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New teacher Richard Rodriguez starts out at Townsend Harris High School
Mr. Rodriguez joins the THHS Community
November 20, 2024
Founders' Day back to Colden Auditorium.
Founders’ Day returns to Colden Auditorium following renovations
November 18, 2024
New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.
ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda
November 15, 2024
New mathematics and Instructional Support Services teacher, Ms. Drakakis
Mathematics and Instructional Support Services departments welcome Vanessa Drakakis to the staff
November 13, 2024
The "simulated" presidential candidates debate during a special assembly held before Election Day.
In alternate reality of the Townsend Harris Election Simulation, Kamala Harris wins the presidency
November 10, 2024
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
November 12, 2024
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation
Election Simulation Throwback
November 6, 2024
2024 Founders' Day held at Colden Auditorium
Founders’ Day Throwback
October 26, 2024
2024-2025 SU Club Liaison Elvis Chan
Junior Elvis Chan takes on Club Liaison role, after two years closely working with the Student Union
October 20, 2024
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
November 9, 2024
New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.
EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced
November 1, 2024
Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.
Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS
October 21, 2024
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.
Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system
October 14, 2024
Juniors win Hallway Decorating event.
After years of senior victories, juniors win 2024 Hallway Decorating Competition with Harry Potter theme
November 8, 2024
Attendees of the Diwali event painting traditional diyas
Hindu Student Association holds their first Diwali Event
November 5, 2024
Students at the Witching Hour
Third annual Halloween “read-a-thon” encourages a sold out crowd to read and hang out all night
November 4, 2024
Abigail Luk's winning book submission, To Love You
Abigail Luk named a winner in Ezra Jack Keats children’s book competition
October 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in education
Exploring the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in education as it becomes more prevalent
November 3, 2024
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
Productivity and learning apps that help inside and outside the classroom
November 2, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles
October 19, 2024
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
Hack Club launches, aiming to inspire students interested in the computer science field
October 12, 2024
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
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Isabella Zapata

Isabella Zapata, Editor-in-Chief

Isabella is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She loves traveling, going to concerts with friends, and wants to study international business.

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Mr. Scardino, social studies teacher and former UFT chapter leader.

After 27 years, teacher and former UFT chapter leader Franco Scardino retires

Bridgette Jeonarine, Toluwanimi Oyeleye, and Isabella Zapata
June 5, 2024
Math teachers Abid Choudhury and Kayla Gill teach in an ICT math class.

“A model for special education in this city”: the ten-year story of how building a special education program transformed this top NYC school

Bridgette Jeonarine, Toluwanimi Oyeleye, and Isabella Zapata
April 4, 2024
Newcomer students pose with their teacher at Queens Academy High School

How one Queens school transformed itself to welcome and educate newcomer students

Bridgette Jeonarine, Toluwanimi Oyeleye, and Isabella Zapata
December 26, 2023
Former Assistant Principal of ISS takes new job in the DOE's central office.

Georgia Brandeis, Assistant Principal of Instructional Support Services, takes new job in DOE’s central office

Bridgette Jeonarine, Isabella Zapata, and Toluwanimi Oyeleye
October 16, 2023
Mr. Stonehill: teacher, former coordinator of student activities, and former coach at Townsend Harris.

Mr. Stonehill retires after a 29 year teaching career at THHS

Bridgette Jeonarine, Toluwanimi Oyeleye, and Isabella Zapata
June 23, 2023
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks visits Townsend Harris to discuss funding for the future of the Queens College Bridge Year Program, and also see how the school runs with everyday student involvement.

NYC Schools Chancellor visits to observe literacy program, co-taught classes, and humanities seminar

Bridgette Jeonarine, Toluwanimi Oyeleye, and Isabella Zapata
June 8, 2023
As the spring weather warms up the city, Harrisites share their favorite trends.

With spring in the air, Harrisites take a break

Daffny Cardoso, Jasmyn Pillay, and Isabella Zapata
April 12, 2023
Project Spark- a student-run dance team in New York City

Harrisites participate in and help lead NYC-based dance team Project Spark

Isabella Zapata, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Art

Harrisites’ Spotify Wrapped

Isabella Zapata and Daffny Cardoso
December 12, 2022
Students speak about artist Sabrina Carpenter reflecting on her growth and commenting on her new music.

The Eras Tour: A Deep Dive on the Ticketmaster Crash and the Hopes of Swiftie Harrisites

Emily Daza and Isabella Zapata
November 30, 2022
Harrisites share their opinions on Bella Hadid's spray-on dress at Paris Fashion Week.

Students’ take on Bella Hadid’s spray-on dress

Emilija Puidoke and Isabella Zapata
November 8, 2022
Many Harrisites watched Harry Styles live at his concerts in Madison Square Garden.

Harrisites flock to Harry Styles concerts at Madison Square Garden

Isabella Zapata, Staff Writer
October 12, 2022
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