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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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Block schedule replaces all bands meet schedule

Block schedule replaces all bands meet schedule

Isabelle Guillaume • September 26, 2018

The block schedule has re-entered the halls of Townsend Harris after six school years. Rather than going through all nine 42-minute bands everyday, students, teachers, and staff members now experience...

PupilPath Goes Live at THHS

PupilPath Goes Live at THHS

Nefertari Elshiekh and Julianna Zitron • September 26, 2018

This year, parents, teachers, and students were introduced to Pupilpath as the new grading website, replacing eSchoolData, which had been in-use since the 2015-2016 school year. This change occurred...

Meet the new teachers for the 2018-2019 school year

Meet the new teachers for the 2018-2019 school year

Aresha Parjohn, Samantha Alzate, Kunchaka Fonseka, Ilma Aamir, Daniela Zavlun, and Nataniela Zavlun • September 25, 2018

With the new year beginning, numerous new faculty members have joined the Townsend Harris Community. Joanna Beer is Townsend Harris’ new English teacher who  will be taking over Ms. Stillman’s...

If you like it should you put a ring on it?

If you like it should you put a ring on it?

Alyssa Nepomuceno and Jessica Brite • September 24, 2018

By: Jessica Brite and Alyssa Nepomuceno, Features Editors This summer, Americans witnessed a number of historical meetings, from the monumental Trump-Kim summit in Singapore to the Trump-Putin summit...

Experience the World in One Night at Queens International Night Market

Experience the World in One Night at Queens International Night Market

Kathryn Kwon, Colleen Chang, Yadira Gonzalez, and Kelsey Zhen • September 21, 2018

Opening September 29 every Saturday from 6pm to midnight, Queens International Night Market highlights the cultural diversity of New York with up to 100 vendors ranging from food to art. Located in...

Manifest takes on the QC campus

Manifest takes on the QC campus

Samantha Alzate and Victoria Kuzma • September 17, 2018

Television producers filmed scenes for the show Manifest on Queens College Campus and at THHS on September 7, marking the first appearance of Townsend Harris High School as a setting in a television...

Meet the new guidance counselors: Ms. Graf and Ms. Blakeley

Meet the new guidance counselors: Ms. Graf and Ms. Blakeley

Ilma Aamir • September 17, 2018

With the departure of Ms. Meyer and Ms. Magnan, Townsend Harris welcomes two new guidance counselors to assist students in grades 9-12. Jessica Graf will be the new guidance counselor, supporting students...

THHS to be featured on NBC’s new show Manifest

THHS to be featured on NBC’s new show Manifest

Victoria Kuzma and Crystal Ngan • September 5, 2018

The exterior of Townsend Harris High School is to be featured on  NBC’s new show Manifest. Filming will commence on Friday, September 7. Ellen Fee, the assistant principal of organization, revealed...

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