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Students attending and enjoying the food at Asian Fest
Chinese Student Association brings back Asian Fest
January 29, 2025
New schoolwide grading policy addressing the use of AI in student work
Schoolwide Grading Policy now expressly forbids use of AI without citation, but some look for loopholes
January 22, 2025
Physics teacher Mr. Quach getting pied by students during the Winter Party
Sophomore grade leaders host winter party as fall semester comes to a close
January 18, 2025
Ms. Patete leaves Townsend Harris.
Guidance Counselor Ana Patete departs midyear
January 16, 2025
The annual club fair where new clubs can promote their club and introduce it to the school for the first time
Club application opens early with new rules
January 7, 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
The 2022-2023 Arista induction ceremony
Arista Throwback
November 30, 2024
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
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
EDITORIAL: Underclassmen should be allowed to go off campus for lunch
December 20, 2024
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
Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography
Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography
January 12, 2025
One of the many stands during the Holiday Market
Holiday Market features food from around the world of FON
December 29, 2024
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
Cooking meets science in class.
New “Chemistry of Cooking” elective serves up a culinary take on the sciences
December 19, 2024
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All content by Noah Silversmith

“Bridging” Differences: A Look at QC/THHS Teacher Collaboration in the Humanities Colloquium

Noah Silversmith and Rebekah Jones
June 13, 2016
Photo courtesy of Kellie Zestanakis

Kellie Zestanakis: NY1 Scholar Athlete of the Week

Noah Silversmith
April 24, 2016

Zestanakis jumps new ground

Noah Silversmith
March 23, 2016

Boys Track Scores Borough Win

Noah Silversmith
February 10, 2016

PSAL continues in the wrong direction

Kristine Guillaume and Noah Silversmith
February 4, 2016

Fundraiser makes the badminton birdie fly

Evan Noblesala and Noah Silversmith
December 3, 2015

Girls soccer clinches playoff berth

Evan Noblesala and Noah Silversmith
November 9, 2015
Photo by Melissa Wong

Fencing tops Championships

Evan Noblesala and Noah Silversmith
June 4, 2015
PHOTO BY KARI IOCOLANO

Debra Chan – NY1 Scholar Athlete of the Week

Noah Silversmith
June 3, 2015

“Snow-One” can stop us

Kristine Guillaume, Evan Noblesala, and Noah Silversmith
January 28, 2015

New year, same challenge: finding new recruits

Noah Silversmith
September 18, 2014

No summer off season for student athletes

Noah Silversmith
September 18, 2014

Junior Ethan Nittolo wins Mayor’s Cup

Noah Silversmith
June 23, 2014

4-25-14 Boys Tennis THHS vs. Cardozo

Noah Silversmith
May 5, 2014

Boys Badminton shows they’re just getting started

Noah Silversmith
May 4, 2014

Boys handball redeems themselves with a win

Noah Silversmith
May 2, 2014

Coach Raphael takes boys tennis by storm

Noah Silversmith
April 1, 2014

Girls Tennis 3/19/14- THHS vs. Francis Lewis

Noah Silversmith
March 31, 2014
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