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SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
September 30, 2022
Ms. Baranoff takes over as COSA after being Senior Advisor for three years.
Ms. Baranoff takes over as COSA
September 26, 2022
After PupilPath ban, DOE released its own gradebook platform; here’s what teachers are saying about it
After PupilPath ban, DOE released its own gradebook platform; here’s what teachers are saying about it
September 22, 2022
Scenes from the 2022 Club Fair
Scenes from the 2022 Club Fair
September 20, 2022
Support The Classic by giving to our Fall Donations Drive
Support The Classic by giving to our Fall Donations Drive
September 14, 2022
As students wear masks less frequently, more students are sharing anxieties over being judged by their appearance.
As masks start to come off more frequently in school, anxieties over facial features appear to rise
September 27, 2022
THHS Japan Bowl winners earn trip to Japan, meet with princess of the Japanese Imperial Family
THHS Japan Bowl winners earn trip to Japan, meet with princess of the Japanese Imperial Family
September 13, 2022
YouTube tutor Mr. Sinn talks to The Classic about APs, teaching, and more
YouTube tutor Mr. Sinn talks to The Classic about APs, teaching, and more
September 8, 2022
Juniors found summer robotics program for women and gender minority students
Juniors found summer robotics program for women and gender minority students
September 1, 2022
Custodians prepare school building for September
Custodians prepare school building for September
August 30, 2022
This year, students were able to come back to school without having to worry about various safety protocols.
Editorial: At last, a new school year begins without a battle over safety protocols
September 30, 2022
Opinions from across the school: zero band now begins ten minutes earlier
Opinions from across the school: zero band now begins ten minutes earlier
September 23, 2022
A roundup of opinions on new COVID guidelines instituted by the DOE
A roundup of opinions on new COVID guidelines instituted by the DOE
September 11, 2022
OPINION: Three things to change next school year
OPINION: Three things to change next school year
August 5, 2022
2022 Special Award for Services to the School goes to graduate editors Ryan Eng, Julia Maciejak, and Jasmine Palma
2022 Special Award for Services to the School goes to graduate editors Ryan Eng, Julia Maciejak, and Jasmine Palma
June 25, 2022
Students share their favorite books from this summer.
With summer now officially over, here were the top book picks from summer 2022
September 29, 2022
Students share their favorite moments from the Mid-Autumn Festival.
How Harrisites Celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival
September 28, 2022
In support of the Freedom to Read Foundation’s Banned Book Week, students brought their own book and read for an entire period.
School holds read-in for all students to kick off initiative to encourage independent reading
September 28, 2022
Fall Fashion at Townsend Harris
The Classic’s guide to this year’s fall fashion trends
September 28, 2022
Harrisites Reflect on their Concert Experiences
Harrisites Reflect on their Concert Experiences
September 21, 2022
New Boys Varsity Soccer Team Captains discuss upcoming season
New Boys Varsity Soccer Team Captains discuss upcoming season
September 24, 2022
From left to right, Girls Varsity Swim Team captains Kylie Chiang, Sophia Kouchtaf, Gabriella Fusco, and Zaynah Shariff
New Girls Varsity Swim Team Captains share their thoughts on the upcoming season
September 15, 2022
Friday Night Athletics Update: PSAL teams start first matches Monday and PE classes return to the track next week
Friday Night Athletics Update: PSAL teams start first matches Monday and PE classes return to the track next week
September 9, 2022
Training for fall PSAL season begins
Training for fall PSAL season begins
August 26, 2022
THHS Athletics Awards Dinner and Dance returns for the first time since 2019
THHS Athletics Awards Dinner and Dance returns for the first time since 2019
June 12, 2022
Students took part in a medical training summer opportunity.
Harrisites share experiences from the Sophie Davis Health Professions mentorship program
September 12, 2022
Queens Public Library to work with THHS Social Science Research students this fall
Queens Public Library to work with THHS Social Science Research students this fall
September 2, 2022
With NYC on high COVID alert, experts weigh in on the efficacy of masking
With NYC on high COVID alert, experts weigh in on the efficacy of masking
May 20, 2022
After World Championship, the THHS Steel Hawks reflect on their season
After World Championship, the THHS Steel Hawks reflect on their season
May 6, 2022
Senior spotlight: Sonia Hasko
Senior spotlight: Sonia Hasko
May 3, 2022
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Meet the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2021

Meet the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2021

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

February 24, 2021
Junior Nissabelle Rianom releases single “What’s Your Name Again?”

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

December 18, 2020
Teachers redesign the remote learning experience

Teachers redesign the remote learning experience

November 20, 2020
Annual S!NG competition to be a virtual showcase

Annual S!NG competition to be a virtual showcase

October 26, 2020
Bridging the educational gap: Harrisites participate in WAVE Learning Festival

Bridging the educational gap: Harrisites participate in WAVE Learning Festival

September 15, 2020
New teachers reflect on their first year at THHS

New teachers reflect on their first year at THHS

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

June 10, 2020
COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Mrs. A

COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Mrs. A

May 27, 2020
The Classic guide to quarantine celebrations

The Classic guide to quarantine celebrations

May 12, 2020
COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Niki Thomas

COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Niki Thomas

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

SU election moves forward with entirely online campaigns

April 28, 2020
Students circulate social media trends while social distancing

Students circulate social media trends while social distancing

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

February 13, 2020
Commercializing cupid: pricing out Valentines Day

Commercializing cupid: pricing out Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2020
Harrisites with lengthy commutes share struggles & stresses

Harrisites with lengthy commutes share struggles & stresses

February 4, 2020
Harrisites root for veganism

Harrisites root for veganism

January 14, 2020
Harrisites take on side businesses

Harrisites take on side businesses

December 9, 2019
The singing behind S!NG

The singing behind S!NG

November 23, 2019
STEM department welcomes Mr. Sukhoo

STEM department welcomes Mr. Sukhoo

November 19, 2019
Harrisites views on conservative interest groups

Harrisites’ views on conservative interest groups

November 12, 2019
Founders Day changes through the years

Founders’ Day changes through the years

November 10, 2019
Founders Day: Homecoming for Harrisites?

Founders’ Day: Homecoming for Harrisites?

November 10, 2019
English departments new teachers

English department’s new teachers

November 6, 2019
Seniors chalk up the neighborhood

Seniors chalk up the neighborhood

October 16, 2019
Soccer teams new captains

Soccer teams’ new captains

October 11, 2019
Where SU card money goes

Where SU card money goes

October 9, 2019
The State of Alabama v. Arthur

The State of Alabama v. Arthur

May 23, 2019
Social media and perception

Social media and perception

May 6, 2019
Lisa Kron visits sophomore English classes

Lisa Kron visits sophomore English classes

April 25, 2019
Harrisites look ahead to Career Day 2019

Harrisites look ahead to Career Day 2019

March 21, 2019
Chinese modern FON makes its debut

Chinese modern FON makes its debut

March 1, 2019
MTA horror stories

MTA horror stories

December 3, 2018
Ms. Brandeis becomes assistant principal

Ms. Brandeis becomes assistant principal

October 1, 2018
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