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Custodian Hector Benítez making a heart, and brings decades of smiles and songs to Townsend Harris
The Man Who Opens Doors: Custodian Hector Benítez brings decades of smiles and songs
May 14, 2025
MSA members attending the 2025 MIST competition at Hofstra University
MSA competes and qualifies for national MIST competition following Hofstra competition
May 9, 2025
Ms. Reyes in the main office on her last day.
Attendance Coordinator Yvette Reyes retires after a decade of service
May 5, 2025
Incoming students entering THHS
Class of 2029 arrives for annual open house
May 2, 2025
Overtesting of students during the last testing schedule
Spring semester testing schedule aims to reduce testing after fall schedule receives criticism for overtesting
April 30, 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 studying and preparing for tests
OPINION: Teachers should return graded assignments no longer than two weeks after they are due
May 8, 2025
Students share their study methods.
Opinion Roundup: As AP season arrives, students share their most trusted study methods
May 6, 2025
Students express their thoughts on the state of the bathrooms.
Opinion roundup: students sound off on the state of the bathrooms
April 29, 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
Symphony Orchestra and Chorus after the closing performance during Spring Concert
Annual Spring Concert features wide variety of music, with everything from Gustav Holst to Bruno Mars
May 11, 2025
Audrey, played by Julia Waters, and Seymour, played by Ethan Ben-David during a scene of Little Shop of Horrors
Cast looks back at the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors
May 7, 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
Chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani shares his running journey.
After running over 25,000 miles, chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani imparts his exercise philosophy
April 28, 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
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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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