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Students present at the first Symposium in June 2015.
Seniors to present research on literary anti-heroes at QC next month, marking ten years of the Humanities Symposium
April 24, 2024
Seniors discuss how FAFSA impacted their college application process.
Seniors reflect on FAFSA delays impact on their college application process
April 12, 2024
Students assemble at the QC track to look at the solar eclipse through protective glasses.
Solar eclipse special schedule makes room for school-wide viewing event at the QC track
April 9, 2024
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
April 5, 2024
Testing in the gymnasium.
Juniors take the digital SAT for the first time at THHS
March 29, 2024
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
April 20, 2024
Students partake in the Henrietta Lacks bracelet making event
Biomedical Ethic class fundraises to honor the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks
April 19, 2024
Students share spring break plans.
Teens share plans as spring break approaches
April 17, 2024
Mr. Owens, a classical languages teacher.
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Owens’ journey from pursuing law to teaching Latin
April 15, 2024
Math teachers Abid Choudhury and Kayla Gill teach in an ICT math class.
“A model for special education in this city”: the ten-year story of how building a special education program transformed this top NYC school
April 4, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: Students share their opinions on the new homework policy
March 20, 2024
Room 410 offers a variety of seating options to best accommodate student needs and foster a comfortable environment
OPINION: It’s time to move beyond rows of desks and transform more classrooms into inviting learning spaces
March 10, 2024
As students choose courses for the upcoming year they question how many AP classes they should take.
How Many is Too Many? The Debate Over the Number of AP Courses Students Should Take in a Year
March 7, 2024
Tech-free Tuesdays can provide some much needed relaxation in the school environment
Opinion: Institute a Tech-free Tuesday tradition in classrooms to detox from an overreliance on classroom technology
February 23, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: New course offerings released for elective signup period
February 19, 2024
As the spring weather warms up the city, Harrisites share their favorite trends.
Harrisites share their favorite trends for this spring
April 25, 2024
AP Literature students listen as author Soraya Palmer addresses them in the THHS library.
AP Literature class pairs up with the Lambda Literary LGBTQ Writers in Schools Program
April 21, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Watch the Nightingale Theatre Company’s spring musical: The Addams Family
April 14, 2024
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
April 13, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Behind the Scenes of the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of The Addams Family
April 11, 2024
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
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.
To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba
March 14, 2024
This spring, many Harrisites are looking forward to applying to summer internships for the arts.
Digital note taking vs. paper note taking
March 11, 2024
ModIT invites former president and Princeton student, Sonia Hasko, to talk to current club members
Alumna Sonia Hasko returns to address ModIT members
February 25, 2024
New color-coded bins stand along the cafeteria walls with arrows and instructive boards behind them.
Curbside Composting Program transforms the cafeteria’s garbage disposal process, though some are reluctant to comply
February 22, 2024
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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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