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Seniors discuss how FAFSA impacted their college application process.
Seniors reflect on FAFSA delays impact on their college application process
April 12, 2024
Students assemble at the QC track to look at the solar eclipse through protective glasses.
Solar eclipse special schedule makes room for school-wide viewing event at the QC track
April 9, 2024
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
April 5, 2024
Testing in the gymnasium.
Juniors take the digital SAT for the first time at THHS
March 29, 2024
The 40th Anniversary Classic Apparel design.
Kicking off a fortieth anniversary countdown with The Classic’s spring fundraiser
March 22, 2024
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
April 20, 2024
Students partake in the Henrietta Lacks bracelet making event
Biomedical Ethic class fundraises to honor the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks
April 19, 2024
Students share spring break plans.
Teens share plans as spring break approaches
April 17, 2024
Mr. Owens, a classical languages teacher.
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Owens’ journey from pursuing law to teaching Latin
April 15, 2024
Math teachers Abid Choudhury and Kayla Gill teach in an ICT math class.
“A model for special education in this city”: the ten-year story of how building a special education program transformed this top NYC school
April 4, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
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
As students choose courses for the upcoming year they question how many AP classes they should take.
How Many is Too Many? The Debate Over the Number of AP Courses Students Should Take in a Year
March 7, 2024
Tech-free Tuesdays can provide some much needed relaxation in the school environment
Opinion: Institute a Tech-free Tuesday tradition in classrooms to detox from an overreliance on classroom technology
February 23, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: New course offerings released for elective signup period
February 19, 2024
AP Literature students listen as author Soraya Palmer addresses them in the THHS library.
AP Literature class pairs up with the Lambda Literary LGBTQ Writers in Schools Program
April 21, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Watch the Nightingale Theatre Company’s spring musical: The Addams Family
April 14, 2024
Eid-al Fitr represents the ending of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims.
Eid al-Fitr: Harrisites reflect on the commemoration of Ramadan
April 13, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Behind the Scenes of the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of The Addams Family
April 11, 2024
There are a variety of shows for Harrisites to enjoy during spring break
Harrisites Share Their Favorite Spring Break Shows to Enjoy
April 6, 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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Katherine Lian is a senior at Townsend High School who enjoys taking pictures, dancing, and trying new things. Her favorite memory with The Classic was her trip to Albany with her peers.

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Students share spring break plans.

[Photo] Teens share plans as spring break approaches

Sayemah Nadi and Rina Chen
April 17, 2024
Mr. Owens, a classical languages teacher.

[Photo] Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Owens’ journey from pursuing law to teaching Latin

April 15, 2024
Seniors discuss how FAFSA impacted their college application process.

[Photo] Seniors reflect on FAFSA delays impact on their college application process

Alessandra Diaz, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
The Henrietta Lacks event that took place on Friday, April 5th.

Photos of the Week: Open House and Henrietta Lacks Event

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
April 7, 2024
Math teachers Abid Choudhury and Kayla Gill teach in an ICT math class.

[Photo] “A model for special education in this city”: the ten-year story of how building a special education program transformed this top NYC school

Bridgette Jeonarine, Toluwanimi Oyeleye, and Isabella Zapata
April 4, 2024
Monday, March 25 was Holi, the Festival of Colors. The holiday was celebrated at Townsend Harris for the first time ever at an event hosted by the Freshman grade leaders, featuring dancing, Hindu foods, and colored powder.

Photos of the week: 3/25 – 3/29

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
March 31, 2024
College flags line the walls in the guidance office.

[Photo] How overturning Affirmative Action upended the admissions process, leaving a haze of uncertainty and anxiety for seniors awaiting admissions results

Aiden Clarke, Riya Chaudhry, and Ramon A. Rodriguez
March 26, 2024
On Thursday, March 21, students from Shimoda High School (Townsend Harris sister school in Japan) visited and engaged in various activities. Shown is the students and teachers at the cherry blossom tree ceramony that took place to commemorate the friendship between the two schools.

Photos of the week: Career day and Japanese sister school visit

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
March 23, 2024
Starting the new marking period, THHS administration adopts a new homework policy.

[Photo] New updated homework policy goes into effect, addressing how online assignments have transformed homework

Kavya Reshamwala and Max Rosenthal
March 13, 2024
Room 410 offers a variety of seating options to best accommodate student needs and foster a comfortable environment

[Photo] OPINION: It’s time to move beyond rows of desks and transform more classrooms into inviting learning spaces

Rina Chen, Staff Writer
March 10, 2024
Chinese Ribbon FON.

SLIDESHOW: FON 2024 Photos

Katherine Lian, Alex Yauri, Tabassum Ahmed, Alex Chen, Lucian Hung, Amy Huynh, Rachel Lin, and Vicky Li
March 3, 2024
Student have began applying to summer programs and internship opportunities over the summer.

[Photo] Summer may seem far away, but planning for summer internships and programs is in full swing

Silga Chisim, Features Editor
February 26, 2024
Students at the Read Dating Restaurant on Valentines Day.

[Photo] Reading Initiative hosts free pancake restaurant in the library for second annual Valentine’s “read dating” event

Malihah Islam and Shayra Shoshi
February 24, 2024
Students plan to do academic and recreational activities over Mid-Winter break.

