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Overtesting of students during the last testing schedule
Spring semester testing schedule aims to reduce testing after fall schedule receives criticism for overtesting
April 30, 2025
Students and chaperones standing in front of the Headless Horseman Statue in Sleepy Hollow
Reading Initiative hosts overnight trip to Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson River Valley
April 27, 2025
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
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
Students express their thoughts on the state of the bathrooms.
Opinion roundup: students sound off on the state of the bathrooms
April 29, 2025
Students share their opinions on the effects of social media.
Opinion roundup: how growing up on social media affects social lives
April 22, 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
The panel of authors present during the Writers at Queens roundtable event
Writers at Queens series features roundtable of authors sharing their experiences in the world of publishing
April 23, 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
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
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
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Silga Chisim

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Silga is a senior at THHS. She loves taking pictures and exploring new music.

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Junior English classes take a trip to the MoMA.

Summer may seem far away, but planning for summer internships and programs is in full swing

Silga Chisim, Features Editor
February 26, 2024
Mr. Montalvo will be teaching art.

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

Silga Chisim, Features Editor
November 11, 2023
Mr. Krinsky will be teaching social studies.

History department welcomes new faculty member Joshua Krinsky

Silga Chisim and Galo Sanchez
October 17, 2023
Ms. Sardina will be teaching social studies.

THHS welcomes Class of 2015 alumna Eleni Sardina into the history department

Silga Chisim and Rina Chen
October 10, 2023
Mr. Lonborg will be teaching social studies.

New faculty member David Lonborg joins the history department

Silga Chisim and Ramon A. Rodriguez
September 21, 2023
Dr. Martin will teach social studies and ISS.

New faculty member Guy Martin joins the ISS and history departments

Silga Chisim and Ramon A. Rodriguez
September 7, 2023
Violetta Kurayeva, the new school nurse

New nurse hired at THHS

Silga Chisim, Ana Ramlagan, and Reah Joby
March 27, 2023
The 2023 yearbook team discusses their plans.

Inside the plans for the 2023 yearbook

Silga Chisim and Ana Ramlagan
February 21, 2023
Two writing samples and a video introduction are the key aspects of the 2023 admissions process.

Teachers assess thousands of writing and video samples from eighth grade applicants under new admissions system

Silga Chisim and Aastha Patel
February 10, 2023
How numerical averages and annualization impact this year’s report cards

How numerical averages and annualization impact this year’s report cards

Silga Chisim and Aastha Patel
December 14, 2022
The entire robotics team.

Brunswick Eruption offers this year’s robotics team a test run

Carolina Corcuera, Aastha Patel, and Silga Chisim
November 25, 2022
Seniors share their experiences and give advice about the early college admissions process.

Seniors share thoughts about early admissions applications as November deadline passes

Silga Chisim, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
Introducing Valeria Jacobs, a new teacher in the STEM and ISS departments.

Valeria Jacobs joins the STEM and ISS departments

Silga Chisim and Emma Lee
October 10, 2022
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