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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
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
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
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
Author Mark Oshiro and their 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
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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Chloe Mau

Chloe Mau, Sports Editor

Chloe Mau is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She enjoys playing volleyball and baking in her free time. Her favorite memory from the 2022 – 2023 school year was the junior trip to Six Flags.

All content by Chloe Mau
Captains Jenney Huang (Left) and Katherine Lian (Right).

The Girls Varsity Table Tennis Captains share their thoughts on their ongoing season

Ian Pagcaliwagan and Chloe Mau
December 30, 2023
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
Junior Spencer Ng takes on role of Boys Bowling captain.

Junior Spencer Ng leads the Boys Varsity Bowling team

Chloe Mau, Sports Editor
October 18, 2023
Boys Badminton and Boys Fencing share their aspirations and preparation efforts for the fall PSAL season

Boys Badminton and Boys Fencing share their aspirations and preparation efforts for the fall PSAL season

Chloe Mau, Sports Editor
September 19, 2023
Ms. Kupersmith, staff at Townsend Harris for 26 years.

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

Chloe Mau
June 20, 2023
The Girl's Varsity Track Team captains, Erica Jin (left), Kate Estevez (middle), and Anusha Ramjanam (right).

Girls Track Team captains say goodbye as season ends

Ian Pagcaliwagan and Chloe Mau
June 6, 2023
The fencing captains.

New Girls Fencing captains share their experience leading the team

Lauren Xiao, Emma Wu, and Chloe Mau
May 26, 2023
The boys varsity tennis team.

Boys Tennis ranked 5th in NYC and off to playoffs

Chloe Mau, Staff Writer
May 26, 2023
Nicolas Lee (left), Matthew Cantor (middle), and Andre Dayoan (right).

Boys Varsity Volleyball Team Captains share their thoughts on the spring season

Ella Kim, Akemi Li, and Chloe Mau
April 26, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.

Nightingale theatre performers reflect on Into the Woods production

Chloe Mau and Maimuna Amina
May 3, 2023
New Boys Tennis Captain reflects on the season so far

New Boys Tennis Captain reflects on the season so far

Ella Kim and Chloe Mau
May 2, 2023
Tiffany Lee, the captain of the girl's badminton team.

New Girls Varsity Badminton Team Captain shares hopes for this season

Lauren Xiao and Chloe Mau
April 28, 2023
The boys volleyball team at one of their games.

Boys Volleyball team members share spring goals

Chloe Mau
April 17, 2023
The Girls Varsity Basketball Team and NYPD Officers at the "Coaches Vs Cancer" event.

School athletics department hosts series of events with NYPD to raise awareness about cancer

Chloe Mau, Jasmin Perez, Janaya Sydney, and Melinda Wang
March 6, 2023
Seniors discuss the college sports recruitment process.

Harrisite athletes talk the college recruitment experience

Chloe Mau and Melinda Wang
February 6, 2023

Athletes share their 2023 goals

Chloe Mau and Melinda Wang
January 26, 2023
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Despite prom cancellation, plans for outdoor graduation underway

Izegbuwa Adun, Chloe Mau, and Kaia Lain
May 10, 2021
Harrisites reflect on modified club application process

Harrisites reflect on modified club application process

Alisha Ansari, Reem Nasrallah, Benjamin Babayev, and Chloe Mau
February 17, 2021
Will approaching virtual S!NG 2021 measure up?

Will approaching virtual S!NG 2021 measure up?

Isabel Jagsaran, Chloe Mau, and Faiza Tasnim
January 29, 2021
Service and Activism workshop series offers community service opportunities

Service and Activism workshop series offers community service opportunities

Lauren Jun, Isabel Jagsaran, and Chloe Mau
December 7, 2020
New Korean Culture Club provides haven for Harrisites

New Korean Culture Club provides haven for Harrisites

Angela Chen, Chloe Mau, and Susan Yang
December 1, 2020
New Apparel Design club brings artistic thoughts to life

New Apparel Design club brings artistic thoughts to life

Angela Chen, Chloe Mau, and Susan Yang
December 1, 2020
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