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Harrisites donated to the New York Blood Center during school last week
Harrisites participate in fall Blood Drive
October 6, 2022
Seniors kicked off the 2022 Election Simulation last week in the courtyard.
Election Simulation candidates launch the 2022 campaign season
October 3, 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
September 30, 2022
Ms. Baranoff takes over as COSA after being Senior Advisor for three years.
Ms. Baranoff takes over as COSA
September 26, 2022
After PupilPath ban, DOE released its own gradebook platform; here’s what teachers are saying about it
After PupilPath ban, DOE released its own gradebook platform; here’s what teachers are saying about it
September 22, 2022
Seniors celebrated the beginning of their last school year by watching the sunrise together on September 23.
Seniors welcome the sunrise at early morning event celebrating the start of their last school year
October 4, 2022
As students wear masks less frequently, more students are sharing anxieties over being judged by their appearance.
As masks start to come off more frequently in school, anxieties over facial features appear to rise
September 27, 2022
THHS Japan Bowl winners earn trip to Japan, meet with princess of the Japanese Imperial Family
THHS Japan Bowl winners earn trip to Japan, meet with princess of the Japanese Imperial Family
September 13, 2022
YouTube tutor Mr. Sinn talks to The Classic about APs, teaching, and more
YouTube tutor Mr. Sinn talks to The Classic about APs, teaching, and more
September 8, 2022
Juniors found summer robotics program for women and gender minority students
Juniors found summer robotics program for women and gender minority students
September 1, 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
September 30, 2022
Opinions from across the school: zero band now begins ten minutes earlier
Opinions from across the school: zero band now begins ten minutes earlier
September 23, 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
September 11, 2022
OPINION: Three things to change next school year
OPINION: Three things to change next school year
August 5, 2022
2022 Special Award for Services to the School goes to graduate editors Ryan Eng, Julia Maciejak, and Jasmine Palma
2022 Special Award for Services to the School goes to graduate editors Ryan Eng, Julia Maciejak, and Jasmine Palma
June 25, 2022
Dessert shop recommendations in Queens to go to with friends.
Dessert Shops to Visit with Friends
October 5, 2022
Students share their favorite books from this summer.
With summer now officially over, here were the top book picks from summer 2022
September 29, 2022
Students share their favorite moments from the Mid-Autumn Festival.
How Harrisites Celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival
September 28, 2022
In support of the Freedom to Read Foundation’s Banned Book Week, students brought their own book and read for an entire period.
School holds read-in for all students to kick off initiative to encourage independent reading
September 28, 2022
Fall Fashion at Townsend Harris
The Classic’s guide to this year’s fall fashion trends
September 28, 2022
Students took part in a medical training summer opportunity.
Harrisites share experiences from the Sophie Davis Health Professions mentorship program
September 12, 2022
Queens Public Library to work with THHS Social Science Research students this fall
Queens Public Library to work with THHS Social Science Research students this fall
September 2, 2022
With NYC on high COVID alert, experts weigh in on the efficacy of masking
With NYC on high COVID alert, experts weigh in on the efficacy of masking
May 20, 2022
After World Championship, the THHS Steel Hawks reflect on their season
After World Championship, the THHS Steel Hawks reflect on their season
May 6, 2022
Senior spotlight: Sonia Hasko
Senior spotlight: Sonia Hasko
May 3, 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
September 30, 2022
Scenes from the 2022 Club Fair
Scenes from the 2022 Club Fair
September 20, 2022
The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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All content by By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan

JAHODA’S OUT

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

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”

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

February 19, 2017

Mid-year college reports delayed following administrative dispute

February 6, 2017

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

January 25, 2017

C-30 process resumed

January 20, 2017

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

January 13, 2017

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

January 12, 2017

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

January 9, 2017

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

January 3, 2017

Audio recording sheds light on controversial comments by IA Principal Jahoda

December 18, 2016

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

December 16, 2016

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

December 15, 2016

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

December 14, 2016
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