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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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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 3, 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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