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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
Room changes within Townsend Harris.
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 Zen Den reopens for students.
Following closure due to misuse, Zen Den reopens with new rules for entry
January 2, 2025
Three sophmore English classes are set to take English regents in Januray.
Three sections of Sophomore classes will pilot taking the NYS English Regents this January
December 30, 2024
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
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
November 12, 2024
Sophomore transfers share their experience at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on transitioning in as sophomore transfers
January 9, 2025
Room changes within Townsend Harris.
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
Students share their opinion on cultural events in THHS.
Opinion Roundup : Cultural representation in events and extracurricular activities
December 5, 2024
Room changes within Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: does the new testing schedule lead to more testing?
December 1, 2024
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
Semores overall directors and seniors Katie Chan and Joshua Chung
Semore overall directors discuss their final S!NG performance
December 4, 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 2021

Meet the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2021

Kelly Jiang
June 29, 2021
How alumna, solo violinist, singer-songwriter, and actress Adrianna Mateo found her rhythm

How alumna, solo violinist, singer-songwriter, and actress Adrianna Mateo found her rhythm

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
February 24, 2021
Junior Nissabelle Rianom releases single “What’s Your Name Again?”

Junior Nissabelle Rianom releases single “What’s Your Name Again?”

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
December 18, 2020
Teachers redesign the remote learning experience

Teachers redesign the remote learning experience

Kelly Jiang, Jessie Ye, and Ryan Eng
November 20, 2020
Annual S!NG competition to be a virtual showcase

Annual S!NG competition to be a virtual showcase

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
October 26, 2020
Bridging the educational gap: Harrisites participate in WAVE Learning Festival

Bridging the educational gap: Harrisites participate in WAVE Learning Festival

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
September 15, 2020
New teachers reflect on their first year at THHS

New teachers reflect on their first year at THHS

Kelly Jiang, Justyne Buenaventura, and Jessie Ye
June 18, 2020
From custom art to donation boards: Harrisites fundraise in support of Black Lives Matter

From custom art to donation boards: Harrisites fundraise in support of Black Lives Matter

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
June 10, 2020
COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Mrs. A

COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Mrs. A

Kelly Jiang
May 27, 2020
The Classic guide to quarantine celebrations

The Classic guide to quarantine celebrations

Kelly Jiang, Justyne Buenaventura, and Jessie Ye
May 12, 2020
COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Niki Thomas

COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Niki Thomas

Kelly Jiang
May 7, 2020
SU election moves forward with entirely online campaigns

SU election moves forward with entirely online campaigns

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
April 28, 2020
Students circulate social media trends while social distancing

Students circulate social media trends while social distancing

Kelly Jiang and Justyne Buenaventura
April 13, 2020
Not ready to mingle? What to do when alone on Valentine’s Day

Not ready to mingle? What to do when alone on Valentine’s Day

Kelly Jiang and Justyne Buenaventura
February 13, 2020
Commercializing cupid: pricing out Valentine's Day

Commercializing cupid: pricing out Valentine’s Day

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
February 11, 2020
Harrisites with lengthy commutes share struggles & stresses

Harrisites with lengthy commutes share struggles & stresses

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
February 4, 2020
Harrisites root for veganism

Harrisites root for veganism

Kelly Jiang and jasmine chang
January 14, 2020
Harrisites take on side businesses

Harrisites take on side businesses

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
December 9, 2019
The singing behind S!NG

The singing behind S!NG

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
November 23, 2019
STEM department welcomes Mr. Sukhoo

STEM department welcomes Mr. Sukhoo

Kelly Jiang and Jessie Ye
November 19, 2019
Harrisites' views on conservative interest groups

Harrisites’ views on conservative interest groups

Kelly Jiang and Reid Tujak
November 12, 2019
Founders' Day changes through the years

Founders’ Day changes through the years

Kelly Jiang and Marcella Soewignjo
November 10, 2019
Founders' Day: Homecoming for Harrisites?

Founders’ Day: Homecoming for Harrisites?

Kelly Jiang and Marcella Soewignjo
November 10, 2019
English department's new teachers

English department’s new teachers

Kelly Jiang and Marcella Soewignjo
November 6, 2019
Seniors chalk up the neighborhood

Seniors chalk up the neighborhood

Kelly Jiang and Marcella Soewignjo
October 16, 2019
Soccer teams' new captains

Soccer teams’ new captains

Kelly Jiang, Marcella Soewignjo, Justyne Buenaventura, Francesca Manabat, Vivian Mei, Sophia Park, and Christine Xu
October 11, 2019
Where SU card money goes

Where SU card money goes

Yuri Choi, Kelly Jiang, and Nejra Barakovic
October 9, 2019
The State of Alabama v. Arthur

The State of Alabama v. Arthur

Reshma Deonarain, Kelsey Zhen, Yuri Choi, Kelly Jiang, Nejra Barakovic, Brenden Picioane, Katrina Dydzuhn, and Jennifer Moran
May 23, 2019
Social media and perception

Social media and perception

Kelly Jiang and Marcella Soewignjo
May 6, 2019
Lisa Kron visits sophomore English classes

Lisa Kron visits sophomore English classes

Yuri Choi and Kelly Jiang
April 25, 2019
Harrisites look ahead to Career Day 2019

Harrisites look ahead to Career Day 2019

Kelly Jiang and Marcella Soewignjo
March 21, 2019
Chinese modern FON makes its debut

Chinese modern FON makes its debut

Yuri Choi and Kelly Jiang
March 1, 2019
MTA horror stories

MTA horror stories

Kelly Jiang and Marcella Soewignjo
December 3, 2018
Ms. Brandeis becomes assistant principal

Ms. Brandeis becomes assistant principal

Daniela Zavlun, Nikki Ng, Yuri Choi, Victoria Oei, Kelly Jiang, Nejra Barakovic, and Shabab Ahmed
October 1, 2018
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