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Dr. Sato and the Japan Bowl team preparing for the upcoming competition
As Japan Bowl competition in Washington DC approaches, team members study hard
April 2, 2025
Students participating at the pie-eating contest on Pi-Day.
Celebrating Pi Day with pie: contests, deals, and personal traditions
March 31, 2025
Attendees at the Holi event after powder throwing
Sophomore grade leaders and Hindu Student Association host annual Holi event with performances, games, and powder throwing
March 30, 2025
Students and teachers attending the "Youth Day of Action” in Albany
Green Team participates in “Youth Day of Action” to lobby for climate change action in Albany
March 19, 2025
Assistant Principal of Organization Ms. Fee shaking hands with new inductees of the Archon Honor Society.
Archon induction ceremony celebrates community service and academic achievements
March 18, 2025
Textbooks Still Aid Student Learning.
Though digital study methods may be on the rise, physical review books are still in the game
March 28, 2025
Custodian Mario Vasquez
Custodian Mario Vasquez discusses his time maintaining THHS
March 26, 2025
Digital Shift Challenges No. 2 Pencil.
With digital testing on the rise, is the No. 2 pencil no longer #1 in the classroom?
March 20, 2025
SU Equity Chair Jordan Hurwitz and Senior Max Wong
Guest Post: Student Union Equity Chair Jordan Hurwitz interviews senior Max Wong
February 27, 2025
The image from the June 1987 edition of The Classic. The original caption: "Townsend Harris' seniors are welcomed by Queens College."
Throwback Article: “Plans Underway For QC Adventure” from June 1987
February 9, 2025
40 hours of community service should not be required.
OPINION: Community service hours should not be required for graduation honors
April 1, 2025
Townsend Harris guidance team support students.
OPINION: From Guidance’s Mindful Mondays to Ms. Fee’s petting zoo, meaningful wellness opportunities are widely available
March 27, 2025
Desks in rows in prior preparation for the recent PSAT and SAT exams
OPINION: The high stress of too much testing is still an issue that needs to be addressed, despite promises for “alternatives”
March 21, 2025
College Board should continue offering traditional paper testing alongside digital AP exams
Op-Ed: The College Board should continue offering traditional paper testing alongside digital AP exams
March 14, 2025
Religion's impact on students and their academics
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on how experiences with faith outside of the classroom develop identities throughout the school community
March 9, 2025
Students gathering and eating during MSA's Iftar event to celebrate Ramadan
MSA’s iftar event raises over $500 for charity while inviting the wider community to join in celebrating Ramadan
March 23, 2025
Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at Queen's College.
Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at LeFrak Concert Hall for the ‘Writers at Queens’ series
March 17, 2025
The new THHS spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors
Preparations are now underway for the Nightingale Theater Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors
March 12, 2025
Students attempting the obstacle course at Ferox Ninja Park
Juniors travel to Ferox Ninja Park in Brooklyn for class trip
February 22, 2025
Girl Up members making bracelets.
Girl Up Club celebrates ‘Galentine’s Day’ with charm bracelet making
February 21, 2025
The Science Olympiad team studying for events in upcoming competitions
Science Olympiad members talk finding a balance between studying, competing, and fostering friendships
March 4, 2025
Part of the Tech Crew during a meeting in preparation for FON
As FON approaches, the Tech Crew works with FON leaders to help bring the show to life
February 23, 2025
Senior, Steel Hawks president, founder of Hack Club, and Build Coordinator for Science Olympiad Isaac Wong
STEM Spotlight: Senior Isaac Wong, Steel Hawks president, described as “backbone of the team”
February 5, 2025
Tech coordinator, physics teacher and sports coach John Tsai
How John Tsai, physics teacher and tech mastermind, keeps classes running
February 1, 2025
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
YMA Club holds various events to connect members with medical professionals
January 31, 2025
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Despite state funds, Queens College Bridge Program funding remains uncertain long term. A look at why THHS continues to push for greater support.

Despite state funds, Queens College Bridge Program funding remains uncertain long term. A look at why THHS continues to push for greater support.

Cecilia Taravella, William Rhee, Ryan Eng, Cate Nguyen, and Jennifer Quisi
June 30, 2022
The Batman Movie Review

The Batman Movie Review

William Rhee
March 16, 2022
SLIPKNOT: Global Livestream Review Article 

SLIPKNOT: Global Livestream Review Article 

William Rhee
November 17, 2021
Black Widow arrives on Disney+, here's our review

Black Widow arrives on Disney+, here’s our review

William Rhee
October 5, 2021
Marvel’s upcoming phase four movies

Marvel’s upcoming phase four movies

William Rhee
June 23, 2021
THHS recognized as #1 public high school in New York

THHS recognized as #1 public high school in New York

William Rhee and Dorcas Adewale
May 14, 2021
BLACKPINK brings the show home

BLACKPINK brings the show home

William Rhee
February 23, 2021
Senior Year schedules by the numbers

Senior Year schedules by the numbers

William Rhee
January 25, 2021
School brings the holiday spirit online

School brings the holiday spirit online

William Rhee and Isabel Jagsaran
January 4, 2021
Metallica brings charity center stage

Metallica brings charity center stage

William Rhee
December 10, 2020
How to celebrate your birthday remotely

How to celebrate your birthday remotely

William Rhee
November 23, 2020
Looking for pandemic pastimes? Try producing music

Looking for pandemic pastimes? Try producing music

William Rhee
November 16, 2020
Rhoda Weinstein, one of the original teachers of the reopened THHS, passes at 89

Rhoda Weinstein, one of the original teachers of the reopened THHS, passes at 89

William Rhee
September 23, 2020
Reopening committee presents new “Enriched Virtual Plan” in online meetings

Reopening committee presents new “Enriched Virtual Plan” in online meetings

William Rhee and Juney Liu
August 11, 2020
Giving back with homemade face masks

Giving back with homemade face masks

William Rhee
May 20, 2020
MoMA renovation: same challenges in a bigger space – both offline and online

MoMA renovation: same challenges in a bigger space – both offline and online

William Rhee
March 25, 2020
Exploring museum exhibits from your home with The Met's The Last Knight

Exploring museum exhibits from your home with The Met’s The Last Knight

William Rhee
March 23, 2020
Are we all Jokers? Joker movie review

Are we all Jokers? Joker movie review

William Rhee
November 13, 2019
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