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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
2025-2026 SU President Jenna Abdelhamid, and 2025-2026 SU Vice- President Evelene Chao
Following a higher turnout election, 2025-2026 Student Union executive board winners announced
June 5, 2025
Chairs used and testing conditions during AP testing
AP Psychology exam rescheduled due to technical difficulties
May 29, 2025
Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos listens to students planning their Symposium presentations during a Humanities Seminar class in the Townsend Harris library.
NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos tours THHS, as funding for the school’s early college program remains uncertain
May 26, 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 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
Students studying and preparing for tests
OPINION: Teachers should return graded assignments no longer than two weeks after they are due
May 8, 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
Art supplies used by the art department
While many have discussed how AI impacts student writing, students artists have a lot to say about AI art
June 6, 2025
Students walking around and taking in the art gallery
Spring art gallery showcases paintings, photography, digital art, and sculptures
June 1, 2025
Screening attendees watching the Breaking the News documentary
A special screening of Breaking the News documents the founding of The 19th
May 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
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
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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.

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ISS teacher Natali Frank and English teacher Katherine Lipinski announcing prize winners during Keepers Day

Photos of the Week: 2025 Keepers Day

Ryan Chen, Samantha Ganter, and Daniel Kim
June 19, 2025

Livestream: Watch the 2025 Sports Awards Ceremony at Queens College

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor
June 18, 2025
Speakers at the sexual assault awareness sit-in preparing their speeches.

Photo Gallery: Student-led “Sexual Assault Awareness Sit-in”

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor
June 7, 2025

Watch the Harris Fest 2025 livestream here

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor
June 16, 2025
Students using devices in class.

[Photo] Opinion: Smartphone ban should come with new thinking about how and when to integrate technology into the classroom

Anthony Ciafone, Staff Writer
June 14, 2025
Seniors presenting their research on “the ethics and aesthetics of friendship” during day two of the Humanities Symposium

[Photo] Seniors present original research on literary friendships at annual humanities symposium

Jubaidah Tasnim, Dylan Ramjit, Safir Azad, and Henric Zha
June 13, 2025
Students collecting for a group photo at the start of prom night

Photos of the Week: 2025 Prom at Leonard’s Palazzo

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor
June 12, 2025
2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang and 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim

Q&A with Class of 2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor
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

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor
June 8, 2025
2025-2026 SU President Jenna Abdelhamid, and 2025-2026 SU Vice- President Evelene Chao

[Photo] Following a higher turnout election, 2025-2026 Student Union executive board winners announced

Methulia Medage and Max Rosenthal
June 5, 2025
Valedictorian Jenney Huang and salutatorian Shamonti Shamim

Photos of the Week: Senior Run & Baccalaureate Ceremony

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor
June 2, 2025
Boys Varsity Volleyball team ends their season in the third round of playoffs.

[Photo] After undefeated season, Boys Varsity Volleyball team makes it to third round of the playoffs

Hitarthi Bhatt
May 31, 2025
Students and Principal Brian Condon clapping during the awards ceremony

Photos of the Week: 2025 Humanities Symposium & Awards Ceremony

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor
May 28, 2025

Watch live: Humanities Symposium 2025 Day 2

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor
May 28, 2025

Watch live: Humanities Symposium 2025 Day 1

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor
May 27, 2025
Students dancing to the music during Junior Banquet

[Photo] Photos of the Week: 2026 Junior Banquet

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager
May 23, 2025
Participants discussing the new Hunger Games book: Sunrise on the Reaping in the library.

[Photo] Pizza, ice cream, and “Hunger”: the reading initiative hosts a book club on “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the new “Hunger Games” novel

Yasmeen Ismail, Managing Editor
May 20, 2025
Unopposed running pair for SU President and Vice President Jenna Abdelhamid, and Evelene Chao during the SU debate

[Photo] While awaiting the 2025 SU election results, voters discuss how informed they were about the election

Gloria Chang and Christine Chen
May 18, 2025
Principal Brian Condon with Managing Editors Ryan Chen and Yasmeen Ismail at the Deadline Club Awards Ceremony

Principal Brian Condon receives Press Pass NYC/Deadline Club School Administrator of the Year Award

Ryan Chen, Managing Editor
May 15, 2025
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