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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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Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants

Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants

The Editorial Board • January 31, 2023

In December 2022, students in the eighth grade rushed to submit their applications to Townsend Harris High School and many other NYC public high schools. However, the application process for THHS looked...

The new PSAL policy called the "All Access Program" changes the game for high school athletes as they’re free to openly play a sport at another school in their district. 

New PSAL policy opens the door for student athletes to compete in more sports

Loveleen Kaur and Stephen Xing • January 30, 2023

At Townsend Harris High School, you play for the Hawks, but imagine playing for the Bayside Commodores or the John Adams Spartans. Through a new program issued by the PSAL, you might be able to do just...

OPINION: With test-optional policies for college admissions remaining in place, ignoring the SAT is a mistake for college applicants

OPINION: With test-optional policies for college admissions remaining in place, ignoring the SAT is a mistake for college applicants

Areesh Rehman, Lucas Kim, and Michael Babayev • January 27, 2023

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, reports that the crisis would spell the demise of the SAT and ACT flooded the media. Amid test center closures and numerous test cancellations during the pandemic,...

Athletes share their 2023 goals

Chloe Mau and Melinda Wang • January 26, 2023

New Year’s resolutions have long been integrated into our lives as a method aimed to spark a period of personal growth amongst individuals. With 2023 here, students engage in retrospection, as they evaluate...

Chinese Ribbon FON leaders share their enthusiasm for this year's FON performance.

FON Spotlight Series: Chinese Ribbon Leaders

Maimuna Amina, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023

The Festival of Nations (FON) is an annual Townsend Harris High School event that celebrates the diversity at THHS through beautiful cultural dances. Chinese Ribbon FON will twirl their way onto the stage,...

Harrisites share how they celebrated Lunar New Year.

Harrisites Celebrate Lunar New Year

Melinda Wang, Staff Writer • January 24, 2023

To welcome the Year of the Rabbit in Chinese culture, many Harrisites celebrated Lunar New Year with new traditions and old customs. Lunar New Year, also called Spring Festival, is an annual holiday celebrated...

Connor, Levi, and Morzan: the new dean team

Connor, Levi, and Morzan: the new dean team

Nadia Afifa and Riya Chaudry • January 24, 2023

This year, Townsend Harris has appointed three deans: Social Studies teachers Charlene Levi and Ian Morzan, and Math teacher Timothy Connor.  The deans spoke to The Classic about their work this year...

Townsend Harris is now officially using Jupiter Grades as the new gradebook, after not having an official gradebook for the entire first semester.

With the start of the spring semester, Jupiter Grades will be the new schoolwide gradebook

Diana Piergrossi and Defne Kaygısız • January 23, 2023

Following the PupilPath ban last spring and the release of the reportedly “difficult to navigate” DOE gradebook this past fall, the Townsend Harris Parent Teacher Association (PTA) began fundraising...

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The latest from the track, wrestling, and table tennis: for some a close to the season and for others, a spot in the playoffs

Abigail Kronenberg, Staff Writer • January 21, 2023

With one team’s season ending and another team’s playoffs position clinched, it’s been an eventful week for PSAL sports at Townsend Harris. The Girls Varsity Table Tennis team had a match against...

Steel Hawks plan to kick off Robochambeau, a school wide rock-paper-scissor fundraiser

Steel Hawks plan to kick off Robochambeau, a school wide rock-paper-scissor fundraiser

Isabel Jagsaran, Managing Editor • January 20, 2023

On January 7, the Steel Hawks, Townsend Harris’ robotics team, introduced a Robochambeau Tournament to raise funds in time for their new competition season. Managed by Physics teacher David Stern, the...

Girls Varsity Basketball competes in the KSA tournaments in Florida

Girls Varsity Basketball competes in the KSA tournaments in Florida

Jenny Ren and Jaica Derecho • January 19, 2023

On December 18, the Townsend Harris High School Girls Varsity Basketball team traveled to Orlando, Florida to participate in the 2022 Kaylee Scholastic Association (KSA)tournament. Planning for the trip...

THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard

THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard

Ranisa Khan and Kayla Lin • January 19, 2023

Though winter is in full swing, the THHS Green Team has spring on the mind. Starting in September, the Green Team planted turnips, lettuce, carrots and herbs such as basil, oregano, and cilantro on the...

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