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MSA members attending the 2025 MIST competition at Hofstra University
MSA competes and qualifies for national MIST competition following Hofstra competition
May 9, 2025
Ms. Reyes in the main office on her last day.
Attendance Coordinator Yvette Reyes retires after a decade of service
May 5, 2025
Incoming students entering THHS
Class of 2029 arrives for annual open house
May 2, 2025
Overtesting of students during the last testing schedule
Spring semester testing schedule aims to reduce testing after fall schedule receives criticism for overtesting
April 30, 2025
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
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 studying and preparing for tests
OPINION: Teachers should return graded assignments no longer than two weeks after they are due
May 8, 2025
Students share their study methods.
Opinion Roundup: As AP season arrives, students share their most trusted study methods
May 6, 2025
Students express their thoughts on the state of the bathrooms.
Opinion roundup: students sound off on the state of the bathrooms
April 29, 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
Symphony Orchestra and Chorus after the closing performance during Spring Concert
Annual Spring Concert features wide variety of music, with everything from Gustav Holst to Bruno Mars
May 11, 2025
Audrey, played by Julia Waters, and Seymour, played by Ethan Ben-David during a scene of Little Shop of Horrors
Cast looks back at the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors
May 7, 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
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
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
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Caylin Chan

Caylin Chan, Sports Editor

Caylin is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She is very passionate about sports and enjoys photography. If you don’t find her on the basketball court you can find her watching a movie, listening to Taylor Swift, or watching the New York Mets.

All content by Caylin Chan
The seniors on the girls team at the senior game.

[Photo] With playoffs underway, Girls Varsity Basketball players look back at the regular season and ahead to a competitive postseason

Eva Hannon and Rica Ho
February 12, 2024
The seniors on the Boys Varsity Basketball team.

[Photo] With one last regular season win, the Boys Varsity Basketball Team looks ahead to the playoffs

Kaitlyn Lee, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
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[Photo] Boys Varsity Basketball Captains share their goals for the remainder of the season

Ethan Ben-David and Andrew Gurcharan
January 30, 2024
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[Photo] With playoffs on the horizon, Girls Varsity Basketball Captains lead their team to a 12-1 record

Shapnil Kazi, Xavier Murphy, and Zead Husain
January 25, 2024
The THHS Boys Varsity Basketball Team

After two big wins, the Boys Basketball team is pushing for First Place

Caylin Chan, Sports Media Editor
January 7, 2024
Boys Varsity Badminton team wins the 2023-2024 chamionships.

After an undefeated season, the Boys Varsity Badminton team takes the championship home

Caylin Chan, Jacqueline Lowenhaupt, and Chloe Mau
December 13, 2023
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[Photo] For the second year in a row, Girls Varsity Volleyball is headed to the quarter finals

Ethan Ben-David and Andrew Gurcharan
November 10, 2023
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[Photo] The Girls Varsity Soccer Captains share their experience of taking on new responsibilities and leading a team

Eva Hannon, Sports Copy Editor
October 26, 2023
The spirit squad cheering for the girl's varsity soccer team at the pink-out game on Monday, 10/16, in support of breast cancer awareness month.

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Pink-Out and Freshman Scavenger Hunt

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
October 21, 2023
THHS boys varsity soccer team captains

[Photo] Boys soccer captains discuss their senior season

Ioanna Giannopolou and Bella Kiliski
October 15, 2023
THHS Boys Varsity Soccer Team

[Photo] Boys Varsity Soccer Trending Upwards After Rocky Start To Their Season

Malak Elzaalok and Andrew Leonard
October 7, 2023
2023-2024 Boys Varsity Soccer team

Boys Varsity Soccer starts their season

Caylin Chan, Sports Media Editor
September 15, 2023
Senior Adam Hammond playing baseball.

[Photo] Senior Adam Hammond reflects on his high school baseball career

Ethan Ben-David
May 1, 2023
Members of the baseball team speak about teamwork as the season continues.

[Photo] Meet the Boys Varsity Baseball Coach

Goria Jaimon
April 24, 2023
The Boys Basketball season comes to an end; teammates reflect on their experiences after their loss in the second round of playoffs.

Boys Varsity Basketball makes it to second round of playoffs before falling in triple overtime

Caylin Chan, Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
The Girl's Varsity Basketball team concluded their regular season undefeated.

[Photo] Girls Varsity Basketball concludes regular season with undefeated 16-0 record

Ethan Ben David and Andrew Leonard
February 9, 2023
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[Photo] Girls Varsity Basketball competes in the KSA tournaments in Florida

Jenny Ren and Jaica Derecho
January 19, 2023
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