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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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All Electives Now Fully Annualized

Ryan McNaughton and Aayush Beri • January 29, 2015

IN AN effort to maximize class time and forge stronger relationships between students and teachers, elective classes are now annualized between the fall and spring semesters. This change allows students’...

Cell phone ban lifted, THHS unaffected

Stephanie Geier • January 29, 2015

Hindu Student Association Spotlight: Club unites members of a global faith

Rachel Chabin and Matthew Mandel • January 29, 2015

As many rush to their lockers and head home on Friday afternoons, a new group of students remains to celebrate their traditions and heritage: The Hindu Student Association (HSA). The club, which held...

Band equipment is now “pay to play”

Elizabeth Tum and Tasnima Haque • January 29, 2015

Code Club to reboot interest in technology

Raya Kazdan and Megan Lau • January 29, 2015
THERE IS a new club on the list of after-school activities: Code Club. Founder and senior Neil Chen stated, "The goal is to teach people how to code, and in the process, increase interest in technology and computer science."

First Townsend Hall meeting takes place

Poonam Dass and Aayush Beri • January 29, 2015

THE TOWNSEND Harris Student Union held its first Townsend Hall Meeting led by the Student Union executive board members on December 5. The Townsend Hall Meeting asked the student population to voice their...

Harrisites join nationwide protest movement

Rebecca Kwon and Drushanie Sayroo • January 29, 2015
About fifty Townsend Harris students gathered to protest the deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown. They walked together after school towards the 107th police precinct, demanding reform.

DOE introduces new report card for schools

Hye Mi Jeon and Poonam Das • January 29, 2015

“Unlocking” opinions about locker usage

“Unlocking” opinions about locker usage

Teresa Mettela and Ilyssa Delos Reyes • January 29, 2015
NINTH BAND has just ended and classical music is blasting through the school. Harrisites are often in a hurry to get to their locker and take out or put in necessary books and jackets. Lockers are found on almost every floor whereas others don’t even have locks.

Meet the Threetones, a Harrisite band

Ryan McNaughton, Sameera Chowdhury, Katherine Chan, and Faria Tasnim • January 29, 2015

Green Day, Radiohead, Vampire Weekend. What do these bands have in common? They were all formed in school, just like Threetones, a band that consists of sophomore Maria Silaban, senior Chloe Mok and senior...

Seeing double: the lives of twins at THHS

Katerina Jou and Julliette Paul • January 29, 2015

Can teens be in love?

Tiffany Huang • January 29, 2015
Restrictions define our lives. Specifically for teens, age restrictions placed upon us by society limit our every action: 21 to drink, 18 to vote, and 16 to start learning how to drive.
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