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Latin teacher Christopher Amanna at the Greece and Italy trip information session.
International trip to Italy and Greece planned for next winter
May 19, 2025
Unopposed running pair for SU President and Vice President Jenna Abdelhamid, and Evelene Chao during the SU debate
While awaiting the 2025 SU election results, voters discuss how informed they were about the election
May 18, 2025
Custodian Hector Benítez making a heart, and brings decades of smiles and songs to Townsend Harris
The Man Who Opens Doors: Custodian Hector Benítez brings decades of smiles and songs
May 14, 2025
MSA members attending the 2025 MIST competition at Hofstra University
MSA competes and qualifies for national MIST competition following Hofstra competition
May 9, 2025
Ms. Reyes in the main office on her last day.
Attendance Coordinator Yvette Reyes retires after a decade of service
May 5, 2025
Pamela Del Vecchio, Secretary to Assistant Principal of Organization Ellen Fee, is the mastermind behind the system that ensures all classes with an absent teacher are covered by another teacher.
Substitute Procedures: inside the daily puzzle that needs solving in order to cover all classes
April 18, 2025
English Teacher and UFT Chapter Chair Kevin McDonaugh
Exploring our inner “shadow” through the English selective “Wherever you go, There you are”
April 9, 2025
Custodian Mario Vasquez
Custodian Mario Vasquez discusses his time maintaining THHS
March 26, 2025
Digital Shift Challenges No. 2 Pencil.
With digital testing on the rise, is the No. 2 pencil no longer #1 in the classroom?
March 20, 2025
SU Equity Chair Jordan Hurwitz and Senior Max Wong
Guest Post: Student Union Equity Chair Jordan Hurwitz interviews senior Max Wong
February 27, 2025
Students studying and preparing for tests
OPINION: Teachers should return graded assignments no longer than two weeks after they are due
May 8, 2025
Students share their study methods.
Opinion Roundup: As AP season arrives, students share their most trusted study methods
May 6, 2025
Students express their thoughts on the state of the bathrooms.
Opinion roundup: students sound off on the state of the bathrooms
April 29, 2025
Students share their opinions on the effects of social media.
Opinion roundup: how growing up on social media affects social lives
April 22, 2025
Upperclassmen Volunteering at Townsend Harris Open House
Opinion Roundup: how many hours of community service makes the most sense for honors requirements?
April 8, 2025
Symphony Orchestra and Chorus after the closing performance during Spring Concert
Annual Spring Concert features wide variety of music, with everything from Gustav Holst to Bruno Mars
May 11, 2025
Audrey, played by Julia Waters, and Seymour, played by Ethan Ben-David during a scene of Little Shop of Horrors
Cast looks back at the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors
May 7, 2025
The panel of authors present during the Writers at Queens roundtable event
Writers at Queens series features roundtable of authors sharing their experiences in the world of publishing
April 23, 2025
Mr. Heathwood conducts during the “Celebrating Music 2025” concert, held in the THHS auditorium (a collaboration with Forest Hills High School). On March 31, Mr. Heathwood performed at Carnegie Hall.
Band director Kevin Heathwood performs at Carnegie Hall with Brooklyn Wind Symphony
April 19, 2025
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class over Zoom to discuss his novel Invisible
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class and discusses how firsthand immigration experiences inspire his writing
April 13, 2025
An illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle studded with glycoprotein tubercles in this handout image obtained by Reuters April 9, 2019. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo
STEM department pitches new elective courses in topics like human pathology and animal behavior
May 17, 2025
Chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani shares his running journey.
After running over 25,000 miles, chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani imparts his exercise philosophy
April 28, 2025
Students observing the 2024 solar eclipse, a rare celestial phenomenon, and a topic discussed in Astronomy Club
Club spotlight: Astronomy Club aims to inspire a love for studying the stars
April 16, 2025
Students explore learning styles despite questions over their validity.
How the theory of “learning styles” influences learners, despite arguments that the theory lacks scientific validity
April 12, 2025
Steel Hawks attending the New York Tech Valley regional competition and receiving the FIRST Impact Award
Steel Hawks receive FIRST Impact Award, earning a seat at the championship event in Houston
April 3, 2025
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Turtles place fifth in citywide swimming championsiphs

Bianca Dilan • November 29, 2013

  The Townsend Harris Turtles swam their way to an excellent finish for this 2013 season. On Saturday, November 10, and Sunday, November 11, ten of THHS’ best swimmers took their talents to the...

