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Harrisites donated to the New York Blood Center this spring.
Spring blood drive participation way up after poor turnout last fall, though nationwide shortage continues
July 18, 2024
Writers Academy holds honor society induction ceremony.
New Writers Academy inducts members into three distinct honors societies this spring
July 9, 2024
Jordana and Aki speaking during the Student Union debate.
Two presidents and two visions: newly elected freshman-sophomore co-presidents talk plans for their shared time in office
July 2, 2024
Read the 2023-2024 Retrospective Print Edition of The Classic
Read the 2023-2024 Retrospective Print Edition of The Classic
June 26, 2024
Alanna Rice becomes the new interim acting assistant principal of ISS
Alanna Rice becomes interim acting assistant principal of Instructional Support Services
June 21, 2024
Students toured the Yale campus (pictured here) on a field trip last November. Though college tours and other common experiences remain the same, how has AI impacted the admissions process?
During a year full of college admissions changes, AI also began to impact the application process, a survey of seniors shows
July 16, 2024
Junior English classes take a trip to the MoMA.
English classes connect the curriculum to culture at the Museum of Modern Art
June 24, 2024
Juniors getting ready to board the Skyline Princess
Junior Banquet offers a “red carpet” tour
May 30, 2024
The Spring Concert held during the school day.
40th Anniversary Throwbacks: Musical Performers Shine In Annual Spring Concert
May 22, 2024
In 2004, Christopher Amanna, future THHS teacher, wrote an article about SU elections. This image is licensed by Envato Elements to be published in The Classic.
40th Anniversary Throwbacks: A look at the 2004 Student Union Election
May 11, 2024
Should students be required to read so many digital texts rather than traditional printed texts? Image used with a license from Envato.
OPINION: Overreliance on digital texts makes learning harder and negatively impacts the reading experience
July 23, 2024
Thaseena Anjum
Opinion Roundup: Reflecting on the testing schedule now that the spring term has ended
July 11, 2024
Lateness policies may vary from department to department, but there is a commitment to being understanding of special circumstances.
Opinion: THHS should stop giving credit for late work
June 13, 2024
THHS alumni association co-president faces call for resignation.
Opinion Roundup: Students share their opinions on the new homework policy
March 20, 2024
Room 410 offers a variety of seating options to best accommodate student needs and foster a comfortable environment
OPINION: It’s time to move beyond rows of desks and transform more classrooms into inviting learning spaces
March 10, 2024
Operation Tomatometer returns for season four.
Operation Tomatometer launches season four with a “Twisters” review
July 26, 2024
Townsend Harris offers a new AP English literature course.
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
July 4, 2024
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art
June 25, 2024
As the school year comes to a close members of the Arts For Generations club speak to the purpose of their club and their upcoming plans.
The Arts for Generations Club aims to bring happiness to senior citizens and to create a safe space for Harrisites
June 18, 2024
Art students display thier art in the annual end of the year gallery
Art Gallery takes over the lobby
June 14, 2024
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.
After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.
To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba
March 14, 2024
This spring, many Harrisites are looking forward to applying to summer internships for the arts.
Digital note taking vs. paper note taking
March 11, 2024
ModIT invites former president and Princeton student, Sonia Hasko, to talk to current club members
Alumna Sonia Hasko returns to address ModIT members
February 25, 2024
New color-coded bins stand along the cafeteria walls with arrows and instructive boards behind them.
Curbside Composting Program transforms the cafeteria’s garbage disposal process, though some are reluctant to comply
February 22, 2024
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Kaitlyn Lee

Kaitlyn Lee, Managing Editor

Kaitlyn is a junior at Townsend Harris High School. She likes to play various sports like volleyball, basketball, and soccer. In her free time, she enjoys reading books and listening to music. She is open to recommendations for new songs all the time.

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The boys volleyball team ends off their season with a 9-1 record.

The Varsity Boys Volleyball Team ends off their successful season

Kaitlyn Lee and Goria Jaimon
June 6, 2024
The outdoor season of girls track has begun and many have set goals for the final season of the school year.

As the outdoor track season begins, members share their goals for the season

Kaitlyn Lee, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
The seniors on the Boys Varsity Basketball team.

With one last regular season win, the Boys Varsity Basketball Team looks ahead to the playoffs

Kaitlyn Lee, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
The Townsend Harris Hawks mascot at pep rally.

Student Union hosts the first pep rally in six years

Eva Hannon and Kaitlyn Lee
February 8, 2024
The Girls Varsity Track Team captains.

Track captains share their goals for the winter season

Kaitlyn Lee, Staff Writer
January 8, 2024
Seniors at the senior lock -in.

Class of 2023 sleeps over at THHS during senior “lock in”

Kaitlyn Lee, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
The leaders of Italian FON.

New leaders of Tibetan and Italian prepare for FON 2023

Kaitlyn Lee and Eileen Wang
February 7, 2023
Seniors celebrated the beginning of their last school year by watching the sunrise together on September 23.

Seniors welcome the sunrise at early morning event celebrating the start of their last school year

Esther Liu and Kaitlyn Lee
October 4, 2022
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