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With the return to semester-based grading system, spring semester offers a grade “reset”
With the return to semester-based grading system, spring semester offers a grade “reset”
February 20, 2025
Students and teachers attending last year's Winter Carnival
Annual Winter Carnival cancelled due to low signups from clubs
February 19, 2025
Hosts, coordinators, organizers and panelists from the Intergenerational Healthy Relationships Summit
NYC Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence hosts Intergenerational Healthy Relationships Summit
February 18, 2025
THHS implements a new teacher-leadership program to enhance THHS teaching practices
Inside the “teacher leader” group that works with Principal Condon to enhance THHS teaching practices
February 8, 2025
Students attending and enjoying the food at Asian Fest
Chinese Student Association brings back Asian Fest
January 29, 2025
The image from the June 1987 edition of The Classic. The original caption: "Townsend Harris' seniors are welcomed by Queens College."
Throwback Article: “Plans Underway For QC Adventure” from June 1987
February 9, 2025
Mr. Heathwood and Mr. Stern run "music mindfulness" jam sessions during teacher-led Wellness Fridays.
Jogging with Kadamani and Jamming with Stern: How ‘Wellness Fridays’ facilitate faculty team building
February 3, 2025
The White House behind a police barricade, as seen during a Classic overnight field trip to Washington, DC.
Would you date a MAGA supporter? As Trump takes office, survey shows partisan divisions hardening with regard to high school social life
January 20, 2025
Last year's Festival of Nations.
Leaders of new Pakistani FON group prepare for the 2025 performance
January 3, 2025
Previous MTA metrocard, before the new student OMNY cards
MetroCard Throwback
December 10, 2024
Attend the Healthy Relationships Summit this Thursday.
Guest Essay: NYC Commissioner marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness month with letter to high school students on healthy relationships
February 10, 2025
Students completing their lab during zero band
OPINION: 7AM is too early for class. Lab sections should be offered at different times during the day
January 21, 2025
Harrisites reflect on school day hours.
Opinion Roundup: Should the school day start later to allow for healthier sleep schedules?
January 17, 2025
Class size laws and its potential effects on Townsend Harris High School
EDITORIAL: As the deadline for New York’s Class Size Law gets closer and closer, added clarity on implementation is needed
January 14, 2025
Sophomore transfers share their experience at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on transitioning in as sophomore transfers
January 9, 2025
Girl Up members making bracelets.
Girl Up Club celebrates ‘Galentine’s Day’ with charm bracelet making
February 21, 2025
Robert Mirabal's performance at Flushing Town Hall
Robert Mirabal shares “Music, Culture, and the Pueblo Way” at Flushing Town Hall
February 15, 2025
Class of 2025 goes on senior trip.
Class of 2025 takes a trip to the Catskills
January 30, 2025
Senior Julia Waters
Musician Spotlight: senior singer Julia Waters, whose “rare talent” inspires audiences
January 28, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
January 15, 2025
Senior, Steel Hawks president, founder of Hack Club, and Build Coordinator for Science Olympiad Isaac Wong
STEM Spotlight: Senior Isaac Wong, Steel Hawks president, described as “backbone of the team”
February 5, 2025
Tech coordinator, physics teacher and sports coach John Tsai
How John Tsai, physics teacher and tech mastermind, keeps classes running
February 1, 2025
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
YMA Club holds various events to connect members with medical professionals
January 31, 2025
Young Women in STEM plans ahead.
Young Women in STEM club aims to expand turnout and offerings
January 27, 2025
Winter often brings on seasonal affective disorder, and highly advised to reach out to guidance counselors for help
Reach out when seasonal affective disorder hits, guidance counselors say
January 5, 2025
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Black Excellence Club leaders defend Black History Month hallway music after learning of concern about appropriateness

Black Excellence Club leaders defend Black History Month hallway music after learning of concern about appropriateness

Micah Sandy
February 28, 2022
Winter Concert canceled as COVID-19 cases surge in NYC

Winter Concert canceled as COVID-19 cases surge in NYC

Micah Sandy
December 20, 2021
Townsend sits in: Harrisites protest to protect students from educator sexual misconduct following NY Post report

Townsend sits in: Harrisites protest to protect students from educator sexual misconduct following NY Post report

Micah Sandy
November 24, 2021
Nicole Gleizer becomes the new COSA

Nicole Gleizer becomes the new COSA

Micah Sandy
October 14, 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
OPINION: Despite relaxed restriction on mask guidelines, now is not the time to lower our guards (and masks)

OPINION: Despite relaxed restriction on mask guidelines, now is not the time to lower our guards (and masks)

Micah Sandy
May 18, 2021
Financial aid meeting disrupted by Zoombombers sharing explicit content, racial slurs

Financial aid meeting disrupted by Zoombombers sharing explicit content, racial slurs

