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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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Mr. Bermudez joins physical education department

Agastya Vaidya • September 28, 2015
There’s a new physical education teacher in town, and his name is Jamal Bermudez. Mr. Bermudez will serve as retired physical education teacher...

Ms. Caiaccia becomes Athletic Director

Kristine Guillaume • September 28, 2015
When the time came for a new Athletic Director to take the reins of Townsend Harris’ sports program, physical education teacher Lauren Caiaccia...
Photo by Melissa Wong

David Zarowin places second in international event

Rifat Ahmed • September 28, 2015

The European Maccabi games is a distinct, athletic event that showcases the skills of Jewish boys and girls every four years. Their efforts are geared towards providing Jewish athletes all over the world...

Photo by Melissa Wong

THHS welcomes a new volleyball coach

Brandon Na • September 28, 2015
For the third season in a row, the Townsend Harris Girls Varsity Volleyball Team...

Review in Brief: The Visit

Julliette Paul • September 28, 2015

The Visit takes the sweet grandparents archetype and twists it away from the lovable people who pack your pocket and your stomach towards an image of psychos capable of murder. For the most part, it actually...

Sushi Tokyo offerings are on a roll

Kathy Ling and Valerie Mui • September 28, 2015

A restaurant that manages to satisfy both sushi cravings and kosher needs, Sushi Tokyo is perfect for grabbing either a quick bite after school or sitting down and having a nice meal with friends. Only...

Tozt is now “QCafe”

Francesca Filiberti, Arifa Baksh, and Kristiana Deur • September 28, 2015

Tost Cafe on Kissena Boulevard, a popular restaurant with students and faculty, changed its name to Q Cafe earlier this summer. Along with the name change has come an increase in prices on certain menu...

Townsend Trends: Layered Necklaces

Asiya Jaffer • September 28, 2015

As another year rolls in at Townsend Harris High School, our trend-setters are back and better than ever. With sweater weather on the way, woolen knits and piles of homework aren’t the only things Harrisites...

Photo by Rebekah Jones

MoMa exhbits work by current Harrisite

Matthew Mandel • September 28, 2015
Many artists spend their entire career perfecting their craft in hopes of having...
Photo Courtesy of Michelle Stewart

Summer Sounds: Musical opportunities abound

Francesca Filiberti and Ciara Burke • September 28, 2015

During the school year, the second floor of Townsend Harris is filled with the melodic clangs, whistles, and hums of instruments. Once the school year ends, the halls are devoid of sound, but that doesn’t...

AP Computer Science joined the science curriculum

Eunice Baik • September 28, 2015

In terms of scheduling routines, the pattern for new Townsend Harris classes seems to be the addition of a new  Advanced Placement science class at the beginning of each school year. The 2014-2015 one...

Art by Amanda Lin

Invention of the Month: The Lexus Hoverboard

Sarah Gafur • September 28, 2015

The Lexus hoverboard, known as “Slide,” offers the newest form of motion and could soon be the future of transportation. The hoverboard uses repelling magnetic fields in a track and within the hoverboard...

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