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A senior hung the Palestinian flag near the school entryway on November 21.
After senior claims to be disciplined for hanging a Palestinian flag in front of school, tensions rise over political speech
November 29, 2023
Harrisites welcome prospective class of 2028 students and families at Open House
Harrisites welcome prospective class of 2028 students and families at Open House
November 28, 2023
The THHS School Wide Grading Policy adds a new section.
Schoolwide grading policy updated to include revision guidelines
November 22, 2023
2023 Founders Day held at THHS auditorium.
Founders’ Day 2023 held at Townsend Harris due to renovations at Colden Auditorium
November 20, 2023
The senior class at the annual hallway decorating competition held on Friday, October 27.
Once again, seniors win first place in hallway decorating competition
November 14, 2023
The Semores, the winner of S!NG 2024, cheering at the end of their show.
After Semores emerge victorious, overall directors reflect on S!NG 2024
December 1, 2023
New book club at Townsend Harris aims to promote reading for enjoyment
New book club at Townsend Harris aims to promote reading for enjoyment
November 17, 2023
Following the retirement of Ms. Wischerth, Antonio Montalvo joins the Art Department
Following the retirement of Ms. Wischerth, Antonio Montalvo joins the Art Department
November 11, 2023
Freshmen reflect on their first marking period at THHS
Freshmen reflect on their first marking period at THHS
October 31, 2023
Mr. Amanna and Ms. Yan, directors of the THHS programming office
Following Ms. Chung’s retirement, Mr. Amanna and Ms. Yan now in charge of creating student schedules
October 29, 2023
Photo by Kari Iocolano
OPINION: Tackling test anxiety requires a heightened emphasis on progress
November 24, 2023
Transportation issues for some students with IEPs stem from requirements that allow for only one drop-off time for each school.
OPINION: Busing issues deprive students with IEPs from equal access to the educational opportunities at THHS
November 16, 2023
The THHS Election Simulation should be held at all schools.
Opinion: Mock elections belong in every high school
November 8, 2023
Townsend Harris High School students face an unexpected metal detector and hold during class on September 26.
EDITORIAL: With the fear of deadly violence now a fixture in American schools, students deserve better communication when metal detectors and a “hold” disrupt normal operations
October 30, 2023
Photo by Kari Iocolano
Opinion Roundup: Students share thoughts on changes in AP World History exam rubric
October 13, 2023
GSA hosts a Drag Story Hour in the THHS library.
GSA hosts Drag Queen Story Hour Event in library to celebrate National Coming Out Day
November 27, 2023
Students listen to these fall songs during different times, but especially during their commute to school.
Harrisites share their fall music favorites
November 25, 2023
Harrisites react to the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie
Harrisites react to the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie
November 21, 2023
Townsend Trends: fall sweaters, shoes, and patterns
Townsend Trends: fall sweaters, shoes, and patterns
November 19, 2023
Festive and frightening events to check out before Halloween
Festive and frightening events to check out before Halloween
October 24, 2023
Digital vs. Physical class materials: What is better for students?
Digital vs. Physical class materials: What is better for students?
November 30, 2023
As part of “Alliance 4,” Steel Hawks place second at Brunswick Eruption
As part of “Alliance 4,” Steel Hawks place second at Brunswick Eruption
November 23, 2023
Juniors Toluwanimi Oyeleye (left), Azeezat Yusuf (middle), and Ramon R. Rodriguez (right) become first-year HPMP students.
Harrisites participate in the Sophie Davis Health Professions Mentorship Program
November 13, 2023
Harrisites participate in field biology internships at Alley Pond
Harrisites participate in field biology internships at Alley Pond
November 2, 2023
The 2023 Science Olympiad Team at States.
SciOly Members Prepare for a New Year of Competitions
October 27, 2023
The Boys Varsity Basketball team playing against the Academy of American Studies on Wednesday, November 29. The final score was 68-50 (Academy of American Studies).
Photos of the Week: Basketball and Table Tennis
December 2, 2023
Classic Crossword: Rhymes With Harrisite
November 30, 2023
A crack in the paint is still a piece of the picture.
S!NG 2024 Highlights
November 19, 2023
Classic Crossword: War of the Words
Classic Crossword: War of the Words
November 18, 2023
Students helping out with the voting ballots for Election Simulation on November 5.
Photos of the Week- Halloween, Founders’ Day, Deputy Chancellor Visit, and Election Sim
November 7, 2023
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Townsend Trends: fall sweaters, shoes, and patterns

Townsend Trends: fall sweaters, shoes, and patterns

Katerina Was and Valentina Martinez • November 19, 2023

This fall, many Harrisites can refresh their wardrobe with fun fall picks in line with the new trends of the 2023 season. From classic oversized sweaters, Uggs, and plaid patterns, to the more recent loafers...

