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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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Samira is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She’s been into photography since joining the Classic and loves to explore new cameras. She enjoys spending time with her friends and exploring new things as they come.

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Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork

Kayla Vanegas, Leslie Linzan, Diana Saidi, Imogen Kujo, and Hannah Fang
November 9, 2024
Senior Sebastian Morales, soon the senior captain of the THHS boys varsity basketball team

[Photo] Senior Sebastian Morales prepares to step into role of Boys Varsity Basketball captain

Xinyan Qiu, Athan Lin, and Safir Uddin
October 29, 2024
Ezra Jack Keats contest winner, Abigail Luk

[Photo] Abigail Luk named a winner in Ezra Jack Keats children’s book competition

Uma Tevlin, Staff Writer
October 23, 2024
Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS

Brailyn Almonte, Opinion Roundup Manager
October 21, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad

[Photo] With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles

Malihah Islam, Kayla Ujandy, and Aastha Patel
October 19, 2024
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin

[Photo] New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field

Sophia Lee and Sabah Jivraj
October 6, 2024
Senior captain Christian Vargas

[Photo] Senior Christian Vargas steps up as “strong, energetic, and vocal captain” of the Boys Varsity Soccer team

Mohammad Nasrallah, Athlete Feature Manager
October 5, 2024
Mr. Choudhury, Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM.

[Photo] Abid Choudhury becomes Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM

Malihah Islam, Shayra Shoshi, and Raisa Kamal
September 24, 2024
Principal Mr. Condon returns to Townsend Harris High School.

[Photo] Brian Condon returns after medical leave, resuming role of principal

Nana-Ama Kwarteng and Max Rosenthal
September 19, 2024
Seniors at Senior Sunrise

[Photo] Photos of the week: Club Fair, Senior Sunrise, and SING Kickoff

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manger
September 17, 2024
THHS and QC students attending a Humanities seminar at Queens College.

[Photo] Humanities Seminar and QC Electives Begin With the Addition of a New Learning Platform: “Brightspace”

Defne Kaygisiz, Staff Writer
September 9, 2024
Students in there Queens Collage class

[Photo] Photos of the week: 9/2 – 9/6

Tabassum Ahmed, Photo Desk Manager
September 8, 2024
Students receive OMNY cards on the first day of school.

[Photo] OMNY Cards Replace Student MetroCards, Offering More Rides per Day

Julian Kenney, Lyam Mizutani, and Nabeeha Saeed
September 5, 2024
Students toured the Yale campus (pictured here) on a field trip last November. Though college tours and other common experiences remain the same, how has AI impacted the admissions process?

[Photo] During a year full of college admissions changes, AI also began to impact the application process, a survey of seniors shows

Aiden Clarke, Carina Fucich, Kelly Gildea, Isabel Jagsaran, Katherine Lian, and Sadeea Morshed
July 16, 2024
Danica Torres

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: Reflecting on the testing schedule now that the spring term has ended

Brailyn Almonte, Violet Au, Anya Basnayake, and Mirabelle Miketa-Garcia
July 11, 2024
During the SU Debate the Vice President and President shared their goals and aspirations.

[Photo] Newly elected student leaders propose SU improvements through stronger communication and a new Club Credit System

Rina Chen, Staff Writer
May 21, 2024
The Treasurer candidates debate at the SU election debate.

[Photo] Voting begins for next year’s Student Union

May 8, 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
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.

[Photo] After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season

Malihah Islam and Mohashin Tasfiya
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.

[Photo] To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba

Malihah Islam, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024
Chinese modern FON leaders reflect on the journey as a leader throughout the season.

[Photo] FON Spotlight: Chinese Modern Leaders preview this year’s show

Eleni Tsiouris, Staff Writer
February 27, 2024
New color-coded bins stand along the cafeteria walls with arrows and instructive boards behind them.

[Photo] Curbside Composting Program transforms the cafeteria’s garbage disposal process, though some are reluctant to comply

Ayoub Ayoub, Rabtah Jinan, and Shayra Shoshi
February 22, 2024
The Boys Varsity Basketball team.

[Photo] With playoffs underway, Girls Varsity Basketball players look back at the regular season and ahead to a competitive postseason

Eva Hannon and Rica Ho
February 12, 2024
Meet Latin teacher Timothy Hanford

[Photo] New faculty member Timothy Hanford joins the classical languages department

Bella Chen and Mark Mbogho
January 23, 2024
Captains Jenney Huang (Left) and Katherine Lian (Right).

