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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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The Phoenix rises at the latest reading

Lucy Lim • December 30, 2013
In a yellow room filled with the scent of old paperbacks and the sound of whirring computers, a group of bustling teenagers crowded around a podium on Friday, December 20 after school in the library. As the fidgeting died down and the dust settled, the thirtieth installment of the Phoenix Readings commenced.

Girls Indoor: Night at the Sprints – 12/20/13

Kristine Guillaume • December 24, 2013

  The Townsend Harris girls indoor track team spent their first hours of the winter break at the Armory Track in Washington Heights where they participated in the PSAL Night at the Sprints Meet....

Lady Hawks nearly blow lead in win against Bowne

John O’Neill • December 20, 2013

  On December 16th, the girls varsity basketball team faced off against the John Bowne High School Lady Wild Cats on the road. It was a battle of two undefeated teams in which the Hawks prevailed...

Girls basketball takes on Bryant

John O’Neill • December 20, 2013

  On December 18th, the girls varsity basketball team hosted the William C. Bryant High School Lady Owls. The Hawks handily beat of the Lady Owls 45-23 and improved to 6-0 on the season. The Hawks...

“Selfies” make it big in 2013, enter the OED

Ann Kochupurackal, Hema Venkata, and Kristin Cour • December 20, 2013
Ducks, blowfish, and backhanded peace signs. Though seemingly unrelated, these three things share a common trait: they are each the basis for a different kind of “selfie,” the type of photograph that has been named Oxford English Dictionary’s word of the year.

Seasonal drinks come to town

Angelika Narewski and Sarah Ebbrecht • December 20, 2013
The joy of the holidays is all around—and increasingly that joy spreads from the refreshingly brisk weather and the twinkling lights to the espresso drinks available for your indulgence.

Wrestling gets an easy win

Evan Noblesala • December 19, 2013

  THE VARSITY wrestling team kicked off its 2013 regular season with a match against Thomas Edison High School.  This match, which was won 51-22, ensures that this is the third season in a row in...

Boys indoor makes strides

Alexa Luciano • December 19, 2013

  On December 8, the boys indoor track team traveled to the Armory to compete in their second meet of the season, the Jim McKay Games. Once again, junior Minhaj Rahman set a new personal record...

Girls indoor track sprints into fourth place

Kristine Guillaume • December 19, 2013

  On December 8, the Lady Hawks raced over to the Armory Track to participate in  the Jim McKay Games, where they finished fourth. The morning began with the freshman 1500-meter racewalk event....

JV basketball’s new start

Catherine Ng • December 19, 2013

  Girls junior varsity basketball is bouncing its way back at Townsend Harris. Last year, the girls JV basketball team had a 3-5 record, beating Springfield Gardens by three games, and losing to...

Girls varsity basketball gets on a roll

John O’Neill • December 19, 2013

  On December 9, the girls varsity basketball team had their first home game. They faced off against the Long Island City Lady Bulldogs. The Hawks handily beat the Lady Bulldogs 47-24 in a game...

Boys basketball gets first victory

Samantha Prevot • December 19, 2013

  Although the  boys basketball team started their season off with three consecutive losses, the last of which was on December 9 against Robert F. Kennedy High School, they were able to secure...

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