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Ms. Albarracin in the main office
School aide Monica Albarracin takes over as attendance coordinator, after Ms. Reyes
July 4, 2025
Students using cellphones in a classroom
Preparations under way for bell-to-bell cell phone ban in the fall
July 1, 2025
Guidance Counselor Jeremy Wang who retired earlier this month.
Mr. Wang retires after ten years serving as a THHS guidance counselor
June 29, 2025
Seniors presenting their research on “the ethics and aesthetics of friendship” during day two of the Humanities Symposium
Seniors present original research on literary friendships at annual humanities symposium
June 13, 2025
THHS Librarian and President of the New York Library Association Arlene Laverde
Librarian Arlene Laverde retires, leaving behind a legacy of championing independent reading and fighting for libraries as free and open spaces
June 11, 2025
A pencil and paper indicating the possible increase of handwritten assignments.
As cell phone ban looms, will there be a return to handwritten assignments?
July 9, 2025
Former Executive-at-Large and incoming SU Treasurer Uma Hardeo.
Student Union Spotlight: Executive-at-Large Uma Hardeo to become SU treasurer
July 8, 2025
2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang and 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
Q&A with Class of 2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang
June 9, 2025
Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim and Valedictorian Jenney Huang on stage after both their awards were announced
Q&A with Class of 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
June 8, 2025
Science teacher Sarah Loew oversees the growing Henrietta Lacks event.
Growing success of annual “Henrietta Lacks” event serves as a showcase of science teacher Sarah Loew’s dedication
June 3, 2025
Students receive OMNY cards on the first day of school.
OPINION: OMNY card system started out promising but needs a reboot for next year
June 23, 2025
Students using devices in class.
Opinion: Smartphone ban should come with new thinking about how and when to integrate technology into the classroom
June 14, 2025
Students posing for a picture at prom last year.
Opinion Roundup: On Prom Eve, seniors share what price is right for prom outfits
June 10, 2025
Students share their experiences on various clubs at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: how various clubs create a space for student wellness and peer support.
June 4, 2025
Students and staff share their opinion on the gym uniform policy.
Opinion Roundup : are gym uniforms really necessary?
May 24, 2025
A ceramic dish shaped and painted to resemble a halved apple, showcasing student work from a recent pottery project completed in the Ceramics club.
Club Spotlight: Ceramics club completes its first full year
July 6, 2025
KFON Powerful
Special Feature: A look back at Festival of Nations 2025
July 2, 2025
Students playing giant Jenga at an activity station during Keepers Day
Seventh annual Keepers Day wraps up another academic year
June 30, 2025
The event was held at the Rosenthal Library.
Richard Prins, winner of the Birdhouse Prize, reads from his new chapbook at Rosenthal Library
June 24, 2025
MSA member drawing a henna design on a participant's hand.
Hennafest 2025 offers a post-AP season celebration
June 17, 2025
Students participating at the pie-eating contest on Pi-Day.
STEM Departmental Year-End Wrap-Up: Pi Day, Revisions, and Honor Societies
July 3, 2025
Science Research students recording data in the laboratory
Science Research class studies campus soil on multi-day field trip
June 21, 2025
Red Cross Club hosts coloring event to support seniors.
Red Cross hosts annual Color a Smile event to share art with senior citizens
May 22, 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
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Aidan Ng

Aidan Ng, Multimedia Editor

Aidan is a junior at Townsend Harris High School.

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KFON Powerful

[Photo] Special Feature: A look back at Festival of Nations 2025

Sophie Lin, Sayemah Nadi, and Tajrian Noor
July 2, 2025

VIDEO: Physics students go on the annual Six Flags Great Adventure Trip

Aidan Ng, Multimedia Editor
June 20, 2025
Students performing at the 2025 Harris Fest.

[Photo] Senior Leilani Walkes announced as a winner in 2025 MET “P.S. Art” Competition

Shamonti Shamim, A&E Student Profile Manager
June 15, 2025
Incoming students entering THHS

[Photo] Class of 2029 arrives for annual open house

Lilly Chase, Siomara Baluarte, and Tiffany Huang
May 2, 2025
Students reading during one of the independent reading sessions at the Witching Hour.

Third annual Halloween “read-a-thon” encourages a sold out crowd to read and hang out all night

Uma Tevlin, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
KFON Powerful

[Photo] SLIDESHOW: FON 2025 photos

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager
March 2, 2025

Keeping it Classic X ADMITTED: What to do when you are waitlisted

Ryan Young, Aidan Ng, and Nana-Ama Kwarteng
February 26, 2025
Students pieing teachers with whipped cream during Winter Party

End of fall semester brings multiple events: Snowcoming and Winter Party

Aidan Ng and Meagan Yang
January 25, 2025
Gingerbread Houses being made by students

[Photo] Scenes from Winter Party 2025

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager
January 19, 2025
Students performing at Asian Fest

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Asian Fest, Snowcoming, and Boys Varsity Basketball

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager
January 11, 2025

A look behind the scenes with this year’s S!NG winners

Aidan Ng, Maimuna Kader, and Nirjhana Paul
December 24, 2024

Around 400 students attend the third annual Witching Hour

Aidan Ng, Multimedia Editor
November 19, 2024

THHS Writers Academy goes on an overnight trip to Washington DC

Aidan Ng, Ryan Chen, Elvis Chan, Claire Weng, and Aki Benjamin
October 22, 2024

Classic TV Spotlight: A look at three new clubs

Aidan Ng, Tawfiq Ahmed, and Ryan Chen
October 2, 2024

THHS Senior Classes: How do QC Classes Work for Seniors?

Tenzing Gurung, Aidan Ng, and Ryan Chen
September 20, 2024

Townsend Harris Students Review NYC Public School Lunch

Isabel Jagsaran, Ryan Young, Yasmeen Ismail, and Aidan Ng
September 17, 2024

Introducing New Teachers at Townsend Harris High School

Aidan Ng, Multimedia Editor
September 11, 2024
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