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With the return to semester-based grading system, spring semester offers a grade “reset”
With the return to semester-based grading system, spring semester offers a grade “reset”
February 20, 2025
Students and teachers attending last year's Winter Carnival
Annual Winter Carnival cancelled due to low signups from clubs
February 19, 2025
Hosts, coordinators, organizers and panelists from the Intergenerational Healthy Relationships Summit
NYC Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence hosts Intergenerational Healthy Relationships Summit
February 18, 2025
THHS implements a new teacher-leadership program to enhance THHS teaching practices
Inside the “teacher leader” group that works with Principal Condon to enhance THHS teaching practices
February 8, 2025
Students attending and enjoying the food at Asian Fest
Chinese Student Association brings back Asian Fest
January 29, 2025
The image from the June 1987 edition of The Classic. The original caption: "Townsend Harris' seniors are welcomed by Queens College."
Throwback Article: “Plans Underway For QC Adventure” from June 1987
February 9, 2025
Mr. Heathwood and Mr. Stern run "music mindfulness" jam sessions during teacher-led Wellness Fridays.
Jogging with Kadamani and Jamming with Stern: How ‘Wellness Fridays’ facilitate faculty team building
February 3, 2025
The White House behind a police barricade, as seen during a Classic overnight field trip to Washington, DC.
Would you date a MAGA supporter? As Trump takes office, survey shows partisan divisions hardening with regard to high school social life
January 20, 2025
Last year's Festival of Nations.
Leaders of new Pakistani FON group prepare for the 2025 performance
January 3, 2025
Previous MTA metrocard, before the new student OMNY cards
MetroCard Throwback
December 10, 2024
Attend the Healthy Relationships Summit this Thursday.
Guest Essay: NYC Commissioner marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness month with letter to high school students on healthy relationships
February 10, 2025
Students completing their lab during zero band
OPINION: 7AM is too early for class. Lab sections should be offered at different times during the day
January 21, 2025
Harrisites reflect on school day hours.
Opinion Roundup: Should the school day start later to allow for healthier sleep schedules?
January 17, 2025
Class size laws and its potential effects on Townsend Harris High School
EDITORIAL: As the deadline for New York’s Class Size Law gets closer and closer, added clarity on implementation is needed
January 14, 2025
Sophomore transfers share their experience at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on transitioning in as sophomore transfers
January 9, 2025
Girl Up members making bracelets.
Girl Up Club celebrates ‘Galentine’s Day’ with charm bracelet making
February 21, 2025
Robert Mirabal's performance at Flushing Town Hall
Robert Mirabal shares “Music, Culture, and the Pueblo Way” at Flushing Town Hall
February 15, 2025
Class of 2025 goes on senior trip.
Class of 2025 takes a trip to the Catskills
January 30, 2025
Senior Julia Waters
Musician Spotlight: senior singer Julia Waters, whose “rare talent” inspires audiences
January 28, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
January 15, 2025
Senior, Steel Hawks president, founder of Hack Club, and Build Coordinator for Science Olympiad Isaac Wong
STEM Spotlight: Senior Isaac Wong, Steel Hawks president, described as “backbone of the team”
February 5, 2025
Tech coordinator, physics teacher and sports coach John Tsai
How John Tsai, physics teacher and tech mastermind, keeps classes running
February 1, 2025
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
YMA Club holds various events to connect members with medical professionals
January 31, 2025
Young Women in STEM plans ahead.
Young Women in STEM club aims to expand turnout and offerings
January 27, 2025
Winter often brings on seasonal affective disorder, and highly advised to reach out to guidance counselors for help
Reach out when seasonal affective disorder hits, guidance counselors say
January 5, 2025
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All content by Stephanie Geier

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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