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New teacher Richard Rodriguez starts out at Townsend Harris High School
Mr. Rodriguez joins the THHS Community
November 20, 2024
Founders' Day back to Colden Auditorium.
Founders’ Day returns to Colden Auditorium following renovations
November 18, 2024
New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.
ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda
November 15, 2024
New mathematics and Instructional Support Services teacher, Ms. Drakakis
Mathematics and Instructional Support Services departments welcome Vanessa Drakakis to the staff
November 13, 2024
The "simulated" presidential candidates debate during a special assembly held before Election Day.
In alternate reality of the Townsend Harris Election Simulation, Kamala Harris wins the presidency
November 10, 2024
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
November 12, 2024
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation
Election Simulation Throwback
November 6, 2024
2024 Founders' Day held at Colden Auditorium
Founders’ Day Throwback
October 26, 2024
2024-2025 SU Club Liaison Elvis Chan
Junior Elvis Chan takes on Club Liaison role, after two years closely working with the Student Union
October 20, 2024
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
November 9, 2024
New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.
EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced
November 1, 2024
Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.
Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS
October 21, 2024
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.
Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system
October 14, 2024
Juniors win Hallway Decorating event.
After years of senior victories, juniors win 2024 Hallway Decorating Competition with Harry Potter theme
November 8, 2024
Attendees of the Diwali event painting traditional diyas
Hindu Student Association holds their first Diwali Event
November 5, 2024
Students at the Witching Hour
Third annual Halloween “read-a-thon” encourages a sold out crowd to read and hang out all night
November 4, 2024
Abigail Luk's winning book submission, To Love You
Abigail Luk named a winner in Ezra Jack Keats children’s book competition
October 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in education
Exploring the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in education as it becomes more prevalent
November 3, 2024
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
Productivity and learning apps that help inside and outside the classroom
November 2, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles
October 19, 2024
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
Hack Club launches, aiming to inspire students interested in the computer science field
October 12, 2024
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
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Ryan Chen

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor

Ryan Chen is a sophomore at THHS. In his free time, he loves to do anything related to cameras (with still photography being his favorite), and The Classic has allowed him to explore those passions. He’s happy to be part of The Classic, which has always been welcoming, supportive, and full of amazing people running this one-of-a-kind newspaper.

All content by Ryan Chen
New teacher Richard Rodriguez starts out at Townsend Harris High School

[Photo] Girls Varsity Volleyball team headed to semifinals

Janna Pasig, Finley Chin, and Jacqueline Hong
November 17, 2024
New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.

[Photo] ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda

Hitarthi Bhatt, Malihah Islam, Mahi Segal, Meriam Alamarie, and Nicole Harvan
November 15, 2024
New mathematics and Instructional Support Services teacher, Ms. Drakakis

Mathematics and Instructional Support Services departments welcome Vanessa Drakakis to the staff

Ryan Chen, Tristan Zeng, Victoria Ng, Guadalupe Castro, and Zaria Ilano
November 13, 2024
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation

[Photo] Election Simulation Throwback

Farah Rahimzada, The Classic Archivist
November 6, 2024
Attendees of the Diwali event painting traditional diyas

[Photo] Hindu Student Association holds their first Diwali Event

Tahiyya Karim and Hiba Malik
November 5, 2024
George Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.

[Photo] THHS Writers Academy travels to Washington DC for an overnight trip

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Podcast Manager
October 31, 2024

2024 Election Simulation Debate

Ryan Chen and Yasmeen Ismail
October 30, 2024
2024 Founders' Day held at Colden Auditorium

[Photo] Founders’ Day Throwback

Farah Rahimzada, The Classic Archivist
October 26, 2024

Founders’ Day 2024: Livestream

Ryan Chen and Yasmeen Ismail
October 25, 2024

THHS Writers Academy goes on an overnight trip to Washington DC

Aidan Ng, Ryan Chen, Elvis Chan, Claire Weng, and Aki Benjamin
October 22, 2024
2024-2025 THHS SU Card

[Photo] Cost of SU dues rise to $18

Maliha Duggal and Suhail Morshed
October 16, 2024
New Townsend Harris English Teacher Sean Nolan

