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New teacher Richard Rodriguez starts out at Townsend Harris High School
Mr. Rodriguez joins the THHS Community
November 20, 2024
Founders' Day back to Colden Auditorium.
Founders’ Day returns to Colden Auditorium following renovations
November 18, 2024
New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.
ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda
November 15, 2024
New mathematics and Instructional Support Services teacher, Ms. Drakakis
Mathematics and Instructional Support Services departments welcome Vanessa Drakakis to the staff
November 13, 2024
The "simulated" presidential candidates debate during a special assembly held before Election Day.
In alternate reality of the Townsend Harris Election Simulation, Kamala Harris wins the presidency
November 10, 2024
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
November 12, 2024
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation
Election Simulation Throwback
November 6, 2024
2024 Founders' Day held at Colden Auditorium
Founders’ Day Throwback
October 26, 2024
2024-2025 SU Club Liaison Elvis Chan
Junior Elvis Chan takes on Club Liaison role, after two years closely working with the Student Union
October 20, 2024
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
November 9, 2024
New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.
EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced
November 1, 2024
Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.
Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS
October 21, 2024
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.
Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system
October 14, 2024
Juniors win Hallway Decorating event.
After years of senior victories, juniors win 2024 Hallway Decorating Competition with Harry Potter theme
November 8, 2024
Attendees of the Diwali event painting traditional diyas
Hindu Student Association holds their first Diwali Event
November 5, 2024
Students at the Witching Hour
Third annual Halloween “read-a-thon” encourages a sold out crowd to read and hang out all night
November 4, 2024
Abigail Luk's winning book submission, To Love You
Abigail Luk named a winner in Ezra Jack Keats children’s book competition
October 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in education
Exploring the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in education as it becomes more prevalent
November 3, 2024
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
Productivity and learning apps that help inside and outside the classroom
November 2, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles
October 19, 2024
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
Hack Club launches, aiming to inspire students interested in the computer science field
October 12, 2024
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
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All content by Alessandra Diaz
Two students were selected to attend an international competition.

DECA members compete at international competition

Alessandra Diaz, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024
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

Alessandra Diaz and Emily Kapica
April 24, 2024
The new Townsend Harris High School is almost complete, set to open by September 1994.

Seniors reflect on FAFSA delays impact on their college application process

Alessandra Diaz, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Completing the FAFSA has now been made easier for incoming seniors.

Delays of redesigned FAFSA application impact seniors as they apply for financial aid

Emily Kapica and Alessandra Diaz
February 10, 2024
NYC launches Teenspace to aid in adolescent mental health.

Teenspace launches, offering free mental health support to NYC teens

Faiza Tasnim and Alessandra Diaz
January 22, 2024
Student bathroom issues at Townsend.

Behavioral issues, supply delays lead to overcrowding and overflowing in bathrooms

Alessandra Diaz and Nadia Afifa
January 17, 2024
Special Interest groups at the 2022 election simulation kickoff rally

Election Sim special interest groups hold event to promote endorsements

Alessandra Diaz
November 4, 2023
Senior Rebecca Ortiz.

Music Spotlight: Senior Rebecca Ortiz talks clarinets and chamber music

Alessandra Diaz, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
Harrisites celebrate Valentine's Day with pancakes and love poems at the Read Dating event, offered by the THHS Reading Initiative.

Reading Initiative offers love poems and pancakes for “read-dating” event

Alessandra Diaz, Staff Writer
March 16, 2023
Favorite Holiday Traditions Shared by Harrisites

Favorite Holiday Traditions Shared by Harrisites

Maimuna Amina, Alessandra Diaz, and Jasmyn Pillay
December 28, 2022
Rex Orange County’s allegations and what to do with credibly accused celebrities, according to Harrisites

Rex Orange County’s allegations and what to do with credibly accused celebrities, according to Harrisites

Alessandra Diaz, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
Students share their thoughts on the new Graphic Design course that is offered for all grades.

A look at the Graphic Design course now offered in the Art Department 

Alessandra Diaz, Staff Writer 
October 12, 2022
Testing in the gymnasium.

Students reflect on taking the school-administered SAT and PSAT

Maria Mattei, Katherine Reyes, and Alessandra Diaz
April 6, 2022
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