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September reopening throwback
September reopening throwback
September 18, 2024
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
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
Digital SATs improve testing experience.
As test optional applications begin to go away, the new digital SAT offers an improved test-taking experience
September 15, 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
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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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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