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New teacher Richard Rodriguez starts out at Townsend Harris High School
Mr. Rodriguez joins the THHS Community
November 20, 2024
Founders' Day back to Colden Auditorium.
Founders’ Day returns to Colden Auditorium following renovations
November 18, 2024
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
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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Malihah Islam

Malihah Islam, Science & Technology Editor

Malihah is a sophomore at THHS. She loves to read books, paint, and write during her free time. Her passion for STEM drives her to be a part of the Sci & Tech Department in The Classic!

All content by Malihah Islam
New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.

ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda

Hitarthi Bhatt, Malihah Islam, Mahi Segal, Meriam Alamarie, and Nicole Harvan
November 15, 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

Malihah Islam, Kayla Ujandy, and Aastha Patel
October 19, 2024
Mr. Choudhury, Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM.

Abid Choudhury becomes Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM

Malihah Islam, Shayra Shoshi, and Raisa Kamal
September 24, 2024
Alanna Rice becomes the new interim acting assistant principal of ISS

Alanna Rice becomes interim acting assistant principal of Instructional Support Services

Malihah Islam, Mirabelle Miketa-Garcia, and Methulia Medage
June 21, 2024
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.

After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season

Malihah Islam and Mohashin Tasfiya
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.

To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba

Malihah Islam, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024
Students at the Read Dating Restaurant on Valentines Day.

Reading Initiative hosts free pancake restaurant in the library for second annual Valentine’s “read dating” event

Malihah Islam and Shayra Shoshi
February 24, 2024
The 2023 Science Olympiad Team at States.

SciOly Members Prepare for a New Year of Competitions

Kadiatou Dia, Raisa Kamal, and Malihah Islam
October 27, 2023
Ms. Lasoff engages the THHS community through the use of social media platforms.

Parent Teacher Coordinator Jodie Lasoff connects the THHS community through social media

Raisa Kamal, Kadiatou Dia, Malihah Islam, and Rina Chen
October 9, 2023
When applying, the incoming freshmen were required to write two essays and create a short video as part of the admissions process.

After earning a spot, members of the Class of 2027 offer thoughts on new admissions process

Mahi Sehgal, Mirabelle Miketa-Garcia, Raisa Kamal, Kadiatou Dia, Malihah Islam, and Humayra Bhuiyan
August 8, 2023
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