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THHS and QC students attending a Humanities seminar at Queens College.
Humanities Seminar and QC Electives Begin With the Addition of a New Learning Platform: “Brightspace”
September 9, 2024
Students beginning their school day, and walking to their first band class.
Fall semester kicks off with familiar routines, procedures, and welcomes
September 6, 2024
Students receive OMNY cards on the first day of school.
OMNY Cards Replace Student MetroCards, Offering More Rides per Day
September 5, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in the journalism portion of the summer Writers Academy retreat.
Another year, another application: new freshmen assess latest application process
September 2, 2024
Harrisites donated to the New York Blood Center this spring.
Spring blood drive participation way up after poor turnout last fall, though nationwide shortage continues
July 18, 2024
Teachers shared how they spent their summer vacation, engaging in activities that also further prepared them for the upcoming school year.
Students have internships and summer jobs, but what do teachers do over the summer?
September 14, 2024
Townsend Harris High School building
Students admitted during pandemic era process respond to derogatory “lottery kids” nickname
September 12, 2024
Student Union president Alex Yauri debating in the elections
Senior Alex Yauri Begins his Term as Student Union President
September 3, 2024
Students toured the Yale campus (pictured here) on a field trip last November. Though college tours and other common experiences remain the same, how has AI impacted the admissions process?
During a year full of college admissions changes, AI also began to impact the application process, a survey of seniors shows
July 16, 2024
Junior English classes take a trip to the MoMA.
English classes connect the curriculum to culture at the Museum of Modern Art
June 24, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in Steel the Summer, a summer program the Robotics Team hosts each year.
Opinion Roundup : Incoming Freshmen reflect on the Townsend Harris admissions process
September 10, 2024
Should students be required to read so many digital texts rather than traditional printed texts? Image used with a license from Envato.
OPINION: Overreliance on digital texts makes learning harder and negatively impacts the reading experience
July 23, 2024
Thaseena Anjum
Opinion Roundup: Reflecting on the testing schedule now that the spring term has ended
July 11, 2024
Lateness policies may vary from department to department, but there is a commitment to being understanding of special circumstances.
Opinion: THHS should stop giving credit for late work
June 13, 2024
THHS alumni association co-president faces call for resignation.
Opinion Roundup: Students share their opinions on the new homework policy
March 20, 2024
Freshmen attending the journalism portion of the Writers Academy Summer Retreat.
Annual Writers Academy Summer Retreat helps grow the next generation of student writers
September 8, 2024
Operation Tomatometer returns for season four.
Operation Tomatometer launches season four with a “Twisters” review
July 26, 2024
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
July 4, 2024
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art
June 25, 2024
As the school year comes to a close members of the Arts For Generations club speak to the purpose of their club and their upcoming plans.
The Arts for Generations Club aims to bring happiness to senior citizens and to create a safe space for Harrisites
June 18, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in the Steel the Summer summer program at THHS.
Robotics Team hosts “Steel the Summer” program for rising freshman
September 4, 2024
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.
After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.
To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba
March 14, 2024
This spring, many Harrisites are looking forward to applying to summer internships for the arts.
Digital note taking vs. paper note taking
March 11, 2024
ModIT invites former president and Princeton student, Sonia Hasko, to talk to current club members
Alumna Sonia Hasko returns to address ModIT members
February 25, 2024
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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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