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Students participate in the annual Career Day.
Career Day tradition continues as alumni return to share advice on career paths
April 14, 2025
Desks in rows preparation for a standardized exam in the THHS gymnasium.
Following a January pilot with three classes, all sophomores to take the English Regents moving forward
April 11, 2025
The 2025 Steel Hawks robot bumper reads “SCORE ON THAT THANG” at the Hudson Valley Regional competition. The slogan, along with the original 2025 robot name (“Hawk Tuah”), are both references to a 2024 viral video that discusses oral sex. The team eventually removed the bumper slogan and changed the robot’s name.
Robotics coaches face criticism after team names 2025 robot after viral “Hawk Tuah” video that discusses oral sex
April 6, 2025
Dr. Sato and the Japan Bowl team preparing for the upcoming competition
As Japan Bowl competition in Washington DC approaches, team members study hard
April 2, 2025
Students participating at the pie-eating contest on Pi-Day.
Celebrating Pi Day with pie: contests, deals, and personal traditions
March 31, 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
English Teacher and UFT Chapter Chair Kevin McDonaugh
Exploring our inner “shadow” through the English selective “Wherever you go, There you are”
April 9, 2025
Custodian Mario Vasquez
Custodian Mario Vasquez discusses his time maintaining THHS
March 26, 2025
Digital Shift Challenges No. 2 Pencil.
With digital testing on the rise, is the No. 2 pencil no longer #1 in the classroom?
March 20, 2025
SU Equity Chair Jordan Hurwitz and Senior Max Wong
Guest Post: Student Union Equity Chair Jordan Hurwitz interviews senior Max Wong
February 27, 2025
Upperclassmen Volunteering at Townsend Harris Open House
Opinion Roundup: how many hours of community service makes the most sense for honors requirements?
April 8, 2025
A JOKE? Last night, The Classic reported on the Steel Hawks' decision to name their robot after a viral video that discusses oral sex. Below, the editors-in-chief share their opinion on why the story merits serious attention.
EDITORIAL: Why we’re not laughing at the robotics’ coaches approval of the “Hawk Tuah” robot name
April 7, 2025
Students share their opinions on the 40 hours of community service requirement.
OPINION: Community service hours should not be required for graduation honors
April 1, 2025
Townsend Harris guidance team support students.
OPINION: From Guidance’s Mindful Mondays to Ms. Fee’s petting zoo, meaningful wellness opportunities are widely available
March 27, 2025
Desks in rows preparation for a standardized exam in the THHS gymnasium.
OPINION: The high stress of too much testing is still an issue that needs to be addressed, despite promises for “alternatives”
March 21, 2025
Mr. Heathwood conducts during the “Celebrating Music 2025” concert, held in the THHS auditorium (a collaboration with Forest Hills High School). On March 31, Mr. Heathwood performed at Carnegie Hall.
Band director Kevin Heathwood performs at Carnegie Hall with Brooklyn Wind Symphony
April 19, 2025
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class over Zoom to discuss his novel Invisible
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class and discusses how firsthand immigration experiences inspire his writing
April 13, 2025
Author Mark Oshiro and their co-written book The Sun and the Star with author Rick Riordan
Author Mark Oshiro meets with students and discusses co-writing a novel in the world of Percy Jackson
April 4, 2025
Students gathering and eating during MSA's Iftar event to celebrate Ramadan
MSA’s iftar event raises over $500 for charity while inviting the wider community to join in celebrating Ramadan
March 23, 2025
Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at Queen's College. Image courtesy of Nicole Cooley, director for the “Writers at Queens” series.
Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at LeFrak Concert Hall for the ‘Writers at Queens’ series
March 17, 2025
Students observing the 2024 solar eclipse, a rare celestial phenomenon, and a topic discussed in Astronomy Club
Club spotlight: Astronomy Club aims to inspire a love for studying the stars
April 16, 2025
Students explore learning styles despite questions over their validity.
How the theory of “learning styles” influences learners, despite arguments that the theory lacks scientific validity
April 12, 2025
Steel Hawks attending the New York Tech Valley regional competition and receiving the FIRST Impact Award
Steel Hawks receive FIRST Impact Award, earning a seat at the championship event in Houston
April 3, 2025
Textbooks Still Aid Student Learning.
Though digital study methods may be on the rise, physical review books are still in the game
March 28, 2025
The Science Olympiad team studying for events in upcoming competitions
Science Olympiad members talk finding a balance between studying, competing, and fostering friendships
March 4, 2025
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Students explore learning styles despite questions over their validity.

How the theory of “learning styles” influences learners, despite arguments that the theory lacks scientific validity

Raisa Kamal
April 12, 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

Raisa Kamal, Kadiatou Dia, and Raida Tashkin
January 5, 2025
Three sophmore English classes are set to take English regents in Januray.

Three sections of Sophomore classes will pilot taking the NYS English Regents this January

Raisa Kamal, Sabrina Chaudhry, Jonas Zhao, Amelia Zara, Adora Uddin, and Sophie Thanju
December 30, 2024
Girls Who Code provides a space to explore computer science.

New Girls Who Code club seeks to create inclusive space for members to explore computer science

Raisa Kamal and Raida Tashkin
November 29, 2024
New teacher Richard Rodriguez starts out at Townsend Harris High School

Mr. Rodriguez joins the THHS Community

Raisa Kamal, Sophie Thanju, Jonas Zhao, Sabrina Chaudhry, Adora Uddin, and Amelia Zara
November 20, 2024
Abid Choudhury becomes Boys Basketball team head coach.

Abid Choudhury becomes Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM

Malihah Islam, Shayra Shoshi, and Raisa Kamal
September 24, 2024
Health Professions society and Dr. Melissa P. Murray

Health Professionals Society club members host guest speaker

Raisa Kamal and Kadiatou Dia
December 17, 2023
The 2023 Science Olympiad Team at States.

SciOly Members Prepare for a New Year of Competitions

Kadiatou Dia, Raisa Kamal, and Malihah Islam
October 27, 2023
Ms. Lasoff engages the THHS community through the use of social media platforms.

Parent Teacher Coordinator Jodie Lasoff connects the THHS community through social media

Raisa Kamal, Kadiatou Dia, Malihah Islam, and Rina Chen
October 9, 2023
When applying, the incoming freshmen were required to write two essays and create a short video as part of the admissions process.

After earning a spot, members of the Class of 2027 offer thoughts on new admissions process

Mahi Sehgal, Mirabelle Miketa-Garcia, Raisa Kamal, Kadiatou Dia, Malihah Islam, and Humayra Bhuiyan
August 8, 2023
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