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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
George Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
THHS Writers Academy travels to Washington DC for an overnight trip
October 31, 2024
New “anecdotal” record system used to monitor rule breaking
New “anecdotal” record system used to monitor rule breaking
October 27, 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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September reopening throwback

[Photo] September reopening throwback

Farah Rahimzada, The Classic Archivist
September 18, 2024
Brian Sweeney honored with $25,000 FLAG Award grand prize for excellence in teaching

Brian Sweeney honored with $25,000 FLAG Award grand prize for excellence in teaching

Kate Estevez, Janna Habibulla, and Elliot Heath
June 19, 2023
Green Team lobbies State Senator Comrie alongside Climate Reality Project to co-sponsor climate action bill

Green Team lobbies State Senator Comrie alongside Climate Reality Project to co-sponsor climate action bill

Elliot Heath and Faiza Tasnim
June 12, 2023
This image was created with the assistance of DALL·E 2, an AI image generator. The prompt used to create this image was: “A robot writes an essay on paper while sitting at a desk in a classroom with human students, in the style of a comic book.”

Is ChatGPT upending learning? Survey shows most THHS students are unfamiliar with the AI, but some have begun using it for class

Elliot Heath and Devin Wu
March 2, 2023
As Albany readies its 2023 legislative session, advocates are pushing a bill to free NY student journalists from censorship

As Albany readies its 2023 legislative session, advocates are pushing a bill to free NY student journalists from censorship

Allen Babakhanov, Elliot Heath, Emma Joa, Loveleen Kaur, and Devin Wu
December 30, 2022
The Winter Concert returns in person this year.

[Photo] Winter Concert set to return with holiday favorites and historical tributes

Riya Chaudhry
December 5, 2022
Freshmen share their first week of school experiences.

[Photo] Freshmen reflect on the beginning of the school year

Bridgette Jeonarine, Opinion Copy Editor
October 7, 2022
YouTube tutor Mr. Sinn talks to The Classic about APs, teaching, and more

YouTube tutor Mr. Sinn talks to The Classic about APs, teaching, and more

Elliot Heath and Janna Habibulla
September 8, 2022
Following an “imitation gun” incident, students met with metal detectors upon arriving to the building

Following an “imitation gun” incident, students met with metal detectors upon arriving to the building

Elliot Heath
May 27, 2022
News Analysis: Crediting Townsend Harris students, the DOE tells The Classic it’s working on new policies to address educator sexual misconduct

News Analysis: Crediting Townsend Harris students, the DOE tells The Classic it’s working on new policies to address educator sexual misconduct

Janna Habibulla, Elliot Heath, and Kate Estevez
April 26, 2022
As UFT representatives meet with Townsend Harris students to discuss proposed educator sexual misconduct reforms, DOE tells The Classic it’s working on policy changes

As UFT representatives meet with Townsend Harris students to discuss proposed educator sexual misconduct reforms, DOE tells The Classic it’s working on policy changes

Janna Habibulla, Elliot Heath, and Kate Estevez
April 26, 2022
FON 2022: Livestream Recordings

FON 2022: Livestream Recordings

Ryan Eng and Elliot Heath
March 6, 2022
Editorial: It is time for the DOE to free all student newspapers from the threat of censorship

Editorial: It is time for the DOE to free all student newspapers from the threat of censorship

Janna Habibulla, Izegbuwa Adun, Elliot Heath, Kate Estevez, and Victoria Siebor
December 6, 2021
Summer Theatre Showcase debuts, wrapping up the Summer Rising 2021 Theatre Workshop

Summer Theatre Showcase debuts, wrapping up the Summer Rising 2021 Theatre Workshop

Elliot Heath, Andrew Gurcharan, Jonas Suazo, and Angela Ong
August 18, 2021
Harrisites balance jobs with virtual classes

Harrisites balance jobs with virtual classes

Ellison Daone and Elliot Heath
May 3, 2021
Senior spotlight: Eric Han explores music through a digital lense with Rayark

Senior spotlight: Eric Han explores music through a digital lense with Rayark

Juney Liu and Elliot Heath
March 3, 2021
Harrisites share their 2021 New Year’s resolutions

Harrisites share their 2021 New Year’s resolutions

Christine Pak, Eileen Wang, and Elliot Heath
December 28, 2020
An unconventional school year: senior experiences

An unconventional school year: senior experiences

Marcella Soewignjo and Elliot Heath
November 24, 2020
Harrisites share their Thanksgiving plans during COVID-19

Harrisites share their Thanksgiving plans during COVID-19

Micah Sandy, Elliot Heath, and Kate Estevez
November 24, 2020
Senior Spotlight: Hali Huang creates a virtual marketplace for the Simbucks usage

Senior Spotlight: Hali Huang creates a virtual marketplace for the Simbucks usage

Madina Azizi, Ellison Daone, and Elliot Heath
October 28, 2020
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