[Photo] Sean Nolan joins the English Department, teaching literature to juniors and seniors

Zafir Alam, Karson Chen, Lucian Hung, Yooan Oh, and Giuseppe Volpe
October 11, 2024
Ms. Flores, the new guidance counselor at Townsend Harris High School

[Photo] Valerie Flores joins the guidance team

Celeste Bagga, Yasmeen Ismail, Ananya Detering, Akankha Banik, and Valentina Martinez
October 8, 2024
Election sim kickoff

[Photo] Harris and Trump arrive to the 2024 Election Simulation

Krish Wadia, Breaking News Manager
October 7, 2024

Classic TV Spotlight: A look at three new clubs

Aidan Ng, Tawfiq Ahmed, and Ryan Chen
October 2, 2024
Townsend Harris students at Election Sim Kickoff presenting their campaigns and candidates.

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Election Sim Kickoff, Girls Varsity Soccer, Girls & Boys Cross Country

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager
September 28, 2024
THHS participating in the annual Election Simulation Kick-Off Rally.

[Photo] Election Simulation throwback

Farah Rahimzada, The Classic Archivist
September 25, 2024

THHS Senior Classes: How do QC Classes Work for Seniors?

Tenzing Gurung, Aidan Ng, and Ryan Chen
September 20, 2024
Students beginning their school day, and walking to their first band class.

[Photo] Photos of the week: 9/2 – 9/6

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager
September 8, 2024
Students beginning their school day, and walking to their first band class.

[Photo] Fall semester kicks off with familiar routines, procedures, and welcomes

Krish Wadia, Breaking News Manager
September 6, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in the Steel the Summer summer program at THHS.

[Photo] Robotics Team hosts “Steel the Summer” program for rising freshman

Kayla Ujandy, Gabriella Dookeran, and Aliyah Angeles
September 4, 2024

Nightingale Theatre Company stages student-written plays during summer enrichment program

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor
September 4, 2024
The class of 2024.

Photos of the Week: Scenes from Graduation 2024

Emily Zheng, Grace Kwan, Ryan Chen, and Bella Chen
June 27, 2024

Graduation 2024 Livestream

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor
June 25, 2024
Alanna Rice becomes the new interim acting assistant principal of ISS

[Photo] Alanna Rice becomes interim acting assistant principal of Instructional Support Services

Malihah Islam, Mirabelle Miketa-Garcia, and Methulia Medage
June 21, 2024
Students taking photos in the photobooth.

Scenes from Prom 2024

Ryan Chen and Bella Chen
June 19, 2024

Townsend Harris High School Spring Concert 2024

Ryan Young, Ryan Chen, and Tawfiq Ahmed
May 23, 2024
Mr. Dunbar gives a speech at the final show on April 13th.

The Addams Family Musical through photography

Ashley Zeng, Karen Lin, Katherine Lian, Ryan Chen, Samira Li, and Tabassum Ahmed
April 27, 2024
The PTA selling Townsend Harris merch at the Open House on Wednesday, April 3.

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Open House and Henrietta Lacks Event

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
April 7, 2024
Career day took place on Friday, March 22. Townsend Harris alumni came to discuss their professions to current students.

[Photo] Photos of the week: Career day and Japanese sister school visit

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
March 23, 2024
African FON.

[Photo] SLIDESHOW: FON 2024 Photos

Katherine Lian, Alex Yauri, Tabassum Ahmed, Alex Chen, Lucian Hung, Amy Huynh, Rachel Lin, and Vicky Li
March 3, 2024
The Semores perform a key scene.

[Photo] After Semores emerge victorious, overall directors reflect on S!NG 2024

Joyce Shen and Maimuna Amina
December 1, 2023
Chinese Feather Fan FON at the runthrough on Thursday, February 15.

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Valentine’s Day, Online Learning, and FON

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
February 18, 2024
A student getting pied at the Sophomore Grade Leader's booth at Winter Carnival.

[Photo] SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2024

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
February 3, 2024
The Freshmen in attendence at their holiday party on Tuesday, December 12.

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Holiday Festivities

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
December 17, 2023
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[Photo] Harrisites welcome prospective class of 2028 students and families at Open House

Krish Wadia, Staff Writer
November 28, 2023
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