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Townsend Harris hosts its annual open house
Prospective class of 2029 freshmen visit during the annual open house
November 21, 2024
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
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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Shamonti Shamim

Shamonti Shamim, A&E Student Profile Manager

Shamonti is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She enjoys drawing, binging Netflix shows (Alice in Borderland is her favorite), and visiting cityscapes. She enjoys writing for the Classic A&E Department and hopes to continue working with them.

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The Freshiors' SING Production Team is getting ready for the fall show, with new plans and responsibilities.

S!NG 2025: New Freshior art department directors discuss this fall’s production planning

Shamonti Shamim, Student Profile Manager
September 21, 2024
As the school year comes to a close members of the Arts For Generations club speak to the purpose of their club and their upcoming plans.

The Arts for Generations Club aims to bring happiness to senior citizens and to create a safe space for Harrisites

Shamonti Shamim, Arts & Entertainment Editor
June 18, 2024
Members of the band, Get the Time will play before FON shows this Friday and Saturday.

As part of JFON, Japanese band Get the Time will open for three FON performances this weekend

Ana Ramlagan and Shamonti Shamim
February 29, 2024
NYPD Community Affairs monitors Drag Story Hour Event at THHS after reports of a potential protest

GSA hosts Drag Queen Story Hour Event in library to celebrate National Coming Out Day

Shamonti Shamim and Ana Ramlagan
November 27, 2023
With Taylor Swift’s Eras tour coming to movie theaters, fans look forward to a more affordable experience

With Taylor Swift’s Eras tour coming to movie theaters, fans look forward to a more affordable experience

Shamonti Shamim, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 12, 2023
Barbie inspires discussions by teens across America

Barbie inspires discussions by teens across America

Shamonti Shamim, Arts&Entertainment Editor
August 23, 2023
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