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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
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
Participants discussing the new Hunger Games book: Sunrise on the Reaping in the library.
Pizza, ice cream, and “Hunger”: the reading initiative hosts a book club on “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the new “Hunger Games” novel
May 20, 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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Wrestling to the top

Catherine Ng
June 27, 2015

Sports Updates: Boys Volleyball and Tennis

Catherine Ng
June 4, 2015
Photo by Yash Sharma

Another win served to boys tennis

Catherine Ng
May 1, 2015

Girls Basketball Team Soars High to a Win

Catherine Ng
February 6, 2015

Townsend Harris Defeats Grover Cleveland

Catherine Ng
February 6, 2015

Girls Varsity Basketball “bull-dozos” competition

Catherine Ng
January 28, 2015

Girls bowling loses to Stuyvesant after a successful season

Catherine Ng
November 25, 2014

Girls handball had a ball this season

Catherine Ng
May 28, 2014

Boys Volleyball- 4/25- John Bowne vs. Townsend Harris

Catherine Ng
May 4, 2014

Boys volleyball pummeled by volleyballs

Catherine Ng
May 4, 2014

Boys handball: hit me with your best shot, fire away!

Catherine Ng
May 2, 2014

A victory sweep for the boys volleyball team

Catherine Ng
May 2, 2014

Boys volleyball starts the season with a victory

Catherine Ng
April 2, 2014

Girls kick off outdoor season with a plop

Catherine Ng
April 2, 2014

Girls Tennis – THHS vs. Forest Hills – 3/27/2014

Catherine Ng
April 1, 2014

JV basketball’s new start

Catherine Ng
December 19, 2013

Girls JV basketball flex muscles for new season

Catherine Ng
December 9, 2013

Boys XC makes top ten in the city

Catherine Ng
November 10, 2013

Freshman/Sophomore Cross Country earns trophy at City Championship

Catherine Ng
November 6, 2013

Boys cross country team goes from uphill to downhill

Catherine Ng
November 3, 2013

Boys Cross Country – Grand Prix #4 Cunningham Park 10/22/13

Catherine Ng
October 27, 2013

Boys bowled over by Bayside

Catherine Ng
October 24, 2013

Underclassmen take home title of best in Queens

Catherine Ng
October 19, 2013

Runners Have Rough Day at Sunken Meadow

Catherine Ng
October 17, 2013

Boys Cross Country – Grand Prix #3 Cunningham Park 10/8/13

Catherine Ng
October 11, 2013

Boys have an XC-iting performance at Mayor’s Cup

Catherine Ng
October 8, 2013

Overachieving goes beyond classrooms and onto the track

Catherine Ng
October 2, 2013

Not quite on the right track

Catherine Ng
October 1, 2013

Boys fencing lunges into new season

Catherine Ng
September 6, 2013

Girls handball goes to playoffs

Catherine Ng
June 18, 2013
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