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The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

The Classic

The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

The Classic

Senior Matthew Cantor, captain of the Boys Varsity Volleyball Team

Matthew Cantor, basketball and volleyball captain, talks athletic career and recruitment process

Ioanna Giannopoulou May 29, 2023

Former center of the Townsend Harris Boys Varsity basketball team and outside hitter of the Boys Varsity Volleyball team, Matthew Cantor has played a key role in both teams, through his four years at THHS....

The fencing captains.

New Girls Fencing captains share their experience leading the team

Lauren Xiao, Emma Wu, and Chloe Mau May 26, 2023

The Townsend Harris Girls Fencing team opened this season with new team captains: senior Kaitlyn Kaii and juniors Irene Seuk and Victoria Madej. All three captains joined the team their freshman year,...

The boys varsity tennis team.

Boys Tennis ranked 5th in NYC and off to playoffs

Chloe Mau, Staff Writer May 26, 2023

Off to an exemplary season, the Boys’ Tennis team has won all nine of their league games—leaving them undefeated for the first time in Townsend Harris history and headed to playoffs. The team is currently...

Daniel Largana takes over as Girls Varsity Softball coach

Daniel Largana takes over as Girls Varsity Softball coach

Juliana Crino May 19, 2023

Daniel Largana, who coaches the JV Girls Volleyball Team in the Fall season, became the Girls Varsity Softball Team’s newest coach this year. When he first started coaching softball, he overcame many...

Girls Varsity Flag Football season comes to a close

Girls Varsity Flag Football season comes to a close

Ethan Ben-David May 17, 2023

The Girl’s Varsity Flag Football Team has officially ended its 2023 season. Over the course of the season, the girls played seven challenging but rewarding games. Ultimately the girls were able to win...

Captions for the Image:
Yugo Suzuki (Left) Brandon Diaz (Center) Jeremy Diaz (Right)

Captains of the Boys Varsity Baseball Team reflect on their season

Samshia Khan and Aaron Kim May 15, 2023

As spring sports wrap up, the Boy's Varsity Baseball team is ready for playoffs with eight wins and six losses.  This year’s captains are seniors Jeremy Diaz, Brandon Diaz, and Yuga Suzuki. After...

Dr. Mazza takes us on his journey around the world that finally inspired him to pursue teaching in New York.

Coach Mazza talks tennis as he leads the Boys Varsity team to an undefeated season

Meshva Patel, Staff Writer May 12, 2023

The Boy's Varsity Tennis Team is currently undefeated and the best team in Queens this year as they have received the Queens A division title. Dr. Mazza, a 4th-year boys tennis coach, has been preparing...

Ms. Ramirez, the new coach for the girl's varsity fencing team.

Ms. Ramirez takes over as the girls varsity fencing coach

Jaica Derecho May 10, 2023

The Girl's Varsity Fencing team is off to a great start this season with a 3-1 record. Leading the team is coach Diane Ramirez, who brings a wealth of coaching experience to the sport. With a lifelong...

New Boys Tennis Captain reflects on the season so far

New Boys Tennis Captain reflects on the season so far

Ella Kim and Chloe Mau May 2, 2023

The Boys Tennis season has officially kicked-off, starting off with several 5-0 wins, leaving them first in their division with an undefeated 4-0 record. This year, Coach Stephen Mazza appointed senior...

Senior Adam Hammond playing baseball.

Senior Adam Hammond reflects on his high school baseball career

Ethan Ben-David May 1, 2023

Adam Hammond, a senior on the Townsend Harris Varsity Baseball team has made significant contributions to the team as an outfielder. Although Adam has only been playing baseball for two years, the Townsend...

Tiffany Lee, the captain of the girl's badminton team.

New Girls Varsity Badminton Team Captain shares hopes for this season

Lauren Xiao and Chloe Mau April 28, 2023

The Girls Badminton season has kicked-off, and badminton coach Vaselios Sioukas has appointed senior Tiffany Lee as captain. Following a hard-fought season last year, Tiffany is devoted to accomplishing...

Nicolas Lee (left), Matthew Cantor (middle), and Andre Dayoan (right).

Boys Varsity Volleyball Team Captains share their thoughts on the spring season

Ella Kim, Akemi Li, and Chloe Mau April 26, 2023

Amid the spring season, the Boys Varsity Volleyball season has kicked off, and they currently hold a 3-4 record. The captains for this season are seniors Matthew Cantor (Classic Sports Copy Editor), Andre...

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