[Photo] Plans for mid-winter break: FON rehearsals, early AP prep, travel, and taking it easy

Uma Tevlin, Staff Writer
February 20, 2024
Students at the Read Dating event hosted by the Townsend Harris Reading Initiative.

Photos of the Week: Valentine’s Day, Online Learning, and FON

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
February 18, 2024
The Culinary Connections (CC520) club selling milk tea, dalgona, and spicy ramen at Winter Carnival.

SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2024

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
February 3, 2024
Seniors at the Black and White party.

[Video] Class of 2024 travels to Villa Roma Resort for senior trip

John Piergrossi, Staff Writer
January 29, 2024
NYC launches Teenspace to aid in adolescent mental health.

[Photo] Teenspace launches, offering free mental health support to NYC teens

Faiza Tasnim and Alessandra Diaz
January 22, 2024
The members of the class of 2024 on the senior trip at Villa Roma Resort.

Photos of the week: Pep Rally and Senior Trip

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
January 21, 2024
Jessica Graf, interim AP

[Photo] As Veronica York departs after thirteen years as guidance assistant principal, guidance counselor and alum Jessica Graf steps in as interim AP

Aiden Clarke, Features Editor
January 19, 2024
Students at the Festival of Nations (FON) kick-off rally.

Photo Gallery: Winter Concert and FON Kick-off

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
January 7, 2024
The Nightingale Theater Companys Holiday Read Aloud on Friday, December 15.

Photos of the Week: Holiday Festivities

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
December 17, 2023
In honor of HIV/AIDs day, Townsend Harris hosted a school-wide assembly dedicated to educating students about HIV.

[Photo] THHS Hosts its Annual HIV/AIDS Day

Eleni Tsiouris, Galo Sanchez, and Jolisa Larangeria
December 14, 2023
The student union board members lighting up candles for Arista.

Photos of the Week: Arista, Lobby Decorating, and HIV/AIDS Day

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
December 10, 2023
A scenic photo taken on Lapse.

[Photo] Capturing Nostalgia: The Film Camera App that Brings Back the Past

Rajvi Sharma and Tasnia Khandaker
December 9, 2023
Ms. Espinoza joins the ISS and English departments.

[Photo] ISS and English departments welcome Jessica Espinoza

Defne Kaygisiz, News Copy Editor
December 4, 2023
The Boys Varsity Basketball team playing against the Academy of American Studies on Wednesday, November 29. The final score was 68-50 (Academy of American Studies).

Photos of the Week: Basketball, Table Tennis, and Hunger Games

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
December 3, 2023
Students participate in a pro-Palestinian protest at Queens College on November 1.

[Photo] After senior claims to be disciplined for hanging a Palestinian flag in front of school, tensions rise over political speech

Isabel Jagsaran, Carina Fucich, and Sadeea Morshed
November 29, 2023
Students helping out with the voting ballots for Election Simulation on November 5.

Photos of the Week: Spirit Week events from Halloween and Founders’ Day to Election Sim Voting

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
November 7, 2023
Students reading at the event.

Photos of the Week – Reading, Storytelling, Decorating, and Rallying

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
November 1, 2023
The FAFSA application has been a source of stress for seniors this year.

[Photo] Seniors weigh the pros and cons of early decision applications as deadlines arrive

Emily Kapica, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
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[Photo] Sophomores go on annual grade trip to Jib Lanes

Krish Wadia, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
Townsend Harris High School students face an unexpected metal detector and hold during class on September 26.

For the second time in two years, metal detectors appear in THHS lobby for “random scanning”

Carina Fucich, Isabel Jagsaran, Katherine Lian, and Sadeea Morshed
October 23, 2023
The spirit squad cheering for the girls varsity soccer team at the pink-out game on Monday, 10/16, in support of breast cancer awareness month.

Photos of the Week: Pink-Out and Freshman Scavenger Hunt

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
October 21, 2023
Mr. Krinsky will be teaching social studies.

[Photo] History department welcomes new faculty member Joshua Krinsky

Silga Chisim and Galo Sanchez
October 17, 2023
Former Assistant Principal of ISS takes new job in the DOEs central office.

[Photo] Georgia Brandeis, Assistant Principal of Instructional Support Services, takes new job in DOE’s central office

Bridgette Jeonarine, Isabella Zapata, and Toluwanimi Oyeleye
October 16, 2023
La Herencia Hispanas salsa event on October 13th in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Photos of the Week: Speakers, Storytellers, Salsa Dancers, and Decorators

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
October 14, 2023
Ms. Sardina will be teaching social studies.

[Photo] THHS welcomes Class of 2015 alumna Eleni Sardina into the history department

Silga Chisim and Rina Chen
October 10, 2023
Vegetables at the menu tasting event.

Photos of the Week: 9/29 – 10/6

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
October 7, 2023
Harrisites take part in fall Blood Drive this past week.

[Photo] Harrisites volunteer at fall Blood Drive

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
Hawx News and The Townsend Times, Election Simulation newspaper.

SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kickoff Rally 2023

Katherine Lian, Karen Lin, and Alejandro De La Torre Cardona
September 29, 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

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
September 21, 2023
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