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Seniors presenting their research on “the ethics and aesthetics of friendship” during day two of the Humanities Symposium
Seniors present original research on literary friendships at annual humanities symposium
June 13, 2025
THHS Librarian and President of the New York Library Association Arlene Laverde
Librarian Arlene Laverde retires, leaving behind a legacy of championing independent reading and fighting for libraries as free and open spaces
June 11, 2025
2025-2026 SU President Jenna Abdelhamid, and 2025-2026 SU Vice- President Evelene Chao
Following a higher turnout election, 2025-2026 Student Union executive board winners announced
June 5, 2025
Chairs used and testing conditions during AP testing
AP Psychology exam rescheduled due to technical difficulties
May 29, 2025
Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos listens to students planning their Symposium presentations during a Humanities Seminar class in the Townsend Harris library.
NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos tours THHS, as funding for the school’s early college program remains uncertain
May 26, 2025
2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang and 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
Q&A with Class of 2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang
June 9, 2025
Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim and Valedictorian Jenney Huang on stage after both their awards were announced
Q&A with Class of 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
June 8, 2025
Science teacher Sarah Loew oversees the growing Henrietta Lacks event.
Growing success of annual “Henrietta Lacks” event serves as a showcase of science teacher Sarah Loew’s dedication
June 3, 2025
Sophomore Aki Benjamin
‘Heimler’s History’ at home: sophomore creates ‘Aki’s History Review’ videos
May 25, 2025
Pamela Del Vecchio, Secretary to Assistant Principal of Organization Ellen Fee, is the mastermind behind the system that ensures all classes with an absent teacher are covered by another teacher.
Substitute Procedures: inside the daily puzzle that needs solving in order to cover all classes
April 18, 2025
Students using devices in class.
Opinion: Smartphone ban should come with new thinking about how and when to integrate technology into the classroom
June 14, 2025
Students posing for a picture at prom last year.
Opinion Roundup: On Prom Eve, seniors share what price is right for prom outfits
June 10, 2025
Students share their experiences on various clubs at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: how various clubs create a space for student wellness and peer support.
June 4, 2025
Students and staff share their opinion on the gym uniform policy.
Opinion Roundup : are gym uniforms really necessary?
May 24, 2025
Students studying and preparing for tests
OPINION: Teachers should return graded assignments no longer than two weeks after they are due
May 8, 2025
MSA member drawing a henna design on a participant's hand.
Hennafest 2025 offers a post-AP season celebration
June 17, 2025
Senior Leilani Walkes's winning artwork in the 2025 MET “P.S. Art” Competition
Senior Leilani Walkes announced as a winner in 2025 MET “P.S. Art” Competition
June 15, 2025
Art supplies used by the art department
While many have discussed how AI impacts student writing, students artists have a lot to say about AI art
June 6, 2025
Students walking around and taking in the art gallery
Spring art gallery showcases paintings, photography, digital art, and sculptures
June 1, 2025
Screening attendees watching the Breaking the News documentary
A special screening of Breaking the News documents the founding of The 19th
May 21, 2025
Red Cross Club hosts coloring event to support seniors.
Red Cross hosts annual Color a Smile event to share art with senior citizens
May 22, 2025
An illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle studded with glycoprotein tubercles in this handout image obtained by Reuters April 9, 2019. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo
STEM department pitches new elective courses in topics like human pathology and animal behavior
May 17, 2025
Chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani shares his running journey.
After running over 25,000 miles, chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani imparts his exercise philosophy
April 28, 2025
Students observing the 2024 solar eclipse, a rare celestial phenomenon, and a topic discussed in Astronomy Club
Club spotlight: Astronomy Club aims to inspire a love for studying the stars
April 16, 2025
Students explore learning styles despite questions over their validity.
How the theory of “learning styles” influences learners, despite arguments that the theory lacks scientific validity
April 12, 2025
The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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Isabel Jagsaran

Isabel Jagsaran, Editor-in-Chief

Isabel is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She enjoys exploring new recipes, listening to a plethora of music genres, and kindly asking her friends to take pictures of her. Her favorite memories with The Classic involve bonding with her fellow editors in places like Boston and Albany.

