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Class of 2023 travels to Villa Roma for senior trip
Class of 2023 travels to Villa Roma for senior trip
February 3, 2023
Connor, Levi, and Morzan: the new dean team
Connor, Levi, and Morzan: the new dean team
January 24, 2023
Jupiter Grades
With the start of the spring semester, Jupiter Grades will be the new schoolwide gradebook
January 23, 2023
New event at THHS: Inaugural Asian Culture Festival celebrates diverse cultures
New event at THHS: Inaugural Asian Culture Festival celebrates diverse cultures
January 16, 2023
Courtesy of Classic Photography Department
For a second year, underclassmen take computerized assessments to address pandemic learning impacts
January 6, 2023
Harrisites Celebrate Lunar New Year
Harrisites Celebrate Lunar New Year
January 24, 2023
Club Spotlight: Glamour Gals sends off 2022 with their Winter Wishes campaign
Club Spotlight: Glamour Gals sends off 2022 with their Winter Wishes campaign
January 11, 2023
Harrisites express how they feel coming back to school after break.
Harrisites reflect on their 2023 winter break
January 5, 2023
Senior spotlight: Annie Lei and Rachel Ly help produce online, youth-led publication, The Blossom Magazine
Senior spotlight: Annie Lei and Rachel Ly help produce online, youth-led publication, The Blossom Magazine
January 3, 2023
As Albany readies its 2023 legislative session, student press advocates are pushing an anti-censorship bill; here’s a breakdown of the proposed New Voices New York bill, and what it means for student journalists
As Albany readies its 2023 legislative session, student press advocates are pushing an anti-censorship bill; here’s a breakdown of the proposed New Voices New York bill, and what it means for student journalists
December 30, 2022
Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants
Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants
January 31, 2023
OPINION: With test-optional policies for college admissions remaining in place, ignoring the SAT is a mistake for college applicants
OPINION: With test-optional policies for college admissions remaining in place, ignoring the SAT is a mistake for college applicants
January 27, 2023
Opinion Roundup: thoughts from around the school on new cell phone restrictions
Opinion Roundup: thoughts from around the school on new cell phone restrictions
January 17, 2023
OPINION: New cumulative grading policy will leave students behind
OPINION: New cumulative grading policy will leave students behind
January 13, 2023
As students get ready to finally start that break assignment they’ve avoided, it’s time to ask: is break homework ever justified?
As students get ready to finally start that break assignment they’ve avoided, it’s time to ask: is break homework ever justified?
December 29, 2022
FON Spotlight Series: Chinese Ribbon Leaders
FON Spotlight Series: Chinese Ribbon Leaders
January 25, 2023
Courtesy of Matthew Goldstein
FON Spotlight Series: leaders share thoughts on launching new Jewish FON
January 17, 2023
Students share their goals for the new year.
What’s your Townsend Resolution for 2023?
January 11, 2023
Students share their goals for the new year.
What resolutions do Harrisites have to kick off their 2023?
January 4, 2023
Favorite Holiday Traditions Shared by Harrisites
Favorite Holiday Traditions Shared by Harrisites
December 28, 2022
President of Steel Hawks, Matthew Algenio (left) and Vice President, Matthew Goldstein (right).
As Robotics season gets under way, meet the leaders of the 2023 team
February 1, 2023
Steel Hawks plan to kick off Robochambeau, a school wide rock-paper-scissor fundraiser
Steel Hawks plan to kick off Robochambeau, a school wide rock-paper-scissor fundraiser
January 20, 2023
THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard
THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard
January 19, 2023
THHS updates their ventilation system by installing MERV 13 filters.
Air filtration update: THHS upgraded with MERV 13 filters in HVAC system
January 12, 2023
Courtesy of Emerald Yee
Science Olympiad kicks off season with their first invitation at LISO
January 10, 2023
Senior advisor, Mr. Gelbman in the dunk tank.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2023
February 2, 2023
2022 Wrapped: The Classics Year in Review
2022 Wrapped: The Classic’s Year in Review
December 30, 2022
Concert band bowing after their performance.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Concert 2022
December 16, 2022
The Semores cheering at the end of their final show.
S!NG 2023 Highlights
November 22, 2022
Candidates for House Representative of NY-14, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat) and Tina Forte (Republican) clash at the debate.
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Candidates Debate 2022
November 2, 2022
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Senior Noreen Mohsin wins four prestigious scholarships

June 3, 2017

Interview with new principal Brian Condon

May 8, 2017

Follow Up on Queens Stands Together Rally

April 27, 2017

Freshmen-Sophomore President Max Kurant takes on leadership role amidst principal controversy

March 20, 2017

Student Union President Alex Chen starts letter-writing campaign after assistant principals Ellen Fee and Susan Brustein were denied C-30 interviews

March 11, 2017
Ms. Brandeis accepts a new position, will leave midyear

Ms. Brandeis accepts a new position, will leave midyear

December 5, 2016
Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Gender Neutral Bathrooms

November 16, 2016

THHS ranks #1 in NYC

November 4, 2016
Frank Spotorno Rents Ice Cream Truck

Frank Spotorno Rents Ice Cream Truck

October 26, 2016

Ryan Dunbar- New English Teacher

October 9, 2016

Dr. Daqun Zhang- New Chemistry Teacher

October 6, 2016

FAFSA registration now moved to October 1

September 29, 2016
Photo by Adam Sosnicki

Meet the Candidates for the 2016 Election Simulation

September 25, 2016

PSAT trials end with DOE

June 13, 2016

Sherin Shibu wins Milken Scholarship

June 13, 2016

Harrislam celebrates a decade of MIST with sweep

April 24, 2016

College Board aims to SAT-isfy after spring error

November 2, 2015
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