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New disciplinary policies are introduced at THHS to change how students are penalized after an infraction.
After demerits system dies out, detention debuts in new discipline policy
March 17, 2023
The three-year anniversary of COVID-19 marks a time of reflection and resolutions going forward into a more normal future.
Pandemic life: three years after the schools shut down in NYC
March 16, 2023
Mr. Williams, a new member of the Classical Language department.
Welcoming new Classical Greek & Latin Teacher: Adam Williams
March 13, 2023
Harrislam competes in and hosts MIST NY 2023
Harrislam competes in and hosts MIST NY 2023
March 8, 2023
The Phoenix contributes to Valentine’s Day fun with Mad Libs fundraiser
The Phoenix contributes to Valentine’s Day fun with Mad Libs fundraiser
February 27, 2023
Irene Skandalakis, producer of The 27 Podcast.
Senior Spotlight: Irene Skandalakis marvels as podcast producer
March 13, 2023
Teachers before Townsend: Mr. Heitman’s career in the airline industry
Teachers before Townsend: Mr. Heitman’s career in the airline industry
March 7, 2023
This image was created with the assistance of DALL·E 2, an AI image generator. The prompt used to create this image was: “A robot writes an essay on paper while sitting at a desk in a classroom with human students, in the style of a comic book.”
Is ChatGPT upending learning? Survey shows most THHS students are unfamiliar with the AI, but some have begun using it for class
March 2, 2023
Students plan to do academic and recreational activities over Mid-Winter break.
How Harrisites are spending their midwinter break
February 22, 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
February 10, 2023
Many colleges see students social media accounts as digital portfolios; students question the fairness of it.
College admissions officers viewing applicants’ social media should not be “fair game”
March 10, 2023
The College Board announces its new AP African American Studies Course, but amid controversy, doesnt recognize that the content should not be optional for students.
Editorial: Colleges must fight back against attempts to remove key topics from the new AP African American Studies course
February 28, 2023
While virtual parent teacher conferences are convenient, they should be coupled with in-person conferences to create a hybrid parent-teacher conference model.
The case for hybrid parent-teacher conferences
February 24, 2023
Students discuss their opinions on what aspects of Townsend Harris make it a reputable school.
Opinion Roundup: What makes THHS worthy of its reputation?
February 17, 2023
Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants
Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants
January 31, 2023
Harrisites celebrate Valentines Day with pancakes and love poems at the Read Dating event, offered by the THHS Reading Initiative.
Reading Initiative offers love poems and pancakes for “read-dating” event
March 16, 2023
ModIT holds monthlong investing competition
ModIT holds monthlong investing competition
March 15, 2023
The FON finale.
FON 2023 Highlights
March 13, 2023
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
March 12, 2023
Phoenix hosts Open Mic event for writers and artists to share their work
Phoenix hosts Open Mic event for writers and artists to share their work
March 8, 2023
The Townsend Harris Science Olympiad team wins several medals at Regionals, with Team A placing 2nd overall.
SciOly wins second place at Regionals
March 9, 2023
As technology continues to evolve, AI art continues to be a cheap and accessible source of imagery for artists, students, and writers alike, but it can be both beneficial and harmful.
The AI Art Boom
March 3, 2023
Excessive use of headphones can lead to long-term hearing loss.
How headphones can affect your hearing
February 23, 2023
A popular conglomerate called 3M plans to stop production of PFAS in efforts to make the world more sustainable.
3M to stop production of “forever chemical” PFAS by 2025
February 16, 2023
A new study reveals effects of the pandemic on the brain, and Harrisites share their feelings about it.
How the Pandemic Changed Your Brain: Study shows that COVID shutdown quickened development of teenage brain structure
February 16, 2023
The FON finale.
FON 2023 Highlights
March 13, 2023
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
March 12, 2023
Senior advisor, Mr. Gelbman in the dunk tank.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2023
February 2, 2023
2022 Wrapped: The Classics Year in Review
2022 Wrapped: The Classic’s Year in Review
December 30, 2022
Concert band bowing after their performance.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Concert 2022
December 16, 2022
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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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