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Townsend Harris hosts its annual open house
Prospective class of 2029 freshmen visit during the annual open house
November 21, 2024
New teacher Richard Rodriguez starts out at Townsend Harris High School
Mr. Rodriguez joins the THHS Community
November 20, 2024
Founders' Day back to Colden Auditorium.
Founders’ Day returns to Colden Auditorium following renovations
November 18, 2024
New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.
ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda
November 15, 2024
New mathematics and Instructional Support Services teacher, Ms. Drakakis
Mathematics and Instructional Support Services departments welcome Vanessa Drakakis to the staff
November 13, 2024
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
November 12, 2024
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation
Election Simulation Throwback
November 6, 2024
2024 Founders' Day held at Colden Auditorium
Founders’ Day Throwback
October 26, 2024
2024-2025 SU Club Liaison Elvis Chan
Junior Elvis Chan takes on Club Liaison role, after two years closely working with the Student Union
October 20, 2024
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
November 9, 2024
New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.
EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced
November 1, 2024
Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.
Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS
October 21, 2024
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.
Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system
October 14, 2024
Juniors win Hallway Decorating event.
After years of senior victories, juniors win 2024 Hallway Decorating Competition with Harry Potter theme
November 8, 2024
Attendees of the Diwali event painting traditional diyas
Hindu Student Association holds their first Diwali Event
November 5, 2024
Students at the Witching Hour
Third annual Halloween “read-a-thon” encourages a sold out crowd to read and hang out all night
November 4, 2024
Abigail Luk's winning book submission, To Love You
Abigail Luk named a winner in Ezra Jack Keats children’s book competition
October 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in education
Exploring the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in education as it becomes more prevalent
November 3, 2024
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
Productivity and learning apps that help inside and outside the classroom
November 2, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles
October 19, 2024
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
Hack Club launches, aiming to inspire students interested in the computer science field
October 12, 2024
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
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The mock trial team captains.

[Photo] Mock Trial team wraps up season after making it to semifinal competition

Premavaashine Premathayalan, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023
Reexamining COVID-19 safety guidelines after DOE lifts mask mandate

Reexamining COVID-19 safety guidelines after DOE lifts mask mandate

Benjamin Babayev
April 8, 2022
Back in-person, Science Olympiad reflects on finishing their season 

Back in-person, Science Olympiad reflects on finishing their season 

Benjamin Babayev
April 5, 2022
Food critic culture at Townsend: Student Instagram accounts @audreyratesbevs and @thhseats

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

Alisha Ansari and Benjamin Babayev
March 11, 2022
“Back To The Hawk’s Nest:” 11th grade students reflect on the 2021-2022 in-person academic year

“Back To The Hawk’s Nest:” 11th grade students reflect on the 2021-2022 in-person academic year

Hana Arafa, Benjamin Babayev, and JK Rajjo
December 29, 2021
“Back To The Hawk’s Nest”: freshmen reflect on their first few months of in person high school

“Back To The Hawk’s Nest”: freshmen reflect on their first few months of in person high school

Hana Arafa, Benjamin Babayev, and JK Rajjo
November 29, 2021
With school reopened and reports of Covid cases, Harrisites discuss school sanitation and hygiene

With school reopened and reports of Covid cases, Harrisites discuss school sanitation and hygiene

Benjamin Babayev and Faiza Tasnim
November 18, 2021
Students Reflect on SU’s Start With Hello Week

Students Reflect on SU’s Start With Hello Week

Benjamin Babayev
October 18, 2021
Queens College Bridge Year Program gains necessary funding for next school year through efforts by Assemblywoman Nily Rozic

Queens College Bridge Year Program gains necessary funding for next school year through efforts by Assemblywoman Nily Rozic

Benjamin Babayev
April 19, 2021
Harrisites reflect on modified club application process

Harrisites reflect on modified club application process

Alisha Ansari, Reem Nasrallah, Benjamin Babayev, and Chloe Mau
February 17, 2021
Hall decorating returns with a virtual twist

Hall decorating returns with a virtual twist

Alisha Mahadeo and Benjamin Babayev
February 16, 2021
Harrisites' plans for spending Valentine's Day amid a pandemic

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

Marcella Soewignjo, Alisha Ansari, and Benjamin Babayev
February 12, 2021
Movie review: spectacular “Soul”

Movie review: spectacular “Soul”

Sophia Kouchtaf and Benjamin Babayev
February 3, 2021
Remote learning homework schedule

Remote learning homework schedule

Sophia Kouchtaf, Benjamin Babayev, and Elyssa Lee
November 30, 2020
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