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The candidates for the next Student Union Executive Board at the debate.
Following a debate and a vote, the SU election season comes to a close
May 29, 2023
A collaboration between Townsend Harris High School, Bronx High School of Science and Brooklyn Technical High School, the Aspire Outreach club gains traction as it aims to guide students in the high school admissions process.
Aspire Outreach club featured on Spectrum News NY1
May 22, 2023
Underclassmen share their thoughts on their first AP Season
Underclassmen share their thoughts on their first AP Season
May 15, 2023
Photo courtesy of Classic photography
Student Union Primary Election kicks off 2023-2024 campaign season
May 8, 2023
Seven new clubs were passed this year, more then ever before.
Student Union endorses seven new clubs to begin next semester
May 5, 2023
Photo by Chayti Biswas
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Quach’s unique journey back to THHS
June 2, 2023
Ms. Ezquerra, Spanish teacher at Townsend Harris.
Teachers Before Townsend: Ms. Ezquerra’s teaching journey from Poland to New York City
May 24, 2023
The mock trial team captains.
Mock Trial team wraps up season after making it to semifinal competition
May 23, 2023
Photo by Judy Kin
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Spitaleri’s road from THHS and back
May 16, 2023
Mr. Amanna actually spent years exploring the teaching profession after graduating from Townsend Harris, before deciding to return and work as a Classical Languages teacher.
Teachers before Townsend: What led alumnus Mr. Amanna to return to THHS
May 11, 2023
AI introduces to education new waves of personalized learning, help for teachers, and better communication in the classroom.
Superhuman tutors: The case for a generative AI experiment in classrooms
June 1, 2023
Photo courtesy of PixaBay
EDITORIAL: With admissions at THHS so selective, there’s no need for calculus placement exams
May 16, 2023
Students promoted new and returning clubs during the Club Fair this past fall.
OPINION: The Student Union’s club approval process needs reform
April 4, 2023
EDITORIAL: Why FON matters
EDITORIAL: Why FON matters
March 29, 2023
OPINION: A roundup of opinions on FON 2023
OPINION: A roundup of opinions on FON 2023
March 29, 2023
Ann Hsieh, part of the THHS Wind Ensemble and Chamber Music Project.
Musician Spotlight: Junior Ann Hsieh’s musical endeavors inside and outside of THHS
May 23, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.
Nightingale theatre performers reflect on Into the Woods production
May 3, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.
SLIDESHOW: The Nightingale Theater Company goes Into The Woods
May 2, 2023
The Into the Woods cast at a dress rehearsal prior to the shows premiere on Friday.
The reviews are in: Into the Woods offers an immersive and engaging experience
April 27, 2023
The set of the Into the Woods musical.
Into the Woods: Set Building
April 19, 2023
Juniors Sadeea Morshed, Carina Fucich, and Rabtah Jinan target crown gall tumors in plants in their research with electrolytes and Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
Science Research Spotlight: juniors’ microbiological research on plant tumors makes it to Terra NYCSEF preliminary round
May 19, 2023
The Junior Science Research class takes their radiology essays to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, with three students receiving high recognition for their work.
Juniors Vincent Lin, Nicolas Lee, Victoria Madej win awards at Memorial Sloan Kettering’s radiology essay contest
May 12, 2023
The Steel Hawks compete at NYC regionals, winning the upper bracket and losing the overtime but taking home 2nd place.
The Steel Hawks take 2nd place at NYC Regionals
May 9, 2023
Arietta Xylas (left), Carolina Corcuera (middle), and Amy Jiang (right).
Science Research Spotlight: project on Kelp Coverage in California wins awards
May 1, 2023
The water filtration systems at Townsend Harris are often unreliable.
The cost of quick water: The numbers behind the hydration stations
April 21, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.
SLIDESHOW: The Nightingale Theater Company goes Into The Woods
May 2, 2023
A scene from the Friday afternoon performance of Into the Woods.
Watch the “Into the Woods” livestream here
April 30, 2023
The FON finale.
FON 2023 Highlights
March 13, 2023
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
March 12, 2023
Senior advisor, Mr. Gelbman in the dunk tank.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2023
February 2, 2023
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Ms. Manhart retires after 12 years as parent coordinator

Ms. Manhart retires after 12 years as parent coordinator

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
June 11, 2021
Pizzerias, clinics, and family businesses: slices of pandemic life part three

