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New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.
ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda
November 15, 2024
New mathematics and Instructional Support Services teacher, Ms. Drakakis
Mathematics and Instructional Support Services departments welcome Vanessa Drakakis to the staff
November 13, 2024
The "simulated" presidential candidates debate during a special assembly held before Election Day.
In alternate reality of the Townsend Harris Election Simulation, Kamala Harris wins the presidency
November 10, 2024
George Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
THHS Writers Academy travels to Washington DC for an overnight trip
October 31, 2024
New “anecdotal” record system used to monitor rule breaking
New “anecdotal” record system used to monitor rule breaking
October 27, 2024
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
November 12, 2024
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation
Election Simulation Throwback
November 6, 2024
2024 Founders' Day held at Colden Auditorium
Founders’ Day Throwback
October 26, 2024
2024-2025 SU Club Liaison Elvis Chan
Junior Elvis Chan takes on Club Liaison role, after two years closely working with the Student Union
October 20, 2024
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
November 9, 2024
New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.
EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced
November 1, 2024
Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.
Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS
October 21, 2024
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.
Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system
October 14, 2024
Juniors win Hallway Decorating event.
After years of senior victories, juniors win 2024 Hallway Decorating Competition with Harry Potter theme
November 8, 2024
Attendees of the Diwali event painting traditional diyas
Hindu Student Association holds their first Diwali Event
November 5, 2024
Students at the Witching Hour
Third annual Halloween “read-a-thon” encourages a sold out crowd to read and hang out all night
November 4, 2024
Abigail Luk's winning book submission, To Love You
Abigail Luk named a winner in Ezra Jack Keats children’s book competition
October 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in education
Exploring the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in education as it becomes more prevalent
November 3, 2024
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
Productivity and learning apps that help inside and outside the classroom
November 2, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles
October 19, 2024
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
Hack Club launches, aiming to inspire students interested in the computer science field
October 12, 2024
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
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THHS Advances to the Regional Playoff Finals for the National Ethics Bowl

THHS Advances to the Regional Playoff Finals for the National Ethics Bowl

Lauren Jun and Ryan Eng
February 7, 2022
Legislators and DOE officials visit for event aimed at promoting Queens College Bridge Year Program

Legislators and DOE officials visit for event aimed at promoting Queens College Bridge Year Program

Jasmine Palma, Sophia Park, Lauren Jun, Ryan Eng, Julia Maciejak, Cate Nguyen, and Jennifer Quisi
January 25, 2022
Looking back at S!NG 2022

Looking back at S!NG 2022

Lauren Jun and Ramisha Parvez
December 16, 2021
Senior candidates reflect on the return of the in-person Election Simulation

Senior candidates reflect on the return of the in-person Election Simulation

Lauren Jun and Ramisha Parvez
October 6, 2021
After twenty-five years at THHS, custodian Luis Perez retires

After twenty-five years at THHS, custodian Luis Perez retires

Micah Sandy and Lauren Jun
August 13, 2021
Malcolm G. Largmann, principal who brought Townsend Harris High School back to life, dies at 89

Malcolm G. Largmann, principal who brought Townsend Harris High School back to life, dies at 89

Micah Sandy, Lauren Jun, and Ramisha Parvez
June 15, 2021
A virtual FON premieres on Google Slides

A virtual FON premieres on Google Slides

Lauren Jun, Izegbuwa Adun, Juney Liu, and Victoria Siebor
May 14, 2021
As The Falcon and The Winter Soldier concludes, students react to the series

As The Falcon and The Winter Soldier concludes, students react to the series

Lauren Jun
April 23, 2021
Taylor Swift releases new recording of hit album Fearless

Taylor Swift releases new recording of hit album Fearless

Lauren Jun
April 20, 2021
Inside THHS's first ever win at the NYC Regional Ethics Bowl

Inside THHS’s first ever win at the NYC Regional Ethics Bowl

Lauren Jun and Alisha Ansari
February 23, 2021
School holds open discussion following Capitol siege

School holds open discussion following Capitol siege

Lauren Jun and Izegbuwa Adun
January 11, 2021
Service and Activism workshop series offers community service opportunities

Service and Activism workshop series offers community service opportunities

Lauren Jun, Isabel Jagsaran, and Chloe Mau
December 7, 2020
An unconventional school year: junior experiences

An unconventional school year: junior experiences

Lauren Jun, Juney Liu, and Cate Nguyen
November 17, 2020
There is a new game Among Us

There is a new game Among Us

Lauren Jun, Daffny Cardoso, and Reem Nasrallah
October 20, 2020
Election Simulation season kicks off remotely with kickoff rally video

Election Simulation season kicks off remotely with kickoff rally video

Lauren Jun
October 12, 2020
Humanities department welcomes four new teachers

Humanities department welcomes four new teachers

Lauren Jun
September 25, 2020
Class of 2020 graduates on Youtube

Class of 2020 graduates on Youtube

Lauren Jun
June 30, 2020
Alumni Association statement that makes no mention of racism sparks outrage, resignation

Alumni Association statement that makes no mention of racism sparks outrage, resignation

Christy Han and Lauren Jun
June 5, 2020
THHS continues to adapt to virtual learning after DOE green lights Zoom for classroom use

THHS continues to adapt to virtual learning after DOE green lights Zoom for classroom use

Lauren Jun
June 1, 2020
Colleges adapt to assist with seniors’ decisions

Colleges adapt to assist with seniors’ decisions

Micah Sandy and Lauren Jun
May 29, 2020
What to binge next on Netflix

What to binge next on Netflix

Lauren Jun
May 28, 2020
Townsend Harris ranks fifth in the nation and first in New York State

Townsend Harris ranks fifth in the nation and first in New York State

Lauren Jun
May 4, 2020
THHS jumps rope for heart health awareness

THHS jumps rope for heart health awareness

Lauren Jun and Julia Maciejak
March 9, 2020
Harrisites watch West Side Story on Broadway

Harrisites watch West Side Story on Broadway

Lauren Jun
February 12, 2020
Looking ahead: Class of 2021 embarks on college trip

Looking ahead: Class of 2021 embarks on college trip

Lauren Jun and Juney Liu
February 6, 2020
Seniors spend warm weekend away at ski resort

Seniors spend warm weekend away at ski resort

Lauren Jun
January 13, 2020
Top five underrated holiday movies

Top five underrated holiday movies

Catherine Fang and Lauren Jun
December 18, 2019
New “floating piano” invites music between classes

New “floating piano” invites music between classes

Lauren Jun
December 9, 2019
Let's talk Founders' Day fashion

Let’s talk Founders’ Day fashion

Victoria Kuzma, Usha Sookai, and Lauren Jun
November 7, 2019
Spirit week and hallway decorating 2019

Spirit week and hallway decorating 2019

Julia Wojtkowski and Lauren Jun
November 5, 2019
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