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Students and teachers attending the "Youth Day of Action” in Albany
Green Team participates in “Youth Day of Action” to lobby for climate change action in Albany
March 19, 2025
Assistant Principal of Organization Ms. Fee shaking hands with new inductees of the Archon Honor Society.
Archon induction ceremony celebrates community service and academic achievements
March 18, 2025
Mr. Dunbar in his office.
Ryan Dunbar becomes interim acting assistant principal of English
March 10, 2025
Junior Grade Leaders distribute Candy Grams to Townsend Harris students.
Junior Grade Leaders organize and distribute Candy Grams to celebrate Valentine’s Day
March 8, 2025
Freshman participating in Freshman Scavenger Hunt.
Freshman Scavenger Hunt offers puzzles, races, and a gift card
February 24, 2025
Textbooks Still Aid Student Learning.
Though digital study methods may be on the rise, physical review books are still in the game
March 28, 2025
Custodian Mario Vasquez
Custodian Mario Vasquez discusses his time maintaining THHS
March 26, 2025
Digital Shift Challenges No. 2 Pencil.
With digital testing on the rise, is the No. 2 pencil no longer #1 in the classroom?
March 20, 2025
SU Equity Chair Jordan Hurwitz and Senior Max Wong
Guest Post: Student Union Equity Chair Jordan Hurwitz interviews senior Max Wong
February 27, 2025
The image from the June 1987 edition of The Classic. The original caption: "Townsend Harris' seniors are welcomed by Queens College."
Throwback Article: “Plans Underway For QC Adventure” from June 1987
February 9, 2025
Townsend Harris guidance team support students.
OPINION: From Guidance’s Mindful Mondays to Ms. Fee’s petting zoo, meaningful wellness opportunities are widely available
March 27, 2025
Desks in rows in prior preparation for the recent PSAT and SAT exams
OPINION: The high stress of too much testing is still an issue that needs to be addressed, despite promises for “alternatives”
March 21, 2025
College Board should continue offering traditional paper testing alongside digital AP exams
Op-Ed: The College Board should continue offering traditional paper testing alongside digital AP exams
March 14, 2025
Religion's impact on students and their academics
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on how experiences with faith outside of the classroom develop identities throughout the school community
March 9, 2025
Students and teachers attending last year's Winter Carnival
Letter to the Editor: Winter Carnival cancellation has more to do with SU policies than lack of interest from clubs
March 6, 2025
Students gathering and eating during MSA's Iftar event to celebrate Ramadan
MSA’s iftar event raises over $500 for charity while inviting the wider community to join in celebrating Ramadan
March 23, 2025
Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at Queen's College.
Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at LeFrak Concert Hall for the ‘Writers at Queens’ series
March 17, 2025
The new THHS spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors
Preparations are now underway for the Nightingale Theater Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors
March 12, 2025
Students attempting the obstacle course at Ferox Ninja Park
Juniors travel to Ferox Ninja Park in Brooklyn for class trip
February 22, 2025
Girl Up members making bracelets.
Girl Up Club celebrates ‘Galentine’s Day’ with charm bracelet making
February 21, 2025
The Science Olympiad team studying for events in upcoming competitions
Science Olympiad members talk finding a balance between studying, competing, and fostering friendships
March 4, 2025
Part of the Tech Crew during a meeting in preparation for FON
As FON approaches, the Tech Crew works with FON leaders to help bring the show to life
February 23, 2025
Senior, Steel Hawks president, founder of Hack Club, and Build Coordinator for Science Olympiad Isaac Wong
STEM Spotlight: Senior Isaac Wong, Steel Hawks president, described as “backbone of the team”
February 5, 2025
Tech coordinator, physics teacher and sports coach John Tsai
How John Tsai, physics teacher and tech mastermind, keeps classes running
February 1, 2025
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
YMA Club holds various events to connect members with medical professionals
January 31, 2025
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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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