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Harrisites donated to the New York Blood Center this spring.
Spring blood drive participation way up after poor turnout last fall, though nationwide shortage continues
July 18, 2024
Writers Academy holds honor society induction ceremony.
New Writers Academy inducts members into three distinct honors societies this spring
July 9, 2024
Jordana and Aki speaking during the Student Union debate.
Two presidents and two visions: newly elected freshman-sophomore co-presidents talk plans for their shared time in office
July 2, 2024
Read the 2023-2024 Retrospective Print Edition of The Classic
Read the 2023-2024 Retrospective Print Edition of The Classic
June 26, 2024
Alanna Rice becomes the new interim acting assistant principal of ISS
Alanna Rice becomes interim acting assistant principal of Instructional Support Services
June 21, 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?
During a year full of college admissions changes, AI also began to impact the application process, a survey of seniors shows
July 16, 2024
Junior English classes take a trip to the MoMA.
English classes connect the curriculum to culture at the Museum of Modern Art
June 24, 2024
Juniors getting ready to board the Skyline Princess
Junior Banquet offers a “red carpet” tour
May 30, 2024
The Spring Concert held during the school day.
40th Anniversary Throwbacks: Musical Performers Shine In Annual Spring Concert
May 22, 2024
In 2004, Christopher Amanna, future THHS teacher, wrote an article about SU elections. This image is licensed by Envato Elements to be published in The Classic.
40th Anniversary Throwbacks: A look at the 2004 Student Union Election
May 11, 2024
Should students be required to read so many digital texts rather than traditional printed texts? Image used with a license from Envato.
OPINION: Overreliance on digital texts makes learning harder and negatively impacts the reading experience
July 23, 2024
Thaseena Anjum
Opinion Roundup: Reflecting on the testing schedule now that the spring term has ended
July 11, 2024
Lateness policies may vary from department to department, but there is a commitment to being understanding of special circumstances.
Opinion: THHS should stop giving credit for late work
June 13, 2024
THHS alumni association co-president faces call for resignation.
Opinion Roundup: Students share their opinions on the new homework policy
March 20, 2024
Room 410 offers a variety of seating options to best accommodate student needs and foster a comfortable environment
OPINION: It’s time to move beyond rows of desks and transform more classrooms into inviting learning spaces
March 10, 2024
Operation Tomatometer returns for season four.
Operation Tomatometer launches season four with a “Twisters” review
July 26, 2024
Townsend Harris offers a new AP English literature course.
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
July 4, 2024
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art
June 25, 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
June 18, 2024
Art students display thier art in the annual end of the year gallery
Art Gallery takes over the lobby
June 14, 2024
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.
After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.
To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba
March 14, 2024
This spring, many Harrisites are looking forward to applying to summer internships for the arts.
Digital note taking vs. paper note taking
March 11, 2024
ModIT invites former president and Princeton student, Sonia Hasko, to talk to current club members
Alumna Sonia Hasko returns to address ModIT members
February 25, 2024
New color-coded bins stand along the cafeteria walls with arrows and instructive boards behind them.
Curbside Composting Program transforms the cafeteria’s garbage disposal process, though some are reluctant to comply
February 22, 2024
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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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