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Students represented their clubs at the Winter Carnival by hosting activities and selling food. Pictured is Ms. Fee participating in Girl Up’s booth.
Student Union holds first Winter Carnival event in four years
February 6, 2023
The senior trip took place in Villa Roma Resort this year, where students had the opportunity to participate in various activities with their friends.
Class of 2023 travels to Villa Roma for senior trip
February 3, 2023
Connor, Levi, and Morzan: the new dean team
Connor, Levi, and Morzan: the new dean team
January 24, 2023
Jupiter Grades
With the start of the spring semester, Jupiter Grades will be the new schoolwide gradebook
January 23, 2023
New event at THHS: Inaugural Asian Culture Festival celebrates diverse cultures
New event at THHS: Inaugural Asian Culture Festival celebrates diverse cultures
January 16, 2023
Photo Courtesy of The Classic Staff
New leaders of Tibetan and Italian prepare for FON 2023
February 7, 2023
Photo Courtesy of The Classic Staff
FON Spotlight Series: Caribbean FON Leaders
February 7, 2023
Harrisites Celebrate Lunar New Year
Harrisites Celebrate Lunar New Year
January 24, 2023
Club Spotlight: Glamour Gals sends off 2022 with their Winter Wishes campaign
Club Spotlight: Glamour Gals sends off 2022 with their Winter Wishes campaign
January 11, 2023
Harrisites express how they feel coming back to school after break.
Harrisites reflect on their 2023 winter break
January 5, 2023
Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants
Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants
January 31, 2023
OPINION: With test-optional policies for college admissions remaining in place, ignoring the SAT is a mistake for college applicants
OPINION: With test-optional policies for college admissions remaining in place, ignoring the SAT is a mistake for college applicants
January 27, 2023
Opinion Roundup: thoughts from around the school on new cell phone restrictions
Opinion Roundup: thoughts from around the school on new cell phone restrictions
January 17, 2023
OPINION: New cumulative grading policy will leave students behind
OPINION: New cumulative grading policy will leave students behind
January 13, 2023
As students get ready to finally start that break assignment they’ve avoided, it’s time to ask: is break homework ever justified?
As students get ready to finally start that break assignment they’ve avoided, it’s time to ask: is break homework ever justified?
December 29, 2022
FON Spotlight Series: Chinese Ribbon Leaders
FON Spotlight Series: Chinese Ribbon Leaders
January 25, 2023
Courtesy of Matthew Goldstein
FON Spotlight Series: leaders share thoughts on launching new Jewish FON
January 17, 2023
Students share their goals for the new year.
What’s your Townsend Resolution for 2023?
January 11, 2023
Students share their goals for the new year.
What resolutions do Harrisites have to kick off their 2023?
January 4, 2023
Favorite Holiday Traditions Shared by Harrisites
Favorite Holiday Traditions Shared by Harrisites
December 28, 2022
President of Steel Hawks, Matthew Algenio (left) and Vice President, Matthew Goldstein (right).
As Robotics season gets under way, meet the leaders of the 2023 team
February 1, 2023
Steel Hawks plan to kick off Robochambeau, a school wide rock-paper-scissor fundraiser
Steel Hawks plan to kick off Robochambeau, a school wide rock-paper-scissor fundraiser
January 20, 2023
THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard
THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard
January 19, 2023
THHS updates their ventilation system by installing MERV 13 filters.
Air filtration update: THHS upgraded with MERV 13 filters in HVAC system
January 12, 2023
Courtesy of Emerald Yee
Science Olympiad kicks off season with their first invitation at LISO
January 10, 2023
Senior advisor, Mr. Gelbman in the dunk tank.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2023
February 2, 2023
2022 Wrapped: The Classics Year in Review
2022 Wrapped: The Classic’s Year in Review
December 30, 2022
Concert band bowing after their performance.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Concert 2022
December 16, 2022
The Semores cheering at the end of their final show.
S!NG 2023 Highlights
November 22, 2022
Candidates for House Representative of NY-14, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat) and Tina Forte (Republican) clash at the debate.
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Candidates Debate 2022
November 2, 2022
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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

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

January 25, 2022
Looking back at S!NG 2022

Looking back at S!NG 2022

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

October 6, 2021
After twenty-five years at THHS, custodian Luis Perez retires

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

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

June 15, 2021
A virtual FON premiers on Google Slides

A virtual FON premiers on Google Slides

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

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

Taylor Swift releases new recording of hit album Fearless

April 20, 2021
Inside THHSs first ever win at the NYC Regional Ethics Bowl

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

February 23, 2021
School holds open discussion following Capitol siege

School holds open discussion following Capitol siege

January 11, 2021
Service and Activism workshop series offers community service opportunities

Service and Activism workshop series offers community service opportunities

December 7, 2020
An unconventional school year: junior experiences

An unconventional school year: junior experiences

November 17, 2020
There is a new game Among Us

There is a new game Among Us

October 20, 2020
Election Simulation season kicks off remotely with kickoff rally video

Election Simulation season kicks off remotely with kickoff rally video

October 12, 2020
Humanities department welcomes four new teachers

Humanities department welcomes four new teachers

September 25, 2020
Class of 2020 graduates on Youtube

Class of 2020 graduates on Youtube

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

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

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

Colleges adapt to assist with seniors’ decisions

May 29, 2020
What to binge next on Netflix

What to binge next on Netflix

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

May 4, 2020
THHS jumps rope for heart health awareness

THHS jumps rope for heart health awareness

March 9, 2020
Harrisites watch West Side Story on Broadway

Harrisites watch West Side Story on Broadway

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

Looking ahead: Class of 2021 embarks on college trip

February 6, 2020
Seniors spend warm weekend away at ski resort

Seniors spend warm weekend away at ski resort

January 13, 2020
Top five underrated holiday movies

Top five underrated holiday movies

December 18, 2019
New “floating piano” invites music between classes

New “floating piano” invites music between classes

December 9, 2019
Lets talk Founders Day fashion

Let’s talk Founders’ Day fashion

November 7, 2019
Spirit week and hallway decorating 2019

Spirit week and hallway decorating 2019

November 5, 2019
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