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Students and chaperones standing in front of the Headless Horseman Statue in Sleepy Hollow
Reading Initiative hosts overnight trip to Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson River Valley
April 27, 2025
Students participate in the annual Career Day.
Career Day tradition continues as alumni return to share advice on career paths
April 14, 2025
Desks in rows preparation for a standardized exam in the THHS gymnasium.
Following a January pilot with three classes, all sophomores to take the English Regents moving forward
April 11, 2025
The 2025 Steel Hawks robot bumper reads “SCORE ON THAT THANG” at the Hudson Valley Regional competition. The slogan, along with the original 2025 robot name (“Hawk Tuah”), are both references to a 2024 viral video that discusses oral sex. The team eventually removed the bumper slogan and changed the robot’s name.
Robotics coaches face criticism after team names 2025 robot after viral “Hawk Tuah” video that discusses oral sex
April 6, 2025
Dr. Sato and the Japan Bowl team preparing for the upcoming competition
As Japan Bowl competition in Washington DC approaches, team members study hard
April 2, 2025
Pamela Del Vecchio, Secretary to Assistant Principal of Organization Ellen Fee, is the mastermind behind the system that ensures all classes with an absent teacher are covered by another teacher.
Substitute Procedures: inside the daily puzzle that needs solving in order to cover all classes
April 18, 2025
English Teacher and UFT Chapter Chair Kevin McDonaugh
Exploring our inner “shadow” through the English selective “Wherever you go, There you are”
April 9, 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
Students express their thoughts on the state of the bathrooms.
Opinion roundup: students sound off on the state of the bathrooms
April 29, 2025
Students share their opinions on the effects of social media.
Opinion roundup: how growing up on social media affects social lives
April 22, 2025
Upperclassmen Volunteering at Townsend Harris Open House
Opinion Roundup: how many hours of community service makes the most sense for honors requirements?
April 8, 2025
A JOKE? Last night, The Classic reported on the Steel Hawks' decision to name their robot after a viral video that discusses oral sex. Below, the editors-in-chief share their opinion on why the story merits serious attention.
EDITORIAL: Why we’re not laughing at the robotics’ coaches approval of the “Hawk Tuah” robot name
April 7, 2025
Students share their opinions on the 40 hours of community service requirement.
OPINION: Community service hours should not be required for graduation honors
April 1, 2025
The panel of authors present during the Writers at Queens roundtable event
Writers at Queens series features roundtable of authors sharing their experiences in the world of publishing
April 23, 2025
Mr. Heathwood conducts during the “Celebrating Music 2025” concert, held in the THHS auditorium (a collaboration with Forest Hills High School). On March 31, Mr. Heathwood performed at Carnegie Hall.
Band director Kevin Heathwood performs at Carnegie Hall with Brooklyn Wind Symphony
April 19, 2025
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class over Zoom to discuss his novel Invisible
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class and discusses how firsthand immigration experiences inspire his writing
April 13, 2025
Author Mark Oshiro and their co-written book The Sun and the Star with author Rick Riordan
Author Mark Oshiro meets with students and discusses co-writing a novel in the world of Percy Jackson
April 4, 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
Chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani shares his running journey.
After running over 25,000 miles, chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani imparts his exercise philosophy
April 28, 2025
Students observing the 2024 solar eclipse, a rare celestial phenomenon, and a topic discussed in Astronomy Club
Club spotlight: Astronomy Club aims to inspire a love for studying the stars
April 16, 2025
Students explore learning styles despite questions over their validity.
How the theory of “learning styles” influences learners, despite arguments that the theory lacks scientific validity
April 12, 2025
Steel Hawks attending the New York Tech Valley regional competition and receiving the FIRST Impact Award
Steel Hawks receive FIRST Impact Award, earning a seat at the championship event in Houston
April 3, 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
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February 4, 2016
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February 4, 2016

Queens College grant up for renewal

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December 24, 2015
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November 9, 2015

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November 9, 2015
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For SINGers, drama is the name of the game

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November 2, 2015

Ms. Caiaccia becomes Athletic Director

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September 28, 2015

Halloween Mixer debuts

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Vans for athletic teams raise questions about safety

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June 3, 2015
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Boys track makes strides at New York Relays

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May 18, 2015
Trackies run, walk, vault, and throw their way to States

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March 30, 2015

Boys Indoor Makes Borough History

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March 1, 2015

Senior qualifies for Nationals

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February 8, 2015

Track team competes in Hispanic Games

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February 6, 2015

“Snow-One” can stop us

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January 28, 2015

Boys Indoor Track thrives in Holiday Classic

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January 11, 2015

Boys Show Hope After Bishop Loughlin

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January 11, 2015

New Paltz Running Camp Invitational

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December 19, 2014

Boys XC Queens Champs

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November 8, 2014

Victories at freshman-sophomore championships

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October 28, 2014

4-24-14 Girls Outdoor

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May 5, 2014

Girls handball bounces back

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May 2, 2014

Balancing athletics and academics

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April 4, 2014

Girls outdoor looks to improve

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April 2, 2014

Girls Outdoor Track – Lindy Relays – 3/29/2014

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April 1, 2014

Girls indoor makes top ten at frosh-sophs

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March 9, 2014

Girls indoor take eighth in City Champs

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February 27, 2014

Girls indoor successfully repeat history at Queens Champs

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February 20, 2014

Girls indoor has a long road ahead

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February 4, 2014

Girls indoor has a long road ahead

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January 23, 2014

Girls Indoor Track: Hispanic Games

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January 9, 2014

Pearl River Holiday Festival – 12/27/13

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January 2, 2014

PSAL Holiday Classic – 12/29/2013

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January 2, 2014

Girls Indoor: Night at the Sprints – 12/20/13

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December 24, 2013

Girls indoor track sprints into fourth place

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December 19, 2013

Girls indoor goes the distance

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December 17, 2013

Girls indoor sprints to fourth place finish

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December 9, 2013

Girls Indoor Stats: Pilgrim Games 12/01/13

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December 3, 2013

Girls track looks to continue last year’s success

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November 4, 2013

Girls Cross Country wins big

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October 31, 2013

Boys XC team, second in Queens

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October 28, 2013

THHS Girls cross country number 1 in Queens

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October 18, 2013

Girl’s cross country shines in Grand Prix 3

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October 14, 2013

Mid-season tracking continues

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October 6, 2013

Six Flags, more flags, more runs

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September 30, 2013

Girl’s Cross Country brings it to Warwick

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September 23, 2013

Harris Hawks right on track

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Cross country teams aim high for Fall 2013

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