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English teacher Ryan Dunbar, who became the assistant principal of English earlier in the Spring semester, teaching students during a class.
English Departmental Year-End Wrap-Up: Sophomore Regents, a new AP, and on demand writing
July 21, 2025
The Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library on the Queens College Campus.
Principal Condon announces a “pause” in Queens College bridge program for 2025-2026 school year
July 14, 2025
Ms. Albarracin in the main office
School aide Monica Albarracin takes over as attendance coordinator, after Ms. Reyes
July 4, 2025
Students using cellphones in a classroom
Preparations under way for bell-to-bell cell phone ban in the fall
July 1, 2025
Guidance Counselor Jeremy Wang who retired earlier this month.
Mr. Wang retires after ten years serving as a THHS guidance counselor
June 29, 2025
Susan Rodriguez, Principal Brian Condon's secretary, at her desk in his office.
Staff profile: Principal’s secretary Susan Rodriguez described as the “hidden gem” of THHS
July 28, 2025
Former Junior SLT and incoming Student Union Vice President Evelene Chao.
SU Spotlight: Evelene Chao takes on the role of SU Vice President
July 16, 2025
The board that the Quizbowl team displayed at the annual club fair.
New Quizbowl academic team makes a competitive debut
July 15, 2025
A pencil and paper indicating the possible increase of handwritten assignments.
As cell phone ban looms, will there be a return to handwritten assignments?
July 9, 2025
Former Executive-at-Large and incoming SU Treasurer Uma Hardeo.
Student Union Spotlight: Executive-at-Large Uma Hardeo to become SU treasurer
July 8, 2025
A delivery from Uber Eats, a popular food delivery service, sitting on a table in the lobby.
Opinion Roundup: Should Students be Allowed to Order Food to School?
July 29, 2025
Students receive OMNY cards on the first day of school.
OPINION: OMNY card system started out promising but needs a reboot for next year
June 23, 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
The 2025-2026 Phoenix editorial staff and phoenix members who attended the end of year party
With the 2025 magazine published, Phoenix team plans on a rebirth for the publication and club
July 31, 2025
Mr. Lee and students take a selfie after their performance.
Faculty spotlight: Mr. Lee conducts orchestra with “high standards” and “compassion”
July 23, 2025
The cast bows at the end of last year's Nightingale Theatre Company musical, "The Addams Family." This year, the play was be "Little Shop of Horrors."
Nightingale Theatre Company team builds a wider extracurricular community for drama enthusiasts
July 10, 2025
A ceramic dish shaped and painted to resemble a halved apple, showcasing student work from a recent pottery project completed in the Ceramics club.
Club Spotlight: Ceramics club completes its first full year
July 6, 2025
KFON Powerful
Special Feature: A look back at Festival of Nations 2025
July 2, 2025
Science students working in the lab.
Course Spotlight: three-year science research elective sequence offers unique opportunities
July 22, 2025
Students participating at the pie-eating contest on Pi-Day.
STEM Departmental Year-End Wrap-Up: Pi Day, Revisions, and Honor Societies
July 3, 2025
Science Research students recording data in the laboratory
Science Research class studies campus soil on multi-day field trip
June 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
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Ana Ramlagan

Ana Ramlagan, A&E Spotlight Manager

Ana is a senior at THHS. She enjoys reading romance, binge-watching Netflix and listening to music. Her dream job is to be a dermatologist someday!

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The board that the Quizbowl team displayed at the annual club fair.

[Photo] New Quizbowl academic team makes a competitive debut

Melissa Lai, Staff Writer
July 15, 2025
Robert Mirabal performs at Flushing Town Hall. In a Q&A discussion at the concert, Mirabal said that he sees his art as a way to preserve what is being forgotten.

Robert Mirabal shares “Music, Culture, and the Pueblo Way” at Flushing Town Hall

Sayemah Nadi and Ana Ramlagan
February 15, 2025
Ceramics and Pre-Veterinary clubs collaborate on the Pawterry event.

Pre-Veterinary Society and Ceramics Host “Pawterry” Event

Ana Ramlagan
November 25, 2024
Members of the band, Get the Time will play before FON shows this Friday and Saturday.

As part of JFON, Japanese band Get the Time will open for three FON performances this weekend

Ana Ramlagan and Shamonti Shamim
February 29, 2024
NYPD Community Affairs monitors Drag Story Hour Event at THHS after reports of a potential protest

GSA hosts Drag Queen Story Hour Event in library to celebrate National Coming Out Day

Shamonti Shamim and Ana Ramlagan
November 27, 2023
Food Festivals to visit in NYC this Fall

Food Festivals to visit in NYC this Fall

Ana Ramlagan, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 26, 2023
Alumna Jennifer Walsh shares her journey from A&E editor to the gaming industry

Alumna Jennifer Walsh shares her journey from A&E editor to the gaming industry

Ana Ramlagan, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 5, 2023
Violetta Kurayeva, the new school nurse

New nurse hired at THHS

Silga Chisim, Ana Ramlagan, and Reah Joby
March 27, 2023
The 2023 yearbook team discusses their plans.

Inside the plans for the 2023 yearbook

Silga Chisim and Ana Ramlagan
February 21, 2023
Modern tech club puts coding skills to the test with web design contest

Modern tech club puts coding skills to the test with web design contest

Ana Ramlagan
December 13, 2022
Student athletes are no longer required to be vaccinated to be able to participate in PSAL sports.

Vaccination requirement lifted for high-risk activities at school

Eva Jane Hannon, Emma Lee, and Ana Ramlagan
November 3, 2022
Gloria Park joins the English and ISS departments

Gloria Park joins the English and ISS departments

Ana Ramlagan and Eva Jane Hannon
October 20, 2022
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