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Harrisites share awareness of new assembly member elected in District 27.
Assembly member elected for District 27, where THHS is located
September 27, 2023
Mr. Robinson, current math teacher at THHS joins ISS department.
Ryan Robinson joins ISS department
September 20, 2023
Senior Briana Mach participates in highly selective Bank of America leadership initiative
Senior Briana Mach participates in highly selective Bank of America leadership initiative
September 14, 2023
Kevin McDonaugh takes on new position in the English department
Kevin McDonaugh takes on new position in the English department
September 11, 2023
Mathematics department welcomes new teacher Dina Inoyatov
Mathematics department welcomes new teacher Dina Inoyatov
September 6, 2023
New faculty member David Lonborg joins the history department
New faculty member David Lonborg joins the history department
September 21, 2023
New faculty member Guy Martin joins the ISS and history departments
New faculty member Guy Martin joins the ISS and history departments
September 7, 2023
EXPLAINER: how admissions criteria have changed through the years
EXPLAINER: how admissions criteria have changed through the years
August 9, 2023
Washington Square Park. Image courtesy of Pixabay.
Admitted: NYU rising freshmen share their personal statements, application experiences
July 31, 2023
Meet the 2023-2024 Editors of The Classic
Meet the 2023-2024 Editors of The Classic
July 28, 2023
Students going to class on the QC campus.
Opinion Roundup: Seniors reflect on their first weeks taking QC classes
September 13, 2023
With AI returning for round two, schools need to respond to disruptions to writing. Here’s how.
With AI returning for round two, schools need to respond to disruptions to writing. Here’s how.
August 31, 2023
OPINION: How price transparency in higher education can make early admission programs more equitable
OPINION: How price transparency in higher education can make early admission programs more equitable
August 25, 2023
OPINION: In 2022, only 62% of DOE educators and staff completed mandated workplace sexual harassment training, pointing to a need for increased training to protect students
OPINION: In 2022, only 62% of DOE educators and staff completed mandated workplace sexual harassment training, pointing to a need for increased training to protect students
August 17, 2023
A panel of freshmen shared their opinions on the new admission process after being the first to go through it. Image by Adrian from Pixabay
OPINION: A group of rising freshmen offers its recommendations for how to improve the new admissions process
August 10, 2023
Food Festivals to visit in NYC this Fall
Food Festivals to visit in NYC this Fall
September 26, 2023
With Taylor Swift’s Eras tour coming to movie theaters, fans look forward to a more affordable experience
With Taylor Swift’s Eras tour coming to movie theaters, fans look forward to a more affordable experience
September 12, 2023
Alumna Jennifer Walsh shares her journey from A&E editor to the gaming industry
Alumna Jennifer Walsh shares her journey from A&E editor to the gaming industry
September 5, 2023
Nicolas Lin, onstage playing the violin.
Musician Spotlight: Nicolas Lin’s musical journey at THHS
August 29, 2023
How Harrisites spent their summer vacation
How Harrisites spent their summer vacation
August 28, 2023
Harrisites Present Their Research at the NYCSRM Consortium Symposium
Harrisites Present Their Research at the NYCSRM Consortium Symposium
September 22, 2023
COVID Continued: Learning to Live With the Virus
COVID Continued: Learning to Live With the Virus
September 8, 2023
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, gets an F from students
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, gets an F from students
August 30, 2023
With record-breaking heat the story of the summer, Harrisites discuss where climate change has entered their lives
With record-breaking heat the story of the summer, Harrisites discuss where climate change has entered their lives
August 24, 2023
With SAT going fully digital by Spring 2024, students prepare for a new test prep landscape
With SAT going fully digital by Spring 2024, students prepare for a new test prep landscape
August 16, 2023
The participants of the Students vs. Faculty volleyball game, where teachers played a game against volleyball team members.
Photos of the Week: 9/13 – 9/20
September 21, 2023
The Classic’s end of year livestreams: graduation, sports awards, and the spring concert
The Classic’s end of year livestreams: graduation, sports awards, and the spring concert
August 3, 2023
Washington Square Park. Image courtesy of Pixabay.
Admitted: NYU rising freshmen share their personal statements, application experiences
July 31, 2023
The latest from Classic TV
The latest from Classic TV
July 14, 2023
Moments of Senior Prom 2023
Moments of Senior Prom 2023
June 16, 2023
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The participants of the Students vs. Faculty volleyball game, where teachers played a game against volleyball team members.