Pizzerias, clinics, and family businesses: slices of pandemic life part three

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
June 1, 2021
New admissions criteria for THHS aims to promote inclusivity and respond to pandemic challenges

New admissions criteria for THHS aims to promote inclusivity and respond to pandemic challenges

Daniela Zavlun, Nataniela Zavlun, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
March 5, 2021
THHS administration reverses position on AP opt-out FAQ after receiving DOE guidance

THHS administration reverses position on AP opt-out FAQ after receiving DOE guidance

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
March 4, 2021
Students launch petition after administration denies opt-out options for AP Exams

Students launch petition after administration denies opt-out options for AP Exams

Daniela Zavlun, Nataniela Zavlun, and Julia Wojtkowski
February 27, 2021
As committee shares reopening plans, students concerned by lack of information

As committee shares reopening plans, students concerned by lack of information

Daniela Zavlun and Jessie Ye
July 23, 2020
At open forum, students share outrage, pain in response to nationwide protests against racism and police brutality

At open forum, students share outrage, pain in response to nationwide protests against racism and police brutality

Julianna Zitron, Daniela Zavlun, Julia Wojtkowski, and Julia Maciejak
June 3, 2020
Remote learning begins after schools close

Remote learning begins after schools close

Julianna Zitron, Daniela Zavlun, Nataniela Zavlun, and Julia Wojtowski
March 26, 2020
Students and teachers react to NYC school closures

Students and teachers react to NYC school closures

Julianna Zitron, Daniela Zavlun, and Julia Wojtkowski
March 17, 2020
New protocol reduces role of demerits to greater emphasize support and intervention

New protocol reduces role of demerits to greater emphasize “support and intervention”

Daniela Zavlun
March 5, 2020
Physical Education now four bands a week due to policy tweak

Physical Education now four bands a week due to policy tweak

Daniela Zavlun and Rachel Sage Zhang
January 30, 2020
Students take on election issues in Simulation debate

Students take on election issues in Simulation debate

Daniela Zavlun, Nataniela Zavlun, and Allyanne Ilasin
November 12, 2019
Mastery scale system revised for first marking period of spring semester

Mastery scale system revised for first marking period of spring semester

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
March 19, 2019
Juniors go on spring college trip

Juniors go on spring college trip

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
February 15, 2019
SING! controversy sparks calls for change to judging system

SING! controversy sparks calls for change to judging system

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
December 13, 2018
Film by THHS alum Daniel Sotelo- Reiner featured in Times Square

Film by THHS alum Daniel Sotelo- Reiner featured in Times Square

Daniela Zavlun and Shabab Ahmed
November 21, 2018
THHS accepts more freshmen for the Class of 2022

THHS accepts more freshmen for the Class of 2022

Daniela Zavlun and Sharon Lee
October 17, 2018
Ms. Brandeis becomes assistant principal

Ms. Brandeis becomes assistant principal

Daniela Zavlun, Nikki Ng, Yuri Choi, Victoria Oei, Kelly Jiang, Nejra Barakovic, and Shabab Ahmed
October 1, 2018
Meet the new teachers for the 2018-2019 school year

Meet the new teachers for the 2018-2019 school year

Aresha Parjohn, Samantha Alzate, Kunchaka Fonseka, Ilma Aamir, Daniela Zavlun, and Nataniela Zavlun
September 25, 2018
Global regents administered earlier this year

Global regents administered earlier this year

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
June 6, 2018
Townsend Harris production takes audience on a journey to Washington Heights

Townsend Harris production takes audience on a journey to Washington Heights

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
April 16, 2018
Townsend Harris hosts Jump Rope/Hoops for Hearts Fundraiser

Townsend Harris hosts Jump Rope/Hoops for Hearts Fundraiser

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
March 5, 2018
A new approach to HIV/AIDS Day

A new approach to HIV/AIDS Day

Daniela Zavlun
December 7, 2017
Hall decorating results

Hall decorating results

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
December 5, 2017
2017 Mayoral Election Simulation: Bill de Blasio vs. Nicole Malliotakis

2017 Mayoral Election Simulation: Bill de Blasio vs. Nicole Malliotakis

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
October 20, 2017
New clubs debut at club fair

New clubs debut at club fair

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun
October 10, 2017
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