All content by Isabel Jagsaran

Townsend Harris Students Review NYC Public School Lunch

Isabel Jagsaran, Ryan Young, Yasmeen Ismail, and Aidan Ng
September 17, 2024
Students toured the Yale campus (pictured here) on a field trip last November. Though college tours and other common experiences remain the same, how has AI impacted the admissions process?

During a year full of college admissions changes, AI also began to impact the application process, a survey of seniors shows

Aiden Clarke, Carina Fucich, Kelly Gildea, Isabel Jagsaran, Katherine Lian, and Sadeea Morshed
July 16, 2024
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art

Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art

Isabel Jagsaran, Carina Fucich, Sadeea Morshed, Katherine Lian, and Ryan Young
June 25, 2024
THHS alumni association co-president faces call for resignation.

Alumni Association co-president faces calls for resignation following his vote on a resolution to “review” guidelines on transgender student athletes

Aiden Clarke and Isabel Jagsaran
June 17, 2024
Students at this years Sports Awards held at Douglaston Manor.

Moments of Sports Awards 2024

Aiden Clarke, Isabel Jagsaran, Katherine Lian, and Ryan Young
June 8, 2024

What Will Affirmative Action Mean for College Decisions?

Aiden Clarke, Isabel Jagsaran, and Ryan Young
April 28, 2024
The 40th Anniversary Classic Apparel design.

Kicking off a fortieth anniversary countdown with The Classic’s spring fundraiser

Isabel Jagsaran, Carina Fucich, and Sadeea Morshed
March 22, 2024
A senior hung the Palestinian flag near the school entryway on November 21.

After senior claims to be disciplined for hanging a Palestinian flag in front of school, tensions rise over political speech

Isabel Jagsaran, Carina Fucich, and Sadeea Morshed
November 29, 2023
Townsend Harris High School students face an unexpected metal detector and "hold" during class on September 26.

For the second time in two years, metal detectors appear in THHS lobby for “random scanning”

Carina Fucich, Isabel Jagsaran, Katherine Lian, and Sadeea Morshed
October 23, 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

Isabel Jagsaran, Managing Editor
January 20, 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
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
Roll call: The importance of learning a name

Roll call: The importance of learning a name

Isabel Jagsaran, Ella Kim, and Vera Wang
April 29, 2022
Clubs adapt to COVID-19 aftershocks

Clubs adapt to COVID-19 aftershocks

Isabel Jagsaran
February 4, 2022
Townsend Harris celebrates Native American Heritage Month through a fundraiser and the school bell music

Townsend Harris celebrates Native American Heritage Month through a fundraiser and the school bell music

Isabel Jagsaran
November 29, 2021
Underclassmen take new MAP Growth assessment

Underclassmen take new MAP Growth assessment

Diana Katanov and Isabel Jagsaran
November 3, 2021
Back door closed to seniors needing access to Queens College campus

Back door closed to seniors needing access to Queens College campus

Isabel Jagsaran, Ella Kim, and Vera Wang
October 14, 2021
Virtual spring musical now rehearsing, with original script

Virtual spring musical now rehearsing, with original script

Isabel Jagsaran and Faiza Tasnim
April 28, 2021
Juniors take SAT in reopened school building

Juniors take SAT in reopened school building

Isabel Jagsaran and Faiza Tasnim
March 26, 2021
Screen time modifications: New lunch band issued

Screen time modifications: New lunch band issued

Daffny Cardoso, Isabel Jagsaran, and Faiza Tasnim
March 9, 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
Will approaching virtual S!NG 2021 measure up?

Will approaching virtual S!NG 2021 measure up?

Isabel Jagsaran, Chloe Mau, and Faiza Tasnim
January 29, 2021
Teachers begin getting vaccinated

Teachers begin getting vaccinated

Reem Nasrallah, Isabel Jagsaran, Rachel Chan, and Kaia Lain
January 27, 2021
School brings the holiday spirit online

School brings the holiday spirit online

William Rhee and Isabel Jagsaran
January 4, 2021
Service and Activism workshop series offers community service opportunities

Service and Activism workshop series offers community service opportunities

Lauren Jun, Isabel Jagsaran, and Chloe Mau
December 7, 2020
Same traditions, different setting: Annual Founder’s Day ceremony goes virtual

Same traditions, different setting: Annual Founder’s Day ceremony goes virtual

Christine Pak, Olivia Leon, Alisha Ansari, Reem Nasrallah, and Isabel Jagsaran
November 13, 2020
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