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The Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library on the Queens College Campus.
Principal Condon announces a “pause” in Queens College bridge program for 2025-2026 school year
July 14, 2025
Ms. Albarracin in the main office
School aide Monica Albarracin takes over as attendance coordinator, after Ms. Reyes
July 4, 2025
Students using cellphones in a classroom
Preparations under way for bell-to-bell cell phone ban in the fall
July 1, 2025
Guidance Counselor Jeremy Wang who retired earlier this month.
Mr. Wang retires after ten years serving as a THHS guidance counselor
June 29, 2025
Seniors presenting their research on “the ethics and aesthetics of friendship” during day two of the Humanities Symposium
Seniors present original research on literary friendships at annual humanities symposium
June 13, 2025
The board that the Quizbowl team displayed at the annual club fair.
New Quizbowl academic team makes a competitive debut
July 15, 2025
A pencil and paper indicating the possible increase of handwritten assignments.
As cell phone ban looms, will there be a return to handwritten assignments?
July 9, 2025
Former Executive-at-Large and incoming SU Treasurer Uma Hardeo.
Student Union Spotlight: Executive-at-Large Uma Hardeo to become SU treasurer
July 8, 2025
2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang and 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
Q&A with Class of 2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang
June 9, 2025
Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim and Valedictorian Jenney Huang on stage after both their awards were announced
Q&A with Class of 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
June 8, 2025
Students receive OMNY cards on the first day of school.
OPINION: OMNY card system started out promising but needs a reboot for next year
June 23, 2025
Students using devices in class.
Opinion: Smartphone ban should come with new thinking about how and when to integrate technology into the classroom
June 14, 2025
Students posing for a picture at prom last year.
Opinion Roundup: On Prom Eve, seniors share what price is right for prom outfits
June 10, 2025
Students share their experiences on various clubs at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: how various clubs create a space for student wellness and peer support.
June 4, 2025
Students and staff share their opinion on the gym uniform policy.
Opinion Roundup : are gym uniforms really necessary?
May 24, 2025
The cast bows at the end of last year's Nightingale Theatre Company musical, "The Addams Family." This year, the play was be "Little Shop of Horrors."
Nightingale Theatre Company team builds a wider extracurricular community for drama enthusiasts
July 10, 2025
A ceramic dish shaped and painted to resemble a halved apple, showcasing student work from a recent pottery project completed in the Ceramics club.
Club Spotlight: Ceramics club completes its first full year
July 6, 2025
KFON Powerful
Special Feature: A look back at Festival of Nations 2025
July 2, 2025
Students playing giant Jenga at an activity station during Keepers Day
Seventh annual Keepers Day wraps up another academic year
June 30, 2025
The event was held at the Rosenthal Library.
Richard Prins, winner of the Birdhouse Prize, reads from his new chapbook at Rosenthal Library
June 24, 2025
Students participating at the pie-eating contest on Pi-Day.
STEM Departmental Year-End Wrap-Up: Pi Day, Revisions, and Honor Societies
July 3, 2025
Science Research students recording data in the laboratory
Science Research class studies campus soil on multi-day field trip
June 21, 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
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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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