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New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.
ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda
November 15, 2024
New mathematics and Instructional Support Services teacher, Ms. Drakakis
Mathematics and Instructional Support Services departments welcome Vanessa Drakakis to the staff
November 13, 2024
The "simulated" presidential candidates debate during a special assembly held before Election Day.
In alternate reality of the Townsend Harris Election Simulation, Kamala Harris wins the presidency
November 10, 2024
George Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
THHS Writers Academy travels to Washington DC for an overnight trip
October 31, 2024
New “anecdotal” record system used to monitor rule breaking
New “anecdotal” record system used to monitor rule breaking
October 27, 2024
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
November 12, 2024
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation
Election Simulation Throwback
November 6, 2024
2024 Founders' Day held at Colden Auditorium
Founders’ Day Throwback
October 26, 2024
2024-2025 SU Club Liaison Elvis Chan
Junior Elvis Chan takes on Club Liaison role, after two years closely working with the Student Union
October 20, 2024
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
November 9, 2024
New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.
EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced
November 1, 2024
Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.
Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS
October 21, 2024
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.
Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system
October 14, 2024
Juniors win Hallway Decorating event.
After years of senior victories, juniors win 2024 Hallway Decorating Competition with Harry Potter theme
November 8, 2024
Attendees of the Diwali event painting traditional diyas
Hindu Student Association holds their first Diwali Event
November 5, 2024
Students at the Witching Hour
Third annual Halloween “read-a-thon” encourages a sold out crowd to read and hang out all night
November 4, 2024
Abigail Luk's winning book submission, To Love You
Abigail Luk named a winner in Ezra Jack Keats children’s book competition
October 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in education
Exploring the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in education as it becomes more prevalent
November 3, 2024
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
Productivity and learning apps that help inside and outside the classroom
November 2, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles
October 19, 2024
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
Hack Club launches, aiming to inspire students interested in the computer science field
October 12, 2024
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
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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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