Photos of the Week: 9/13 – 9/20

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
September 21, 2023
Students going to class on the QC campus.

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: Seniors reflect on their first weeks taking QC classes

September 13, 2023
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[Photo] Kevin McDonaugh takes on new position in the English department

September 11, 2023
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[Photo] Mathematics department welcomes new teacher Dina Inoyatov

September 6, 2023
Class of 2027 attend freshman orientation at Townsend Harris.

[Photo] Incoming freshmen attend orientation before the start of the 2023-2024 school year

September 4, 2023
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[Photo] With AI returning for round two, schools need to respond to disruptions to writing. Here’s how.

August 31, 2023
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[Photo] How Harrisites spent their summer vacation

August 28, 2023
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[Photo] Barbie inspires discussions by teens across America

August 23, 2023
Completing the FAFSA has now been made easier for incoming seniors.

[Photo] Changes implemented into the FAFSA form intend to help seniors

August 21, 2023
Students share their thoughts, hopes, and plans for the 2023-2024 school year.

[Photo] Harrisites talk preparations for the upcoming school year

August 14, 2023
The Introducing 2023 Logo

Seniors share parting thoughts on Instagram

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
August 4, 2023
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[Photo] The Classic’s end of year livestreams: graduation, sports awards, and the spring concert

August 3, 2023
Ms. Brustein, the Assistant Principal of Math, Science, and Technology retires after 23 years at Townsend Harris.

[Photo] After twenty-three years, Susan Brustein, Assistant Principal of Math, Science, and Technology, is retiring from THHS

June 27, 2023
Ms. Chung, humanities teacher at Townsend Harris for 31 years.

[Photo] Ms. Chung retires after 31 years as a faculty member

June 26, 2023
Mr. Stonehill: teacher, former coordinator of student activities, and former coach at Townsend Harris.

[Photo] Mr. Stonehill retires after a 29 year teaching career at THHS

June 23, 2023
Mr. Hackney, humanities teacher at Townsend Harris for 27 years.

[Photo] After 27 years, Mr. Hackney is ready for his next adventure

June 21, 2023
Mr. Sweeney with his family.

[Photo] Brian Sweeney honored with $25,000 FLAG Award grand prize for excellence in teaching

June 19, 2023
Moments of Senior Prom 2023

Moments of Senior Prom 2023

Karen Lin and Katherine Lian
June 16, 2023
The sky on Wednesday, June 7th when the air quality was at an all-time high.

[Photo] Remote education makes brief return after smoke impacts air quality

June 13, 2023
The recently reinstated three-year Modern Language requirement for the Townsend Harris Honors Diploma may be doing more harm than good for students with interests outside of languages.

[Photo] OPINION: Is the Three Year Modern Language Requirement for the THHS Diploma necessary?

June 9, 2023
Pictured is the inside of the guidance suite.

[Photo] The guidance department reflects and shares aspirations for the upcoming year

May 31, 2023
The candidates for the next Student Union Executive Board at the debate.

[Photo] Following a debate and a vote, the SU election season comes to a close

May 29, 2023
Ms. Ezquerra, Spanish teacher at Townsend Harris.

[Photo] Teachers Before Townsend: Ms. Ezquerra’s teaching journey from Poland to New York City

May 24, 2023
Ann Hsieh, part of the THHS Wind Ensemble and Chamber Music Project.

[Photo] Musician Spotlight: Junior Ann Hsieh’s musical endeavors inside and outside of THHS

May 23, 2023
Senior Justin Huang.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Senior Justin Huang released his album, In Conversation

May 2, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.

SLIDESHOW: The Nightingale Theater Company goes Into The Woods

Steven Jara, Judy Kim, Samira Li, Katherine Lian, and Karen Lin
May 2, 2023
Violetta Kurayeva, the new school nurse

[Photo] New nurse hired at THHS

March 27, 2023
The Filipino FON leaders.

[Photo] FON Spotlight Series: Filipino FON Leaders

March 1, 2023
The Varsity Girls Table Tennis Team participates in practice to prepare for their playoff games.

