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THHS implements a new teacher-leadership program to enhance THHS teaching practices
Inside the “teacher leader” group that works with Principal Condon to enhance THHS teaching practices
February 8, 2025
Students attending and enjoying the food at Asian Fest
Chinese Student Association brings back Asian Fest
January 29, 2025
New schoolwide grading policy addressing the use of AI in student work
Schoolwide Grading Policy now expressly forbids use of AI without citation, but some look for loopholes
January 22, 2025
Physics teacher Mr. Quach getting pied by students during the Winter Party
Sophomore grade leaders host winter party as fall semester comes to a close
January 18, 2025
Ms. Patete leaves Townsend Harris.
Guidance Counselor Ana Patete departs midyear
January 16, 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
Mr. Heathwood and Mr. Stern run "music mindfulness" jam sessions during teacher-led Wellness Fridays.
Jogging with Kadamani and Jamming with Stern: How ‘Wellness Fridays’ facilitate faculty team building
February 3, 2025
The White House behind a police barricade, as seen during a Classic overnight field trip to Washington, DC.
Would you date a MAGA supporter? As Trump takes office, survey shows partisan divisions hardening with regard to high school social life
January 20, 2025
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
Attend the Healthy Relationships Summit this Thursday.
Guest Essay: NYC Commissioner marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness month with letter to high school students on healthy relationships
February 10, 2025
Students completing their lab during zero band
OPINION: 7AM is too early for class. Lab sections should be offered at different times during the day
January 21, 2025
Harrisites reflect on school day hours.
Opinion Roundup: Should the school day start later to allow for healthier sleep schedules?
January 17, 2025
Class size laws and its potential effects on Townsend Harris High School
EDITORIAL: As the deadline for New York’s Class Size Law gets closer and closer, added clarity on implementation is needed
January 14, 2025
Sophomore transfers share their experience at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on transitioning in as sophomore transfers
January 9, 2025
Class of 2025 goes on senior trip.
Class of 2025 takes a trip to the Catskills
January 30, 2025
Senior Julia Waters
Musician Spotlight: senior singer Julia Waters, whose “rare talent” inspires audiences
January 28, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
January 15, 2025
Winter Gallery showcases 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
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
Young Women in STEM plans ahead.
Young Women in STEM club aims to expand turnout and offerings
January 27, 2025
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
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All content by Kelly Jiang
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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