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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
THHS Librarian and President of the New York Library Association Arlene Laverde
Librarian Arlene Laverde retires, leaving behind a legacy of championing independent reading and fighting for libraries as free and open spaces
June 11, 2025
2025-2026 SU President Jenna Abdelhamid, and 2025-2026 SU Vice- President Evelene Chao
Following a higher turnout election, 2025-2026 Student Union executive board winners announced
June 5, 2025
Chairs used and testing conditions during AP testing
AP Psychology exam rescheduled due to technical difficulties
May 29, 2025
Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos listens to students planning their Symposium presentations during a Humanities Seminar class in the Townsend Harris library.
NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos tours THHS, as funding for the school’s early college program remains uncertain
May 26, 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
Science teacher Sarah Loew oversees the growing Henrietta Lacks event.
Growing success of annual “Henrietta Lacks” event serves as a showcase of science teacher Sarah Loew’s dedication
June 3, 2025
Sophomore Aki Benjamin
‘Heimler’s History’ at home: sophomore creates ‘Aki’s History Review’ videos
May 25, 2025
Pamela Del Vecchio, Secretary to Assistant Principal of Organization Ellen Fee, is the mastermind behind the system that ensures all classes with an absent teacher are covered by another teacher.
Substitute Procedures: inside the daily puzzle that needs solving in order to cover all classes
April 18, 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
Students studying and preparing for tests
OPINION: Teachers should return graded assignments no longer than two weeks after they are due
May 8, 2025
MSA member drawing a henna design on a participant's hand.
Hennafest 2025 offers a post-AP season celebration
June 17, 2025
Senior Leilani Walkes's winning artwork in the 2025 MET “P.S. Art” Competition
Senior Leilani Walkes announced as a winner in 2025 MET “P.S. Art” Competition
June 15, 2025
Art supplies used by the art department
While many have discussed how AI impacts student writing, students artists have a lot to say about AI art
June 6, 2025
Students walking around and taking in the art gallery
Spring art gallery showcases paintings, photography, digital art, and sculptures
June 1, 2025
Screening attendees watching the Breaking the News documentary
A special screening of Breaking the News documents the founding of The 19th
May 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
Students observing the 2024 solar eclipse, a rare celestial phenomenon, and a topic discussed in Astronomy Club
Club spotlight: Astronomy Club aims to inspire a love for studying the stars
April 16, 2025
Students explore learning styles despite questions over their validity.
How the theory of “learning styles” influences learners, despite arguments that the theory lacks scientific validity
April 12, 2025
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On graduation day, the class of 2020 shares caps with pomp, despite the circumstances

On graduation day, the class of 2020 shares caps with pomp, despite the circumstances

Victoria Kuzma and By Usha Sookai
June 22, 2020
Enjoying hobbies and staying social during distancing

Enjoying hobbies and staying social during distancing

Victoria Kuzma and Usha Sookai
April 1, 2020
Wrap up of FON 2020

Wrap up of FON 2020

Victoria Kuzma, Julianna Zitron, and Wendy Lee
March 24, 2020
Justin Bieber releases new album: Changes

Justin Bieber releases new album: Changes

Victoria Kuzma and Usha Sookai
March 11, 2020
YouTuber NikkieTutorials comes out as transgender, encourages empowerment

YouTuber NikkieTutorials comes out as transgender, encourages empowerment

Victoria Kuzma and Usha Sookai
January 22, 2020
Top movies of the decade

Top movies of the decade

Victoria Kuzma and Usha Sookai
January 15, 2020
Semores soar to S!NG victory

Semores soar to S!NG victory

Victoria Kuzma and Julianna Zitron
November 25, 2019
Harry Styles ‘Lights Up’ the music industry

Harry Styles ‘Lights Up’ the music industry

Victoria Kuzma and Usha Sookai
November 20, 2019
Let's talk Founders' Day fashion

Let’s talk Founders’ Day fashion

Victoria Kuzma, Usha Sookai, and Lauren Jun
November 7, 2019
Halloween movies and teen perceptions

Halloween movies and teen perceptions

Victoria Kuzma and Usha Sookai
November 1, 2019
The Shed shines a light on the arts

The Shed shines a light on the arts

Victoria Kuzma and Usha Sookai
June 13, 2019
The "Sun is Also a Star" film shines bright

The “Sun is Also a Star” film shines bright

Victoria Kuzma and Usha Sookai
June 10, 2019
The Candidates: The release of the THHS election simulation documentary

The Candidates: The release of the THHS election simulation documentary

Victoria Kuzma and Ryla Pasaoa
December 5, 2018
Freshiors are victorious in this year’s S!NG competition

Freshiors are victorious in this year’s S!NG competition

Victoria Kuzma and Julianna Zitron
November 17, 2018
Manifest takes on the QC campus

Manifest takes on the QC campus

Samantha Alzate and Victoria Kuzma
September 17, 2018
THHS to be featured on NBC’s new show Manifest

THHS to be featured on NBC’s new show Manifest

Victoria Kuzma and Crystal Ngan
September 5, 2018
IMATS 2018 takes on NYC

IMATS 2018 takes on NYC

Samantha Alzate and Victoria Kuzma
June 28, 2018
Health students ask: where are the baby simulators we saw on television?

Health students ask: where are the baby simulators we saw on television?

Yasmin Hasan and Victoria Kuzma
May 7, 2018
Overflowing Bathroom: Yet Another Out of Order Stall

Overflowing Bathroom: Yet Another Out of Order Stall

Samantha Alzate, Yasmin Hasan, Victoria Kuzma, and Julianna Zitron
April 18, 2018
Freshiors announced as the victors of the 2018 SING! competition

Freshiors announced as the victors of the 2018 SING! competition

Samantha Alzate, Victoria Kuzma, Georgia Malo, Amanda Renzi, Julianna Zitron, and Yasmin A. Hasan
November 18, 2017
Adrianna defies fashion norms

Adrianna defies fashion norms

Samantha Alzate, Victoria Kuzma, and Reshma Deonarain
October 24, 2017
If it's free, it's for me: DOE offers free lunch to all NYC students

If it’s free, it’s for me: DOE offers free lunch to all NYC students

Samantha Alzate, Yasmin Hasan, Victoria Kuzma, Georgia Malo, Amanda Renzi, and Julianna Zitron
October 5, 2017
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