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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
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
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
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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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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