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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:...

Freshman participating in Freshman Scavenger Hunt.

Freshman Scavenger Hunt offers puzzles, races, and a gift card

Sunny Chen and Xinyi Chen February 24, 2025

“Walking into the room, the final room, [we were] thinking we’re probably second or third,” said freshman Jordan Liu after an hour of tirelessly running up and down the daunting six flights of stairs...

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”

Esther Quartey, Krish Wadia, and John Piergrossi February 20, 2025

For many years, Townsend Harris High School assigned grades once per semester. In recent years, the school has opted for an “annualized” grading schedule where students receive one final grade at the...

Students and teachers attending last year's Winter Carnival

Annual Winter Carnival cancelled due to low signups from clubs

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Nabeeha Saeed, and Jubaidah Tasnim February 19, 2025

Originally scheduled to take place on February 6, the annual Winter Carnival was cancelled due to a lack of overall interest from clubs, according to Coordinator of Student Activities Jaime Baranoff. “[The...

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

Ryan Chen and Yasmeen Ismail February 18, 2025

The NYC Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) held the Intergenerational Healthy Relationships Summit last Thursday at The Center in Manhattan. With an audience that ranged...

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

Malihah Islam, Sci&Tech Editor February 8, 2025

Six years ago, Townsend Harris High School joined numerous other NYC public schools and introduced a “teacher-leadership program,” which is organized through the Teacher Career Pathways program, an...

Students attending and enjoying the food at Asian Fest

Chinese Student Association brings back Asian Fest

Julina Chen and Xinyi Chen January 29, 2025

After a year-long hiatus, the Townsend Harris High School Chinese Student Association (CSA) revived its annual Asian Fest event. This year’s event featured a variety of sponsored snacks and drinks from...

New schoolwide grading policy addressing the use of AI in student work

Schoolwide Grading Policy now expressly forbids use of AI without citation, but some look for loopholes

Krish Wadia, Breaking News Manager January 22, 2025

Earlier this school year, Assistant Principal of Pupil and Personnel Services Jessica Graf emailed students and families a copy of the 2024-2025 Schoolwide Grading Policy. The policy categorizes the use...

Physics teacher Mr. Quach getting pied by students during the Winter Party

Sophomore grade leaders host winter party as fall semester comes to a close

Meriam Alamarie, Staff Writer January 18, 2025

Yesterday, the sophomore grade leaders hosted a winter party that featured cookie decorating, a photo booth, and a gingerbread house competition. However, the event that drew the most attention offered...

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