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Custodian Hector Benítez making a heart, and brings decades of smiles and songs to Townsend Harris
The Man Who Opens Doors: Custodian Hector Benítez brings decades of smiles and songs
May 14, 2025
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
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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Ms. Kupersmith, staff at Townsend Harris for 26 years.

[Photo] After twenty-six years, school aide Maxine Kupersmith retires from THHS

Chloe Mau
June 20, 2023
The Girl's Varsity Soccer Team presenting their City Championship banner.

SLIDESHOW: Sports Awards 2023

Chayti Biswas and Jessica Sandoval
June 10, 2023
Mr. Quach, Townsend Harris alumnus and physics teacher.

[Photo] Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Quach’s unique journey back to THHS

Ragia Sultana, Staff Writer
June 2, 2023
Dr. Mazza takes us on his journey around the world that finally inspired him to pursue teaching in New York.

[Photo] Juniors Vincent Lin, Nicolas Lee, Victoria Madej win awards at Memorial Sloan Kettering’s radiology essay contest

Sarah Khan, Staff Writer
May 12, 2023
Senior Rebecca Ortiz.

[Photo] Music Spotlight: Senior Rebecca Ortiz talks clarinets and chamber music

Alessandra Diaz, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
Irene Skandalakis, producer of "The 27" Podcast.

[Photo] Senior Spotlight: Irene Skandalakis marvels as podcast producer

Eileen Wang, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
The leaders of Tibetan FON.

[Photo] New leaders of Tibetan and Italian prepare for FON 2023

Kaitlyn Lee and Eileen Wang
February 7, 2023
The Semores cheering at the end of their final show.

S!NG 2023 Highlights

Chayti Biswas, Erica Lee, Katherine Lian, Karen Lin, and Lucas Parris
November 22, 2022
Mrs. Garklavs

[Photo] New teacher spotlight: Mr. Morrison and Mrs. Garklavs join the ISS department

Esther Liu, Features Editor
November 18, 2022
New Phys Ed Teachers

[Photo] S!NG directors prepare their teams for a weekend of performances

Farah Rahimzada, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
New Arrivals to Phys Ed

[Photo] Queens college honors African American civil rights leader Wilson Rantus in naming ceremony for billion-year-old boulder found near Townsend Harris

Riya Chaudhry, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Joseph Seidel joins the THHS history department.

[Photo] History department welcomes new faculty member Joseph Seidel

Riya Chaudhry and Reah Joby
October 26, 2022
Introducing Katherine Gelbman, a new English and Instructional Support Services teacher.

[Photo] A new Gelbman joins the THHS faculty

Janaya Sydney, Jasmin Perez, Staff Writers
October 24, 2022
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[Photo] Gloria Park joins the English and ISS departments

Ana Ramlagan and Eva Jane Hannon
October 20, 2022
Introducing Valeria Jacobs, a new teacher in the STEM and ISS departments.

[Photo] Valeria Jacobs joins the STEM and ISS departments

Silga Chisim and Emma Lee
October 10, 2022
College applications are finally done for the year and seniors can breathe a sigh of relief.

[Photo] Seniors give advice for juniors embarking on the college application process

JK Rajjo
May 31, 2022
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