Micah Sandy
April 7, 2021
Juniors begin college search process with remote learning on the mind

Juniors begin college search process with remote learning on the mind

Micah Sandy
March 9, 2021
Club Spotlight: Bring Change to Mind

Club Spotlight: Bring Change to Mind

Micah Sandy and Aaleia Fernando
February 9, 2021
Harrisites’ plans to celebrate this Covid-19 holiday season

Harrisites’ plans to celebrate this Covid-19 holiday season

Micah Sandy, Alisha Ansari, and Darin Kim
December 23, 2020
Harrisites share their Thanksgiving plans during COVID-19

Harrisites share their Thanksgiving plans during COVID-19

Micah Sandy, Elliot Heath, and Kate Estevez
November 24, 2020
Election Simulation ends, Harrisites reflect

Election Simulation ends, Harrisites reflect

Micah Sandy and Aaleia Fernando
November 3, 2020
New York, United States - October 17, 2016: Richard Rodgers Theatre Hosting the Hamilton Musical - The Richard Rodgers Theatre opened in 1924 and, originally called the 46th Street Theatre, it was renamed in 1990 to honor the legendary composer Richard Rodgers, whose shows defined Broadway for over three decades.

Hamilton movie does not throw away its shot

Micah Sandy
July 22, 2020
Seniors say socially distanced goodbye at school building

Seniors say socially distanced goodbye at school building

Richard Lu and Micah Sandy
July 3, 2020
Class of 2018 alumnus Aaron Fernando advocates for change through “Who’s Taking Cop Money?” spreadsheet

Class of 2018 alumnus Aaron Fernando advocates for change through “Who’s Taking Cop Money?” spreadsheet

Micah Sandy, Ikeoluwa Adedokun, and Anindita Bhattacharjee
June 17, 2020
New grading policy changes: fourth quarter weighs a quarter

New grading policy changes: fourth quarter weighs a quarter

Richard Lu and Micah Sandy
June 9, 2020
Engaging on social media to support Black Lives Matter

Engaging on social media to support Black Lives Matter

Micah Sandy and Ashley Facey
June 8, 2020
Colleges adapt to assist with seniors’ decisions

Colleges adapt to assist with seniors’ decisions

Micah Sandy and Lauren Jun
May 29, 2020
Teachers talk remote learning as new normal sets in

Teachers talk remote learning as new normal sets in

Micah Sandy, Madina Azizi, and Alisha Ansari
May 21, 2020
COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Dave Laull

COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Dave Laull

Micah Sandy
May 18, 2020
Social distancing brings families closer together

Social distancing brings families closer together

Micah Sandy
April 21, 2020
Trying to get tested: one family from the THHS community shares their story

Trying to get tested: one family from the THHS community shares their story

Micah Sandy
April 14, 2020
Concerns surface for families overseas during COVID-19 pandemic

Concerns surface for families overseas during COVID-19 pandemic

Micah Sandy
March 31, 2020
Numerous Harrisites heed calls to stay indoors, as concerns grow about youth gatherings

Numerous Harrisites heed calls to stay indoors, as concerns grow about youth gatherings

Micah Sandy and Emily Torres
March 23, 2020
Disney releases new Star Wars early on digital as nation moves towards "social distancing," fans share thoughts

Disney releases new Star Wars early on digital as nation moves towards “social distancing,” fans share thoughts

Micah Sandy
March 15, 2020
Trips, events, and after school activities canceled as coronavirus cases grow

Trips, events, and after school activities canceled as coronavirus cases grow

Farah Haq and Micah Sandy
March 13, 2020
Food delivery at THHS: Where to get the best bang for your buck

Food delivery at THHS: Where to get the best bang for your buck

Reid Tujak and Micah Sandy
March 3, 2020
With added show, tickets still available for FON performances this weekend

With added show, tickets still available for FON performances this weekend

Farah Haq and Micah Sandy
February 27, 2020
Sharing Super Bowl halftime show thoughts

Sharing Super Bowl halftime show thoughts

Huzayfah Awan, Micah Sandy, and Cesar Torales
February 12, 2020
Club spotlight: La Herencia Hispana

Club spotlight: La Herencia Hispana

Micah Sandy
January 7, 2020
Pros and cons of practicing for SING and FON

Pros and cons of practicing for SING and FON

Yuri Choi and Micah Sandy
December 3, 2019
Seniors nix mixer for movie night

Seniors nix mixer for movie night

Huzayfah Awan, Farah Haq, Micah Sandy, Cesar Torales, Emily Torres, Jeremy Deacon, and Sara Tekin
October 30, 2019
Ms. Lopera returns

Ms. Lopera returns

Huzayfah Awan, Farah Haq, Richard Lu, Micah Sandy, Cesar Torales, and Emily Torres
September 25, 2019
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