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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
Custodian Hector Benítez making a heart, and brings decades of smiles and songs to Townsend Harris
The Man Who Opens Doors: Custodian Hector Benítez brings decades of smiles and songs
May 14, 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
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
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
Students share their opinions on the effects of social media.
Opinion roundup: how growing up on social media affects social lives
April 22, 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
Audrey, played by Julia Waters, and Seymour, played by Ethan Ben-David during a scene of Little Shop of Horrors
Cast looks back at the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors
May 7, 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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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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