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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
Students participating at the pie-eating contest on Pi-Day.
Celebrating Pi Day with pie: contests, deals, and personal traditions
March 31, 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
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
Desks in rows preparation for a standardized exam in the THHS gymnasium.
OPINION: The high stress of too much testing is still an issue that needs to be addressed, despite promises for “alternatives”
March 21, 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 his 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
Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at Queen's College. Image courtesy of Nicole Cooley, director for the “Writers at Queens” series.
Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at LeFrak Concert Hall for the ‘Writers at Queens’ series
March 17, 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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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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