Girls bowling ends playoff run in Staten Island again

Daniel Restifo • November 29, 2013

  Staten Island has housed the end of four consecutive playoffs for the girls varsity bowling team. The past three years, Tottenville High School had ended the girls’ seasons, but this year, Petrides,...

SING! marvels

Katherine Maradiaga and Bianca Dilan • November 27, 2013
The Se’mores took the cake—that is, the victory—at SING 2014. With both productions centered on villainous birthday parties, the Se’mores produced a show that had the Avengers and other Marvel characters, notably Spidergirl and Spiderman, on a chase to catch Thor’s Loki. The Freshior show revolved around the Joker from Batman plotting to bring ruin to the DC heroes at his party.

Boys Fencing finishes at QC

Samantha Prevot • November 27, 2013
Despite a strong season, the boys fencing team did not make it too far into the playoffs, which were held at the Fitzgerald Gymnasium at Queens College on November 24. The rivalry between Harris and Cardozo extended towards PSAL playoffs.

From the Editors: Spirit Week finds the right THHS spirit

The Editors • November 27, 2013
Harrisites this year had as spirited a Spirit Week as any other. The SU’s Battle of the Grades charitable spin, while adding to the festivities, offered more than just another thing to do in between the excitement of hall decorating and the walk down Founder’s Day memory lane.

Harrisite qualifies for global Moot Court competition

Hye Mi Jeon • November 27, 2013
Senior Adrienne Lee has been selected to participate in the second International Moot Court at the Hague in the Netherlands. She is among sixteen New York high school students chosen to compete against fifteen other teams from around the world.

PSAT Policy change

Kristin Cour • November 27, 2013
On October 16, sophomores and juniors took the PSAT exam, breaking with the past tradition of including freshmen.

Townsend Trends: Neutral knits and sartorial stripes

Hallie Wolff • November 27, 2013
MANY OF us who spend hours meticulously choosing our outfits chase the elusive goal of standing out. However, this attempt is in vain: unknowingly, we often make choices that group us with people similar to ourselves. Alternately, some of us observe patterns in the way our peers and role models dress, and if we like their styles, we pick out our outfits accordingly. In the Townsend Harris community, trends denote patterns in the larger world of fashion.

Waffle truck sensation takes over

Rebecca Kwon • November 27, 2013
It's not Hump Day anymore, it’s Wafel Wednesday. The Wafels and Dinges truck on Kissena Boulevard, named “the Kaastar Truck,” became a food truck favorite on the Queens College Campus after first arriving last year.

This year’s Halloween costumes

Sharon Chin • November 27, 2013
This Halloween, pirates, cats, and minions walked the halls, sporting their costumes proudly.

November 2013 Full Color

November 27, 2013

Mr. Hanson’s Healthy Thanksgiving Guide

Rachel Chabin • November 27, 2013
When you hear the word “Thanksgiving,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, Thanksgiving is more about the family meals and juicy turkeys than Pilgrims, Plymouth Rock, or the parades and football games across the country. The holiday is one of stuffing, corn bread, pumpkin pie, and other delectable dishes—many of which can be very unhealthy. In the spirit of finding low-calorie, low-fat choices, Athletic Director and Physical Education teacher Keith Hanson tested out a number of healthy Thanksgiving alternatives meant to taste as close to the originals as possible. He shared his results.
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