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Mr. Heathwood conducting the THHS Band.
Former band director Kevin Heathwood reflects on his time at THHS after taking a new role at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
November 3, 2025
Sophomores working during health class.
Required health course begins to shift back to sophomore year from senior year
October 27, 2025
Seniors pose for photo during senior sunrise
Annual Senior Sunrise: Class of 2026
October 24, 2025
After close to four decades of THHS seniors taking courses at QC, the partnership was put on pause this year due to financial constraints.
Inside the “pause”: how financial constraints led THHS to put a hold on a decades-long partnership with Queens College
October 22, 2025
Ms. Chang in her office in the guidance suite on the third floor of THHS.
Shikira Chang becomes interim acting assistant principal of pupil personnel services
October 20, 2025
AP United States History students visiting the National Museum of the American Indian in Manhattan.
AP U.S. History students visit National Museum of the American Indian
November 4, 2025
English department teacher leader, Ms. Lipinski.
Ms. Lipinski becomes an “English Department Teacher Leader”
October 31, 2025
The Nightingale Theater Company attends a trip to watch The Great Gatsby on Broadway.
Nightingale Theater Company attends The Great Gatsby on Broadway
October 28, 2025
Mr. LaRocca in his new office.
Passing the baton: Thomas LaRocca hired as new band teacher following Kevin Heathwood’s departure
October 21, 2025
Ms. Frank will serve as a teacher leader for the ISS department this year.
Natali Frank takes on role of ‘teacher leader’ for Instructional Support Services Department
October 18, 2025
Students reflect on their thoughts on the new Cell Phone Ban policy.
Opinion Roundup: How is the new cell phone ban going after one marking period?
November 5, 2025
Let's Talk Testing
Let’s Talk Testing
October 29, 2025
Students play volleyball in the gym
Opinion Roundup: reduced physical education schedules makes room for a return to sophomore health, fewer zero band labs
October 26, 2025
Students completing their chemistry lab during normal school hours.
Opinion Roundup: the elimination of zero band for underclassmen in biology and chemistry
October 19, 2025
Students share pieces of advice for students who are in or just entering high school.
Opinion Roundup: What I wish I knew before starting high school
October 8, 2025
Two student volunteers smile in front of the bodega where they sell snacks.
Band Bodega reopens with snacks and lunch options after a hiatus last year
October 30, 2025
Students reading during one of the independent reading sessions at last year's Witching Hour event.
After “Witching Hour” read-a-thon event sells out in just three minutes, students take on reading challenges to get off the waitlist
October 23, 2025
S!NG Semore co-overall director Nicolette Cuzzo prepares for the season.
With preparations for S!NG underway, Semore co-overall director Nicollete Cuzzo discusses the playwriting process
September 16, 2025
Students perform at the end of the Nightingale Summer Retreat.
The Nightingale Theatre Company holds its fifth annual summer retreat
September 4, 2025
Ariella performing on stage at THHS.
Musician Spotlight: Jazz Ensemble’s Ariella Casabar talks about taking up trumpet playing
August 20, 2025
With the new cellphone ban in NYC schools, students recall their middle schools restrictions on cellphones
With the statewide cell phone ban in effect, students reflect on their middle school cell phone restrictions
October 17, 2025
The new leaders of Tech Crew share their plans for the 2026 S!NG season.
Under new leadership, Tech Crew members start preparations for the 2026 S!NG season
October 15, 2025
Founders of SoulSketchCollective juniors Vanessa Lee and Michelle Shi promote mental health resources for students.
Juniors found nonprofit organization designed to promote mental health resources for NYC students
September 23, 2025
Saniha Jasrah's presentation of her findings from her research project in The Urban Barcode Research Program.
STEM Spotlight: Junior Saniha Jasrah researches the hygiene of school electronic devices during the Urban Barcode Research Program
September 17, 2025
The Science Olympiad team during a competition in the 2024-2025 school year
Science Olympiad team reflects on past season while looking ahead as school year approaches
August 25, 2025
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Ashley Zeng

Ashley Zeng, Photography Staff Member

Ashley is a junior at Townsend Harris High School and a staff photographer for The Classic.

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Students during the Boys Fencing tryouts on September 18

Sports highlights: Varsity Boys Badminton game and Boys Fencing tryouts

Ashley Zeng and Emily Zheng
September 24, 2025
The Boys Badminton Team during their game against Thomas Edison.

[Photo] Boys Badminton Team starts the season with a strong performance

Jim Zheng, Staff Writer
September 24, 2025
Students in the 2025 Semores team during their performance.

[Photo] OPINION: Freshmen should take advantage of joining S!NG as soon as they can

Imogen Kujo, Staff Writer
September 3, 2025
The 2025 Semores S!NG team celebrating on stage following their Friday night performance.

[Photo] New Freshior S!NG directors look ahead to the coming season

Kayleen Capitulo and Zoe Quijote
September 1, 2025
Dennis playing tennis.

[Photo] Athlete spotlight: rising junior Dennis Jeffrey shines on the tennis court

Harrison Zhu, Staff Writer
August 21, 2025
Students look through their yearbooks during the Senior Brunch.

Photo Highlights: Senior Brunch 2025

Ryan Chen, Stella Hwang, and Ashley Zeng
August 1, 2025
Ms. Patete leaves Townsend Harris.

[Photo] Guidance Counselor Ana Patete departs midyear

Aki Benjamin, Melissa Lai, and Ananya Detering
January 16, 2025
Semores overall directors and seniors Katie Chan and Joshua Chung

[Photo] Semore overall directors discuss their final S!NG performance

Shamonti Shamim, A&E Student Profile Manager
December 4, 2024
The 2022-2023 Arista induction ceremony

[Photo] Arista Throwback

Farah Rahimzada, The Classic Archivist
November 30, 2024
Acting scene in the S!NG Semores performance

[Photo] S!NG 2025 Highlights

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager
November 27, 2024
Semores team in the 2025 Friday night S!NG show

[Photo] S!NG Throwback: The 2025 S!NG season comes to a close

Farah Rahimzada, The Classic Archivist
November 24, 2024
Mr. Dunbar gives a speech at the final show on April 13th.

The Addams Family Musical through photography

Ashley Zeng, Karen Lin, Katherine Lian, Ryan Chen, Samira Li, and Tabassum Ahmed
April 27, 2024
The Classic at the Open House.

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Open House and Henrietta Lacks Event

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
April 7, 2024
Students making origami at the cultural exchange.

[Photo] Photos of the week: Career day and Japanese sister school visit

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
March 23, 2024
The student union board members lighting up candles for Arista.

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Arista, Lobby Decorating, and HIV/AIDS Day

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
December 10, 2023
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