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Students working at the summer Writers Academy retreat.
Writers Academy summer enrichment program welcomes Class of 2029 students
August 7, 2025
No more smart phones in the cafeteria, according to new regulations.
In NYC, coming “cell phone ban” will also apply to personal electronic devices like laptops, tablets, and smartwatches, updated chancellor’s regulation says
August 5, 2025
This fall, students will be completing a summer reading assignment in class due to AI concerns.
Written summer reading assignment for all grades to be entirely in-class this fall
August 4, 2025
English teacher Ryan Dunbar, who became the assistant principal of English earlier in the Spring semester, teaching students during a class.
English Departmental Year-End Wrap-Up: Sophomore Regents, a new AP, and on demand writing
July 21, 2025
The Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library on the Queens College Campus.
Principal Condon announces a “pause” in Queens College bridge program for 2025-2026 school year
July 14, 2025
Social Studies teachers Frank McCaughey, Frank Spitaleri, and Jake Ruiz (from left to right).
History Highlights: Social Studies department reflects on 24-25 school year and looks ahead
August 13, 2025
New Key Club leaders are ready for the coming school year
Club spotlight: new Key Club leaders prepare for coming school year
August 12, 2025
Ishmal Ali will be the next JSLT
SU Spotlight: Ishmal Ali will be the next JSLT
August 11, 2025
Susan Rodriguez, Principal Brian Condon's secretary, at her desk in his office.
Staff profile: Principal’s secretary Susan Rodriguez described as the “hidden gem” of THHS
July 28, 2025
Former Junior SLT and incoming Student Union Vice President Evelene Chao.
SU Spotlight: Evelene Chao takes on the role of SU Vice President
July 16, 2025
A delivery from Uber Eats, a popular food delivery service, sitting on a table in the lobby.
Opinion Roundup: Should Students be Allowed to Order Food to School?
July 29, 2025
Students receive OMNY cards on the first day of school.
OPINION: OMNY card system started out promising but needs a reboot for next year
June 23, 2025
Students using devices in class.
Opinion: Smartphone ban should come with new thinking about how and when to integrate technology into the classroom
June 14, 2025
Students posing for a picture at prom last year.
Opinion Roundup: On Prom Eve, seniors share what price is right for prom outfits
June 10, 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
The 2025-2026 Phoenix editorial staff and phoenix members who attended the end of year party
With the 2025 magazine published, Phoenix team plans on a rebirth for the publication and club
July 31, 2025
Mr. Lee and students take a selfie after their performance.
Faculty spotlight: Mr. Lee conducts orchestra with “high standards” and “compassion”
July 23, 2025
The cast bows at the end of last year's Nightingale Theatre Company musical, "The Addams Family." This year, the play was be "Little Shop of Horrors."
Nightingale Theatre Company team builds a wider extracurricular community for drama enthusiasts
July 10, 2025
A ceramic dish shaped and painted to resemble a halved apple, showcasing student work from a recent pottery project completed in the Ceramics club.
Club Spotlight: Ceramics club completes its first full year
July 6, 2025
KFON Powerful
Special Feature: A look back at Festival of Nations 2025
July 2, 2025
Thaseena Anjum
Student Spotlight: Thaseena Anjum works to publish a guidebook for Queens Zoo as part of her independent science research
August 6, 2025
Science students working in the lab.
Course Spotlight: three-year science research elective sequence offers unique opportunities
July 22, 2025
Students participating at the pie-eating contest on Pi-Day.
STEM Departmental Year-End Wrap-Up: Pi Day, Revisions, and Honor Societies
July 3, 2025
Science Research students recording data in the laboratory
Science Research class studies campus soil on multi-day field trip
June 21, 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
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Boys volleyball ends with 2nd-round loss

John O’Neill
May 28, 2014

Boys tennis serves up a win

John O’Neill
April 4, 2014

Game-tying three falls just short, Hawks eliminated from playoffs

John O’Neill
March 13, 2014

Girls varsity basketball wins a nailbiter to stay alive

John O’Neill
March 4, 2014

Girls varsity has begun its playoff run

John O’Neill
February 17, 2014

Girls basketball has 47-game win streak snapped by Bryant

John O’Neill
February 4, 2014

Blowout win keeps streak going

John O’Neill
January 11, 2014

Girls varsity basketball beats rival Cardozo to remain unbeaten

John O’Neill
January 11, 2014

Lady Hawks nearly blow lead in win against Bowne

John O’Neill
December 20, 2013

Girls basketball takes on Bryant

John O’Neill
December 20, 2013

Girls varsity basketball gets on a roll

John O’Neill
December 19, 2013

Girls basketball keeps streak alive with win over Tigers

John O’Neill
December 18, 2013

Girls varsity on fast break to start season

John O’Neill
December 5, 2013
Photo by Michelle Gan

Girls varsity basketball hits the court

John O’Neill
November 10, 2013

Boys soccer season ends without playoffs

John O’Neill
October 27, 2013
Senior Michael Jazgarski take on a defender. Photo taken by: Diana Itzhaki

Boys soccer falls to Metropolitan Campus

John O’Neill
October 19, 2013

Boys soccer falls 2-1 to Queens Vocational

John O’Neill
October 17, 2013

Boys soccer rebounds with a 3-1 victory

John O’Neill
October 17, 2013

Boys soccer finally wins an overtime contest

John O’Neill
October 8, 2013

Hawks are shutout by Grover Cleveland

John O’Neill
October 2, 2013

Boys soccer stats: Townsend Harris vs. HS for Art and Business 9/25/13

John O’Neill
September 30, 2013

Boys soccer ties again 3-3 against metropolitan campus

John O’Neill
September 29, 2013

Boys soccer finish overtime thriller tied at three

John O’Neill
September 15, 2013

Boys soccer ready to soar

John O’Neill
September 2, 2013

Boys Tennis wraps up

John O’Neill
June 18, 2013

The aces of Townsend Harris, the Boys Varsity Tennis Team

John O’Neill
June 7, 2013

Girls fencing ends undefeated

Daniel Restifo and John O’Neill
May 24, 2013

Hawks fence their way to second in the city

John O’Neill
May 22, 2013

Baseball team shines bright on diamond with 7-4 win

Daniel Restifo and John O’Neill
April 23, 2013
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