[Photo] Girls Varsity Table Tennis Team makes playoffs for the first time in seven years

February 14, 2023
The Varsity Girls Table Tennis Team participates in practice to prepare for their playoff games.

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Students represented their clubs at the Winter Carnival by hosting activities and selling food. Pictured is Ms. Fee participating in Girl Up’s booth.

[Photo] Student Union holds first Winter Carnival event in four years

February 6, 2023
Senior advisor, Mr. Gelbman in the dunk tank.

SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2023

Karen Lin and Katherine Lian
February 2, 2023
The new PSAL policy called the All Access Program changes the game for high school athletes as they’re free to openly play a sport at another school in their district. 

[Photo] New PSAL policy opens the door for student athletes to compete in more sports

January 30, 2023
Townsend Harris is now officially using Jupiter Grades as the new gradebook, after not having an official gradebook for the entire first semester.

[Photo] With the start of the spring semester, Jupiter Grades will be the new schoolwide gradebook

January 23, 2023
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[Photo] THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard

January 19, 2023
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[Photo] Opinion Roundup: thoughts from around the school on new cell phone restrictions

January 17, 2023
THHS updates their ventilation system by installing MERV 13 filters.

[Photo] Air filtration update: THHS upgraded with MERV 13 filters in HVAC system

January 12, 2023
Harrisites express how they feel coming back to school after break.

[Photo] Harrisites reflect on their 2023 winter break

January 5, 2023
Select schools, like Long Island University, gave admission results immediately after a brief interview.

[Photo] Seniors receive college admissions results on the spot with select schools

January 2, 2023
Concert band bowing after their performance.

SLIDESHOW: Winter Concert 2022

Katherine Lian and Karen Lin
December 16, 2022

[Photo] EDITORIAL: THHS needs to address the gradebook problem

December 2, 2022
The Semores cheering at the end of their final show.

S!NG 2023 Highlights

Chayti Biswas, Erica Lee, Katherine Lian, Karen Lin, and Lucas Parris
November 22, 2022
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[Photo] S!NG directors prepare their teams for a weekend of performances

November 16, 2022
After being a lottery admissions system for two years, THHS is changing their admissions policies.

[Photo] Opinion roundup: perspectives on the new admissions policy

November 16, 2022
Seniors share their experiences and give advice about the early college admissions process.

[Photo] Seniors share thoughts about early admissions applications as November deadline passes

November 15, 2022
Students share their experiences with program changes.

[Photo] With course schedules now settled, students discuss the programming process

October 11, 2022
This year, students were able to come back to school without having to worry about various safety protocols.

[Photo] Editorial: At last, a new school year begins without a battle over safety protocols

September 30, 2022
Spring spirit week returns in-person

Spring spirit week returns in-person

Liya Borukhova, Kelly Gildea, Cate Nguyen, and Katherine Lian
June 15, 2022
Spotlight: Sophomore Anila Tinaj reflects on her small business journey

Spotlight: Sophomore Anila Tinaj reflects on her small business journey

Melinda Wang, Carina Fucich, Kelly Gildea, and Katherine Lian
May 5, 2022
Students attend a peer teen health symposium.

[Photo] Townsend fashion trends: Spring 2022

April 21, 2022
Freshmen reflect on their first in-person semester at THHS

Freshmen reflect on their first in-person semester at THHS

Reem Nasrallah, Katherine Lian, Sandra Sandoval, and Sara Lukacevic
March 15, 2022
How Quarantined Harrisites reflect upon return to the building

How Quarantined Harrisites reflect upon return to the building

Reem Nasrallah, Kelly Gildea, Katherine Lian, Gabriella Renzi, and Sandra Sandoval
January 29, 2022
THHS Affirmations: the satirical Instagram account that has captivated the school community

THHS Affirmations: the satirical Instagram account that has captivated the school community

Jessica Sandoval, Reem Nasrallah, Katherine Lian, Sandra Sandoval, and Sara Lukacevic
January 18, 2022
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[Photo] “Back To The Hawk’s Nest:” 12th grade students reflect on the 2021-2022 in-person academic year

January 11, 2022
Holiday Pie-off: French, American, or store bought pie. Which will make the cut for your holiday table?

Holiday Pie-off: French, American, or store bought pie. Which will make the cut for your holiday table?

Katherine Lian, Enzo Schulze, and Alyssa Shim
December 1, 2021
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