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Physics teacher Mr. Quach getting pied by students during the Winter Party
Sophomore grade leaders host winter party as fall semester comes to a close
January 18, 2025
Ms. Patete leaves Townsend Harris.
Guidance Counselor Ana Patete departs midyear
January 16, 2025
The annual club fair where new clubs can promote their club and introduce it to the school for the first time
Club application opens early with new rules
January 7, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
Room changes follow PS 255 request: deans to the first floor and SU to the senior lounge
January 6, 2025
Students taking a test under previous testing schedules
Student Union collects feedback on new testing schedule, following widespread criticism
January 4, 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
January 20, 2025
Last year's Festival of Nations.
Leaders of new Pakistani FON group prepare for the 2025 performance
January 3, 2025
Previous MTA metrocard, before the new student OMNY cards
MetroCard Throwback
December 10, 2024
The 2022-2023 Arista induction ceremony
Arista Throwback
November 30, 2024
Semores team in the 2025 Friday night S!NG show
S!NG Throwback: The 2025 S!NG season comes to a close
November 24, 2024
Students completing their lab during zero band
OPINION: 7AM is too early for class. Lab sections should be offered at different times during the day
January 21, 2025
Harrisites reflect on school day hours.
Opinion Roundup: Should the school day start later to allow for healthier sleep schedules?
January 17, 2025
Class size laws and its potential effects on Townsend Harris High School
EDITORIAL: As the deadline for New York’s Class Size Law gets closer and closer, added clarity on implementation is needed
January 14, 2025
Sophomore transfers share their experience at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on transitioning in as sophomore transfers
January 9, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
EDITORIAL: Underclassmen should be allowed to go off campus for lunch
December 20, 2024
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
January 15, 2025
Art supplies used to create the Winter Gallery showcasing student art and photography
Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography
January 12, 2025
One of the many stands during the Holiday Market
Holiday Market features food from around the world of FON
December 29, 2024
Nightingale Theater Company's live read-aloud during Season's Reading
“Season’s Readings” event encourages independent reading and cultural exploration
December 18, 2024
Last year's Festival of Nations.
FON season kicks off with interest rally
December 7, 2024
Winter often brings on seasonal affective disorder, and highly advised to reach out to guidance counselors for help
Reach out when seasonal affective disorder hits, guidance counselors say
January 5, 2025
Cooking meets science in class.
New “Chemistry of Cooking” elective serves up a culinary take on the sciences
December 19, 2024
Lab Keeper Mark McHugh.
The man behind the lab: Mark McHugh administers lab work at Townsend Harris
December 13, 2024
Traditional paper and pen tests now turn digital
28 AP Exams to go digital in May 2025, leading to shifts in test prep and expectations
December 8, 2024
Girls Who Code provides a space to explore computer science.
New Girls Who Code club seeks to create inclusive space for members to explore computer science
November 29, 2024
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All content by By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan

JAHODA’S OUT

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan
April 20, 2017

While denying multiple teachers requests to attending training sessions, IAP Jahoda recruits teachers to attend costly event she was professionally involved with

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan
March 2, 2017

IAP Jahoda accused of not prioritizing Special Education at THHS and failing to set up meetings Special Education teacher Georgia Brandeis describes as “essential”

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan
February 20, 2017

DOE tells news outlets it is “listening to the school community,” but major figures in the controversy say they have not been contacted

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan
February 19, 2017

Mid-year college reports delayed following administrative dispute

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan and By Mehrose
February 6, 2017

Ellen Fee to apply for THHS principal vacancy position as c30 process is resumed

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan
January 25, 2017

C-30 process resumed

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan
January 20, 2017

Alumnus turned away from THHS as new procedure continues to be implemented

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan
January 13, 2017

Alumnus feels demeaned after being “escorted” through the building by school aide during visit

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan
January 12, 2017

Executive board meeting between IA Principal Jahoda and teachers leaves participants unsatisfied

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan
January 9, 2017

New audio recordings shed light on tensions between IA Principal Jahoda and faculty member Franco Scardino

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan
January 3, 2017

Audio recording sheds light on controversial comments by IA Principal Jahoda

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan
December 18, 2016

Parent-Teacher Association calls on Chancellor Fariña to remove IA Principal Jahoda “immediately” from THHS

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan
December 16, 2016

Student reduced to tears after meeting with Principal Jahoda following an incident in November

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan
December 15, 2016

Ellen Fee interviewed at Bard, other staff members detail plans to leave THHS

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan
December 14, 2016
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