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Students and teachers attending the "Youth Day of Action” in Albany
Green Team participates in “Youth Day of Action” to lobby for climate change action in Albany
March 19, 2025
Assistant Principal of Organization Ms. Fee shaking hands with new inductees of the Archon Honor Society.
Archon induction ceremony celebrates community service and academic achievements
March 18, 2025
Mr. Dunbar in his office.
Ryan Dunbar becomes interim acting assistant principal of English
March 10, 2025
Junior Grade Leaders distribute Candy Grams to Townsend Harris students.
Junior Grade Leaders organize and distribute Candy Grams to celebrate Valentine’s Day
March 8, 2025
Freshman participating in Freshman Scavenger Hunt.
Freshman Scavenger Hunt offers puzzles, races, and a gift card
February 24, 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
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
The image from the June 1987 edition of The Classic. The original caption: "Townsend Harris' seniors are welcomed by Queens College."
Throwback Article: “Plans Underway For QC Adventure” from June 1987
February 9, 2025
Townsend Harris guidance team support students.
OPINION: From Guidance’s Mindful Mondays to Ms. Fee’s petting zoo, meaningful wellness opportunities are widely available
March 27, 2025
Desks in rows in prior preparation for the recent PSAT and SAT exams
OPINION: The high stress of too much testing is still an issue that needs to be addressed, despite promises for “alternatives”
March 21, 2025
College Board should continue offering traditional paper testing alongside digital AP exams
Op-Ed: The College Board should continue offering traditional paper testing alongside digital AP exams
March 14, 2025
Religion's impact on students and their academics
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on how experiences with faith outside of the classroom develop identities throughout the school community
March 9, 2025
Students and teachers attending last year's Winter Carnival
Letter to the Editor: Winter Carnival cancellation has more to do with SU policies than lack of interest from clubs
March 6, 2025
Students gathering and eating during MSA's Iftar event to celebrate Ramadan
MSA’s iftar event raises over $500 for charity while inviting the wider community to join in celebrating Ramadan
March 23, 2025
Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at Queen's College.
Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at LeFrak Concert Hall for the ‘Writers at Queens’ series
March 17, 2025
The new THHS spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors
Preparations are now underway for the Nightingale Theater Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors
March 12, 2025
Students attempting the obstacle course at Ferox Ninja Park
Juniors travel to Ferox Ninja Park in Brooklyn for class trip
February 22, 2025
Girl Up members making bracelets.
Girl Up Club celebrates ‘Galentine’s Day’ with charm bracelet making
February 21, 2025
The Science Olympiad team studying for events in upcoming competitions
Science Olympiad members talk finding a balance between studying, competing, and fostering friendships
March 4, 2025
Part of the Tech Crew during a meeting in preparation for FON
As FON approaches, the Tech Crew works with FON leaders to help bring the show to life
February 23, 2025
Senior, Steel Hawks president, founder of Hack Club, and Build Coordinator for Science Olympiad Isaac Wong
STEM Spotlight: Senior Isaac Wong, Steel Hawks president, described as “backbone of the team”
February 5, 2025
Tech coordinator, physics teacher and sports coach John Tsai
How John Tsai, physics teacher and tech mastermind, keeps classes running
February 1, 2025
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
YMA Club holds various events to connect members with medical professionals
January 31, 2025
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Senior spotlight: Annie Lei and Rachel Ly help produce online, youth-led publication, The Blossom Magazine

Senior spotlight: Annie Lei and Rachel Ly help produce online, youth-led publication, The Blossom Magazine

Fiona Zheng and Esther Liu
January 3, 2023
New teacher spotlight: Mr. Morrison and Mrs. Garklavs join the ISS department

New teacher spotlight: Mr. Morrison and Mrs. Garklavs join the ISS department

Esther Liu, Features Editor
November 18, 2022
Seniors celebrated the beginning of their last school year by watching the sunrise together on September 23.

Seniors welcome the sunrise at early morning event celebrating the start of their last school year

Esther Liu and Kaitlyn Lee
October 4, 2022
As students wear masks less frequently, more students are sharing anxieties over being judged by their appearance.

As masks start to come off more frequently in school, anxieties over facial features appear to rise

Esther Liu and Hana Arafa
September 27, 2022
Healthy goodbyes: Maria Assante, Linda Carter, and Robin Figelman retire from THHS

Healthy goodbyes: Maria Assante, Linda Carter, and Robin Figelman retire from THHS

Carina Fucich, Esther Liu, Isabel Jagsaran, JK Rajjo, and Sophia Sookram
June 30, 2022
Students attend a peer teen health symposium.

Townsend fashion trends: Spring 2022

Esther Liu and Sophia Sookram
April 21, 2022
Seeing Double: Talking to Townsend’s Latest Twins

Seeing Double: Talking to Townsend’s Latest Twins

Esther Liu and Sophia Sookram
March 22, 2022
Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Heathwood and the band

Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Heathwood and the band

Esther Liu and Eva Jane Hannon
March 2, 2022
Students participate in winter blood drive

Students participate in winter blood drive

Esther Liu, Sophia Sookram, and Loveleen Kaur
February 22, 2022
Spotlight: Chinese Silks FON, the Premier of Water Sleeves 

Spotlight: Chinese Silks FON, the Premier of Water Sleeves 

Esther Liu and Sophia Sookram
February 4, 2022
Sophomore lands lead role as Ariel in spring musical production of The Little Mermaid

Sophomore lands lead role as Ariel in spring musical production of The Little Mermaid

Esther Liu, Sophia Sookram, and Loveleen Kaur
January 28, 2022
2021 Virtual Open House

2021 Virtual Open House

Stacey Jiang, Esther Liu, and Sophia Sookram
December 3, 2021
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
During online forum, Harrisites speak out against anti-Asian racism

During online forum, Harrisites speak out against anti-Asian racism

Reem Nasrallah, Stacey Jiang, Esther Liu, and Faiza Tasnim
March 30, 2021
COVID-19 modifications for this year’s National Latin & Greek Exam

COVID-19 modifications for this year’s National Latin & Greek Exam

Stacey Jiang, Esther Liu, and Faiza Tasnim
February 25, 2021
Harrisites celebrate Black History Month in virtual festivals

Harrisites celebrate Black History Month in virtual festivals

Esther Liu, Isabel Jagsaran, and Faiza Tasnim
February 25, 2021
2021 SAT Changes

2021 SAT Changes

Alisha Ansari, Stacey Jiang, Esther Liu, and Faiza Tasnim
January 26, 2021
There’s a new spirit to this year’s remote Spirit Week

There’s a new spirit to this year’s remote Spirit Week

Juney Liu, Stacey Jiang, and Esther Liu
November 6, 2020
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