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Physics teacher Mr. Quach getting pied by students during the Winter Party
Sophomore grade leaders host winter party as fall semester comes to a close
January 18, 2025
Ms. Patete leaves Townsend Harris.
Guidance Counselor Ana Patete departs midyear
January 16, 2025
The annual club fair where new clubs can promote their club and introduce it to the school for the first time
Club application opens early with new rules
January 7, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
Room changes follow PS 255 request: deans to the first floor and SU to the senior lounge
January 6, 2025
Students taking a test under previous testing schedules
Student Union collects feedback on new testing schedule, following widespread criticism
January 4, 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
The 2022-2023 Arista induction ceremony
Arista Throwback
November 30, 2024
Semores team in the 2025 Friday night S!NG show
S!NG Throwback: The 2025 S!NG season comes to a close
November 24, 2024
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
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
EDITORIAL: Underclassmen should be allowed to go off campus for lunch
December 20, 2024
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
Art supplies used to create the Winter Gallery showcasing student art and photography
Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography
January 12, 2025
One of the many stands during the Holiday Market
Holiday Market features food from around the world of FON
December 29, 2024
Nightingale Theater Company's live read-aloud during Season's Reading
“Season’s Readings” event encourages independent reading and cultural exploration
December 18, 2024
Last year's Festival of Nations.
FON season kicks off with interest rally
December 7, 2024
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
Cooking meets science in class.
New “Chemistry of Cooking” elective serves up a culinary take on the sciences
December 19, 2024
Lab Keeper Mark McHugh.
The man behind the lab: Mark McHugh administers lab work at Townsend Harris
December 13, 2024
Traditional paper and pen tests now turn digital
28 AP Exams to go digital in May 2025, leading to shifts in test prep and expectations
December 8, 2024
Girls Who Code provides a space to explore computer science.
New Girls Who Code club seeks to create inclusive space for members to explore computer science
November 29, 2024
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Hornet hive disrupts classes and events

Hornet hive disrupts classes and events

Ilyssa Delos Reyes and Francesca Filiberti
September 29, 2017
Photo by Renaenia Pangan

Meghan White joins the humanities department

Ilyssa Delos Reyes
September 25, 2017

Interview with new principal Brian Condon

Sumaita Hasan, Ilyssa Delos Reyes, Mehrose Ahmad, Mohima Sattar, Diego Ramos, Arifa Baksh, Aly Tantawy, Agastya Vaidya, Rabia Hasan, Ashley An, and and Ashley Zhao
May 8, 2017

Fate of the Furious

Ilyssa Delos Reyes and Ashley Zhao
April 13, 2017

Ms. Brustein to join the principal applicant pool

Ilyssa Delos Reyes, Mehrose Ahmad, and Arifa Baksh
February 8, 2017

Mr. Barbetta moves to RFK after four years

Sumaita Hasan and Ilyssa Delos Reyes
September 29, 2016

Rosemarie Jahoda joins staff as new principal

Sumaita Hasan and Ilyssa Delos Reyes
September 29, 2016
Photo by Vigunthaan Tharamarajah

FON 2016

Ilyssa Delos Reyes and Gustavo Delgado
April 1, 2016

Fear Factor Recap

Ilyssa Delos Reyes and Halima Tokhi
March 8, 2016

Harrisites celebrate Lunar New Year and a day off

Ilyssa Delos Reyes and Halima Tokhi
February 8, 2016

Girls Table Tennis Continues their Success

Ilyssa Delos Reyes and Brandon Na
January 5, 2016

Transferring from abroad

Ilyssa Delos Reyes
December 24, 2015

Founders’ Keepers

Ilyssa Delos Reyes, Arifa Baksh, and Christine Paredes
November 2, 2015

Extracurricular Activities: How much is too much?

Ilyssa Delos Reyes
October 12, 2015
Photo by Rebekah Jones

A Stuy counselor joins the THHS team

Ilyssa Delos Reyes
September 28, 2015
Photo Courtesy of Ms. Shen

Teachers have due dates of their own

Ilyssa Delos Reyes
June 27, 2015
Artwork by Jamie Fung

With class of 2018, Harrisites leave the nineties behind

Ilyssa Delos Reyes
May 1, 2015
“Unlocking” opinions about locker usage

“Unlocking” opinions about locker usage

Teresa Mettela and Ilyssa Delos Reyes
January 29, 2015

The Cursive Quandary

Teresa Mettela and Ilyssa Delos Reyes
November 21, 2014
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