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September reopening throwback
September reopening throwback
September 18, 2024
THHS and QC students attending a Humanities seminar at Queens College.
Humanities Seminar and QC Electives Begin With the Addition of a New Learning Platform: “Brightspace”
September 9, 2024
Students beginning their school day, and walking to their first band class.
Fall semester kicks off with familiar routines, procedures, and welcomes
September 6, 2024
Students receive OMNY cards on the first day of school.
OMNY Cards Replace Student MetroCards, Offering More Rides per Day
September 5, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in the journalism portion of the summer Writers Academy retreat.
Another year, another application: new freshmen assess latest application process
September 2, 2024
Teachers shared how they spent their summer vacation, engaging in activities that also further prepared them for the upcoming school year.
Students have internships and summer jobs, but what do teachers do over the summer?
September 14, 2024
Townsend Harris High School building
Students admitted during pandemic era process respond to derogatory “lottery kids” nickname
September 12, 2024
Student Union president Alex Yauri debating in the elections
Senior Alex Yauri Begins his Term as Student Union President
September 3, 2024
Students toured the Yale campus (pictured here) on a field trip last November. Though college tours and other common experiences remain the same, how has AI impacted the admissions process?
During a year full of college admissions changes, AI also began to impact the application process, a survey of seniors shows
July 16, 2024
Junior English classes take a trip to the MoMA.
English classes connect the curriculum to culture at the Museum of Modern Art
June 24, 2024
Digital SATs improve testing experience.
As test optional applications begin to go away, the new digital SAT offers an improved test-taking experience
September 15, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in Steel the Summer, a summer program the Robotics Team hosts each year.
Opinion Roundup : Incoming Freshmen reflect on the Townsend Harris admissions process
September 10, 2024
Should students be required to read so many digital texts rather than traditional printed texts? Image used with a license from Envato.
OPINION: Overreliance on digital texts makes learning harder and negatively impacts the reading experience
July 23, 2024
Thaseena Anjum
Opinion Roundup: Reflecting on the testing schedule now that the spring term has ended
July 11, 2024
Lateness policies may vary from department to department, but there is a commitment to being understanding of special circumstances.
Opinion: THHS should stop giving credit for late work
June 13, 2024
Freshmen attending the journalism portion of the Writers Academy Summer Retreat.
Annual Writers Academy Summer Retreat helps grow the next generation of student writers
September 8, 2024
Operation Tomatometer returns for season four.
Operation Tomatometer launches season four with a “Twisters” review
July 26, 2024
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
July 4, 2024
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art
June 25, 2024
As the school year comes to a close members of the Arts For Generations club speak to the purpose of their club and their upcoming plans.
The Arts for Generations Club aims to bring happiness to senior citizens and to create a safe space for Harrisites
June 18, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in the Steel the Summer summer program at THHS.
Robotics Team hosts “Steel the Summer” program for rising freshman
September 4, 2024
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.
After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.
To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba
March 14, 2024
This spring, many Harrisites are looking forward to applying to summer internships for the arts.
Digital note taking vs. paper note taking
March 11, 2024
ModIT invites former president and Princeton student, Sonia Hasko, to talk to current club members
Alumna Sonia Hasko returns to address ModIT members
February 25, 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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