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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
Latin teacher Christopher Amanna at the Greece and Italy trip information session.
International trip to Italy and Greece planned for next winter
May 19, 2025
Unopposed running pair for SU President and Vice President Jenna Abdelhamid, and Evelene Chao during the SU debate
While awaiting the 2025 SU election results, voters discuss how informed they were about the election
May 18, 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
English Teacher and UFT Chapter Chair Kevin McDonaugh
Exploring our inner “shadow” through the English selective “Wherever you go, There you are”
April 9, 2025
Custodian Mario Vasquez
Custodian Mario Vasquez discusses his time maintaining THHS
March 26, 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
Students share their study methods.
Opinion Roundup: As AP season arrives, students share their most trusted study methods
May 6, 2025
Students express their thoughts on the state of the bathrooms.
Opinion roundup: students sound off on the state of the bathrooms
April 29, 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
Participants discussing the new Hunger Games book: Sunrise on the Reaping in the library.
Pizza, ice cream, and “Hunger”: the reading initiative hosts a book club on “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the new “Hunger Games” novel
May 20, 2025
Symphony Orchestra and Chorus after the closing performance during Spring Concert
Annual Spring Concert features wide variety of music, with everything from Gustav Holst to Bruno Mars
May 11, 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
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After alumni share allegations of faculty sexual misconduct, silence from the Townsend Harris administration

After alumni share allegations of faculty sexual misconduct, silence from the Townsend Harris administration

Isabelle Guillaume, Samantha Alzate, and Amanda Renzi
May 26, 2020
NYC Schools & The Coronavirus Pandemic: Live Updates

NYC Schools & The Coronavirus Pandemic: Live Updates

Isabelle Guillaume
March 15, 2020
Vast majority of THHS students polled fear attending school, spreading disease to those at risk

Vast majority of THHS students polled fear attending school, spreading disease to those at risk

Isabelle Guillaume, Samantha Alzate, and Amanda Renzi
March 14, 2020
Administration, custodial staff address sanitary issues amid COVID-19 concerns

Administration, custodial staff address sanitary issues amid COVID-19 concerns

Isabelle Guillaume, Samantha Alzate, and Amanda Renzi
March 9, 2020
As coronavirus fears rise, students express dismay at lack of soap in school bathrooms

As coronavirus fears rise, students express dismay at lack of soap in school bathrooms

Isabelle Guillaume, Samantha Alzate, and Amanda Renzi
March 6, 2020
Open House welcomes prospective students from the class of 2024

Open House welcomes prospective students from the class of 2024

Isabelle Guillaume and Samantha Alzate
November 4, 2019
DOE reassessment calls for additional PE hours

DOE reassessment calls for additional PE hours

Isabelle Guillaume and Samantha Alzate
October 4, 2019
Principal Condon shares details of elevator policy changes, while others call for more clarity

Principal Condon shares details of elevator policy changes, while others call for more clarity

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
March 17, 2019
New elevator policy scheduled to go into effect today leads to confusion

New elevator policy scheduled to go into effect today leads to confusion

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
March 11, 2019
Townsend alum makes history at Harvard

Townsend alum makes history at Harvard

Isabelle Guillaume
March 5, 2019
Photo by Sofia Milonas

School community reacts to major change in dress code enforcement

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
February 1, 2019
Photo by Sofia Milonas

Major change made to dress code enforcement

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
January 31, 2019
Demerits & distractions: sexism in schools

Demerits & distractions: sexism in schools

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
November 29, 2018
Block schedule replaces all bands meet schedule

Block schedule replaces all bands meet schedule

Isabelle Guillaume
September 26, 2018
Senior Phillip Ji goes viral after hitting the "shoot" dance at graduation

Senior Phillip Ji goes viral after hitting the “shoot” dance at graduation

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
June 25, 2018
Trust the process: girls’ flag football champs

Trust the process: girls’ flag football champs

Isabelle Guillaume and Kunchaka Fonseka
June 18, 2018
Teachers vote to pass new block schedule for 2018-2019

Teachers vote to pass new block schedule for 2018-2019

Isabelle Guillaume, Danielle Amster, Stephanie Guevara, and Anna Gutowska
May 7, 2018
Black Panther: a step toward a more inclusive Hollywood

Black Panther: a step toward a more inclusive Hollywood

Alyssa Nepomuceno, Isabelle Guillaume, and Jessica Brite
April 24, 2018
Mr. Hagerty’s hall pass: keeping students safe and keeping itself clean

Mr. Hagerty’s hall pass: keeping students safe and keeping itself clean

Isabelle Guillaume, Danielle Amster, and Amberly Khan
April 17, 2018
Townsend Harris students take action following MSDHS shooting

Townsend Harris students take action following MSDHS shooting

Isabelle Guillaume, Danielle Amster, and Amberly Khan
March 28, 2018
Steel Hawks power up for build season

Steel Hawks power up for build season

Isabelle Guillaume and Ryla Pasaoa
January 17, 2018
Spotlight on those struggling to find a place in it

Spotlight on those struggling to find a place in it

Isabelle Guillaume
January 5, 2018
PSAL fall season wraps up

PSAL fall season wraps up

Isabelle Guillaume and Amberly Khan
November 6, 2017
THHS Confessions Page suddenly closes after request from deans

THHS Confessions Page suddenly closes after request from deans

Isabelle Guillaume and Amberly Khan
November 1, 2017
Photo by Matthew Neil

With increased demands on WiFi capacity, access for students is limited

Isabelle Guillaume, Reshma Deonarain, Tanisum Halim, and Amberly Khan
October 12, 2017
School considers adding water bottle fountains

School considers adding water bottle fountains

Isabelle Guillaume
October 4, 2017

New single-stall bathroom on the third floor

Isabelle Guillaume
June 4, 2017

Senior Georja Fotiu presents at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

Isabelle Guillaume
June 3, 2017

2016 election simulation in full swing at THHS

Isabelle Guillaume and Samantha Alzate
November 4, 2016
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