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Incoming students entering THHS
Class of 2029 arrives for annual open house
May 2, 2025
Overtesting of students during the last testing schedule
Spring semester testing schedule aims to reduce testing after fall schedule receives criticism for overtesting
April 30, 2025
Students and chaperones standing in front of the Headless Horseman Statue in Sleepy Hollow
Reading Initiative hosts overnight trip to Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson River Valley
April 27, 2025
Students participate in the annual Career Day.
Career Day tradition continues as alumni return to share advice on career paths
April 14, 2025
Desks in rows preparation for a standardized exam in the THHS gymnasium.
Following a January pilot with three classes, all sophomores to take the English Regents moving forward
April 11, 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
Digital Shift Challenges No. 2 Pencil.
With digital testing on the rise, is the No. 2 pencil no longer #1 in the classroom?
March 20, 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
Students express their thoughts on the state of the bathrooms.
Opinion roundup: students sound off on the state of the bathrooms
April 29, 2025
Students share their opinions on the effects of social media.
Opinion roundup: how growing up on social media affects social lives
April 22, 2025
Upperclassmen Volunteering at Townsend Harris Open House
Opinion Roundup: how many hours of community service makes the most sense for honors requirements?
April 8, 2025
A JOKE? Last night, The Classic reported on the Steel Hawks' decision to name their robot after a viral video that discusses oral sex. Below, the editors-in-chief share their opinion on why the story merits serious attention.
EDITORIAL: Why we’re not laughing at the robotics’ coaches approval of the “Hawk Tuah” robot name
April 7, 2025
Students share their opinions on the 40 hours of community service requirement.
OPINION: Community service hours should not be required for graduation honors
April 1, 2025
The panel of authors present during the Writers at Queens roundtable event
Writers at Queens series features roundtable of authors sharing their experiences in the world of publishing
April 23, 2025
Mr. Heathwood conducts during the “Celebrating Music 2025” concert, held in the THHS auditorium (a collaboration with Forest Hills High School). On March 31, Mr. Heathwood performed at Carnegie Hall.
Band director Kevin Heathwood performs at Carnegie Hall with Brooklyn Wind Symphony
April 19, 2025
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class over Zoom to discuss his novel Invisible
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class and discusses how firsthand immigration experiences inspire his writing
April 13, 2025
Author Mark Oshiro and their co-written book The Sun and the Star with author Rick Riordan
Author Mark Oshiro meets with students and discusses co-writing a novel in the world of Percy Jackson
April 4, 2025
Students gathering and eating during MSA's Iftar event to celebrate Ramadan
MSA’s iftar event raises over $500 for charity while inviting the wider community to join in celebrating Ramadan
March 23, 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
Steel Hawks attending the New York Tech Valley regional competition and receiving the FIRST Impact Award
Steel Hawks receive FIRST Impact Award, earning a seat at the championship event in Houston
April 3, 2025
Textbooks Still Aid Student Learning.
Though digital study methods may be on the rise, physical review books are still in the game
March 28, 2025
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The Girl's Varsity Soccer Team presenting their City Championship banner.

SLIDESHOW: Sports Awards 2023

Chayti Biswas and Jessica Sandoval
June 10, 2023
Townsend Harris High School

Air filtration update: THHS upgraded with MERV 13 filters in HVAC system

Jasmine Deonandan, Jessica Sandoval, Anna Kim, Zaynah Shariff, Hana Arafa, Genessa Kahn, Christine Pak, and Blessing Ogunsola
January 12, 2023
Harrisites earn multiple seats in NYC Honors Music Festival

Harrisites earn multiple seats in NYC Honors Music Festival

Jessica Sandoval
March 23, 2022
Harrisites win at Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Harrisites win at Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Jessica Sandoval
February 23, 2022
THHS Affirmations: the satirical Instagram account that has captivated the school community

THHS Affirmations: the satirical Instagram account that has captivated the school community

Jessica Sandoval, Reem Nasrallah, Katherine Lian, Sandra Sandoval, and Sara Lukacevic
January 18, 2022
RANKED: Best Water At THHS

RANKED: Best Water At THHS

Jessica Sandoval and Emma Joa
December 8, 2021
Are celebrity fast food meals just a trend or are they just really good? Here's our thoughts on Megan Thee Stallion’s Popeyes Hottie Sauce 

Are celebrity fast food meals just a trend or are they just really good? Here’s our thoughts on Megan Thee Stallion’s Popeyes Hottie Sauce 

Jessica Sandoval
November 17, 2021
Behind the scenes SING 2021

Behind the scenes SING 2021

Jessica Sandoval
November 4, 2021
Review: Best and worst ‘Drink Cirkul’ flavors

Review: Best and worst ‘Drink Cirkul’ flavors

Jessica Sandoval
July 30, 2021
Summer eats guide: Mochi Mochi Donuts & Jongro Dogs

Summer eats guide: Mochi Mochi Donuts & Jongro Dogs

Jessica Sandoval
May 27, 2021
Godzilla VS Kong

Godzilla VS Kong

Jessica Sandoval and Sophia Kouchtaf
April 29, 2021
To All The Boys: Always & Forever movie review

To All The Boys: Always & Forever movie review

Jessica Sandoval
March 3, 2021
Drivers License

Drivers License

Jessica Sandoval and Daffny Cardoso
February 11, 2021
Both Google Meet and Zoom are cleared for use after release of security protocols

Both Google Meet and Zoom are cleared for use after release of security protocols

Jasmine Deonandan, Jessica Sandoval, and Julia Bossis
December 8, 2020
Trapeze artist shares experiences as new year swings in

Trapeze artist shares experiences as new year swings in

Jessica Sandoval
October 12, 2020
Fashion from afar: teen takes on shopping while distancing

Fashion from afar: teen takes on shopping while distancing

Jessica Sandoval and Nameera Khan
May 27, 2020
Murder, mayhem, and tigers: Netflix’s Tiger King

Murder, mayhem, and tigers: Netflix’s Tiger King

Jessica Sandoval
April 29, 2020
Romanticism of murder in Netflix show "YOU"

Romanticism of murder in Netflix show “YOU”

Jessica Sandoval and Nameera Khan
January 29, 2020
The palette breaking the internet

The palette breaking the internet

Jessica Sandoval and Fiona Zheng
November 20, 2019
Do you even VSCO?

Do you even VSCO?

Jessica Sandoval and Janna Habibulla
October 25, 2019
Best and worst trends of Summer 2019

Best and worst trends of Summer 2019

Veronica Kuzma, Jessica Sandoval, Janna Habibulla, and Catherine Fang
July 30, 2019
A policy change for transgender students in NYC public schools

A policy change for transgender students in NYC public schools

Nailah Alladeen, Susie Lim, Anjali Luchoo, Victoria Moczulski, Niharika Ojha, Jessica Sandoval, Pragya Sharma, and Mehak Wadwa
July 23, 2019
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