2024-2025 Editorial Staff
Editor-in-Chief
Bridgette is a senior at THHS. In her free time, she loves reading romantic comedies and catching up on the latest news stories. In the future, she hopes to obtain a law degree and pursue a career as a political journalist.
Editor-in-Chief
Isabella is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She loves traveling, going to concerts with friends, and wants to study international business.
Editor-in-Chief
Toluwanimi is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She loves to volunteer and enjoys filming and editing videos for The Classic TV YouTube channel for fun.
Managing Editor
Yasmeen is a sophomore at Townsend Harris High School. She spends her days swimming, shopping, and catching up on schoolwork. When she's not in the pool or hitting the books, she loves snowboarding, watching movies, exploring...
Managing Editor
Kaitlyn is a junior at Townsend Harris High School. She likes to play various sports like volleyball, basketball, and soccer. In her free time, she enjoys reading books and listening to music. She is open to recommendations for...
Managing Editor
Ryan Chen is a sophomore at THHS. In his free time, he loves to do anything related to cameras (with still photography being his favorite), and The Classic has allowed him to explore those passions. He's happy to be part of The C...
Classic Business Director
Cindy is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. In her free time, Cindy enjoys going on walks with her dog and trying out new food spots in the city. She also enjoys listening to music; her favorite artists are Bruno Mars and...
Classic Business Director
Joyce is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She enjoys reading fantasy and mythology, taking walks, watching survival shows, and playing board games, especially Weiqi (a Chinese strategy board game). She is also a big foodie,...
News Editor
Max is a sophomore at Townsend Harris High School. In his free time, he loves to listen to music, collect vinyl records, and hang out with his friends. He also loves coffee and going to study & write articles at small cafes.
News Editor
Methulia Medage is a sophomore at Townsend Harris High School. She loves engaging in heated debates about world issues, painting, and baking.
Features Editor
Mirabelle Miketa-Garcia is a sophomore at Townsend Harris High School. She is passionate about running, reading, and music. When she's not studying or researching for a new article, she can be found hanging out with friends or...
Features Editor
Fatima is a sophomore at Townsend Harris High School. In her free time she enjoys watching movies and creative writing. She loves the creative freedom that comes with writing an article for The Classic.
Sports Editor
Josephine is a junior at Townsend Harris High School. Coincidently being a sports editor, she loves running track and cross country. Her favorite part of being in The Classic is discovering athletes' stories.
Arts & Entertainment Editor
Sayemah is a sophomore at Townsend Harris High School. She enjoys going on walks, journaling, and talking to her peers. She hopes to travel and try new foods in the future, as well as continue her love for journalism.
Science & Technology Editor
Malihah is a sophomore at THHS. She loves to read books, paint, and write during her free time. Her passion for STEM drives her to be a part of the Sci & Tech Department in The Classic!
Opinion Editor
Anya Basnayake is a sophomore at Townsend Harris High School. In her free time she is usually playing guitar or catching up with friends.
Opinion Editor
Violet is a sophomore at Townsend Harris High School. She enjoys writing poems. And when not looking for a new craft, she enjoys spending her weekends searching for a good rom com.
Multimedia Editor
Aidan Ng is a sophomore at Townsend Harris High School who initially started video editing as a hobby during the pandemic. It was his big sib who introduced him to The Classic in his freshman year. Aidan's favorite memory with...
Multimedia Editor
Tenzing is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She enjoys exploring different forms of multimedia and videography. In her free time, she is often attempting to bake a new dessert or she will have headphones plugged in while...
Photography Editor
Emily is a Sophomore at Townsend Harris High School. She likes to hang out with her friends in her free time, read romance books, and watch dystopian movies.
Photography Editor
Samira is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She’s been into photography since joining the Classic and loves to explore new cameras. She enjoys spending time with her friends and exploring new things as they come.
Art Editor
Angela is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. In her free time, she loves to create digital art, read comics, and play the piano. She loves the friendly community in the Classic Art department as well as the fun activities...
Layout Editor
Ella is a junior at Townsend Harris High School. She loves listening to music as she scribbles away on a blank canvas. She also loves spending time with her friends, or making new friends; so you should definitely join the Art...
Copy Editor
Riya is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She likes to read, travel, and go to the beach. She also likes to hang out with her friends. She danced for ten years.
Copy Editor
Ramon is a senior at THHS. He loves to play with his Yorkshire Terrier, Toby. In his free time, he enjoys baking, reading, and watching his favorite TV show, The Big Bang Theory.