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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
Hosts, coordinators, organizers and panelists from the Intergenerational Healthy Relationships Summit
NYC Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence hosts Intergenerational Healthy Relationships Summit
February 18, 2025
THHS implements a new teacher-leadership program to enhance THHS teaching practices
Inside the “teacher leader” group that works with Principal Condon to enhance THHS teaching practices
February 8, 2025
Students attending and enjoying the food at Asian Fest
Chinese Student Association brings back Asian Fest
January 29, 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
Previous MTA metrocard, before the new student OMNY cards
MetroCard Throwback
December 10, 2024
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
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
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
Class of 2025 goes on senior trip.
Class of 2025 takes a trip to the Catskills
January 30, 2025
Senior Julia Waters
Musician Spotlight: senior singer Julia Waters, whose “rare talent” inspires audiences
January 28, 2025
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
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
Young Women in STEM plans ahead.
Young Women in STEM club aims to expand turnout and offerings
January 27, 2025
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
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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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