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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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Hornet hive disrupts classes and events

Hornet hive disrupts classes and events

Ilyssa Delos Reyes and Francesca Filiberti • September 29, 2017
Beginning this week, there have been sightings of hornets nesting in the auditorium, causing distress among the faculty and student body. As a result, the auditorium, courtyard, and surrounding rooms were closed to respond to the infestation. The hive has been located by the catwalk above the stage in the auditorium.
Photo by David Bartus. CC0 License.

Fashion Friday: Let’s hear it for the boys

Isabel Yagerman and Connie Rim • September 29, 2017
For all those girls out there who have glanced at a men’s shirt and loved it, now’s your chance to grab it off the hanger. Fitted clothing has always been standard for women, and looser, boxy-er outfits for men, but all that is changing. Form-fitting is out; oversized is in. Not only are women’s designers walking baggier clothing down the runway, but they’re also using pinstriped fabrics and other types of shirting typically seen in menswear.
What are the best ways to use phones to study?

New cell phone policy debuts

Tehreem Khan and Niyati Neupane • September 29, 2017

By Tehreem Khan and Niyati Neupane, staff writers The administration has enacted a new cell phone policy for students in the 2017-2018 school year. Prior to the change, cell phones were prohibited in...

Photo by Matthew Neil

Christine Lynch joins instructional support team

Arifa Baksh • September 28, 2017

Christine Lynch, now beginning her fourteenth year of teaching for the New York City Department of Education, has joined Townsend Harris as an instructional support services teacher in biology, chemistry...

Brand new history teacher

Brand new history teacher

Ashley Zhao • September 27, 2017

Siobhan Brand, a former law teacher at Francis Lewis High School, recently joined the Townsend Harris faculty as both an AP World and an AP/Honors Government teacher. Ms. Brand described the student...

MACBAR: A Cheesy Innovation

MACBAR: A Cheesy Innovation

Alyssa Nepomuceno and Jessica Brite • September 26, 2017

By Jessica Brite and Alyssa Nepomuceno, staff writers Usually found out of KRAFT boxes and Velveeta cups, everyone’s favorite comfort food is taken to the next level in this macaroni and cheese bar...

New chemistry lab opens

New chemistry lab opens

Francesca Filiberti • September 26, 2017

As of Friday, the long-awaited chemistry lab on the sixth floor is now open for use by classes. The new lab features an entirely new facility with new technology such as a fume hood as well as six...

Photo by Renaenia Pangan

Meghan White joins the humanities department

Ilyssa Delos Reyes • September 25, 2017

Meghan White is the newest addition to Townsend Harris High School’s humanities department. Ms. White currently teaches four AP World History classes and one Writing Process class. She remarks, “The...

Alumnus returns to teach classical languages

Alumnus returns to teach classical languages

Ashley An • September 19, 2017

With the start of the new school year comes new classes, a temporary sense of elevated motivation, and new additions to the staff at Townsend Harris High School. This year, Latin teacher Christopher...

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