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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
Latin teacher Christopher Amanna at the Greece and Italy trip information session.
International trip to Italy and Greece planned for next winter
May 19, 2025
Unopposed running pair for SU President and Vice President Jenna Abdelhamid, and Evelene Chao during the SU debate
While awaiting the 2025 SU election results, voters discuss how informed they were about the election
May 18, 2025
Custodian Hector Benítez making a heart, and brings decades of smiles and songs to Townsend Harris
The Man Who Opens Doors: Custodian Hector Benítez brings decades of smiles and songs
May 14, 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
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
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
Students share their study methods.
Opinion Roundup: As AP season arrives, students share their most trusted study methods
May 6, 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
Screening attendees watching the Breaking the News documentary
A special screening of Breaking the News documents the founding of The 19th
May 21, 2025
Participants discussing the new Hunger Games book: Sunrise on the Reaping in the library.
Pizza, ice cream, and “Hunger”: the reading initiative hosts a book club on “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the new “Hunger Games” novel
May 20, 2025
Symphony Orchestra and Chorus after the closing performance during Spring Concert
Annual Spring Concert features wide variety of music, with everything from Gustav Holst to Bruno Mars
May 11, 2025
Audrey, played by Julia Waters, and Seymour, played by Ethan Ben-David during a scene of Little Shop of Horrors
Cast looks back at the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors
May 7, 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
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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Lacking in Facebook disputes: Empathy

Stephanie Geier and Jennifer Walsh
June 27, 2015

Teacher’s cafeteria returns to teachers, vending machines moved

Stephanie Geier
March 30, 2015

Cell phone ban lifted, THHS unaffected

Stephanie Geier
January 29, 2015
Change in admissions policy reduces emphasis on state tests

Change in admissions policy reduces emphasis on state tests

Stephanie Geier
October 28, 2014

Extra senior elective leads to program challenges

Stephanie Geier and Sarah Iqbal
September 18, 2014

For some, senior cut day a bust

Stephanie Geier
June 25, 2014

Lynne Greenfield: A Legacy of Creativity

Stephanie Geier
April 8, 2014

SciOly places at Yale against national teams

Stephanie Geier
February 4, 2014

High marks in final Bloomberg progress report

Stephanie Geier and Vickie Savvides
December 19, 2013

THHS co-hosts JSA convention

Stephanie Geier
November 6, 2013

Former principal leaves behind legacy of innovation

Stephanie Geier and Poonam Dass
October 2, 2013

Seekers hosts morning of song and prayer

Stephanie Geier
September 30, 2013

All bands meet

Stephanie Geier and Sandhya Sewnauth
September 27, 2013

Clubs, activities weather changes

Stephanie Geier
September 25, 2013
Marvin Leiner: A lifelong Harrisite

Marvin Leiner: A lifelong Harrisite

Stephanie Geier
June 16, 2013

New policy for grading Regents exams to go into effect

Stephanie Geier
May 24, 2013

Forgive, don’t forget ethical lapses of sports “heroes”

Stephanie Geier
April 23, 2013

Queens College implements new security policies after robbery

Stephanie Geier
April 23, 2013

For and Against: FOR controlling guns in America

Stephanie Geier
March 8, 2013

FON 2013 performs for larger crowd in new location

Stephanie Geier
March 8, 2013

In the mind of a shooter

Stephanie Geier
January 31, 2013

Phoenix Silver Lining reading diversifies offerings

Stephanie Geier
January 24, 2013

Sandy should be a wake up call

Stephanie Geier
December 15, 2012

Club Spotlight: Ping Pong serves up new enrichment opportunities

Stephanie Geier
November 20, 2012
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