gamemaker • March 25, 2025

With Spring now officially here, try out The Classic's latest crossword puzzle below. Built by Jasmine Mootooveran using PuzzleMe's free crossword creator

The Holi event organized by the sophomore grade leaders

Photos of the Week: Holi & Pi Day

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • March 16, 2025

Keeping it Classic: Mr. Dunbar on becoming interim acting assistant principal of English

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Podcast Manager • March 13, 2025

Keeping it Classic is the official podcast of The Classic. In this episode, we speak to Mr. Dunbar, and his role of being an interim acting assistant principal of English at THHS. TRANSCRIPT: (Click...

Watch live: Archon induction ceremony 2025

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor • March 7, 2025

Watch this year's Archon Induction Ceremony at the above link. The ceremony occurred today, directly after school.

Video: Go inside this year’s freshman scavenger hunt

Afarah Cruz-Tillery, Tiffany Chen, Meiko Liu, Meagan Yang, and Gabriella Hartman • March 5, 2025

Last month, the Freshman Grade Leaders hosted their annual Freshmen Scavenger Hunt. 63 freshmen competed in the event for the chance to win a $50 visa gift card, and the team, "Raising Cane's" including:...

Bengali FON

SLIDESHOW: FON 2025 photos

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • March 2, 2025

Watch the FON 2025 Saturday night livestream here

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor • March 1, 2025

Watch the livestream for the 2025 Saturday night FON performance above. If the stream goes down for whatever reason, you can find a new stream here.

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