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New teacher Richard Rodriguez starts out at Townsend Harris High School
Mr. Rodriguez joins the THHS Community
November 20, 2024
Founders' Day back to Colden Auditorium.
Founders’ Day returns to Colden Auditorium following renovations
November 18, 2024
New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.
ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda
November 15, 2024
New mathematics and Instructional Support Services teacher, Ms. Drakakis
Mathematics and Instructional Support Services departments welcome Vanessa Drakakis to the staff
November 13, 2024
The "simulated" presidential candidates debate during a special assembly held before Election Day.
In alternate reality of the Townsend Harris Election Simulation, Kamala Harris wins the presidency
November 10, 2024
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
November 12, 2024
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation
Election Simulation Throwback
November 6, 2024
2024 Founders' Day held at Colden Auditorium
Founders’ Day Throwback
October 26, 2024
2024-2025 SU Club Liaison Elvis Chan
Junior Elvis Chan takes on Club Liaison role, after two years closely working with the Student Union
October 20, 2024
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
November 9, 2024
New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.
EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced
November 1, 2024
Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.
Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS
October 21, 2024
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.
Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system
October 14, 2024
Juniors win Hallway Decorating event.
After years of senior victories, juniors win 2024 Hallway Decorating Competition with Harry Potter theme
November 8, 2024
Attendees of the Diwali event painting traditional diyas
Hindu Student Association holds their first Diwali Event
November 5, 2024
Students at the Witching Hour
Third annual Halloween “read-a-thon” encourages a sold out crowd to read and hang out all night
November 4, 2024
Abigail Luk's winning book submission, To Love You
Abigail Luk named a winner in Ezra Jack Keats children’s book competition
October 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in education
Exploring the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in education as it becomes more prevalent
November 3, 2024
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
Productivity and learning apps that help inside and outside the classroom
November 2, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles
October 19, 2024
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
Hack Club launches, aiming to inspire students interested in the computer science field
October 12, 2024
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
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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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