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Seniors presenting their research on “the ethics and aesthetics of friendship” during day two of the Humanities Symposium
Seniors present original research on literary friendships at annual humanities symposium
June 13, 2025
THHS Librarian and President of the New York Library Association Arlene Laverde
Librarian Arlene Laverde retires, leaving behind a legacy of championing independent reading and fighting for libraries as free and open spaces
June 11, 2025
2025-2026 SU President Jenna Abdelhamid, and 2025-2026 SU Vice- President Evelene Chao
Following a higher turnout election, 2025-2026 Student Union executive board winners announced
June 5, 2025
Chairs used and testing conditions during AP testing
AP Psychology exam rescheduled due to technical difficulties
May 29, 2025
Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos listens to students planning their Symposium presentations during a Humanities Seminar class in the Townsend Harris library.
NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos tours THHS, as funding for the school’s early college program remains uncertain
May 26, 2025
2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang and 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
Q&A with Class of 2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang
June 9, 2025
Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim and Valedictorian Jenney Huang on stage after both their awards were announced
Q&A with Class of 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
June 8, 2025
Science teacher Sarah Loew oversees the growing Henrietta Lacks event.
Growing success of annual “Henrietta Lacks” event serves as a showcase of science teacher Sarah Loew’s dedication
June 3, 2025
Sophomore Aki Benjamin
‘Heimler’s History’ at home: sophomore creates ‘Aki’s History Review’ videos
May 25, 2025
Pamela Del Vecchio, Secretary to Assistant Principal of Organization Ellen Fee, is the mastermind behind the system that ensures all classes with an absent teacher are covered by another teacher.
Substitute Procedures: inside the daily puzzle that needs solving in order to cover all classes
April 18, 2025
Students using devices in class.
Opinion: Smartphone ban should come with new thinking about how and when to integrate technology into the classroom
June 14, 2025
Students posing for a picture at prom last year.
Opinion Roundup: On Prom Eve, seniors share what price is right for prom outfits
June 10, 2025
Students share their experiences on various clubs at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: how various clubs create a space for student wellness and peer support.
June 4, 2025
Students and staff share their opinion on the gym uniform policy.
Opinion Roundup : are gym uniforms really necessary?
May 24, 2025
Students studying and preparing for tests
OPINION: Teachers should return graded assignments no longer than two weeks after they are due
May 8, 2025
MSA member drawing a henna design on a participant's hand.
Hennafest 2025 offers a post-AP season celebration
June 17, 2025
Senior Leilani Walkes's winning artwork in the 2025 MET “P.S. Art” Competition
Senior Leilani Walkes announced as a winner in 2025 MET “P.S. Art” Competition
June 15, 2025
Art supplies used by the art department
While many have discussed how AI impacts student writing, students artists have a lot to say about AI art
June 6, 2025
Students walking around and taking in the art gallery
Spring art gallery showcases paintings, photography, digital art, and sculptures
June 1, 2025
Screening attendees watching the Breaking the News documentary
A special screening of Breaking the News documents the founding of The 19th
May 21, 2025
Red Cross Club hosts coloring event to support seniors.
Red Cross hosts annual Color a Smile event to share art with senior citizens
May 22, 2025
An illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle studded with glycoprotein tubercles in this handout image obtained by Reuters April 9, 2019. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo
STEM department pitches new elective courses in topics like human pathology and animal behavior
May 17, 2025
Chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani shares his running journey.
After running over 25,000 miles, chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani imparts his exercise philosophy
April 28, 2025
Students observing the 2024 solar eclipse, a rare celestial phenomenon, and a topic discussed in Astronomy Club
Club spotlight: Astronomy Club aims to inspire a love for studying the stars
April 16, 2025
Students explore learning styles despite questions over their validity.
How the theory of “learning styles” influences learners, despite arguments that the theory lacks scientific validity
April 12, 2025
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Students posing for a picture at prom last year.

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: On Prom Eve, seniors share what price is right for prom outfits

Leslie Linzan, Hannah Fang, and Anya Basnayake
June 10, 2025
Maimuna (Bella Chen)

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: how various clubs create a space for student wellness and peer support.

Brailyn Almonte, Amaya De Lorenzo, PJ Lee, and Diana Saidi
June 4, 2025
Science teacher Sarah Loew oversees the growing Henrietta Lacks event.

[Photo] Growing success of annual “Henrietta Lacks” event serves as a showcase of science teacher Sarah Loew’s dedication

Malek Ahmed
June 3, 2025
Chairs used and testing conditions during AP testing

[Photo] AP Psychology exam rescheduled due to technical difficulties

Julina Chen and Esther Quartey
May 29, 2025
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[Photo] Opinion Roundup : are gym uniforms really necessary?

Amaya De Lorenzo, Hannah Fang, Imogen Kujo, and Anya Basnayake
May 24, 2025
Cris (Bella Chen)

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: As AP season arrives, students share their most trusted study methods

Hannah Fang
May 6, 2025
Marlo Vasquez (Bella Chen)

[Photo] Opinion roundup: students sound off on the state of the bathrooms

Lila Peskay
April 29, 2025
Chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani shares his running journey.

[Photo] After running over 25,000 miles, chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani imparts his exercise philosophy

Jasmine Mootooveran and Harman Ghotra
April 28, 2025
Students observing the 2024 solar eclipse, a rare celestial phenomenon, and a topic discussed in Astronomy Club

[Photo] Club spotlight: Astronomy Club aims to inspire a love for studying the stars

Anthony Lin and Sophia Lee
April 16, 2025
Mr Gelbman (Bella Chen)

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: how many hours of community service makes the most sense for honors requirements?

