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Freshman participating in Freshman Scavenger Hunt.
Freshman Scavenger Hunt offers puzzles, races, and a gift card
February 24, 2025
With the return to semester-based grading system, spring semester offers a grade “reset”
With the return to semester-based grading system, spring semester offers a grade “reset”
February 20, 2025
Students and teachers attending last year's Winter Carnival
Annual Winter Carnival cancelled due to low signups from clubs
February 19, 2025
Hosts, coordinators, organizers and panelists from the Intergenerational Healthy Relationships Summit
NYC Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence hosts Intergenerational Healthy Relationships Summit
February 18, 2025
THHS implements a new teacher-leadership program to enhance THHS teaching practices
Inside the “teacher leader” group that works with Principal Condon to enhance THHS teaching practices
February 8, 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
The image from the June 1987 edition of The Classic. The original caption: "Townsend Harris' seniors are welcomed by Queens College."
Throwback Article: “Plans Underway For QC Adventure” from June 1987
February 9, 2025
Mr. Heathwood and Mr. Stern run "music mindfulness" jam sessions during teacher-led Wellness Fridays.
Jogging with Kadamani and Jamming with Stern: How ‘Wellness Fridays’ facilitate faculty team building
February 3, 2025
The White House behind a police barricade, as seen during a Classic overnight field trip to Washington, DC.
Would you date a MAGA supporter? As Trump takes office, survey shows partisan divisions hardening with regard to high school social life
January 20, 2025
Last year's Festival of Nations.
Leaders of new Pakistani FON group prepare for the 2025 performance
January 3, 2025
Attend the Healthy Relationships Summit this Thursday.
Guest Essay: NYC Commissioner marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness month with letter to high school students on healthy relationships
February 10, 2025
Students completing their lab during zero band
OPINION: 7AM is too early for class. Lab sections should be offered at different times during the day
January 21, 2025
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
Students attempting the obstacle course at Ferox Ninja Park
Juniors travel to Ferox Ninja Park in Brooklyn for class trip
February 22, 2025
Girl Up members making bracelets.
Girl Up Club celebrates ‘Galentine’s Day’ with charm bracelet making
February 21, 2025
Robert Mirabal's performance at Flushing Town Hall
Robert Mirabal shares “Music, Culture, and the Pueblo Way” at Flushing Town Hall
February 15, 2025
Class of 2025 goes on senior trip.
Class of 2025 takes a trip to the Catskills
January 30, 2025
Senior Julia Waters
Musician Spotlight: senior singer Julia Waters, whose “rare talent” inspires audiences
January 28, 2025
Part of the Tech Crew during a meeting in preparation for FON
As FON approaches, the Tech Crew works with FON leaders to help bring the show to life
February 23, 2025
Senior, Steel Hawks president, founder of Hack Club, and Build Coordinator for Science Olympiad Isaac Wong
STEM Spotlight: Senior Isaac Wong, Steel Hawks president, described as “backbone of the team”
February 5, 2025
Tech coordinator, physics teacher and sports coach John Tsai
How John Tsai, physics teacher and tech mastermind, keeps classes running
February 1, 2025
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
YMA Club holds various events to connect members with medical professionals
January 31, 2025
Young Women in STEM plans ahead.
Young Women in STEM club aims to expand turnout and offerings
January 27, 2025
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SLIDESHOW: FON 2025 Photos

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • March 2, 2025

Girls Varsity Basketball Team winning against Francis Lewis with a final score of 64-40

Photos of the Week: Girls Varsity & Junior Varsity Basketball

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • February 16, 2025

Freshman Scavenger Hunt 2025

Photos of the Week: Freshman Scavenger Hunt

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • February 7, 2025

Gingerbread Houses being made by students

Scenes from Winter Party 2025

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • January 19, 2025

The Varsity Boys Basketball team winning against Academy of American Studies with a final score of 70-40

Photos of the Week: Asian Fest, Snowcoming, and Boys Varsity Basketball

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • January 11, 2025

The evening Winter Concert 2025

Photos of the week: Winter Concert

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • December 21, 2024

The Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Team winning against Francis Lewis with a final score of 27-19

Photos of the week: Arista, Holiday Market, Indoor Track, and Girls JV Basketball

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • December 14, 2024

Sophomores go ice skating at World Ice Arena.

Photos of the Week: Sophomore Ice Skating Trip

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • December 6, 2024

S!NG 2025 Highlights

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • November 27, 2024

The Girls Varsity Volleyball Team going against Leon M. Goldstein HS for Science and winning 2-0

Photos of the Week: Girls Varsity Volleyball

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • November 16, 2024

Townsend Harris Open House

Photos of the Week: Open House and Cross Country City Championship

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • November 10, 2024

Alumni, Priti Malik speaking at Founders Day

Scenes from Founders’ Day 2024

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • October 27, 2024

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