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Ms. Albarracin in the main office

School aide Monica Albarracin takes over as attendance coordinator, after Ms. Reyes

Aki Benjamin, Editorial Manager July 4, 2025

Following the retirement of longtime attendance coordinator Yvette Reyes, school aide Monica Albarracin took over her role in the main office. Ms. Albarracin has been a school aide at Townsend Harris for...

Students using cellphones in a classroom

Preparations under way for bell-to-bell cell phone ban in the fall

Methulia Medage, News Editor July 1, 2025

Last month, in response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent law making New York one of the latest states in the nation to implement statewide smartphone restrictions in schools, the Townsend Harris High...

Guidance Counselor Jeremy Wang who retired earlier this month.

Mr. Wang retires after ten years serving as a THHS guidance counselor

Intishar Chinho, Classic Business Director June 29, 2025

Before the end of the 2024-2025 school year, Jeremy Wang, a guidance counselor at Townsend Harris High School for the past ten years, retired. After his many years at THHS, members of the school community...

Seniors presenting their research on “the ethics and aesthetics of friendship” during day two of the Humanities Symposium

Seniors present original research on literary friendships at annual humanities symposium

Last month, seniors presented research on “the ethics and aesthetics of friendship”at the annual two-day Humanities Symposium, a culminating event for the year-long seminar course all seniors take...

THHS Librarian and President of the New York Library Association Arlene Laverde

Librarian Arlene Laverde retires, leaving behind a legacy of championing independent reading and fighting for libraries as free and open spaces

Malek Ahmed, Staff Writer June 11, 2025

After a decade as the librarian of Townsend Harris, Arlene Laverde has retired. Though she retired from the NYC Department of Education last June, she has continued to work part time at the library for...

2025-2026 SU President Jenna Abdelhamid, and 2025-2026 SU Vice-
President Evelene Chao

Following a higher turnout election, 2025-2026 Student Union executive board winners announced

Methulia Medage and Max Rosenthal June 5, 2025

After last month’s Student Union election, the members of the 2025-2026 Student Union Executive Board were revealed during the morning announcements. Junior Jenna Abdelhamid was elected SU President,...

Chairs used and testing conditions during AP testing

AP Psychology exam rescheduled due to technical difficulties

Julina Chen and Esther Quartey May 29, 2025

As the second week of AP testing came to an end, the administration of the AP Psychology exam was disrupted by technical issues with the digital testing app, Bluebook. While the exam worked for some students...

Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos listens to students planning their Symposium presentations during a Humanities Seminar class in the Townsend Harris library.

NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos tours THHS, as funding for the school’s early college program remains uncertain

Amanda Ng, Vangeline Olmedo, and Meagan Yang May 26, 2025

On April 21, Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos toured Townsend Harris High School, observing three courses that showcase the school’s early college program through Queens College. After the classroom visits,...

Latin teacher Christopher Amanna at the Greece and Italy trip information session.

International trip to Italy and Greece planned for next winter

Methulia Medage, News Editor May 19, 2025

For the first time in years, Townsend Harris High School is offering students a chance to join an international trip. At an information session held last week, Latin teacher Christopher Amanna shared plans...

Unopposed running pair for SU President and Vice President Jenna Abdelhamid, and Evelene Chao during the SU debate

While awaiting the 2025 SU election results, voters discuss how informed they were about the election

Gloria Chang and Christine Chen May 18, 2025

With Student Union election results coming out this week, after voting took place last week, students and teachers discussed how informed they felt about this year’s campaigns. Between social media...

Custodian Hector Benítez making a heart, and brings decades of smiles and songs to Townsend Harris

The Man Who Opens Doors: Custodian Hector Benítez brings decades of smiles and songs

Malek Ahmed, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

Before the sun rises over Queens, Hector Benítez is already at work, unlocking the front gates of Townsend Harris High School and setting the tone for the day. As the school’s head custodian, Mr. Benítez...

MSA members attending the 2025 MIST competition at Hofstra University

MSA competes and qualifies for national MIST competition following Hofstra competition

Suhail Morshed and Atish Hoq May 9, 2025

On April 5 and 6, Muslim Student Association (MSA) competed at the Muslim Interscholastic Tournament (MIST) at Hofstra University, and qualified in certain competitions for the national level MIST competition.  Based...

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