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Overtesting of students during the last testing schedule

Spring semester testing schedule aims to reduce testing after fall schedule receives criticism for overtesting

Ryan Chen, Xinyi Chen, Intishar Chinho, and Zaria Ilano April 30, 2025

Last semester, the school administration introduced a new testing schedule that received widespread criticism from students. Last year, a weekly schedule allowed departments to only give tests during specific...

Students and chaperones standing in front of the Headless Horseman Statue in Sleepy Hollow

Reading Initiative hosts overnight trip to Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson River Valley

Sabrina Chaudhry and Esther Quartey April 27, 2025

Earlier this month, nearly fifty students attended the Reading Initiative’s annual overnight trip. In previous years, the trip has taken students to places like Washington DC’s Library of Congress...

Students participate in the annual Career Day.

Career Day tradition continues as alumni return to share advice on career paths

Mahir Fuad, John Piergrossi, and Brandon Pinto April 14, 2025

Last month, Townsend Harris held its annual Career Day, giving students the opportunity to explore a variety of different career paths. THHS alumni from various career paths attended to educate the students...

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

Traditionally, students at Townsend Harris have taken the English Regents Exam during their junior year. However, this year, the English Department piloted having three sophomore classes take the exam...

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

Yasmeen Ismail, Managing Editor April 6, 2025

When the Townsend Harris robotics team entered the Hudson Valley Regional robotics competition at Rockland Community College on March 6, they entered with a robot named Hawk Tuah. The name, as well as...

Dr. Sato and the Japan Bowl team preparing for the upcoming competition

As Japan Bowl competition in Washington DC approaches, team members study hard

Maimuna Kader, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

Since late January, students in the Japanese program have been preparing for the 33rd National Japan Bowl, which will be held at John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC...

Students participating at the pie-eating contest on Pi-Day.

Celebrating Pi Day with pie: contests, deals, and personal traditions

Aki Benjamin March 31, 2025

On March 14 (or 3/14), the STEM department hosted a Pi Day event where students could enter a pie eating competition or pie teachers from those departments in the face.  Assistant Principal of Math...

Attendees at the Holi event after powder throwing

Sophomore grade leaders and Hindu Student Association host annual Holi event with performances, games, and powder throwing

Krish Wadia, Dylan Ramjit, and Henric Zha March 30, 2025

On March 14, the Sophomore Grade Leaders and Hindu Student Association (HSA) put on an annual Holi event, celebrating the Hindu holiday through live performances, traditional games, and color powder throwing. HSA...

Students and teachers attending the "Youth Day of Action” in Albany

Green Team participates in “Youth Day of Action” to lobby for climate change action in Albany

Suhail Morshed, Sabrina Chaudhry, and Atish Hoq March 19, 2025

Earlier this month, members of the THHS Green Team attended the “Youth Day of Action” in Albany. The event was run by TREEage, an organization dedicated to fighting for climate justice. Throughout...

Assistant Principal of Organization Ms. Fee shaking hands with new inductees of the Archon Honor Society.

Archon induction ceremony celebrates community service and academic achievements

Suhail Morshed, Siomara Baluarte, and Lilly Chase March 18, 2025

On March 7, the official annual Archon Induction ceremony took place in the auditorium after school. Students were released from classes ten minutes early to participate. At the ceremony, students recited...

Mr. Dunbar in his office.

Ryan Dunbar becomes interim acting assistant principal of English

Aki Benjamin, Hitarthi Bhatt, and Mahi Sehgal March 10, 2025

“Mr. Dunbar is literally perfect for [assistant principal],” said Sophomore Jazmine Chiquito, recalling the moment she received an email revealing that her English teacher had become an interim acting...

Junior Grade Leaders distribute Candy Grams to Townsend Harris students.

Junior Grade Leaders organize and distribute Candy Grams to celebrate Valentine’s Day

On February 14, sophomore Beyonce Boahen felt a gentle tap on her shoulder. She turned to find her friend holding a small, decorated bag with her name carefully written on the tag. She unwrapped the surprise:...

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