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THHS and QC students attending a Humanities seminar at Queens College.
Humanities Seminar and QC Electives Begin With the Addition of a New Learning Platform: “Brightspace”
September 9, 2024
Students beginning their school day, and walking to their first band class.
Fall semester kicks off with familiar routines, procedures, and welcomes
September 6, 2024
Students receive OMNY cards on the first day of school.
OMNY Cards Replace Student MetroCards, Offering More Rides per Day
September 5, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in the journalism portion of the summer Writers Academy retreat.
Another year, another application: new freshmen assess latest application process
September 2, 2024
Harrisites donated to the New York Blood Center this spring.
Spring blood drive participation way up after poor turnout last fall, though nationwide shortage continues
July 18, 2024
Teachers shared how they spent their summer vacation, engaging in activities that also further prepared them for the upcoming school year.
Students have internships and summer jobs, but what do teachers do over the summer?
September 14, 2024
Townsend Harris High School building
Students admitted during pandemic era process respond to derogatory “lottery kids” nickname
September 12, 2024
Student Union president Alex Yauri debating in the elections
Senior Alex Yauri Begins his Term as Student Union President
September 3, 2024
Students toured the Yale campus (pictured here) on a field trip last November. Though college tours and other common experiences remain the same, how has AI impacted the admissions process?
During a year full of college admissions changes, AI also began to impact the application process, a survey of seniors shows
July 16, 2024
Junior English classes take a trip to the MoMA.
English classes connect the curriculum to culture at the Museum of Modern Art
June 24, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in Steel the Summer, a summer program the Robotics Team hosts each year.
Opinion Roundup : Incoming Freshmen reflect on the Townsend Harris admissions process
September 10, 2024
Should students be required to read so many digital texts rather than traditional printed texts? Image used with a license from Envato.
OPINION: Overreliance on digital texts makes learning harder and negatively impacts the reading experience
July 23, 2024
Thaseena Anjum
Opinion Roundup: Reflecting on the testing schedule now that the spring term has ended
July 11, 2024
Lateness policies may vary from department to department, but there is a commitment to being understanding of special circumstances.
Opinion: THHS should stop giving credit for late work
June 13, 2024
THHS alumni association co-president faces call for resignation.
Opinion Roundup: Students share their opinions on the new homework policy
March 20, 2024
Freshmen attending the journalism portion of the Writers Academy Summer Retreat.
Annual Writers Academy Summer Retreat helps grow the next generation of student writers
September 8, 2024
Operation Tomatometer returns for season four.
Operation Tomatometer launches season four with a “Twisters” review
July 26, 2024
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
July 4, 2024
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art
June 25, 2024
As the school year comes to a close members of the Arts For Generations club speak to the purpose of their club and their upcoming plans.
The Arts for Generations Club aims to bring happiness to senior citizens and to create a safe space for Harrisites
June 18, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in the Steel the Summer summer program at THHS.
Robotics Team hosts “Steel the Summer” program for rising freshman
September 4, 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
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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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