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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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Meet the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2022

Meet the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2022

Juney Liu and Victoria Siebor
June 27, 2022
“Back To The Hawk’s Nest:” 12th grade students reflect on the 2021-2022 in-person academic year

“Back To The Hawk’s Nest:” 12th grade students reflect on the 2021-2022 in-person academic year

Juney Liu and Hana Arafa
January 11, 2022
Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with this year’s newest ISS teachers

Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with this year’s newest ISS teachers

Juney Liu and Eileen Wang
November 17, 2021
Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with this year’s newest social worker

Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with this year’s newest social worker

Juney Liu
November 4, 2021
Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with Ana Patete, new guidance counselor

Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with Ana Patete, new guidance counselor

Juney Liu and Alisha Ansari
October 26, 2021
Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with this year’s newest Spanish teachers

Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with this year’s newest Spanish teachers

Juney Liu and Alisha Ansari
October 20, 2021
Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with Jodie Lasoff, Parent Coordinator

Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with Jodie Lasoff, Parent Coordinator

Juney Liu and Alisha Ansari
October 12, 2021
Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with the newest school aides

Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with the newest school aides

Juney Liu and Alisha Ansari
October 7, 2021
A virtual FON premieres on Google Slides

A virtual FON premieres on Google Slides

Lauren Jun, Izegbuwa Adun, Juney Liu, and Victoria Siebor
May 14, 2021
Virtual S!NG 2021

Virtual S!NG 2021

Izegbuwa Adun and Juney Liu
March 12, 2021
Senior spotlight: Eric Han explores music through a digital lense with Rayark

Senior spotlight: Eric Han explores music through a digital lense with Rayark

Juney Liu and Elliot Heath
March 3, 2021
Harrisites speak on the loss of grade trips

Harrisites speak on the loss of grade trips

Marcella Soewignjo and Juney Liu
January 12, 2021
College applications during COVID

College applications during COVID

Izegbuwa Adun and Juney Liu
November 24, 2020
An unconventional school year: junior experiences

An unconventional school year: junior experiences

Lauren Jun, Juney Liu, and Cate Nguyen
November 17, 2020
There’s a new spirit to this year’s remote Spirit Week

There’s a new spirit to this year’s remote Spirit Week

Juney Liu, Stacey Jiang, and Esther Liu
November 6, 2020
Reopening committee presents new “Enriched Virtual Plan” in online meetings

Reopening committee presents new “Enriched Virtual Plan” in online meetings

William Rhee and Juney Liu
August 11, 2020
Governor announces school closure has been extended to the end of the year

Governor announces school closure has been extended to the end of the year

Juney Liu and Julia Maciejak
May 6, 2020
Virtual library provides online reading resources

Virtual library provides online reading resources

Alisha Mahadeo and Juney Liu
April 7, 2020
“Grab and go” meal program aims to boost breakfast consumption

“Grab and go” meal program aims to boost breakfast consumption

Juney Liu
March 2, 2020
Looking ahead: Class of 2021 embarks on college trip

Looking ahead: Class of 2021 embarks on college trip

Lauren Jun and Juney Liu
February 6, 2020
Teachers sing for the crown

Teachers sing for the crown

Julia Wojtkowski and Juney Liu
January 20, 2020
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