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Harrisites protest in women’s marches

Ashley Zhao • January 30, 2017

Following the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President, countless protesters took to the streets in Washington, New York, and several other cities around the world in support of the Women’s...

Agent Washington reassigned after PTA raises questions about her adult side business and her association with Ms. Jahoda

January 25, 2017

Yesterday, the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) sent an email to parents in which Susan Karlic, Co-President of the PTA, directly addressed Interim Acting Principal Rosemarie Jahoda with a claim that...

Ellen Fee to apply for THHS principal vacancy position as c30 process is resumed

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan • January 25, 2017

With the resumption of the c30 process and the job opening for principal of Townsend Harris to be posted on February 1, current Assistant Principal of Organization, Health, and Physical Education Ellen...

At student meeting, Interim Acting Principal Jahoda refuses Classic questions

Aly Tantawy • January 24, 2017

For all recent articles reporting on the ongoing controversy surrounding IA Principal Rosemarie Jahoda, The Classic has sought comment from the interim principal. Since December 13, every time a Classic...

SU President Alex Chen and PTA Co-President Susan Karlic to head School Leadership Team after Ms. Jahoda steps down; new alumni visitation policy addressed at meeting

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad • January 23, 2017

At last Thursday’s School Leadership Team (SLT) meeting, Interim Acting Principal Rosemarie Jahoda stepped down as chair of the SLT, something that she said was recommended to her by Family and Community...

C-30 process resumed

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan • January 20, 2017

The next C-30 posting for a principal vacancy position at Townsend Harris High School will be posted on February 1, allowing for other principals to apply for an opportunity to receive a permanent...

Letter to the editor: new policy upsets 30 year tradition of alumni visits

Judy Biener and English Teacher • January 14, 2017

To the Editor: I have been teaching at Townsend Harris High School for twenty-eight years, longer than any other member of the current faculty, and I am very upset about this new alumni visiting policy....

Alumnus turned away from THHS as new procedure continues to be implemented

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan • January 13, 2017

Yesterday, The Classic reported on a new procedure for alumni visiting Townsend Harris High School. Now, when an alumnus arrives a teacher will receive a call and is told to accept “responsibility”...

Alumnus feels demeaned after being “escorted” through the building by school aide during visit

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan • January 12, 2017

Additional Reporting by Mohima Sattar, Opinion Editor Yesterday, there was an incident involving Class of 2015 alumnus Aayush Beri who came to visit the school and was told he needed to be escorted...

Visually Impaired Bronx Science alumna alleges Ms. Jahoda withheld mandated services from her

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad • January 11, 2017

Eva Hangartner, a 2016 alumna from The Bronx High School of Science, has alleged that last year Rosemarie Jahoda denied her services for her visual impairment. Eva’s mother, Anna Schuchmann, said that...

Executive board meeting between IA Principal Jahoda and teachers leaves participants unsatisfied

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan • January 9, 2017

Written By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan, Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief Additional Reporting by Rabia Hasan, News Editor Last Friday, an Executive Board meeting was held with Interim Acting Principal...

New January finals schedule released

Aly Tantawy • January 5, 2017

Townsend Harris High School has instituted a newly revised finals schedule for the 2016-2017 school year. The new schedule will feature both in-class finals during the week of January 17 to January...

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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

Malihah Islam and Mohashin Tasfiya • April 18, 2024

Amongst the numerous tournaments the Townsend Harris Steel Hawks participate in annually, the Robotics Competition in Albany was one Harrisites...

Teens share plans as spring break approaches

Sayemah Nadi and Rina Chen • April 17, 2024

As the buds of flowers bloom and the weather gets warmer, Harrisites are preparing to enjoy eleven days off during the longest break of the school...

The outdoor season of girls track has begun and many have set goals for the final season of the school year.

As the outdoor track season begins, members share their goals for the season

Kaitlyn Lee, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024

As the spring sports season begins, the Girls Track team welcomes a new season of Outdoor Track. The girls leading the team this season include...

Mr. Owens, a classical languages teacher.

Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Owens’ journey from pursuing law to teaching Latin

Galo Sanchez and Rina Chen • April 15, 2024

Before becoming a classical languages teacher, Jonathan Owens was on track to becoming a lawyer. Still indecisive about his decision to...

Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.

Watch the Nightingale Theatre Company's spring musical: The Addams Family

Ryan Chen, Ryan Young, and Jackie Chen • April 14, 2024

The Classic live-streamed this year's school musical over the weekend. See Saturday night's full performance through the video link above.

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

Sanikoy Bryan and Labeeba Aniqa • April 13, 2024

This year, Eid al-Fitr took place on April 10 and New York City public school students had the day off. The Classic spoke to students who celebrate...