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Physics teacher Mr. Quach getting pied by students during the Winter Party
Sophomore grade leaders host winter party as fall semester comes to a close
January 18, 2025
Ms. Patete leaves Townsend Harris.
Guidance Counselor Ana Patete departs midyear
January 16, 2025
The annual club fair where new clubs can promote their club and introduce it to the school for the first time
Club application opens early with new rules
January 7, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
Room changes follow PS 255 request: deans to the first floor and SU to the senior lounge
January 6, 2025
Students taking a test under previous testing schedules
Student Union collects feedback on new testing schedule, following widespread criticism
January 4, 2025
The White House behind a police barricade, as seen during a Classic overnight field trip to Washington, DC.
Would you date a MAGA supporter? As Trump takes office, survey shows partisan divisions hardening with regard to high school social life
January 20, 2025
Last year's Festival of Nations.
Leaders of new Pakistani FON group prepare for the 2025 performance
January 3, 2025
Previous MTA metrocard, before the new student OMNY cards
MetroCard Throwback
December 10, 2024
The 2022-2023 Arista induction ceremony
Arista Throwback
November 30, 2024
Semores team in the 2025 Friday night S!NG show
S!NG Throwback: The 2025 S!NG season comes to a close
November 24, 2024
Students completing their lab during zero band
OPINION: 7AM is too early for class. Lab sections should be offered at different times during the day
January 21, 2025
Harrisites reflect on school day hours.
Opinion Roundup: Should the school day start later to allow for healthier sleep schedules?
January 17, 2025
Class size laws and its potential effects on Townsend Harris High School
EDITORIAL: As the deadline for New York’s Class Size Law gets closer and closer, added clarity on implementation is needed
January 14, 2025
Sophomore transfers share their experience at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on transitioning in as sophomore transfers
January 9, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
EDITORIAL: Underclassmen should be allowed to go off campus for lunch
December 20, 2024
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
January 15, 2025
Art supplies used to create the Winter Gallery showcasing student art and photography
Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography
January 12, 2025
One of the many stands during the Holiday Market
Holiday Market features food from around the world of FON
December 29, 2024
Nightingale Theater Company's live read-aloud during Season's Reading
“Season’s Readings” event encourages independent reading and cultural exploration
December 18, 2024
Last year's Festival of Nations.
FON season kicks off with interest rally
December 7, 2024
Winter often brings on seasonal affective disorder, and highly advised to reach out to guidance counselors for help
Reach out when seasonal affective disorder hits, guidance counselors say
January 5, 2025
Cooking meets science in class.
New “Chemistry of Cooking” elective serves up a culinary take on the sciences
December 19, 2024
Lab Keeper Mark McHugh.
The man behind the lab: Mark McHugh administers lab work at Townsend Harris
December 13, 2024
Traditional paper and pen tests now turn digital
28 AP Exams to go digital in May 2025, leading to shifts in test prep and expectations
December 8, 2024
Girls Who Code provides a space to explore computer science.
New Girls Who Code club seeks to create inclusive space for members to explore computer science
November 29, 2024
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OPINION: Despite its recent embrace of anti-racism, THHS has yet to confront the racism that exists within its halls

OPINION: Despite its recent embrace of anti-racism, THHS has yet to confront the racism that exists within its halls

Ariana Vernon
April 15, 2021
OPINION: Amidst a pandemic, students calling for AP opt-outs do not lack THHS “values”

OPINION: Amidst a pandemic, students calling for AP opt-outs do not lack THHS “values”

Ariana Vernon, Shawn Edelstein, Thomas Szymanski, Ifeoluwa Adedokun, and Anil Singh
March 1, 2021
Opinion: What it’s like to apply to college during a pandemic

Opinion: What it’s like to apply to college during a pandemic

Ariana Vernon
December 18, 2020
Former Olympian shares opinion on Covid-19 situation

Former Olympian shares opinion on Covid-19 situation

Ariana Vernon
May 22, 2020
Phys ed teachers transition to teaching fitness remotely

Phys ed teachers transition to teaching fitness remotely

Ariana Vernon, Dylan Samuel, Andrew Mak, and Amir Baig
April 3, 2020
Winter athletes warm up for the season

Winter athletes warm up for the season

Kristen Zhou, Ariana Vernon, and Abhinav Garg
November 24, 2019
Intro to fall sports

Intro to fall sports

Kristen Zhou and Ariana Vernon
September 26, 2019
Derek Fucich and Rosalydia Caputo named Overall Athletes of the Year

Derek Fucich and Rosalydia Caputo named Overall Athletes of the Year

Kristen Zhou and Ariana Vernon
June 17, 2019
Eva Guo swims her way to Carnegie Mellon

Eva Guo swims her way to Carnegie Mellon

Kristen Zhou and Ariana Vernon
May 13, 2019
"The Wiz" cast and directors prepare to take the stage

“The Wiz” cast and directors prepare to take the stage

Ariana Vernon
April 7, 2019
A look into winter sports

A look into winter sports

Kristen Zhou and Ariana Vernon
January 8, 2019
The Wiz prepares to take the THHS stage

The Wiz prepares to take the THHS stage

Ariana Vernon
December 6, 2018
2018 Election Simulation Kicks Off: Meet the Candidates for Governor of NY

2018 Election Simulation Kicks Off: Meet the Candidates for Governor of NY

Nataniela Zavlun, Kristen Zhou, Ariana Vernon, Edison Park, and Min Hyeok Shin
October 11, 2018
New testing schedule debuts at THHS

New testing schedule debuts at THHS

Esther Dai, Natalia Gierlachowski, Afifa Ibnat, Ariana Vernon, and Joshua Vieira
October 3, 2018
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