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Students using personal electronic devices in school before the cell phone ban began.
With velcro pouches and lots of complaints, Townsend Harris students adjust to new statewide cellphone ban
September 12, 2025
Incoming freshmen attend August orientation at THHS
Class of 2029 attends annual freshman orientation
September 5, 2025
Incoming freshmen working at the summer Writers Academy retreat.
As the first day approaches, freshman from the class of 2029 discuss the admissions process
August 26, 2025
Students working at the summer Writers Academy retreat.
Writers Academy summer enrichment program welcomes Class of 2029 students
August 7, 2025
No more smart phones in the cafeteria, according to new regulations.
In NYC, coming “cell phone ban” will also apply to personal electronic devices like laptops, tablets, and smartwatches, updated chancellor’s regulation says
August 5, 2025
Guidance Counselor Anthony Santos who who joined the THHS community during the previous school year.
Anthony Santos joins the guidance team
September 15, 2025
William Lacker begins his first year as a full-time Townsend Harris English faculty member, teaching sophomore English and the humanities seminar.
William Lacker joins THHS English staff full time, after years of serving as humanities seminar professor
September 9, 2025
All nighters, coffee, and comfort zones: senior and SU VP Evelene Chao tells The Classic her THHS story
All nighters, coffee, and comfort zones: senior and SU VP Evelene Chao tells The Classic her THHS story
September 8, 2025
After participating in summer internships, students prepare for the new school year.
As summer vacation comes to a close, a look at what makes an internship worthwhile
September 2, 2025
The 2025 Semores S!NG team celebrating on stage following their Friday night performance.
New Freshior S!NG directors look ahead to the coming season
September 1, 2025
Students reflect on their summer activities and how a summer should be spent.
Opinion Roundup: Summer of Fun or Summer of Internships?
September 11, 2025
A Q64 bus following new MTA bus route changes.
OPINION: New Queens MTA bus network is smooth for some but not for all
September 10, 2025
Students in the 2025 Semores team during their performance.
OPINION: Freshmen should take advantage of joining S!NG as soon as they can
September 3, 2025
Students will be arriving to school tomorrow for freshman orientation.
Opinion: Should freshman schedules be released earlier?
August 27, 2025
A delivery from Uber Eats, a popular food delivery service, sitting on a table in the lobby.
Opinion Roundup: Should Students be Allowed to Order Food to School?
July 29, 2025
S!NG Semore co-overall director Nicolette Cuzzo prepares for the season.
With preparations for S!NG underway, Semore co-overall director Nicollete Cuzzo discusses the playwriting process
September 16, 2025
Students perform at the end of the Nightingale Summer Retreat.
The Nightingale Theatre company holds its fifth annual summer retreat
September 4, 2025
Ariella performing on stage at THHS.
Musician Spotlight: Jazz Ensemble’s Ariella Casabar talks about taking up trumpet playing
August 20, 2025
The cover of "Drowning in Eyes"
Starling Press publishes children’s book by THHS student authors
August 18, 2025
The 2025-2026 Phoenix editorial staff and phoenix members who attended the end of year party
With the 2025 magazine published, Phoenix team plans on a rebirth for the publication and club
July 31, 2025
Saniha Jasrah's presentation of her findings from her research project in The Urban Barcode Research Program.
STEM Spotlight: Junior Saniha Jasrah researches the hygiene of school electronic devices during the Urban Barcode Research Program
September 17, 2025
The Science Olympiad team during a competition in the 2024-2025 school year
Science Olympiad team reflects on past season while looking ahead as school year approaches
August 25, 2025
Thaseena Anjum
Student Spotlight: Thaseena Anjum works to publish a guidebook for Queens Zoo as part of her independent science research
August 6, 2025
Science students working in the lab.
Course Spotlight: three-year science research elective sequence offers unique opportunities
July 22, 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
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Special Education teacher Georgia Brandeis to remain at Townsend Harris

Special Education teacher Georgia Brandeis to remain at Townsend Harris

Sumaita Hasan
June 7, 2017

Interview with new principal Brian Condon

Sumaita Hasan, Ilyssa Delos Reyes, Mehrose Ahmad, Mohima Sattar, Diego Ramos, Arifa Baksh, Aly Tantawy, Agastya Vaidya, Rabia Hasan, Ashley An, and and Ashley Zhao
May 8, 2017

Brian Condon speaks to The Classic about his plans as new principal

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
April 23, 2017

UFT Chapter Leader Franco Scardino alleges IAP Jahoda is out of compliance with DOE trip regulations

