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Physics teacher Mr. Quach getting pied by students during the Winter Party
Sophomore grade leaders host winter party as fall semester comes to a close
January 18, 2025
Ms. Patete leaves Townsend Harris.
Guidance Counselor Ana Patete departs midyear
January 16, 2025
The annual club fair where new clubs can promote their club and introduce it to the school for the first time
Club application opens early with new rules
January 7, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
Room changes follow PS 255 request: deans to the first floor and SU to the senior lounge
January 6, 2025
Students taking a test under previous testing schedules
Student Union collects feedback on new testing schedule, following widespread criticism
January 4, 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
The 2022-2023 Arista induction ceremony
Arista Throwback
November 30, 2024
Semores team in the 2025 Friday night S!NG show
S!NG Throwback: The 2025 S!NG season comes to a close
November 24, 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
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
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
EDITORIAL: Underclassmen should be allowed to go off campus for lunch
December 20, 2024
Future business majors should look into supply chain management as a potential career path
GUEST OPINION: Alum urges future business majors to look into supply chain management as a potential career path
December 15, 2024
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
Art supplies used to create the Winter Gallery showcasing student art and photography
Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography
January 12, 2025
One of the many stands during the Holiday Market
Holiday Market features food from around the world of FON
December 29, 2024
Nightingale Theater Company's live read-aloud during Season's Reading
“Season’s Readings” event encourages independent reading and cultural exploration
December 18, 2024
Last year's Festival of Nations.
FON season kicks off with interest rally
December 7, 2024
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
Cooking meets science in class.
New “Chemistry of Cooking” elective serves up a culinary take on the sciences
December 19, 2024
Lab Keeper Mark McHugh.
The man behind the lab: Mark McHugh administers lab work at Townsend Harris
December 13, 2024
Traditional paper and pen tests now turn digital
28 AP Exams to go digital in May 2025, leading to shifts in test prep and expectations
December 8, 2024
Girls Who Code provides a space to explore computer science.
New Girls Who Code club seeks to create inclusive space for members to explore computer science
November 29, 2024
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How alumna, solo violinist, singer-songwriter, and actress Adrianna Mateo found her rhythm

How alumna, solo violinist, singer-songwriter, and actress Adrianna Mateo found her rhythm

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
February 24, 2021
Junior Nissabelle Rianom releases single “What’s Your Name Again?”

Junior Nissabelle Rianom releases single “What’s Your Name Again?”

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
December 18, 2020
Harrisites look back at their reasons for gratitude this past Thanksgiving

Harrisites look back at their reasons for gratitude this past Thanksgiving

Yuri Choi and Jessie Ye
December 1, 2020
Harrisites stress safety during this COVID-19 Thanksgiving

Harrisites stress safety during this COVID-19 Thanksgiving

Yuri Choi and Jessie Ye
November 25, 2020
Teachers redesign the remote learning experience

Teachers redesign the remote learning experience

Kelly Jiang, Jessie Ye, and Ryan Eng
November 20, 2020
Annual S!NG competition to be a virtual showcase

Annual S!NG competition to be a virtual showcase

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
October 26, 2020
Bridging the educational gap: Harrisites participate in WAVE Learning Festival

Bridging the educational gap: Harrisites participate in WAVE Learning Festival

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
September 15, 2020
As committee shares reopening plans, students concerned by lack of information

As committee shares reopening plans, students concerned by lack of information

Daniela Zavlun and Jessie Ye
July 23, 2020
COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Ms. Mun

COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Ms. Mun

Jessie Ye
June 25, 2020
New teachers reflect on their first year at THHS

New teachers reflect on their first year at THHS

Kelly Jiang, Justyne Buenaventura, and Jessie Ye
June 18, 2020
Senior wrestlers step off the mat

Senior wrestlers step off the mat

Jessie Ye
June 12, 2020
From custom art to donation boards: Harrisites fundraise in support of Black Lives Matter

From custom art to donation boards: Harrisites fundraise in support of Black Lives Matter

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
June 10, 2020
Upcoming changes and continuities in college admissions process

Upcoming changes and continuities in college admissions process

Sarah Aguiar and Jessie Ye
June 9, 2020
The Classic guide to quarantine celebrations

The Classic guide to quarantine celebrations

Kelly Jiang, Justyne Buenaventura, and Jessie Ye
May 12, 2020
COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: David A.

COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: David A.

Jessie Ye
May 2, 2020
SU election moves forward with entirely online campaigns

SU election moves forward with entirely online campaigns

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
April 28, 2020
What will happen to prom and graduation?

What will happen to prom and graduation?

Sarah Aguiar and Jessie Ye
April 14, 2020
As Junior College Night approaches, students share concerns on college admission process

As Junior College Night approaches, students share concerns on college admission process

Sarah Aguiar and Jessie Ye
March 3, 2020
Indoor Trackies reflect on another season of success

Indoor Trackies reflect on another season of success

Dylan Samuel and Jessie Ye
February 26, 2020
Commercializing cupid: pricing out Valentine's Day

Commercializing cupid: pricing out Valentine’s Day

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
February 11, 2020
Harrisites with lengthy commutes share struggles & stresses

Harrisites with lengthy commutes share struggles & stresses

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
February 4, 2020
Do students read anymore?

Do students read anymore?

Christy Han and Jessie Ye
January 22, 2020
The lack of underclassmen formals at THHS

The lack of underclassmen formals at THHS

Ikeoluwa Adedokun and Jessie Ye
December 10, 2019
Harrisites take on side businesses

Harrisites take on side businesses

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
December 9, 2019
The singing behind S!NG

The singing behind S!NG

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
November 23, 2019
STEM department welcomes Mr. Sukhoo

STEM department welcomes Mr. Sukhoo

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
November 19, 2019
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