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Seniors discuss how FAFSA impacted their college application process.
Seniors reflect on FAFSA delays impact on their college application process
April 12, 2024
Students assemble at the QC track to look at the solar eclipse through protective glasses.
Solar eclipse special schedule makes room for school-wide viewing event at the QC track
April 9, 2024
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
April 5, 2024
Testing in the gymnasium.
Juniors take the digital SAT for the first time at THHS
March 29, 2024
The 40th Anniversary Classic Apparel design.
Kicking off a fortieth anniversary countdown with The Classic’s spring fundraiser
March 22, 2024
Students share spring break plans.
Teens share plans as spring break approaches
April 17, 2024
Mr. Owens, a classical languages teacher.
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Owens’ journey from pursuing law to teaching Latin
April 15, 2024
Math teachers Abid Choudhury and Kayla Gill teach in an ICT math class.
“A model for special education in this city”: the ten-year story of how building a special education program transformed this top NYC school
April 4, 2024
Alumnus presenting to students on career day.
Harrisites reflect on their experience during Career Day
April 3, 2024
College flags line the walls in the guidance office.
Seniors reflect, offer advice to underclassmen as the 2024 college admissions cycle wraps up
April 1, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: Students share their opinions on the new homework policy
March 20, 2024
Room 410 offers a variety of seating options to best accommodate student needs and foster a comfortable environment
OPINION: It’s time to move beyond rows of desks and transform more classrooms into inviting learning spaces
March 10, 2024
As students choose courses for the upcoming year they question how many AP classes they should take.
How Many is Too Many? The Debate Over the Number of AP Courses Students Should Take in a Year
March 7, 2024
Tech-free Tuesdays can provide some much needed relaxation in the school environment
Opinion: Institute a Tech-free Tuesday tradition in classrooms to detox from an overreliance on classroom technology
February 23, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: New course offerings released for elective signup period
February 19, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Watch the Nightingale Theatre Company’s spring musical: The Addams Family
April 14, 2024
Eid-al Fitr represents the ending of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims.
Eid al-Fitr: Harrisites reflect on the commemoration of Ramadan
April 13, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Behind the Scenes of the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of The Addams Family
April 11, 2024
There are a variety of shows for Harrisites to enjoy during spring break
Harrisites Share Their Favorite Spring Break Shows to Enjoy
April 6, 2024
Chinese Feather Fan FON.
Harrisites share their FON 2024 Reflections and Experiences
March 30, 2024
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.
After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.
To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba
March 14, 2024
This spring, many Harrisites are looking forward to applying to summer internships for the arts.
Digital note taking vs. paper note taking
March 11, 2024
ModIT invites former president and Princeton student, Sonia Hasko, to talk to current club members
Alumna Sonia Hasko returns to address ModIT members
February 25, 2024
New color-coded bins stand along the cafeteria walls with arrows and instructive boards behind them.
Curbside Composting Program transforms the cafeteria’s garbage disposal process, though some are reluctant to comply
February 22, 2024
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Kevin Costner and Jim White discuss McFarland, USA

Jennifer Walsh • February 16, 2015
McFarland, USA follows the true story of a cross-country coach and his underdog team’s journey to success, set in one of the poorest towns in America. Jim White, the coach at the center of the film, and Kevin Costner, who plays White onscreen, sat down to discuss the film.

Yarim Lee places as semifinalist for Intel Science Talent Search competition

Olivia Chan • February 15, 2015

Intel recently announced the semifinalists of the Intel Science Talent Search (STS)  2015. Senior Yarim Lee was one of those 300 semifinalists, selected for her research on Alzheimer’s disease. The...

From high school crushes to marriage: the story of two alumni

Sharon Chin • February 13, 2015
According to Brandon Gaille, a statistics analyst, less than two percent of married couples will have met each other in high school. Luckily for them, James and Karen Curzio, alumni of Townsend Harris, are part of this narrow group.

Science Olympiad team reaches new heights at NYC Event

Sandy Zhu and Nana Dong • February 13, 2015
Beating out its competition by 32 points, the Science Olympiad team came out first in the 2015 Science Olympiad NYC Regionals Competition. The team placed first in seven categories.

Senior qualifies for Nationals

Kristine Guillaume • February 8, 2015

At the PSAL Martin Luther King Jr. Games, senior Minhaj Rahman qualified for the New Balance Nationals Indoor Track Meet in the weight throw event, becoming the first male Townsend Harris athlete to reach...

Track team competes in Hispanic Games

Kristine Guillaume • February 6, 2015

On Saturday, January 10, the boys track team competed at the annual Hispanic Games at the Armory Track in Washington Heights against schools from all throughout the east coast.  Although they did not...

Girls Basketball Team Soars High to a Win

Catherine Ng • February 6, 2015

The Townsend Harris girls varsity basketball team competed against William C. Bryant, a rival who had previously defeated them last December, and was currently tied for 1st place with John Bowne. Though...

Townsend Harris Defeats Grover Cleveland

Catherine Ng • February 6, 2015

Townsend Harris faced off against Grover Cleveland in its second game with them this season, winning the game with a score of 46-28. This places the team in fourth place in the Queens A West League Division,...

Girls Basketball Comes Back to Defeat Richmond Hill

Andy Hua • February 6, 2015

After losing to Flushing High School by one point the previous day, the girls varsity basketball team faced off against Richmond Hill High School on Wednesday, January 7th. The team thoroughly controlled...

Table Tennis Keeps Head Up with Loss

Nicole Sung • February 6, 2015

The girls table tennis team lost to Millennium High School in a close match of 2-3. However, performances in the double teams were outstanding and showed great teamwork. Millennium High School is known...

Girls Table Tennis Hits High Note

Nicole Sung • February 6, 2015

Despite a rocky start at the beginning of the season, the girls table tennis team pulled off a win when it blew out High School of Art and Design on December 17th, winning four to one. Performances in...

Boys Basketball Trumps RFK

Andy Hua • February 6, 2015

On December 18th, the boys varsity basketball team faced off against division rival, Robert F. Kennedy High School. After fierce competition, the team was able to trump Robert F. Kennedy High School with...

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