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Students working at the summer Writers Academy retreat.
Writers Academy summer enrichment program welcomes Class of 2029 students
August 7, 2025
No more smart phones in the cafeteria, according to new regulations.
In NYC, coming “cell phone ban” will also apply to personal electronic devices like laptops, tablets, and smartwatches, updated chancellor’s regulation says
August 5, 2025
This fall, students will be completing a summer reading assignment in class due to AI concerns.
Written summer reading assignment for all grades to be entirely in-class this fall
August 4, 2025
English teacher Ryan Dunbar, who became the assistant principal of English earlier in the Spring semester, teaching students during a class.
English Departmental Year-End Wrap-Up: Sophomore Regents, a new AP, and on demand writing
July 21, 2025
The Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library on the Queens College Campus.
Principal Condon announces a “pause” in Queens College bridge program for 2025-2026 school year
July 14, 2025
Susan Rodriguez, Principal Brian Condon's secretary, at her desk in his office.
Staff profile: Principal’s secretary Susan Rodriguez described as the “hidden gem” of THHS
July 28, 2025
Former Junior SLT and incoming Student Union Vice President Evelene Chao.
SU Spotlight: Evelene Chao takes on the role of SU Vice President
July 16, 2025
The board that the Quizbowl team displayed at the annual club fair.
New Quizbowl academic team makes a competitive debut
July 15, 2025
A pencil and paper indicating the possible increase of handwritten assignments.
As cell phone ban looms, will there be a return to handwritten assignments?
July 9, 2025
Former Executive-at-Large and incoming SU Treasurer Uma Hardeo.
Student Union Spotlight: Executive-at-Large Uma Hardeo to become SU treasurer
July 8, 2025
A delivery from Uber Eats, a popular food delivery service, sitting on a table in the lobby.
Opinion Roundup: Should Students be Allowed to Order Food to School?
July 29, 2025
Students receive OMNY cards on the first day of school.
OPINION: OMNY card system started out promising but needs a reboot for next year
June 23, 2025
Students using devices in class.
Opinion: Smartphone ban should come with new thinking about how and when to integrate technology into the classroom
June 14, 2025
Students posing for a picture at prom last year.
Opinion Roundup: On Prom Eve, seniors share what price is right for prom outfits
June 10, 2025
Students share their experiences on various clubs at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: how various clubs create a space for student wellness and peer support.
June 4, 2025
The 2025-2026 Phoenix editorial staff and phoenix members who attended the end of year party
With the 2025 magazine published, Phoenix team plans on a rebirth for the publication and club
July 31, 2025
Mr. Lee and students take a selfie after their performance.
Faculty spotlight: Mr. Lee conducts orchestra with “high standards” and “compassion”
July 23, 2025
The cast bows at the end of last year's Nightingale Theatre Company musical, "The Addams Family." This year, the play was be "Little Shop of Horrors."
Nightingale Theatre Company team builds a wider extracurricular community for drama enthusiasts
July 10, 2025
A ceramic dish shaped and painted to resemble a halved apple, showcasing student work from a recent pottery project completed in the Ceramics club.
Club Spotlight: Ceramics club completes its first full year
July 6, 2025
KFON Powerful
Special Feature: A look back at Festival of Nations 2025
July 2, 2025
Thaseena Anjum
Student Spotlight: Thaseena Anjum works to publish a guidebook for Queens Zoo as part of her independent science research
August 6, 2025
Science students working in the lab.
Course Spotlight: three-year science research elective sequence offers unique opportunities
July 22, 2025
Students participating at the pie-eating contest on Pi-Day.
STEM Departmental Year-End Wrap-Up: Pi Day, Revisions, and Honor Societies
July 3, 2025
Science Research students recording data in the laboratory
Science Research class studies campus soil on multi-day field trip
June 21, 2025
Red Cross Club hosts coloring event to support seniors.
Red Cross hosts annual Color a Smile event to share art with senior citizens
May 22, 2025
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The Girls Varsity Flag Football Team after winning city championships.

