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Harrisites welcome prospective class of 2028 students and families at Open House
Harrisites welcome prospective class of 2028 students and families at Open House
November 28, 2023
The THHS School Wide Grading Policy adds a new section.
Schoolwide grading policy updated to include revision guidelines
November 22, 2023
2023 Founders Day held at THHS auditorium.
Founders’ Day 2023 held at Townsend Harris due to renovations at Colden Auditorium
November 20, 2023
The senior class at the annual hallway decorating competition held on Friday, October 27.
Once again, seniors win first place in hallway decorating competition
November 14, 2023
Students participating in Barbenheimer day.
“Barbenheimer” makes its Spirit Week debut
November 12, 2023
New book club at Townsend Harris aims to promote reading for enjoyment
New book club at Townsend Harris aims to promote reading for enjoyment
November 17, 2023
Following the retirement of Ms. Wischerth, Antonio Montalvo joins the Art Department
Following the retirement of Ms. Wischerth, Antonio Montalvo joins the Art Department
November 11, 2023
Freshmen reflect on their first marking period at THHS
Freshmen reflect on their first marking period at THHS
October 31, 2023
Mr. Amanna and Ms. Yan, directors of the THHS programming office
Following Ms. Chung’s retirement, Mr. Amanna and Ms. Yan now in charge of creating student schedules
October 29, 2023
History department welcomes new faculty member Joshua Krinsky
History department welcomes new faculty member Joshua Krinsky
October 17, 2023
Photo by Kari Iocolano
OPINION: Tackling test anxiety requires a heightened emphasis on progress
November 24, 2023
Transportation issues for some students with IEPs stem from requirements that allow for only one drop-off time for each school.
OPINION: Busing issues deprive students with IEPs from equal access to the educational opportunities at THHS
November 16, 2023
The THHS Election Simulation should be held at all schools.
Opinion: Mock elections belong in every high school
November 8, 2023
Townsend Harris High School students face an unexpected metal detector and hold during class on September 26.
EDITORIAL: With the fear of deadly violence now a fixture in American schools, students deserve better communication when metal detectors and a “hold” disrupt normal operations
October 30, 2023
Photo by Kari Iocolano
Opinion Roundup: Students share thoughts on changes in AP World History exam rubric
October 13, 2023
GSA hosts a Drag Story Hour in the THHS library.
GSA hosts Drag Queen Story Hour Event in library to celebrate National Coming Out Day
November 27, 2023
Students listen to these fall songs during different times, but especially during their commute to school.
Harrisites share their fall music favorites
November 25, 2023
Harrisites react to the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie
Harrisites react to the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie
November 21, 2023
Townsend Trends: fall sweaters, shoes, and patterns
Townsend Trends: fall sweaters, shoes, and patterns
November 19, 2023
Festive and frightening events to check out before Halloween
Festive and frightening events to check out before Halloween
October 24, 2023
As part of “Alliance 4,” Steel Hawks place second at Brunswick Eruption
As part of “Alliance 4,” Steel Hawks place second at Brunswick Eruption
November 23, 2023
Juniors Toluwanimi Oyeleye (left), Azeezat Yusuf (middle), and Ramon R. Rodriguez (right) become first-year HPMP students.
Harrisites participate in the Sophie Davis Health Professions Mentorship Program
November 13, 2023
Harrisites participate in field biology internships at Alley Pond
Harrisites participate in field biology internships at Alley Pond
November 2, 2023
The 2023 Science Olympiad Team at States.
SciOly Members Prepare for a New Year of Competitions
October 27, 2023
Cooper Union Highschool STEM program
Harrisites participate in Cooper Union’s STEM Summer Program
October 20, 2023
A crack in the paint is still a piece of the picture.
S!NG 2024 Highlights
November 19, 2023
Classic Crossword: War of the Words
Classic Crossword: War of the Words
November 18, 2023
Students helping out with the voting ballots for Election Simulation on November 5.
Photos of the Week- Halloween, Founders’ Day, Deputy Chancellor Visit, and Election Sim
November 7, 2023
Founders Day 2023 live from THHS.
Founders’ Day 2023: Livestream
November 3, 2023
GALLERY: Halloween Artwork
GALLERY: Halloween Artwork
November 3, 2023
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Diana Piergrossi

Diana Piergrossi, News Editor

Diana is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. Her favorite subjects in school are English and science, and she enjoys reading, writing, photography, traveling, and baking. She has also been playing soccer for ten years and likes volleyball and running.

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The THHS School Wide Grading Policy adds a new section.

Schoolwide grading policy updated to include revision guidelines

Faiza Tasnim, Diana Piergrossi, Nilla Wahab, and Defne Kaygisiz
November 22, 2023
Class of 2027 attend freshman orientation at Townsend Harris.

Incoming freshmen attend orientation before the start of the 2023-2024 school year

Diana Piergrossi, News Editor
September 4, 2023
Calculus placement exam postponed indefinitely, replaced by interest form

Calculus placement exam postponed indefinitely, replaced by interest form

Faiza Tasnim and Diana Piergrossi
June 28, 2023
Mr. Hackney, humanities teacher at Townsend Harris for 27 years.

After 27 years, Mr. Hackney is ready for his next adventure

Diana Piergrossi
June 21, 2023
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

Diana Piergrossi and Emily Kapica
May 29, 2023
Photo courtesy of Classic photography

Student Union Primary Election kicks off 2023-2024 campaign season

Diana Piergrossi
May 8, 2023
Representatives from The Cooper Union, Hofstra University, Macaulay Honors College, and Stony Brook University speak to Townsend Harris families about the college application process.

THHS Guidance Team holds in person Junior College Night for the first time since remote learning

Diana Piergrossi, Staff Writer
April 7, 2023
Harrislam competes in and hosts MIST NY 2023

Harrislam competes in and hosts MIST NY 2023

Diana Piergrossi, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
Students represented their clubs at the Winter Carnival by hosting activities and selling food. Pictured is Ms. Fee participating in Girl Up’s booth.

Student Union holds first Winter Carnival event in four years

Diana Piergrossi, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Townsend Harris is now officially using Jupiter Grades as the new gradebook, after not having an official gradebook for the entire first semester.

With the start of the spring semester, Jupiter Grades will be the new schoolwide gradebook

Diana Piergrossi and Defne Kaygısız
January 23, 2023
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Schoolwide survey administered to give staff key data to support students

Faiza Tasnim and Diana Piergrossi
December 27, 2022
Many students volunteered to introduce THHS to the class of 2027.

THHS welcomes prospective class of 2027 students at open house

Diana Piergrossi, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Harrisites donated to the New York Blood Center during school last week

Harrisites participate in fall Blood Drive

Diana Piergrossi, Staff Writer
October 6, 2022
PREVIEW: Getting ready for the first in-person FON since 2020

PREVIEW: Getting ready for the first in-person FON since 2020

Kelly Gildea, Lauren Xiao, Diana Piergrossi, and Gabriella Renzi
March 1, 2022
Following the return to in-person school, hallways and staircases face heavy congestion

Following the return to in-person school, hallways and staircases face heavy congestion

Kelly Gildea, Esther Liu, Hana Arafa, Sophia Sookram, Tahmid Hossain, Diana Piergrossi, Stephanie Lopez, and Gabriella Renzi
October 25, 2021
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