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Students represented their clubs at the Winter Carnival by hosting activities and selling food. Pictured is Ms. Fee participating in Girl Up’s booth.
Student Union holds first Winter Carnival event in four years
February 6, 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.
Class of 2023 travels to Villa Roma for senior trip
February 3, 2023
Connor, Levi, and Morzan: the new dean team
Connor, Levi, and Morzan: the new dean team
January 24, 2023
Jupiter Grades
With the start of the spring semester, Jupiter Grades will be the new schoolwide gradebook
January 23, 2023
New event at THHS: Inaugural Asian Culture Festival celebrates diverse cultures
New event at THHS: Inaugural Asian Culture Festival celebrates diverse cultures
January 16, 2023
Photo Courtesy of The Classic Staff
New leaders of Tibetan and Italian prepare for FON 2023
February 7, 2023
Photo Courtesy of The Classic Staff
FON Spotlight Series: Caribbean FON Leaders
February 7, 2023
Harrisites Celebrate Lunar New Year
Harrisites Celebrate Lunar New Year
January 24, 2023
Club Spotlight: Glamour Gals sends off 2022 with their Winter Wishes campaign
Club Spotlight: Glamour Gals sends off 2022 with their Winter Wishes campaign
January 11, 2023
Harrisites express how they feel coming back to school after break.
Harrisites reflect on their 2023 winter break
January 5, 2023
Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants
Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants
January 31, 2023
OPINION: With test-optional policies for college admissions remaining in place, ignoring the SAT is a mistake for college applicants
OPINION: With test-optional policies for college admissions remaining in place, ignoring the SAT is a mistake for college applicants
January 27, 2023
Opinion Roundup: thoughts from around the school on new cell phone restrictions
Opinion Roundup: thoughts from around the school on new cell phone restrictions
January 17, 2023
OPINION: New cumulative grading policy will leave students behind
OPINION: New cumulative grading policy will leave students behind
January 13, 2023
As students get ready to finally start that break assignment they’ve avoided, it’s time to ask: is break homework ever justified?
As students get ready to finally start that break assignment they’ve avoided, it’s time to ask: is break homework ever justified?
December 29, 2022
FON Spotlight Series: Chinese Ribbon Leaders
FON Spotlight Series: Chinese Ribbon Leaders
January 25, 2023
Courtesy of Matthew Goldstein
FON Spotlight Series: leaders share thoughts on launching new Jewish FON
January 17, 2023
Students share their goals for the new year.
What’s your Townsend Resolution for 2023?
January 11, 2023
Students share their goals for the new year.
What resolutions do Harrisites have to kick off their 2023?
January 4, 2023
Favorite Holiday Traditions Shared by Harrisites
Favorite Holiday Traditions Shared by Harrisites
December 28, 2022
President of Steel Hawks, Matthew Algenio (left) and Vice President, Matthew Goldstein (right).
As Robotics season gets under way, meet the leaders of the 2023 team
February 1, 2023
Steel Hawks plan to kick off Robochambeau, a school wide rock-paper-scissor fundraiser
Steel Hawks plan to kick off Robochambeau, a school wide rock-paper-scissor fundraiser
January 20, 2023
THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard
THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard
January 19, 2023
THHS updates their ventilation system by installing MERV 13 filters.
Air filtration update: THHS upgraded with MERV 13 filters in HVAC system
January 12, 2023
Courtesy of Emerald Yee
Science Olympiad kicks off season with their first invitation at LISO
January 10, 2023
Senior advisor, Mr. Gelbman in the dunk tank.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2023
February 2, 2023
2022 Wrapped: The Classics Year in Review
2022 Wrapped: The Classic’s Year in Review
December 30, 2022
Concert band bowing after their performance.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Concert 2022
December 16, 2022
The Semores cheering at the end of their final show.
S!NG 2023 Highlights
November 22, 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
November 2, 2022
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THHS updates their ventilation system by installing MERV 13 filters.

Air filtration update: THHS upgraded with MERV 13 filters in HVAC system

January 12, 2023
Two writing samples and a video introduction are key aspects of the 2023 admissions process.

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

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

September 27, 2022
Imposter syndrome: A high school pandemic

Imposter syndrome: A high school pandemic

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

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

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

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

October 25, 2021
A unique foundation: Tutors 4 Yemen

A unique foundation: Tutors 4 Yemen

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

December 30, 2020
An unconventional year: sophomore experiences

An unconventional year: sophomore experiences

November 10, 2020
Clubs Go Virtual for the 2020-2021 School Year

Clubs Go Virtual for the 2020-2021 School Year

November 9, 2020
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