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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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All content by Victoria Oei
EDITORIAL: A sixth alumna has shared allegations of faculty misconduct from the past with The Classic; THHS needs a focused training program to protect students

EDITORIAL: A sixth alumna has shared allegations of faculty misconduct from the past with The Classic; THHS needs a focused training program to protect students

Nikki Ng, Victoria Oei, and Samantha Sestak
May 19, 2021
Following reports of a rise in violence against Asian-American community, Harrisites share concerns

Following reports of a rise in violence against Asian-American community, Harrisites share concerns

Victoria Oei
March 3, 2021
As NYC schools face shutdown, nearly all-remote THHS stands prepared

As NYC schools face shutdown, nearly all-remote THHS stands prepared

Nikki Ng and Victoria Oei
November 15, 2020
Under new DOE programming guidance, courses may be cut

Under new DOE programming guidance, courses may be cut

Nikki Ng and Victoria Oei
August 27, 2020
An unsung problem: all THHS orchestra classes run through recently cut QC funding

An unsung problem: all THHS orchestra classes run through recently cut QC funding

Victoria Oei
August 6, 2020
A look into the growing calls for the NYC DOE to cut ties with the NYPD

A look into the growing calls for the NYC DOE to cut ties with the NYPD

Usha Sookai and Victoria Oei
June 19, 2020
New Equity group announces virtual forum for discussion of nationwide protests and shares plans to build a more inclusive THHS

New Equity group announces virtual forum for discussion of nationwide protests and shares plans to build a more inclusive THHS

Nikki Ng and Victoria Oei
May 31, 2020
After students share stories of discrimination and bigotry on social media, Principal Condon reports claims to DOE for investigation

After students share stories of discrimination and bigotry on social media, Principal Condon reports claims to DOE for investigation

Nikki Ng and Victoria Oei
April 24, 2020
Walk-out protest organized to speak out against open schools

Walk-out protest organized to speak out against open schools

Victoria Oei
March 15, 2020
Programming conflicts flood the guidance department

Programming conflicts flood the guidance department

Bindu Koyi and Victoria Oei
November 5, 2019
10th Graders will not be taking the PSAT10 on SAT day

10th Graders will not be taking the PSAT10 on SAT day

Nikki Ng and Victoria Oei
March 25, 2019
Ms. Brandeis becomes assistant principal

Ms. Brandeis becomes assistant principal

Daniela Zavlun, Nikki Ng, Yuri Choi, Victoria Oei, Kelly Jiang, Nejra Barakovic, and Shabab Ahmed
October 1, 2018
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