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With the return to semester-based grading system, spring semester offers a grade “reset”
With the return to semester-based grading system, spring semester offers a grade “reset”
February 20, 2025
Students and teachers attending last year's Winter Carnival
Annual Winter Carnival cancelled due to low signups from clubs
February 19, 2025
Hosts, coordinators, organizers and panelists from the Intergenerational Healthy Relationships Summit
NYC Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence hosts Intergenerational Healthy Relationships Summit
February 18, 2025
THHS implements a new teacher-leadership program to enhance THHS teaching practices
Inside the “teacher leader” group that works with Principal Condon to enhance THHS teaching practices
February 8, 2025
Students attending and enjoying the food at Asian Fest
Chinese Student Association brings back Asian Fest
January 29, 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
Mr. Heathwood and Mr. Stern run "music mindfulness" jam sessions during teacher-led Wellness Fridays.
Jogging with Kadamani and Jamming with Stern: How ‘Wellness Fridays’ facilitate faculty team building
February 3, 2025
The White House behind a police barricade, as seen during a Classic overnight field trip to Washington, DC.
Would you date a MAGA supporter? As Trump takes office, survey shows partisan divisions hardening with regard to high school social life
January 20, 2025
Last year's Festival of Nations.
Leaders of new Pakistani FON group prepare for the 2025 performance
January 3, 2025
Previous MTA metrocard, before the new student OMNY cards
MetroCard Throwback
December 10, 2024
Attend the Healthy Relationships Summit this Thursday.
Guest Essay: NYC Commissioner marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness month with letter to high school students on healthy relationships
February 10, 2025
Students completing their lab during zero band
OPINION: 7AM is too early for class. Lab sections should be offered at different times during the day
January 21, 2025
Harrisites reflect on school day hours.
Opinion Roundup: Should the school day start later to allow for healthier sleep schedules?
January 17, 2025
Class size laws and its potential effects on Townsend Harris High School
EDITORIAL: As the deadline for New York’s Class Size Law gets closer and closer, added clarity on implementation is needed
January 14, 2025
Sophomore transfers share their experience at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on transitioning in as sophomore transfers
January 9, 2025
Girl Up members making bracelets.
Girl Up Club celebrates ‘Galentine’s Day’ with charm bracelet making
February 21, 2025
Robert Mirabal's performance at Flushing Town Hall
Robert Mirabal shares “Music, Culture, and the Pueblo Way” at Flushing Town Hall
February 15, 2025
Class of 2025 goes on senior trip.
Class of 2025 takes a trip to the Catskills
January 30, 2025
Senior Julia Waters
Musician Spotlight: senior singer Julia Waters, whose “rare talent” inspires audiences
January 28, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
January 15, 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
Young Women in STEM plans ahead.
Young Women in STEM club aims to expand turnout and offerings
January 27, 2025
Winter often brings on seasonal affective disorder, and highly advised to reach out to guidance counselors for help
Reach out when seasonal affective disorder hits, guidance counselors say
January 5, 2025
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Air filtration update: THHS upgraded with MERV 13 filters in HVAC system

Jasmine Deonandan, Jessica Sandoval, Anna Kim, Zaynah Shariff, Hana Arafa, Genessa Kahn, Christine Pak, and Blessing Ogunsola
January 12, 2023
Two writing samples and a video introduction are the key aspects of the 2023 admissions process.

New admissions process asks for writing samples and video message, replacing pandemic “lottery” system

Hana Arafa, Carina Fucich, Isabel Jagsaran, and Sadeea Morshed
December 22, 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
Imposter syndrome: A high school pandemic

Imposter syndrome: A high school pandemic

Hana Arafa
April 12, 2022
“Back To The Hawk’s Nest:” 12th grade students reflect on the 2021-2022 in-person academic year

“Back To The Hawk’s Nest:” 12th grade students reflect on the 2021-2022 in-person academic year

Juney Liu and Hana Arafa
January 11, 2022
“Back To The Hawk’s Nest:” 11th grade students reflect on the 2021-2022 in-person academic year

“Back To The Hawk’s Nest:” 11th grade students reflect on the 2021-2022 in-person academic year

Hana Arafa, Benjamin Babayev, and JK Rajjo
December 29, 2021
“Back To The Hawk’s Nest”: freshmen reflect on their first few months of in person high school

“Back To The Hawk’s Nest”: freshmen reflect on their first few months of in person high school

Hana Arafa, Benjamin Babayev, and JK Rajjo
November 29, 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
A unique foundation: Tutors 4 Yemen

A unique foundation: Tutors 4 Yemen

Ellison Daone, Melinda Wang, and Hana Arafa
January 14, 2021
Need food inspiration this New Year? Try these teacher holiday recipe favorites

Need food inspiration this New Year? Try these teacher holiday recipe favorites

Hana Arafa and Haley O'Toole
December 30, 2020
An unconventional year: sophomore experiences

An unconventional year: sophomore experiences

Fiona Zheng, Hana Arafa, Kate Estevez, and Gabriella Gurujan
November 10, 2020
Clubs Go Virtual for the 2020-2021 School Year

Clubs Go Virtual for the 2020-2021 School Year

Hana Arafa, Haley O'Toole, and Robert Pellicane
November 9, 2020
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