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Incoming freshmen attend August orientation at THHS
Class of 2029 attends annual freshman orientation
September 5, 2025
Incoming freshmen working at the summer Writers Academy retreat.
As the first day approaches, freshman from the class of 2029 discuss the admissions process
August 26, 2025
Students working at the summer Writers Academy retreat.
Writers Academy summer enrichment program welcomes Class of 2029 students
August 7, 2025
No more smart phones in the cafeteria, according to new regulations.
In NYC, coming “cell phone ban” will also apply to personal electronic devices like laptops, tablets, and smartwatches, updated chancellor’s regulation says
August 5, 2025
This fall, students will be completing a summer reading assignment in class due to AI concerns.
Written summer reading assignment for all grades to be entirely in-class this fall
August 4, 2025
All nighters, coffee, and comfort zones: senior and SU VP Evelene Chao tells The Classic her THHS story
All nighters, coffee, and comfort zones: senior and SU VP Evelene Chao tells The Classic her THHS story
September 8, 2025
After participating in summer internships, students prepare for the new school year.
As summer vacation comes to a close, a look at what makes an internship worthwhile
September 2, 2025
The 2025 Semores S!NG team celebrating on stage following their Friday night performance.
New Freshior S!NG directors look ahead to the coming season
September 1, 2025
Jordana will serve as the new junior class president.
SU Spotlight: Q&A with rising junior Jordana Lo as she steps into role as junior president
August 19, 2025
Social Studies teachers Frank McCaughey, Frank Spitaleri, and Jake Ruiz (from left to right).
History Highlights: Social Studies department reflects on 24-25 school year and looks ahead
August 13, 2025
Students in the 2025 Semores team during their performance.
OPINION: Freshmen should take advantage of joining S!NG as soon as they can
September 3, 2025
Students will be arriving to school tomorrow for freshman orientation.
Opinion: Should freshman schedules be released earlier?
August 27, 2025
A delivery from Uber Eats, a popular food delivery service, sitting on a table in the lobby.
Opinion Roundup: Should Students be Allowed to Order Food to School?
July 29, 2025
Students receive OMNY cards on the first day of school.
OPINION: OMNY card system started out promising but needs a reboot for next year
June 23, 2025
Students using devices in class.
Opinion: Smartphone ban should come with new thinking about how and when to integrate technology into the classroom
June 14, 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
The cover of "Drowning in Eyes"
Starling Press publishes children’s book by THHS student authors
August 18, 2025
The 2025-2026 Phoenix editorial staff and phoenix members who attended the end of year party
With the 2025 magazine published, Phoenix team plans on a rebirth for the publication and club
July 31, 2025
Mr. Lee and students take a selfie after their performance.
Faculty spotlight: Mr. Lee conducts orchestra with “high standards” and “compassion”
July 23, 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
Thaseena Anjum
Student Spotlight: Thaseena Anjum works to publish a guidebook for Queens Zoo as part of her independent science research
August 6, 2025
Science students working in the lab.
Course Spotlight: three-year science research elective sequence offers unique opportunities
July 22, 2025
Students participating at the pie-eating contest on Pi-Day.
STEM Departmental Year-End Wrap-Up: Pi Day, Revisions, and Honor Societies
July 3, 2025
Science Research students recording data in the laboratory
Science Research class studies campus soil on multi-day field trip
June 21, 2025
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Nana-Ama Kwarteng

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Nana-Ama Kwarteng is a junior at Townsend Harris High School. She has dreams of being a Pediatric Surgeon one day and is very interested in reading and collecting books. Her favorite Classic piece that she’s worked on is one of her podcast episode titled “What comes with being the principal?” Her favorite Classic piece created by others is the article “From AP to AP: Assistant Principal Ellen Fee becomes acting principal as Brian Condon goes on medical leave” by Max Rosenthal, Yasmeen Ismail, Lucas Phildor.

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Students perform at the end of the Nightingale Summer Retreat.

The Nightingale Theatre company holds its fifth annual summer retreat

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, A&E Editor
September 4, 2025

Keeping it Classic: Mr. Dunbar on becoming interim acting assistant principal of English

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Podcast Manager
March 13, 2025

Keeping it Classic X ADMITTED: What to do when you are waitlisted

Ryan Young, Aidan Ng, and Nana-Ama Kwarteng
February 26, 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

[Video] Keeping it Classic: Mr. Condon on last year’s leave of absence

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Podcast Manager
January 8, 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

[Video] Keeping it Classic: what comes with being the principal?

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Podcast Manager
December 26, 2024
George Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.

THHS Writers Academy travels to Washington DC for an overnight trip

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Podcast Manager
October 31, 2024
Principal Mr. Condon returns to Townsend Harris High School.

Brian Condon returns after medical leave, resuming role of principal

Nana-Ama Kwarteng and Max Rosenthal
September 19, 2024

Keeping it Classic: How freshmen get ready for their first year of high school

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Podcast Manager
September 16, 2024

[Video] The Classic introduces its new podcast, Keeping it Classic

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Podcast Manager
September 8, 2024
MIST members look forward to upcoming competitions after the conclusion of Sports Weekend.

MIST members look ahead to April competition

Max Rosenthal, Mohashin Tasfiya, and Nana-Ama Kwarteng
March 5, 2024
Harrisites take part in fall Blood Drive this past week.

Harrisites volunteer at fall Blood Drive

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in August 2022.

Five things to do in NYC this month to make your last weeks of summer count

Xinyi Chen, Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Uma Tevlin, Julina Chen, and Anya Basnayake
August 1, 2023
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