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City Council passes resolution 372.
City Council resolution calls for supporting student journalism in all NYC public high schools
October 17, 2024
2024-2025 THHS SU Card
Cost of SU dues rise to $18
October 16, 2024
New daily testing calendar debuts, leading to a petition and reports of “multiple tests every day”
New daily testing calendar debuts, leading to a petition and reports of “multiple tests every day”
October 15, 2024
New Townsend Harris English Teacher Sean Nolan
Sean Nolan joins the English Department, teaching literature to juniors and seniors
October 11, 2024
Ms. Flores, the new guidance counselor at Townsend Harris High School
Valerie Flores joins the guidance team
October 8, 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
Snapshots of the spirit week highlighted in the 21st volume of The Classic
Spirit Week Throwback
October 8, 2024
Students and teachers talk about which desks and furniture they prefer.
The Furniture Feature: perspectives on the many desks that inhabit the school building
October 3, 2024
Mel, the Townsend Harris cat, when she was found last spring.
Paraplegic kitten found on Melbourne Avenue, who brings smiles and crowds to the third floor, in need of surgery to address spinal protrusion
September 30, 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
Guidance department offers college counseling.
OPINION: Underclassmen should receive college counseling as well
October 10, 2024
Colleges reverting to test-mandatory admissions
OPINION: Colleges reverting to test-mandatory admissions policies without significantly addressing inequities is a mistake
September 29, 2024
Cell phones should not be banned in school as banning phones hinder students' educational benefits and communication.
EDITORIAL: The DOE Should Not Implement a Systemwide Cell Phone Ban
September 26, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
The Freshiors' SING Production Team is getting ready for the fall show, with new plans and responsibilities.
S!NG 2025: New Freshior art department directors discuss this fall’s production planning
September 21, 2024
Freshmen attending the journalism portion of the Writers Academy Summer Retreat.
Annual Writers Academy Summer Retreat helps grow the next generation of student writers
September 8, 2024
Operation Tomatometer returns for season four.
Operation Tomatometer launches season four with a “Twisters” review
July 26, 2024
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
July 4, 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
Mr. Choudhury, Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM.
Abid Choudhury becomes Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM
September 24, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in the Steel the Summer summer program at THHS.
Robotics Team hosts “Steel the Summer” program for rising freshman
September 4, 2024
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Students at the Witching Hour

SLIDESHOW: Witching Hour 2024

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • October 20, 2024

Class Senators putting up Fall lobby decorations

Photos of the Week: Lobby Decorating, Studio Art Class Trip, and Girls Cross Country

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • October 12, 2024

The Boys Cross Country Team at Van Cortlandt Park for the Marty Lewis Meet.

Photos of the Week: SUNY College Fair, Boys Varsity Fencing, Girls & Boys Cross Country

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk manager • October 5, 2024

Townsend Harris students at Election Sim Kickoff presenting their campaigns and candidates.

Photos of the Week: Election Sim Kickoff, Girls Varsity Soccer, Girls & Boys Cross Country

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • September 28, 2024

The Girls Cross Country Team at the Xavier Invitational meet on September 21, 2024

Photos of the Week: Girls Varsity Volleyball and Girls Cross Country

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • September 21, 2024

 

The annual club fair on Friday, September 13th

Photos of the week: Club Fair, Senior Sunrise, and SING Kickoff

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manger • September 17, 2024

The Boys Varsity Soccer team playing against Springfield Gardens. The final score was 3-3.

Photos of the week: 9/2 – 9/6

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager • September 8, 2024

The class of 2024.

Photos of the Week: Scenes from Graduation 2024

Emily Zheng, Grace Kwan, Ryan Chen, and Bella Chen • June 27, 2024

The graduation of the class of 2024 took place this past Tuesday. Above are the highlights of the day taken by the Classic photography team.

Students taking photos in the photobooth.

Scenes from Prom 2024

Ryan Chen and Bella Chen • June 19, 2024

Senior prom occurred last night, June 18th, at Leonards Palazzo. Seniors enjoyed a night of dancing, bonding with their peers, and taking photos together. Below is a slideshow of photos taken by The Classic photographers...

Students at this years Sports Awards held at Douglaston Manor.

Moments of Sports Awards 2024

Aiden Clarke, Isabel Jagsaran, Katherine Lian, and Ryan Young • June 8, 2024

On Tuesday, June 4th, Townsend Harris hosted its 37th Athletic Dinner and Dance at the Douglaston Manor. During the event, organized by athletic director Ms. Caiacca, various athletes received awards for...

Moments of Junior Banquet 2024

Moments of Junior Banquet 2024

Emily Zheng and Harrison Zhu • May 27, 2024

On Thursday May 23, the 2024 Junior Banquet took place on the Skyline Princess. Juniors enjoyed a night of dancing bonding with their peers and taking photos together. Below is a slideshow of photos...

Mr. Dunbar gives a speech at the final show on April 13th.

The Addams Family Musical through photography

Ashley Zeng, Karen Lin, Katherine Lian, Ryan Chen, Samira Li, and Tabassum Ahmed • April 27, 2024

The annual spring musical, presented by the Nightingale Theater Company, was performed on April 12th and 13th. Below is a slideshow of photos the Classic Photography Team took of the three shows. View...

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