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Donations decrease during food drive.
Founder’s Day Food Drive sees fewer donations than in previous years
December 2, 2024
Townsend Harris hosts its annual open house
Prospective class of 2029 freshmen visit during the annual open house
November 21, 2024
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
Previous MTA metrocard, before the new student OMNY cards
MetroCard Throwback
December 10, 2024
The 2022-2023 Arista induction ceremony
Arista Throwback
November 30, 2024
Semores team in the 2025 Friday night S!NG show
S!NG Throwback: The 2025 S!NG season comes to a close
November 24, 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
Townsend Harris should implement open campus lunch.
EDITORIAL: Underclassmen should be allowed to go off campus for lunch
December 20, 2024
Future business majors should look into supply chain management as a potential career path
GUEST OPINION: Alum urges future business majors to look into supply chain management as a potential career path
December 15, 2024
Students share their opinion on cultural events in THHS.
Opinion Roundup : Cultural representation in events and extracurricular activities
December 5, 2024
Townsend Harris should implement open campus lunch.
Opinion Roundup: does the new testing schedule lead to more testing?
December 1, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
Nightingale Theater Company's live read-aloud during Season's Reading
“Season’s Readings” event encourages independent reading and cultural exploration
December 18, 2024
African American FON leaders of last year.
FON season kicks off with interest rally
December 7, 2024
Semores overall directors and seniors Katie Chan and Joshua Chung
Semore overall directors discuss their final S!NG performance
December 4, 2024
Closing scene in the S!NG Semores performance
S!NG 2025 Highlights
November 27, 2024
Last year's freshman movie trip at Cinemart Cinemas
Freshmen take a trip to the movies
November 26, 2024
Cooking meets science in class.
New “Chemistry of Cooking” elective serves up a culinary take on the sciences
December 19, 2024
Lab Keeper Mark McHugh.
The man behind the lab: Mark McHugh administers lab work at Townsend Harris
December 13, 2024
Traditional paper and pen tests now turn digital
28 AP Exams to go digital in May 2025, leading to shifts in test prep and expectations
December 8, 2024
Girls Who Code provides a space to explore computer science.
New Girls Who Code club seeks to create inclusive space for members to explore computer science
November 29, 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
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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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