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Seniors kicked off the 2022 Election Simulation last week in the courtyard.
Election Simulation candidates launch the 2022 campaign season
October 3, 2022
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
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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16 teams set to return for the spring season

16 teams set to return for the spring season

April 6, 2021
PSAL sports set to return for the spring season, details still unknown

PSAL sports set to return for the spring season, details still unknown

March 19, 2021
Sports during a pandemic: club swimming

Sports during a pandemic: club swimming

March 2, 2021
Handball players reflect on offseason

Handball players reflect on offseason

October 16, 2020
Handball teammates give outgoing seniors a hand

Handball teammates give outgoing seniors a hand

June 4, 2020
Senior spotlight: Andy Ng

Senior spotlight: Andy Ng

April 10, 2020
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed

March 27, 2020
Girls track zooms past cities

Girls’ track zooms past cities

March 6, 2020
Angela Zhu flies her way to States

Angela Zhu “flies” her way to States

December 6, 2019
Winter athletes warm up for the season

Winter athletes warm up for the season

November 24, 2019
Intro to fall sports

Intro to fall sports

September 26, 2019
Derek Fucich and Rosalydia Caputo named Overall Athletes of the Year

Derek Fucich and Rosalydia Caputo named Overall Athletes of the Year

June 17, 2019
Eva Guo swims her way to Carnegie Mellon

Eva Guo swims her way to Carnegie Mellon

May 13, 2019
A look into winter sports

A look into winter sports

January 8, 2019
2018 Election Simulation Kicks Off: Meet the Candidates for Governor of NY

2018 Election Simulation Kicks Off: Meet the Candidates for Governor of NY

October 11, 2018
Mr. Lustig Retires After 25 Years of Teaching at Townsend Harris, Kevin Heathwood Steps In As Replacement

Mr. Lustig Retires After 25 Years of Teaching at Townsend Harris, Kevin Heathwood Steps In As Replacement

October 2, 2018
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