Harrisites Present Their Research at the NYCSRM Consortium Symposium

Harrisites Present Their Research at the NYCSRM Consortium Symposium

Shayra Shoshi and Ayoub Ayoub • September 22, 2023

The New York City Science Research Mentoring Consortium, known as ‘the Consortium,’ is a group of over 30 STEM programs offering students from a diverse set of backgrounds access to resources and mentors...

Green Team lobbies State Senator Comrie alongside Climate Reality Project to co-sponsor climate action bill

Green Team lobbies State Senator Comrie alongside Climate Reality Project to co-sponsor climate action bill

Elliot Heath and Faiza Tasnim • June 12, 2023

When leaders of the Townsend Harris Green Team began searching for guests for their speaker series, they never anticipated meeting with a New York State senator. But after The Climate Reality Project,...

Project Spark- a student-run dance team in New York City

Harrisites participate in and help lead NYC-based dance team Project Spark

Isabella Zapata, Staff Writer • April 10, 2023

Project Spark is a New York City dance team that promotes dance culture to high school students across the five boroughs. The Classic spoke to several Harrisites involved in Project Spark about their involvement...

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The Steel Hawks hosted Open Field 2023

Aiden Clarke, Staff Writer • March 14, 2023

On February 18 and 19, Townsend Harris’ robotics team, the Steel Hawks, hosted Open Field for the first time in three years at THHS. During Open Field, robotics teams from schools all around New York...

The Bengali FON leaders.

Bengali FON: celebrating the old and showcasing the new

Jasmyn Pillay, Staff Writer • February 14, 2023

As the second semester kicks off, one of Townsend Harris High School’s highly anticipated events is in full swing: the Festival of Nations (FON). This year’s Bengali FON leaders, senior Nowyshin Mridula...

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Schoolwide survey administered to give staff key data to support students

Faiza Tasnim and Diana Piergrossi • December 27, 2022

On December 20, Townsend Harris faculty asked students to fill out a short survey regarding both their academic and personal experiences so far this school year. The day’s schedule was revised so that...

Clothing, photography, music, and other trends make a comeback every few years.

The recycling of trends: why and how does it happen?

Hellen Oliveira, Staff Writer • November 28, 2022

The iconic 90s decade holds some of the most memorable moments in history, immortalizing many of its trends. While they periodically disappear from our feeds and closets, the decade’s inventions always...

New fitness room fit for Harrisites

New fitness room fit for Harrisites

Melina Kostopoulos, Sarah Chowdhury, Jeremy Deacon, Ashley Facey, Deborah Molina, and Sara Tekin • October 3, 2019

Over the summer, the basement weight room underwent an unexpected renovation in order to enhance the student experience during physical education. What used to be a storage closet is now home to several...

Seniors asked to avoid ordering lunch into building

Seniors asked to avoid ordering lunch into building

Nancy Jiang, Danielle Amster, Darren Chang, Stephanie Guevara, Anna Gutowska, and Pascal Marcktell • October 17, 2017

By Danielle Amster, Darren Chang, Stephanie Guevara, Anna Gutowska, Nancy Jiang, Pascal Marcktell Following years of seniors ordering takeout from all over Flushing, this year’s seniors have been told...

Chancellor responds to parent regarding C-30 process

April 13, 2017

C-30 UPDATE: At an earlier Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) meeting, Freshman-Sophomore President Max Kurant and Parent Teacher Association Co-President Edward Lam brought their concerns to the Chancellor...

Sources claim IAP Jahoda insisted on students attending classes after taking SAT & PSAT; many frustrated by new plan

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad • April 1, 2017

Recently, there has been a change in the way Townsend Harris structures the day of the in-school PSAT/SAT exam. Though the junior grade will be taking a SAT exam while the sophomore grade will be taking...

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