Leslie Linzan, Amaya De Lorenzo, Angelina Pierantoni, and Diana Saidi
April 8, 2025
Students participating at the pie-eating contest on Pi-Day.

[Photo] Celebrating Pi Day with pie: contests, deals, and personal traditions

Aki Benjamin
March 31, 2025
Attendees at the Holi event after powder throwing

[Photo] Sophomore grade leaders and Hindu Student Association host annual Holi event with performances, games, and powder throwing

Krish Wadia, Dylan Ramjit, and Henric Zha
March 30, 2025
Custodian Mario Vasquez

[Photo] Custodian Mario Vasquez discusses his time maintaining THHS

Khondoker Jainab, Staff Writer
March 26, 2025
Desks in rows preparation for a standardized exam in the THHS gymnasium.

[Photo] OPINION: The high stress of too much testing is still an issue that needs to be addressed, despite promises for “alternatives”

Violet Au, Opinion Editor
March 21, 2025
The Holi event organized by the sophomore grade leaders

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Holi & Pi Day

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager
March 16, 2025
Deji Akintayo (Bella Chen)

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: perspectives on how experiences with faith outside of the classroom develop identities throughout the school community

PJ Lee, Staff Writer
March 9, 2025
Brandon Pinto (bella chen)

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: thoughts on the process for launching a new club

Imogen Kujo, Julia Pavone
March 3, 2025
Students completing their lab during zero band

[Photo] OPINION: 7AM is too early for class. Lab sections should be offered at different times during the day

Lila Peskay, Staff Writer
January 21, 2025
Harrisites reflect on school day hours.

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: Should the school day start later to allow for healthier sleep schedules?

PJ Lee
January 17, 2025
Sophomore transfers share their experience at Townsend Harris.

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: perspectives on transitioning in as sophomore transfers

Hannah Fang
January 9, 2025
The Holiday Market

[Photo] Photos of the week: Arista, Holiday Market, Indoor Track, and Girls JV Basketball

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager
December 14, 2024
Lab Keeper Mark McHugh.

[Photo] The man behind the lab: Mark McHugh administers lab work at Townsend Harris

Anthony Lin, Khondoker Jainab, Kayla Ujandy, and Sophia Lee
December 13, 2024
Students share their opinion on cultural events in THHS.

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: does the new testing schedule lead to more testing?

Brailyn Almonte, Opinion Roundup Manager
December 1, 2024
Freshior, freshman and junior, 2025 S!NG performance

[Photo] S!NG 2025 Highlights

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager
November 28, 2024
Freshiors performing in this year's S!NG production.

[Photo] Watch the S!NG 2025 livestream for Friday night’s show here

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor
November 22, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.

[Photo] OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier

Zainah Syed
November 11, 2024
Guidance department offers college counseling.

[Photo] OPINION: Underclassmen should receive college counseling as well

Violet Au, Opinion Editor
October 10, 2024
Townsend Harris students at the SUNY college Fair

[Photo] Photos of the Week: SUNY College Fair, Boys Varsity Fencing, Girls & Boys Cross Country

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk manager
October 5, 2024
Student Union president Alex Yauri debating in the elections

[Photo] Senior Alex Yauri Begins his Term as Student Union President

Aizay Amin, Staff Writer
September 3, 2024
Jordana and Aki speaking during the Student Union debate.

[Photo] Two presidents and two visions: newly elected freshman-sophomore co-presidents talk plans for their shared time in office

Bianca Chen, Staff Writer
July 2, 2024
The class of 2024.

Photos of the Week: Scenes from Graduation 2024

Emily Zheng, Grace Kwan, Ryan Chen, and Bella Chen
June 27, 2024
Students taking photos in the photobooth.

Scenes from Prom 2024

Ryan Chen and Bella Chen
June 19, 2024
Monday, March 25 was Holi, the Festival of Colors. The holiday was celebrated at Townsend Harris for the first time ever at an event hosted by the Freshman grade leaders, featuring dancing, Hindu foods, and colored powder.

[Photo] Photos of the week: 3/25 – 3/29

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
March 31, 2024
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[Photo] Mid-winter break is here, but for FON leaders it’s crunch time

Chloe Kavanagh, Adiana Johnson, and Max Rosenthal
February 16, 2024
Meet Latin teacher Timothy Hanford

New faculty member Timothy Hanford joins the classical languages department

Bella Chen and Mark Mbogho
January 23, 2024
Students at the Nightingale Read-Aloud session.

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Holiday Festivities

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
December 17, 2023
The Boys Varsity Basketball team playing against the Academy of American Studies on Wednesday, November 29. The final score was 68-50 (Academy of American Studies).

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Basketball, Table Tennis, and Hunger Games

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
December 3, 2023
Students at the bonfire at the Witching Hour.

[Photo] Photos of the Week – Reading, Storytelling, Decorating, and Rallying

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
November 1, 2023
Testing in the gymnasium.

Opinion Roundup: Students share thoughts on changes in AP World History exam rubric

Bella Chen and Mark Mbogho
October 13, 2023
Photo courtesy of pixabay images

Opinion Roundup: Should summer be spent on educational or recreational activities?

Bella Chen, Mark Mbogho, Jazmine Chiquito, and Harnoor Parmar
July 24, 2023
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