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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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How Quarantined Harrisites reflect upon return to the building

How Quarantined Harrisites reflect upon return to the building

Reem Nasrallah, Kelly Gildea, Katherine Lian, Gabriella Renzi, and Sandra Sandoval • January 29, 2022

The clock strikes three. Another world away, kids are grabbing their book bags, rushing out of classrooms and shoving their way through the crowded hallways to get to their lockers. Some students, however,...

Sophomore lands lead role as Ariel in spring musical production of The Little Mermaid

Sophomore lands lead role as Ariel in spring musical production of The Little Mermaid

Esther Liu, Sophia Sookram, and Loveleen Kaur • January 28, 2022

This spring, Townsend Harris will be under the sea. That is, on an underwater set for the musical production of The Little Mermaid. After days of auditions for the lead role, sophomore Sally Zheng...

Steel Hawks’ Bubble Tea

Steel Hawks’ Bubble Tea

Minhaz Hasan and Hongjie Cui • January 27, 2022

Ever arrive at Townsend Harris High School a little early in the morning and you’re in the mood for a drink? The Steel Hawks, the THHS robotics team, has got you covered The Steel Hawks opened this...

Gaming in the early 2010s: A look back in time

Gaming in the early 2010s: A look back in time

Richard Lu • January 26, 2022

  When people think about pop culture moments in the 2010s, they usually veer their attention towards hit songs such as “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” by Silentó or trendy food items like boba....

Spotlight: Junior Yanaiya Jain reflects on her journey creating and running personal podcast

Spotlight: Junior Yanaiya Jain reflects on her journey creating and running personal podcast

JK Rajjo • January 26, 2022

“Every time I edit an episode or listen back, [I think,] ‘Oh my goodness, I love it,’” said junior Yanaiya Jain on her self-managed podcast, What’s On Your Mind.  Launched in late April 2021,...

Legislators and DOE officials visit for event aimed at promoting Queens College Bridge Year Program

Legislators and DOE officials visit for event aimed at promoting Queens College Bridge Year Program

Jasmine Palma, Sophia Park, Lauren Jun, Ryan Eng, Julia Maciejak, Cate Nguyen, and Jennifer Quisi • January 25, 2022

Last Friday, Townsend Harris administrators, teachers, and senior Harrisites hosted a Legislative Breakfast to advocate for the continuation of the THHS-Queens College Bridge Year Program following its...

Rapid tests and close contact notifications feature heavily in return to school from break

Rapid tests and close contact notifications feature heavily in return to school from break

Faiza Tasnim • January 24, 2022

Since late November, the rise in COVID cases amongst both students and staff have resulted in drastic changes to the coronavirus response throughout Townsend Harris. This continued into the new year,...

Boys Varsity Basketball Team aims high as close of season approaches

Boys Varsity Basketball Team aims high as close of season approaches

Mirina Ahmet, Mallory Macdonald, and Lauren Hamlin • January 21, 2022

Into the last stretch of their season, the Townsend Harris Boys Varsity Basketball team remains top of the PSAL Queens B division with a record of 11-1 and , with their most recent win on January 21...

Omicron brings tumult to school following winter break

Omicron brings tumult to school following winter break

Adam Gosine and Anton Rud • January 21, 2022

Students returned from winter break in early January as the spread of the COVID-19 variant Omicron led to half-empty classrooms, canceled school events, and a wave of teacher absences. Coronavirus testing...

Anime to look out for in 2022

Anime to look out for in 2022

Victor Koon • January 20, 2022

With the new year upon us, 2022 is set to offer a plethora of new anime to look forward to. From new seasons of fan-favorite shows to upcoming movie releases, here are some of the anime shows and films...

IN DEPTH: Netflix’s recent addition “Darkest Hour”

IN DEPTH: Netflix’s recent addition “Darkest Hour”

Amelia Harrington • January 20, 2022

Do you know those slightly corny historical films that your history teachers show the class when they want an early winter break? That’s Darkest Hour (2017) for you. This film was added to Netflix...

Is Hype House worth the hype?

Is Hype House worth the hype?

Reem Nasrallah • January 19, 2022

TikTok drama, the main thing that entertained Gen Z over quarantine, is back in a brand new way. On January 7, reality series Hype House was released on Netflix, giving viewers the inside scoop on the...

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