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Connor, Levi, and Morzan: the new dean team
Connor, Levi, and Morzan: the new dean team
January 24, 2023
Jupiter Grades
With the start of the spring semester, Jupiter Grades will be the new schoolwide gradebook
January 23, 2023
New event at THHS: Inaugural Asian Culture Festival celebrates diverse cultures
New event at THHS: Inaugural Asian Culture Festival celebrates diverse cultures
January 16, 2023
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For a second year, underclassmen take computerized assessments to address pandemic learning impacts
January 6, 2023
Select schools, like Long Island University, gave admission results immediately after a brief interview.
Seniors receive college admissions results on the spot with select schools
January 2, 2023
Harrisites Celebrate Lunar New Year
Harrisites Celebrate Lunar New Year
January 24, 2023
Club Spotlight: Glamour Gals sends off 2022 with their Winter Wishes campaign
Club Spotlight: Glamour Gals sends off 2022 with their Winter Wishes campaign
January 11, 2023
Harrisites express how they feel coming back to school after break.
Harrisites reflect on their 2023 winter break
January 5, 2023
Senior spotlight: Annie Lei and Rachel Ly help produce online, youth-led publication, The Blossom Magazine
Senior spotlight: Annie Lei and Rachel Ly help produce online, youth-led publication, The Blossom Magazine
January 3, 2023
As Albany readies its 2023 legislative session, student press advocates are pushing an anti-censorship bill; here’s a breakdown of the proposed New Voices New York bill, and what it means for student journalists
As Albany readies its 2023 legislative session, student press advocates are pushing an anti-censorship bill; here’s a breakdown of the proposed New Voices New York bill, and what it means for student journalists
December 30, 2022
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
January 31, 2023
With test-optional policies for college admissions remaining in place, ignoring the SAT is a mistake for college applicants
With test-optional policies for college admissions remaining in place, ignoring the SAT is a mistake for college applicants
January 27, 2023
Opinion Roundup: thoughts from around the school on new cell phone restrictions
Opinion Roundup: thoughts from around the school on new cell phone restrictions
January 17, 2023
OPINION: New cumulative grading policy will leave students behind
OPINION: New cumulative grading policy will leave students behind
January 13, 2023
As students get ready to finally start that break assignment they’ve avoided, it’s time to ask: is break homework ever justified?
As students get ready to finally start that break assignment they’ve avoided, it’s time to ask: is break homework ever justified?
December 29, 2022
FON Spotlight Series: Chinese Ribbon Leaders
FON Spotlight Series: Chinese Ribbon Leaders
January 25, 2023
Courtesy of Matthew Goldstein
FON Spotlight Series: leaders share thoughts on launching new Jewish FON
January 17, 2023
Students share their goals for the new year.
What’s your Townsend Resolution for 2023?
January 11, 2023
Students share their goals for the new year.
What resolutions do Harrisites have to kick off their 2023?
January 4, 2023
Favorite Holiday Traditions Shared by Harrisites
Favorite Holiday Traditions Shared by Harrisites
December 28, 2022
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
January 20, 2023
THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard
THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard
January 19, 2023
THHS updates their ventilation system by installing MERV 13 filters.
Air filtration update: THHS upgraded with MERV 13 filters in HVAC system
January 12, 2023
Courtesy of Emerald Yee
Science Olympiad kicks off season with their first invitation at LISO
January 10, 2023
Greener ways to dispose your trees this holiday season
Greener ways to dispose your trees this holiday season
December 29, 2022
2022 Wrapped: The Classics Year in Review
2022 Wrapped: The Classic’s Year in Review
December 30, 2022
Concert band bowing after their performance.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Concert 2022
December 16, 2022
The Semores cheering at the end of their final show.
S!NG 2023 Highlights
November 22, 2022
Candidates for House Representative of NY-14, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat) and Tina Forte (Republican) clash at the debate.
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Candidates Debate 2022
November 2, 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
September 30, 2022
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Food critic culture at Townsend: Student Instagram accounts @audreyratesbevs and @thhseats

Food critic culture at Townsend: Student Instagram accounts @audreyratesbevs and @thhseats

March 11, 2022
Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with Ana Patete, new guidance counselor

Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with Ana Patete, new guidance counselor

October 26, 2021
Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with this year’s newest Spanish teachers

Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with this year’s newest Spanish teachers

October 20, 2021
Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with Jodie Lasoff, Parent Coordinator

Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with Jodie Lasoff, Parent Coordinator

October 12, 2021
Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with the newest school aides

Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with the newest school aides

October 7, 2021
Harrisites continue to excel at Japan Bowl, earning top honors

Harrisites continue to excel at Japan Bowl, earning top honors

June 7, 2021
Inside THHSs first ever win at the NYC Regional Ethics Bowl

Inside THHS’s first ever win at the NYC Regional Ethics Bowl

February 23, 2021
Harrisites reflect on modified club application process

Harrisites reflect on modified club application process

February 17, 2021
Harrisites plans for spending Valentines Day amid a pandemic

Harrisites’ plans for spending Valentine’s Day amid a pandemic

February 12, 2021
Harrisites’ take on the Big Sib Little Sib Program

Harrisites’ take on the Big Sib Little Sib Program

February 2, 2021
2021 SAT Changes

2021 SAT Changes

January 26, 2021
Harrisites’ plans to celebrate this Covid-19 holiday season

Harrisites’ plans to celebrate this Covid-19 holiday season

December 23, 2020
Daniel Song: In the Spotlight

Daniel Song: In the Spotlight

December 14, 2020
THHS Alumna Tanya Odom talks diversity and inclusion in Equity and Access Team series

THHS Alumna Tanya Odom talks diversity and inclusion in Equity and Access Team series

December 7, 2020
Same traditions, different setting: Annual Founder’s Day ceremony goes virtual

Same traditions, different setting: Annual Founder’s Day ceremony goes virtual

November 13, 2020
Adapting to remote learning: Extroverts vs. introverts

Adapting to remote learning: Extroverts vs. introverts

June 11, 2020
Senior Julia Xia receives $40,000 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Senior Julia Xia receives $40,000 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

June 2, 2020
Teachers talk remote learning as new normal sets in

Teachers talk remote learning as new normal sets in

May 21, 2020
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