[Photo] The Girls Varsity Table Tennis Captains share their thoughts on their ongoing season

Ian Pagcaliwagan and Chloe Mau
December 30, 2023
One of the stations at the Hunger Games Event.

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Basketball, Table Tennis, and Hunger Games

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
December 2, 2023
Jie Xuan Tang (left) and Vincent Wyntarr-oo (right).

[Photo] Boys Badminton Captains share thoughts as team advances to semi-finals

Daniel Chin, Lucas Wu
November 15, 2023
"A crack in the paint is still a piece of the picture."

S!NG 2024 Highlights

Ryan Young, Li Li, Karen Lin, Samira Li, Kashish Kamu, Harrison Zhu, and Alex Yauri
November 19, 2023
Mr. Montalvo will be teaching art.

[Photo] Following the retirement of Ms. Wischerth, Antonio Montalvo joins the Art Department

Silga Chisim, Features Editor
November 11, 2023
The THHS Election Simulation should be held at all schools.

[Photo] Opinion: Mock elections belong in every high school

Aki Benjamin, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
Students watching Founders' day in their official classrooms.

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Spirit Week events from Halloween and Founders’ Day to Election Sim Voting

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
November 7, 2023
Mr.McDonaugh (Samira)

[Photo] Kevin McDonaugh takes on new position in the English department

Defne Kaygisiz, News Copy Editor
September 11, 2023
The fencing captains.

[Photo] New Girls Fencing captains share their experience leading the team

Lauren Xiao, Emma Wu, and Chloe Mau
May 26, 2023
Players share experiences on the Girls Varsity Handball team.

[Photo] Boys Tennis ranked 5th in NYC and off to playoffs

Chloe Mau, Staff Writer
May 26, 2023
Ms. Ramirez, the new coach for the girl's varsity fencing team.

[Photo] Ms. Ramirez takes over as the girls varsity fencing coach

Jaica Derecho
May 10, 2023
Seven new clubs were passed this year, more then ever before.

[Photo] Student Union endorses seven new clubs to begin next semester

Toluwanimi Oyeleye, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023
Dr. Colakis, Latin and Greek teacher at Townsend Harris,

[Photo] Green Team hosts Earth Day Summit to advocate for a cleaner environment

Nadia Afifa and Evan Qiu
May 5, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.

SLIDESHOW: The Nightingale Theater Company goes Into The Woods

Steven Jara, Judy Kim, Samira Li, Katherine Lian, and Karen Lin
May 2, 2023
The water filtration systems at Townsend Harris are often unreliable.

[Photo] The cost of quick water: The numbers behind the hydration stations

Chiara Chen
April 21, 2023
Five athletes who maintained outstanding statistics within their Winter sports team reflect on their season.

[Photo] PSAL Winter Season: Five THHS athletes with outstanding stats

Jenny Ren, Staff Writer
April 15, 2023
The Steel Hawks compete at the Long Island 2 Regional competition.

[Photo] Steel Hawks place third overall in the Long Island 2 Regional

Azeezat Yusuf, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023
Many colleges see students' social media accounts as digital portfolios; students question the fairness of it.

[Photo] College admissions officers viewing applicants’ social media should not be “fair game”

Michael Babayev and Spencer Ng
March 10, 2023
Excessive use of headphones can lead to long-term hearing loss.

[Photo] How headphones can affect your hearing

Aastha Patel, Staff Writer
February 23, 2023
A new study reveals effects of the pandemic on the brain, and Harrisites share their feelings about it.

[Photo] How the Pandemic Changed Your Brain: Study shows that COVID shutdown quickened development of teenage brain structure

Aima Hossen, Ayoub Ayoub, and Duncan Chin
February 16, 2023
In order to use the new elevators, students and faculty must use a key card.

[Photo] Newly renovated elevators debut with key card access only

Brandon Pinto and Elvis Chan
February 15, 2023
The Bengali FON leaders.

[Photo] Bengali FON: celebrating the old and showcasing the new

Jasmyn Pillay, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
With Valentines Day coming up, Harrisites share their idea of a perfect date.

[Photo] Harrisites’ idea of the perfect date

Jasmyn Pillay and Mark Mbogho
February 10, 2023
New Scioly coaches Mr. Quach (left) and Ms. Comer (right).

[Photo] New teachers Mr. Quach and Ms. Comer become Science Olympiad Coaches

Gurjot Gill
February 8, 2023
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

Yazhi Dai, Justin Liao, and Samira Li
February 1, 2023
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