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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
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
Students share their opinion on the new testing schedule.
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
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
November 9, 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
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
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
Productivity and learning apps that help inside and outside the classroom
November 2, 2024
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Students promoted new and returning clubs during the Club Fair this past fall.

[Photo] OPINION: The Student Union’s club approval process needs reform

Brynna Quigley, Classic Critic Film & TV Editor
April 4, 2023
Students plan to do academic and recreational activities over Mid-Winter break.

[Photo] How Harrisites are spending their midwinter break

Melinda Wang, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
The 2023 yearbook team discusses their plans.

[Photo] Inside the plans for the 2023 yearbook

Silga Chisim and Ana Ramlagan
February 21, 2023
The senior trip took place in Villa Roma Resort this year, where students had the opportunity to participate in various activities with their friends.

[Photo] Class of 2023 travels to Villa Roma for senior trip

Mohammad Nasrallah, Staff writer
February 3, 2023
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[Photo] As students get ready to finally start that break assignment they’ve avoided, it’s time to ask: is break homework ever justified?

Felicia Granel and Sumyia Chaudhry
December 29, 2022

[Photo] 2023 S!NG overall directors look back at their productions

Farah Rahimzada, Staff Writer
November 29, 2022
Students express their feelings towards new grade books that teachers use.

[Photo] With teachers opting not to use the new DOE grading software, many students left in the dark about their current progress in courses

Maya Murdakhayev, Staff Writer
November 29, 2022
Clothing, photography, music, and other trends make a comeback every few years.

[Photo] The recycling of trends: why and how does it happen?

Hellen Oliveira, Staff Writer
November 28, 2022
The final scene of the Freshiors show.

S!NG 2023 Highlights

Chayti Biswas, Erica Lee, Katherine Lian, Karen Lin, and Lucas Parris
November 22, 2022
Harrisites share their opinions on the first fully in-person Founder's Day since COVID-19 hit.

[Photo] Harrisites reflect on the first in-person Founders Day since 2019

Bridgette Jeonarine, Audrey Lin, Sadiyah Ahmed, and Bryson De Los Santos
November 12, 2022
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[Photo] Seniors take the 2022 Hallway Decorating crown

Mohammad Nasrallah, Staff Writer
November 8, 2022
Students share their favorite parts of the Fall Spirit Week.

[Photo] Harrisites talk Spirit Week 2022

Defne Kaygısız
November 7, 2022
Student athletes are no longer required to be vaccinated to be able to participate in PSAL sports.

[Photo] Vaccination requirement lifted for high-risk activities at school

Eva Jane Hannon, Emma Lee, and Ana Ramlagan
November 3, 2022
Candidates for House Representative of NY-14, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat) and Tina Forte (Republican) clash at the debate.

SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Candidates Debate 2022

Erica Lee
November 2, 2022
The removal of team gym was a tragic loss for many student athletes, as it played a major role in helping students manage their time.

[Photo] OPINION: Team gym should be reinstated

Audrey Lin, Opinion Editor
October 21, 2022
Seniors kicked off the 2022 Election Simulation last week in the courtyard.

[Photo] Election Simulation candidates launch the 2022 campaign season

Adam Gosine, Staff writer
October 3, 2022
Special Interest groups at the 2022 election simulation kickoff rally

[Photo] SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022

September 30, 2022
In support of the Freedom to Read Foundation’s Banned Book Week, students brought their own book and read for an entire period. The yoga class (featured above) reads outside on the track during the read-in period.

[Photo] School holds read-in for all students to kick off initiative to encourage independent reading

Amina Asad, Staff Writer
September 28, 2022
Fall Fashion at Townsend Harris

[Photo] The Classic’s guide to this year’s fall fashion trends

Jasmyn Pillay, Staff Writer
September 28, 2022
covid tests

[Photo] A roundup of opinions on new COVID guidelines instituted by the DOE

Bridgette Jeonarine, Audrey Lin, and Ewa Stasiewicz
September 11, 2022
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