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SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
September 30, 2022
Ms. Baranoff takes over as COSA after being Senior Advisor for three years.
Ms. Baranoff takes over as COSA
September 26, 2022
After PupilPath ban, DOE released its own gradebook platform; here’s what teachers are saying about it
After PupilPath ban, DOE released its own gradebook platform; here’s what teachers are saying about it
September 22, 2022
Scenes from the 2022 Club Fair
Scenes from the 2022 Club Fair
September 20, 2022
Support The Classic by giving to our Fall Donations Drive
Support The Classic by giving to our Fall Donations Drive
September 14, 2022
As students wear masks less frequently, more students are sharing anxieties over being judged by their appearance.
As masks start to come off more frequently in school, anxieties over facial features appear to rise
September 27, 2022
THHS Japan Bowl winners earn trip to Japan, meet with princess of the Japanese Imperial Family
THHS Japan Bowl winners earn trip to Japan, meet with princess of the Japanese Imperial Family
September 13, 2022
YouTube tutor Mr. Sinn talks to The Classic about APs, teaching, and more
YouTube tutor Mr. Sinn talks to The Classic about APs, teaching, and more
September 8, 2022
Juniors found summer robotics program for women and gender minority students
Juniors found summer robotics program for women and gender minority students
September 1, 2022
Custodians prepare school building for September
Custodians prepare school building for September
August 30, 2022
This year, students were able to come back to school without having to worry about various safety protocols.
Editorial: At last, a new school year begins without a battle over safety protocols
September 30, 2022
Opinions from across the school: zero band now begins ten minutes earlier
Opinions from across the school: zero band now begins ten minutes earlier
September 23, 2022
A roundup of opinions on new COVID guidelines instituted by the DOE
A roundup of opinions on new COVID guidelines instituted by the DOE
September 11, 2022
OPINION: Three things to change next school year
OPINION: Three things to change next school year
August 5, 2022
2022 Special Award for Services to the School goes to graduate editors Ryan Eng, Julia Maciejak, and Jasmine Palma
2022 Special Award for Services to the School goes to graduate editors Ryan Eng, Julia Maciejak, and Jasmine Palma
June 25, 2022
Students share their favorite books from this summer.
With summer now officially over, here were the top book picks from summer 2022
September 29, 2022
Students share their favorite moments from the Mid-Autumn Festival.
How Harrisites Celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival
September 28, 2022
In support of the Freedom to Read Foundation’s Banned Book Week, students brought their own book and read for an entire period.
School holds read-in for all students to kick off initiative to encourage independent reading
September 28, 2022
Fall Fashion at Townsend Harris
The Classic’s guide to this year’s fall fashion trends
September 28, 2022
Harrisites Reflect on their Concert Experiences
Harrisites Reflect on their Concert Experiences
September 21, 2022
New Boys Varsity Soccer Team Captains discuss upcoming season
New Boys Varsity Soccer Team Captains discuss upcoming season
September 24, 2022
From left to right, Girls Varsity Swim Team captains Kylie Chiang, Sophia Kouchtaf, Gabriella Fusco, and Zaynah Shariff
New Girls Varsity Swim Team Captains share their thoughts on the upcoming season
September 15, 2022
Friday Night Athletics Update: PSAL teams start first matches Monday and PE classes return to the track next week
Friday Night Athletics Update: PSAL teams start first matches Monday and PE classes return to the track next week
September 9, 2022
Training for fall PSAL season begins
Training for fall PSAL season begins
August 26, 2022
THHS Athletics Awards Dinner and Dance returns for the first time since 2019
THHS Athletics Awards Dinner and Dance returns for the first time since 2019
June 12, 2022
Students took part in a medical training summer opportunity.
Harrisites share experiences from the Sophie Davis Health Professions mentorship program
September 12, 2022
Queens Public Library to work with THHS Social Science Research students this fall
Queens Public Library to work with THHS Social Science Research students this fall
September 2, 2022
With NYC on high COVID alert, experts weigh in on the efficacy of masking
With NYC on high COVID alert, experts weigh in on the efficacy of masking
May 20, 2022
After World Championship, the THHS Steel Hawks reflect on their season
After World Championship, the THHS Steel Hawks reflect on their season
May 6, 2022
Senior spotlight: Sonia Hasko
Senior spotlight: Sonia Hasko
May 3, 2022
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Ms. Baranoff takes over as COSA after being Senior Advisor for three years.

