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Ms. Albarracin in the main office
School aide Monica Albarracin takes over as attendance coordinator, after Ms. Reyes
July 4, 2025
Students using cellphones in a classroom
Preparations under way for bell-to-bell cell phone ban in the fall
July 1, 2025
Guidance Counselor Jeremy Wang who retired earlier this month.
Mr. Wang retires after ten years serving as a THHS guidance counselor
June 29, 2025
Seniors presenting their research on “the ethics and aesthetics of friendship” during day two of the Humanities Symposium
Seniors present original research on literary friendships at annual humanities symposium
June 13, 2025
THHS Librarian and President of the New York Library Association Arlene Laverde
Librarian Arlene Laverde retires, leaving behind a legacy of championing independent reading and fighting for libraries as free and open spaces
June 11, 2025
2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang and 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
Q&A with Class of 2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang
June 9, 2025
Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim and Valedictorian Jenney Huang on stage after both their awards were announced
Q&A with Class of 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
June 8, 2025
Science teacher Sarah Loew oversees the growing Henrietta Lacks event.
Growing success of annual “Henrietta Lacks” event serves as a showcase of science teacher Sarah Loew’s dedication
June 3, 2025
Sophomore Aki Benjamin
‘Heimler’s History’ at home: sophomore creates ‘Aki’s History Review’ videos
May 25, 2025
Pamela Del Vecchio, Secretary to Assistant Principal of Organization Ellen Fee, is the mastermind behind the system that ensures all classes with an absent teacher are covered by another teacher.
Substitute Procedures: inside the daily puzzle that needs solving in order to cover all classes
April 18, 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 posing for a picture at prom last year.
Opinion Roundup: On Prom Eve, seniors share what price is right for prom outfits
June 10, 2025
Students share their experiences on various clubs at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: how various clubs create a space for student wellness and peer support.
June 4, 2025
Students and staff share their opinion on the gym uniform policy.
Opinion Roundup : are gym uniforms really necessary?
May 24, 2025
KFON Powerful
Special Feature: A look back at Festival of Nations 2025
July 2, 2025
Students playing giant Jenga at an activity station during Keepers Day
Seventh annual Keepers Day wraps up another academic year
June 30, 2025
The event was held at the Rosenthal Library.
Richard Prins, winner of the Birdhouse Prize, reads from his new chapbook at Rosenthal Library
June 24, 2025
MSA member drawing a henna design on a participant's hand.
Hennafest 2025 offers a post-AP season celebration
June 17, 2025
Senior Leilani Walkes's winning artwork in the 2025 MET “P.S. Art” Competition
Senior Leilani Walkes announced as a winner in 2025 MET “P.S. Art” Competition
June 15, 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
Red Cross Club hosts coloring event to support seniors.
Red Cross hosts annual Color a Smile event to share art with senior citizens
May 22, 2025
An illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle studded with glycoprotein tubercles in this handout image obtained by Reuters April 9, 2019. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo
STEM department pitches new elective courses in topics like human pathology and animal behavior
May 17, 2025
Chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani shares his running journey.
After running over 25,000 miles, chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani imparts his exercise philosophy
April 28, 2025
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Promposal raises alarm among students, faculty

Poonam Dass
June 13, 2016

FROM SECULAR STUDY TO SCRIPTURE: A LOOK AT THE INFLUENCE OF HIGH SCHOOL ON THE RELIGIOUS LIVES OF HARRISITES

Poonam Dass, Jason Lalljee, and Sumaita Hasan
February 4, 2016
Art by Bailey Chan

Daedalus to shut down after September 30

Poonam Dass
September 28, 2015

Japan Bowl Summer Trip

Poonam Dass
September 28, 2015

Japan Bowl Summer Trip

Poonam Dass
August 29, 2015
Photo by Yash Sharma

Ms. Pizzichillo retires after decade at THHS

Poonam Dass
June 27, 2015
Photo by Rebekah Jones

Hafsah Khan to improve “Quality of Life”

Poonam Dass
June 27, 2015
Photo By Angelina Liu

Former AP to be honored with Central Park bench

Poonam Dass
June 3, 2015

Ervin Drake: life of a legendary Harrisite

Poonam Dass
March 30, 2015

First Townsend Hall meeting takes place

Poonam Dass and Aayush Beri
January 29, 2015

Democrats win big in Election Simulation

Poonam Dass and Hye Mi Jeon
November 25, 2014

Time for a facelift

Poonam Dass
September 18, 2014

New SU Board elected

Poonam Dass and Raya Kazdan
May 28, 2014

Seekers hosts successful Walk for Water

Poonam Dass
April 4, 2014

Senior competes in the Netherlands for International Moot Court

Poonam Dass
February 21, 2014

Talent Show raises funds for Haiti

Poonam Dass
December 19, 2013

Seniors excel in science research competition

Poonam Dass
November 8, 2013

Former principal leaves behind legacy of innovation

Stephanie Geier and Poonam Dass
October 2, 2013

Ms. Wallace selected for major trip

Poonam Dass and Simrankaur Wahan
September 27, 2013

The Hawk’s Nest opens for student sales

Poonam Dass
September 9, 2013
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