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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
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
Mr. LaRocca in his new office.
Passing the baton: Thomas LaRocca hired as new band teacher following Kevin Heathwood’s departure
October 21, 2025
Ms. Frank will serve as a teacher leader for the ISS department this year.
Natali Frank takes on role of ‘teacher leader’ for Instructional Support Services Department
October 18, 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
Let’s Talk Testing
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
Students share pieces of advice for students who are in or just entering high school.
Opinion Roundup: What I wish I knew before starting high school
October 8, 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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Nabeeha Saeed

Nabeeha Saeed, Community News Editor

Nabeeha Saeed is a sophomore at Townsend Harris High School. She aspires to develop a diverse portfolio by publishing informative and captivating articles regarding her school community. Her favorite Classic piece that she published was an article that discussed how the Student Union received students’ feedback about the new testing schedule. Additionally, one of her favorite Classic pieces that she has seen is the special feature on Festival of Nations 2025. She greatly enjoys illustrating, gaming, and photographing in her free time.

All content by Nabeeha Saeed
Queens College President Frank Wu and featured students Lauren Mistretta, Stavros Georgiou, Stephanie Giraldo Deabreu, TJ Mitchell, Lydia Zafeiri, and Makhai Grainger in the Amazon Premiere series The College Tour's episode on Queens College following the episode premiere

Queens College featured on Amazon Prime’s series The College Tour

Nabeeha Saeed, Community News Editor
October 6, 2025
Mr. Montalvo becomes new teacher leader for Art and Music department.

Mr. Montalvo takes on ‘teacher leader’ role for art & music department

Emma Chu, Nabeeha Saeed, and Devya Nirmal
September 26, 2025
The Queens Public Library offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for high school students, ranging from academic workshops to personal projects.

Queens Public Library offers multiple ways for teens to get volunteer hours

Nabeeha Saeed, Community News Editor
September 22, 2025
Students and teachers attending last year's Winter Carnival

Annual Winter Carnival cancelled due to low signups from clubs

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Nabeeha Saeed, and Jubaidah Tasnim
February 19, 2025
Students taking a test under previous testing schedules

Student Union collects feedback on new testing schedule, following widespread criticism

Nabeeha Saeed, Mahi Sehgal, Nana-Ama Kwarteng, and Dylan Ramjit
January 4, 2025
City Council passes resolution 372.

City Council resolution calls for supporting student journalism in all NYC public high schools

Nabeeha Saeed, Jubaidah Tasnim, Siomara Baluarte, and Lilly Chase
October 17, 2024
Students receive OMNY cards on the first day of school.

OMNY Cards Replace Student MetroCards, Offering More Rides per Day

Julian Kenney, Lyam Mizutani, and Nabeeha Saeed
September 5, 2024
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