[Photo] Ms. Baranoff takes over as COSA

September 26, 2022

Interview with new principal Brian Condon

May 8, 2017

Brian Condon speaks to The Classic about his plans as new principal

April 23, 2017

UFT Chapter Leader Franco Scardino alleges IAP Jahoda is out of compliance with DOE trip regulations

April 11, 2017

Sources claim IAP Jahoda insisted on students attending classes after taking SAT & PSAT; many frustrated by new plan

April 1, 2017

With only four candidates interviewing for the principal job at THHS, questions raised about a fifth candidate who declined an interview

March 29, 2017

55 MIST members told to re-do trip forms; Phoenix also faces trip issue after IAP Jahoda requests slips days before event

March 26, 2017

Classic poll of students finds 1% of current Harrisites support Ms. Jahoda for permanent principal

March 14, 2017

Junior college trip indefinitely delayed, SAT program cancelled due to ongoing investigation of PTA’s SAT program

March 12, 2017

At District Leadership meeting on Friday, Superintendent’s office representative labels THHS issues with IAP Jahoda “Fake News.” The Classic responds in a letter to the Mayor, Chancellor, and Superintendent

March 5, 2017
Worldwide Women’s March Organizer joins rally and calls on de Blasio to take action against “mini-Trump” Jahoda

Worldwide Women’s March Organizer joins rally and calls on de Blasio to take action against “mini-Trump” Jahoda

February 25, 2017

Allegations by Bronx Science mother about Rosemarie Jahoda now “under investigation” by DOE Office of Special Investigations

February 21, 2017

When it comes to visiting classes and providing feedback to teachers, documents show IA Principal Jahoda far behind standard set by former principal Anthony Barbetta

February 15, 2017

Junior delayed in attending Harvard internship due to grade change controversy, mother kept waiting for assistance in interim acting principal’s office for hours

February 14, 2017

Frequently “unavailable” interim acting principal spends part of work day focused on furniture shopping

February 13, 2017

Ms. Brustein to join the principal applicant pool

February 8, 2017

Mid-year reports for seniors unaffected by grading error to be sent today, others still waiting on official grade changes

February 7, 2017

As DOE offers support to students following Trump’s executive orders, IA Principal Jahoda criticized for her lack of response

February 5, 2017

SU President Alex Chen and PTA Co-President Susan Karlic to head School Leadership Team after Ms. Jahoda steps down; new alumni visitation policy addressed at meeting

January 23, 2017
Visually Impaired Bronx Science alumna alleges Ms. Jahoda withheld mandated services from her

Visually Impaired Bronx Science alumna alleges Ms. Jahoda withheld mandated services from her

January 11, 2017

Stuyvesant Spectator article from 2003 raises concerns regarding then teacher Rosemarie Jahoda’s behavior towards students

December 22, 2016
Sources provide accounts of interim acting principal’s behavior

Sources provide accounts of interim acting principal’s behavior

December 9, 2016
Ms. Brandeis accepts a new position, will leave midyear

Ms. Brandeis accepts a new position, will leave midyear

December 5, 2016

Drug possession derails Six Flags trip

June 13, 2016

“Going out” is outdated

April 24, 2016

The N-Word and Harrisite Halls

April 1, 2016

APUSH curriculum altered after controversy

September 28, 2015

Make AP courses more available to students

June 3, 2015
Artwork by Valerie Shun

Improving communication in SU elections

June 3, 2015

Cell phones should be allowed to be out

May 1, 2015

Major changes made to January finals schedule

December 23, 2014
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