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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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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 years 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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