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Mr. Heathwood conducting the THHS Band.
Former band director Kevin Heathwood reflects on his time at THHS after taking a new role at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
November 3, 2025
Sophomores working during health class.
Required health course begins to shift back to sophomore year from senior year
October 27, 2025
Seniors pose for photo during senior sunrise
Annual Senior Sunrise: Class of 2026
October 24, 2025
After close to four decades of THHS seniors taking courses at QC, the partnership was put on pause this year due to financial constraints.
Inside the “pause”: how financial constraints led THHS to put a hold on a decades-long partnership with Queens College
October 22, 2025
Ms. Chang in her office in the guidance suite on the third floor of THHS.
Shikira Chang becomes interim acting assistant principal of pupil personnel services
October 20, 2025
Ms. Garklavs, who previously held a role in the ISS department, took a new role teaching in the English department this school year.
Charlene Garklavs hired as full time teacher in the English Department
November 10, 2025
Grace Kent joined the THHS Social Studies Department earlier this fall.
New teacher Grace Kent offers sociology and anthropology courses at THHS
November 7, 2025
AP United States History students visiting the National Museum of the American Indian in Manhattan.
AP U.S. History students visit National Museum of the American Indian
November 4, 2025
English department teacher leader, Ms. Lipinski.
Ms. Lipinski becomes an “English Department Teacher Leader”
October 31, 2025
The Nightingale Theater Company attends a trip to watch The Great Gatsby on Broadway.
Nightingale Theater Company attends The Great Gatsby on Broadway
October 28, 2025
Townsend Harris alum returns to the school during Career Day to discuss her job details with students. Career Day is when some alums choose to return to THHS and share details about their work to educate students about various fields.
EDITORIAL: We are lucky to have an active alumni association and should work to expand interactions with our predecessors
November 11, 2025
Students reflect on their thoughts on the new Cell Phone Ban policy.
Opinion Roundup: How is the new cell phone ban going after one marking period?
November 5, 2025
Let's Talk Testing: A special feature looking back at a year of testing-related opinion pieces in The Classic
Let’s Talk Testing: A special feature looking back at a year of testing-related opinion pieces in The Classic
October 29, 2025
Students play volleyball in the gym
Opinion Roundup: reduced physical education schedules makes room for a return to sophomore health, fewer zero band labs
October 26, 2025
Students completing their chemistry lab during normal school hours.
Opinion Roundup: the elimination of zero band for underclassmen in biology and chemistry
October 19, 2025
Two student volunteers smile in front of the bodega where they sell snacks.
Band Bodega reopens with snacks and lunch options after a hiatus last year
October 30, 2025
Students reading during one of the independent reading sessions at last year's Witching Hour event.
After “Witching Hour” read-a-thon event sells out in just three minutes, students take on reading challenges to get off the waitlist
October 23, 2025
S!NG Semore co-overall director Nicolette Cuzzo prepares for the season.
With preparations for S!NG underway, Semore co-overall director Nicollete Cuzzo discusses the playwriting process
September 16, 2025
Students perform at the end of the Nightingale Summer Retreat.
The Nightingale Theatre Company holds its fifth annual summer retreat
September 4, 2025
Ariella performing on stage at THHS.
Musician Spotlight: Jazz Ensemble’s Ariella Casabar talks about taking up trumpet playing
August 20, 2025
With the new cellphone ban in NYC schools, students recall their middle schools restrictions on cellphones
With the statewide cell phone ban in effect, students reflect on their middle school cell phone restrictions
October 17, 2025
The new leaders of Tech Crew share their plans for the 2026 S!NG season.
Under new leadership, Tech Crew members start preparations for the 2026 S!NG season
October 15, 2025
Founders of SoulSketchCollective juniors Vanessa Lee and Michelle Shi promote mental health resources for students.
Juniors found nonprofit organization designed to promote mental health resources for NYC students
September 23, 2025
Saniha Jasrah's presentation of her findings from her research project in The Urban Barcode Research Program.
STEM Spotlight: Junior Saniha Jasrah researches the hygiene of school electronic devices during the Urban Barcode Research Program
September 17, 2025
The Science Olympiad team during a competition in the 2024-2025 school year
Science Olympiad team reflects on past season while looking ahead as school year approaches
August 25, 2025
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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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