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Students and chaperones standing in front of the Headless Horseman Statue in Sleepy Hollow
Reading Initiative hosts overnight trip to Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson River Valley
April 27, 2025
Students participate in the annual Career Day.
Career Day tradition continues as alumni return to share advice on career paths
April 14, 2025
Desks in rows preparation for a standardized exam in the THHS gymnasium.
Following a January pilot with three classes, all sophomores to take the English Regents moving forward
April 11, 2025
The 2025 Steel Hawks robot bumper reads “SCORE ON THAT THANG” at the Hudson Valley Regional competition. The slogan, along with the original 2025 robot name (“Hawk Tuah”), are both references to a 2024 viral video that discusses oral sex. The team eventually removed the bumper slogan and changed the robot’s name.
Robotics coaches face criticism after team names 2025 robot after viral “Hawk Tuah” video that discusses oral sex
April 6, 2025
Dr. Sato and the Japan Bowl team preparing for the upcoming competition
As Japan Bowl competition in Washington DC approaches, team members study hard
April 2, 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
English Teacher and UFT Chapter Chair Kevin McDonaugh
Exploring our inner “shadow” through the English selective “Wherever you go, There you are”
April 9, 2025
Custodian Mario Vasquez
Custodian Mario Vasquez discusses his time maintaining THHS
March 26, 2025
Digital Shift Challenges No. 2 Pencil.
With digital testing on the rise, is the No. 2 pencil no longer #1 in the classroom?
March 20, 2025
SU Equity Chair Jordan Hurwitz and Senior Max Wong
Guest Post: Student Union Equity Chair Jordan Hurwitz interviews senior Max Wong
February 27, 2025
Students share their opinions on the effects of social media.
Opinion roundup: how growing up on social media affects social lives
April 22, 2025
Upperclassmen Volunteering at Townsend Harris Open House
Opinion Roundup: how many hours of community service makes the most sense for honors requirements?
April 8, 2025
A JOKE? Last night, The Classic reported on the Steel Hawks' decision to name their robot after a viral video that discusses oral sex. Below, the editors-in-chief share their opinion on why the story merits serious attention.
EDITORIAL: Why we’re not laughing at the robotics’ coaches approval of the “Hawk Tuah” robot name
April 7, 2025
Students share their opinions on the 40 hours of community service requirement.
OPINION: Community service hours should not be required for graduation honors
April 1, 2025
Townsend Harris guidance team support students.
OPINION: From Guidance’s Mindful Mondays to Ms. Fee’s petting zoo, meaningful wellness opportunities are widely available
March 27, 2025
The panel of authors present during the Writers at Queens roundtable event
Writers at Queens series features roundtable of authors sharing their experiences in the world of publishing
April 23, 2025
Mr. Heathwood conducts during the “Celebrating Music 2025” concert, held in the THHS auditorium (a collaboration with Forest Hills High School). On March 31, Mr. Heathwood performed at Carnegie Hall.
Band director Kevin Heathwood performs at Carnegie Hall with Brooklyn Wind Symphony
April 19, 2025
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class over Zoom to discuss his novel Invisible
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class and discusses how firsthand immigration experiences inspire his writing
April 13, 2025
Author Mark Oshiro and their co-written book The Sun and the Star with author Rick Riordan
Author Mark Oshiro meets with students and discusses co-writing a novel in the world of Percy Jackson
April 4, 2025
Students gathering and eating during MSA's Iftar event to celebrate Ramadan
MSA’s iftar event raises over $500 for charity while inviting the wider community to join in celebrating Ramadan
March 23, 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
Steel Hawks attending the New York Tech Valley regional competition and receiving the FIRST Impact Award
Steel Hawks receive FIRST Impact Award, earning a seat at the championship event in Houston
April 3, 2025
Textbooks Still Aid Student Learning.
Though digital study methods may be on the rise, physical review books are still in the game
March 28, 2025
The Science Olympiad team studying for events in upcoming competitions
Science Olympiad members talk finding a balance between studying, competing, and fostering friendships
March 4, 2025
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Bridgette Jeonarine

Bridgette Jeonarine, Editor-in-Chief

Bridgette is a senior at THHS. In her free time, she loves reading romantic comedies and catching up on the latest news stories. In the future, she hopes to obtain a law degree and pursue a career as a political journalist.

