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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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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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