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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
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
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
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
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 and staff share their opinion on the new club making process.
Opinion Roundup: thoughts on the process for launching a new club
March 3, 2025
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
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
Robert Mirabal's performance at Flushing Town Hall
Robert Mirabal shares “Music, Culture, and the Pueblo Way” at Flushing Town Hall
February 15, 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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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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