Athletes to watch this spring season

Eva Hannon • March 25, 2025

Sports associate editor Eva Hannon reviewed PSAL statistics for every spring team and selected a player per team with interesting and noteworthy achievements to share. If you have any statistic from PSAL...

Girls Cross Country wins Queens Borough

Cross country and track & field runners discuss 2024-2025 personal records and team achievements

Alessio Volpe, Tabassum Ahmed, and Jaden Avila • March 24, 2025

Sophomore Dennis Jeffrey II stood at the starting line, taking in the hum of the crowd. “It's a different atmosphere when you hear the crowd cheer during your race,” he said. The energy pushed him...

Girls Basketball team celebrating Rica's new record.

Senior Rica Ho’s varsity basketball career comes to a record-breaking close

Finley Chin, Staff Writer • March 22, 2025

Girls Varsity Basketball Co-captain Rica Ho has concluded her senior season with a record-breaking achievement: the most three-point shots in a single game for the team.  At a January game against...

Jackie Hong plays for the Taiwanese Ice Hockey Team.

Junior Jackie Hong competes for Taiwan in International Ice Hockey Federation’s Under 18 Women’s World Championships

PJ Lee and Janna Pasig • March 15, 2025

In January, junior Jacqueline (Jackie) Hong traveled to Latvia to play for Taiwan's team in the International Ice Hockey Federation’s Under 18 Women’s World Championships (Division II). The division...

The Varsity Boys Basketball team ends its season.

After playoff loss, strong season for Varsity Boys Basketball team comes to a close

Julian Kleinmuntz, Henric Zha, and Nathaniel Aviles • March 11, 2025

The Boys Varsity Basketball team’s season ended last Tuesday in the second round of the playoffs. After winning their first playoff game against Fannie Lou Hamer 54-45, the Boys lost to Seward Park High...

Watch live: Boys Varsity Basketball playoff game vs. Fannie Lou Hamer

Yasmeen Ismail and Max Rosenthal • February 28, 2025

Watch tonight’s playoff game at the link above. If the livestream goes down, we will add another link here.

Watch live: Girls Varsity Basketball Senior Night playoff game vs. Abraham Lincoln

Ryan Chen and Yasmeen Ismail • February 25, 2025

Watch tonight's playoff game at the link above. If the livestream goes down, we will add another link here.

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

Girls Varsity Basketball Senior Captain Eva Hannon

Sports Spotlight: Eva Hannon, co-captain of the Girls Varsity Basketball team

Julia Pietrzak • February 13, 2025

In her years on the court for the Townsend Harris Girls Varsity Basketball Team, Eva Hannon has made big strides. As the team’s captain and a standout forward, Eva has played a significant role in...

The Varsity Boys Basketball team ends its season.

Boys and Girls Basketball Teams both finish the regular season with undefeated records

Ananya Detering, Nicole Harvan, and Melissa Lai • February 6, 2025

The Girls Varsity Basketball Team and the Boys Varsity Basketball Team have both reached the end of regular season play with undefeated records and are in first place in their respective divisions. Lauren...

Boys Varsity Wrestling Senior Captain Daniel Matta

Daniel Matta’s journey from a broken thumb to being Varsity Wrestling captain

Mohammad Nasrallah, Athlete Feature Manager • February 4, 2025

As he nears the end of the winter season, senior Daniel Matta spoke to The Classic about his high school wrestling career and his senior season spent as team co-captain.  As a child, Daniel was frequently...

Winter teams standouts.

Stats and standouts: 2025 winter athletes edition

Eva Hannon, Athlete Spotlight Manager • January 23, 2025

Sports associate editor Eva Hannon reviewed PSAL statistics for every winter team and selected a player per team with interesting and noteworthy achievements to share. If you have any statistic from PSAL...

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