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English Departmental Year-End Wrap-Up: Sophomore Regents, a new AP, and on demand writing
English Departmental Year-End Wrap-Up: Sophomore Regents, a new AP, and on demand writing
July 21, 2025
The Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library on the Queens College Campus.
Principal Condon announces a “pause” in Queens College bridge program for 2025-2026 school year
July 14, 2025
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
Former Junior SLT and incoming Student Union Vice President Evelene Chao.
SU Spotlight: Evelene Chao takes on the role of SU Vice President
July 16, 2025
The board that the Quizbowl team displayed at the annual club fair.
New Quizbowl academic team makes a competitive debut
July 15, 2025
A pencil and paper indicating the possible increase of handwritten assignments.
As cell phone ban looms, will there be a return to handwritten assignments?
July 9, 2025
Former Executive-at-Large and incoming SU Treasurer Uma Hardeo.
Student Union Spotlight: Executive-at-Large Uma Hardeo to become SU treasurer
July 8, 2025
2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang and 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
Q&A with Class of 2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang
June 9, 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
The cast bows at the end of last year's Nightingale Theatre Company musical, "The Addams Family." This year, the play was be "Little Shop of Horrors."
Nightingale Theatre Company team builds a wider extracurricular community for drama enthusiasts
July 10, 2025
A ceramic dish shaped and painted to resemble a halved apple, showcasing student work from a recent pottery project completed in the Ceramics club.
Club Spotlight: Ceramics club completes its first full year
July 6, 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
Course Spotlight: three-year science research elective sequence offers unique opportunities
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
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
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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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