All content by Bridgette Jeonarine
A JOKE? Last night, The Classic reported on the Steel Hawks' decision to name their robot after a viral video that discusses oral sex. Below, the editors-in-chief share their opinion on why the story merits serious attention.

EDITORIAL: Why we’re not laughing at the robotics’ coaches approval of the “Hawk Tuah” robot name

Bridgette Jeonarine, Toluwanimi Oyeleye, and Isabella Zapata
April 7, 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

Bridgette Jeonarine, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2025
Mr. Scardino, social studies teacher and former UFT chapter leader.

After 27 years, teacher and former UFT chapter leader Franco Scardino retires

Bridgette Jeonarine, Toluwanimi Oyeleye, and Isabella Zapata
June 5, 2024
Math teachers Abid Choudhury and Kayla Gill teach in an ICT math class.

“A model for special education in this city”: the ten-year story of how building a special education program transformed this top NYC school

Bridgette Jeonarine, Toluwanimi Oyeleye, and Isabella Zapata
April 4, 2024
Newcomer students pose with their teacher at Queens Academy High School

How one Queens school transformed itself to welcome and educate newcomer students

Bridgette Jeonarine, Toluwanimi Oyeleye, and Isabella Zapata
December 26, 2023
Former Assistant Principal of ISS takes new job in the DOE's central office.

Georgia Brandeis, Assistant Principal of Instructional Support Services, takes new job in DOE’s central office

Bridgette Jeonarine, Isabella Zapata, and Toluwanimi Oyeleye
October 16, 2023
The latest from The Classic's critics

The latest from The Classic’s critics

Bridgette Jeonarine, Managing Editor
August 18, 2023
Mr. Stonehill: teacher, former coordinator of student activities, and former coach at Townsend Harris.

Mr. Stonehill retires after a 29 year teaching career at THHS

Bridgette Jeonarine, Toluwanimi Oyeleye, and Isabella Zapata
June 23, 2023
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks visits Townsend Harris to discuss funding for the future of the Queens College Bridge Year Program, and also see how the school runs with everyday student involvement.

NYC Schools Chancellor visits to observe literacy program, co-taught classes, and humanities seminar

Bridgette Jeonarine, Toluwanimi Oyeleye, and Isabella Zapata
June 8, 2023
Opinion Roundup: What makes THHS worthy of its reputation?

Opinion Roundup: What makes THHS worthy of its reputation?

Bryson De Los Santos and Bridgette Jeonarine
February 17, 2023
Harrisites share their opinions on the first fully in-person Founder's Day since COVID-19 hit.

Harrisites reflect on the first in-person Founders Day since 2019

Bridgette Jeonarine, Audrey Lin, Sadiyah Ahmed, and Bryson De Los Santos
November 12, 2022
Freshmen share their first week of school experiences.

Freshmen reflect on the beginning of the school year

Bridgette Jeonarine, Opinion Copy Editor
October 7, 2022
This year, students were able to come back to school without having to worry about various safety protocols.

Editorial: At last, a new school year begins without a battle over safety protocols

Bridgette Jeonarine and Ewa Stasiewicz
September 30, 2022
A roundup of opinions on new COVID guidelines instituted by the DOE

A roundup of opinions on new COVID guidelines instituted by the DOE

Bridgette Jeonarine, Audrey Lin, and Ewa Stasiewicz
September 11, 2022
THHS PERIOD club holds rally for menstrual rights, featuring Congresswoman Grace Meng

THHS PERIOD club holds rally for menstrual rights, featuring Congresswoman Grace Meng

Jackie Chen and Bridgette Jeonarine
June 9, 2022
With Supreme Court draft decision generating intense student concern, history classes should expand frequency of current events discussions

With Supreme Court draft decision generating intense student concern, history classes should expand frequency of current events discussions

Bridgette Jeonarine
May 11, 2022
Harrisites Compete in MIST New York 2022

Harrisites Compete in MIST New York 2022

Bridgette Jeonarine
April 18, 2022
Stronger testing and quarantine procedures needed as omicron surges

Stronger testing and quarantine procedures needed as omicron surges

Bridgette Jeonarine
December 16, 2021
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