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
April 11, 2017

Sources claim IAP Jahoda insisted on students attending classes after taking SAT & PSAT; many frustrated by new plan

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
April 1, 2017

With only four candidates interviewing for the principal job at THHS, questions raised about a fifth candidate who declined an interview

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
March 29, 2017

55 MIST members told to re-do trip forms; Phoenix also faces trip issue after IAP Jahoda requests slips days before event

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
March 26, 2017

Students organize sit-in day of C-30 Level 1 Committee interviews

Sumaita Hasan and Ashley Zhao
March 23, 2017

Classic poll of students finds 1% of current Harrisites support Ms. Jahoda for permanent principal

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
March 14, 2017

Junior college trip indefinitely delayed, SAT program cancelled due to ongoing investigation of PTA’s SAT program

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
March 12, 2017

At District Leadership meeting on Friday, Superintendent’s office representative labels THHS issues with IAP Jahoda “Fake News.” The Classic responds in a letter to the Mayor, Chancellor, and Superintendent

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
March 5, 2017
Worldwide Women’s March Organizer joins rally and calls on de Blasio to take action against “mini-Trump” Jahoda

Worldwide Women’s March Organizer joins rally and calls on de Blasio to take action against “mini-Trump” Jahoda

Sumaita Hasan, Mehrose Ahmad, and Mohima Sattar
February 25, 2017

Allegations by Bronx Science mother about Rosemarie Jahoda now “under investigation” by DOE Office of Special Investigations

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
February 21, 2017

When it comes to visiting classes and providing feedback to teachers, documents show IA Principal Jahoda far behind standard set by former principal Anthony Barbetta

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
February 15, 2017

Frequently “unavailable” interim acting principal spends part of work day focused on furniture shopping

Sumaita Hasan, Mehrose Ahmad, and Mohima Sattar
February 13, 2017

Mid-year reports for seniors unaffected by grading error to be sent today, others still waiting on official grade changes

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
February 7, 2017

As DOE offers support to students following Trump’s executive orders, IA Principal Jahoda criticized for her lack of response

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
February 5, 2017

SU President Alex Chen and PTA Co-President Susan Karlic to head School Leadership Team after Ms. Jahoda steps down; new alumni visitation policy addressed at meeting

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
January 23, 2017
Visually Impaired Bronx Science alumna alleges Ms. Jahoda withheld mandated services from her

Visually Impaired Bronx Science alumna alleges Ms. Jahoda withheld mandated services from her

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
January 11, 2017

Stuyvesant Spectator article from 2003 raises concerns regarding then teacher Rosemarie Jahoda’s behavior towards students

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
December 22, 2016
Sources provide accounts of interim acting principal’s behavior

Sources provide accounts of interim acting principal’s behavior

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
December 9, 2016

Procedural changes lead to tensions between faculty members and principal

Sumaita Hasan and Andrew Nektalov
December 6, 2016
Ms. Brandeis accepts a new position, will leave midyear

Ms. Brandeis accepts a new position, will leave midyear

Sumaita Hasan, Mehrose Ahmad, and Rabia Hasan
December 5, 2016

Mr. Barbetta moves to RFK after four years

Sumaita Hasan and Ilyssa Delos Reyes
September 29, 2016

Rosemarie Jahoda joins staff as new principal

Sumaita Hasan and Ilyssa Delos Reyes
September 29, 2016

Drug possession derails Six Flags trip

Sumaita Hasan, Mehrose Ahmad, and Olivia Chan
June 13, 2016

The N-Word and Harrisite Halls

Sumaita Hasan, Mehrose Ahmad, and Mohima Sattar
April 1, 2016

FROM SECULAR STUDY TO SCRIPTURE: A LOOK AT THE INFLUENCE OF HIGH SCHOOL ON THE RELIGIOUS LIVES OF HARRISITES

Poonam Dass, Jason Lalljee, and Sumaita Hasan
February 4, 2016

APUSH curriculum altered after controversy

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
September 28, 2015
Artwork by Valerie Shun

Improving communication in SU elections

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad
June 3, 2015

Major changes made to January finals schedule

Aayush Beri, Sumaita Hasan, and Mehrose Ahmad
December 23, 2014

Blogging in and out of class

Jillissa Drayton and Sumaita Hasan
November 25, 2014

Student blogging: Expression without the formalities

Jillissa Drayton and Sumaita Hasan
November 14, 2014
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