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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
Participants discussing the new Hunger Games book: Sunrise on the Reaping in the library.
Pizza, ice cream, and “Hunger”: the reading initiative hosts a book club on “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the new “Hunger Games” novel
May 20, 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
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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Call Me By Your Name review

Call Me By Your Name review

Sarah Mafroud and Hiba Sohail • December 19, 2017

By Sarah Mafroud and Hiba Sohail, staff writers Call Me By Your Name is undoubtedly the movie of the year. Based on André Aciman’s 2007 novel of the same name, this film was released limitedly in...

New policies for FON

New policies for FON

Jacqueline Woo and Bindu Koyi • December 18, 2017

By Bindu Koyi and Jacqueline Woo, staff writers With the start of the month of December comes the initiation of one of the most highly anticipated productions at Townsend Harris High School: the Festival...

Freedom of expression and football

Freedom of expression and football

Ariba Khan • December 13, 2017

By Ariba Khan, staff writer The start of this year’s NFL season brought massive buzz to the internet. The most discussed topic about football this year is not about the best team or the rivalries,...

Winter Village at Bryant Park

Winter Village at Bryant Park

Crystal Ngan and Kathryn Kwon • December 12, 2017

Home to a startling 176 vendors, it’s also New York City’s only free admission ice skating rink. With cute shops and enticing food carts, it’s definitely worth visiting the annual Winter Village...

Student Spotlight: Leah Musheyev

Student Spotlight: Leah Musheyev

Ryla Pasaoa • December 11, 2017

By Ryla Pasaoa, staff writer When she’s not cramming for tests or stressing about college applications, senior Leah Musheyev has her nose buried in science journal articles to gather background information...

A new approach to HIV/AIDS Day

A new approach to HIV/AIDS Day

Daniela Zavlun • December 7, 2017

On December 1, Townsend Harris High School hosted its annual HIV/AIDS day to educate students about the importance of taking precautions against sexually transmitted diseases and to raise awareness of...

Moot Court team advances to semifinals

Moot Court team advances to semifinals

Nefertari Elshiekh • December 6, 2017

By Nefertari Elshiekh, staff writer The Townsend Harris High School Moot Court team recently competed at Fordham University, where their performance allowed them to advance to the semifinals, which took...

A successful failure

Justin Chen • December 5, 2017

When Affirmative Action was first introduced in the 1960s into the workplace and institutions, it was understandable because the systematic discrimination of minorities over the years prevented minorities...

A new Reputation: Taylor Swift’s newest album

A new Reputation: Taylor Swift’s newest album

Pridha Kumar and Stacy Moses • December 5, 2017

By Pridha Kumar and Stacy Moses, staff writers Taylor Swift is recreating her reputation with her sixth album, Reputation, released on November 10, 2017. Her highly anticipated album was leaked 12 hours...

Hall decorating results

Hall decorating results

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun • December 5, 2017

By Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun, staff writers In the spirit of spirit week, freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors compete to claim victory in the annual hall decorating contest. As students...

Kristallnacht Commemoration at Queens College

Kristallnacht Commemoration at Queens College

Nataniela Zavlun • December 5, 2017

On November 12, Townsend Harris High School chorus students gathered together at Queens College to commemorate an important historical event that took place in World War II, where their performance enlivened...

New club raises awareness for animal rights

New club raises awareness for animal rights

Reshma Deonarain, Tanisum Halim, and Claire Lehane • December 4, 2017

By Reshma Deonarain, Tanisum Halim and Claire Lehane, staff writers The Animal Rights Club has made its debut in THHS and joined the succession of clubs dedicated to encouraging students to take part...

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