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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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Diana Piergrossi

Diana Piergrossi, News Editor

Diana is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. Her favorite subjects in school are English and science, and she enjoys reading, writing, photography, traveling, and baking. She has also been playing soccer for ten years and likes volleyball and running.

All content by Diana Piergrossi
The Townsend Harris team at the DECA State Career Conference in Rochester, New York.

DECA competes at three-day State Career Conference

Diana Piergrossi and Faiza Tasnim
March 18, 2024
New “anecdotal” record system used to monitor rule breaking

Schoolwide grading policy updated to include revision guidelines

Faiza Tasnim, Diana Piergrossi, Nilla Wahab, and Defne Kaygisiz
November 22, 2023
Class of 2027 attend freshman orientation at Townsend Harris.

Incoming freshmen attend orientation before the start of the 2023-2024 school year

Diana Piergrossi, News Editor
September 4, 2023
Calculus placement exam postponed indefinitely, replaced by interest form

Calculus placement exam postponed indefinitely, replaced by interest form

Faiza Tasnim and Diana Piergrossi
June 28, 2023
Mr. Hackney, humanities teacher at Townsend Harris for 27 years.

After 27 years, Mr. Hackney is ready for his next adventure

Diana Piergrossi
June 21, 2023
The candidates for the next Student Union Executive Board at the debate.

Following a debate and a vote, the SU election season comes to a close

Diana Piergrossi and Emily Kapica
May 29, 2023
Photo courtesy of Classic photography

Student Union Primary Election kicks off 2023-2024 campaign season

Diana Piergrossi
May 8, 2023
Representatives from The Cooper Union, Hofstra University, Macaulay Honors College, and Stony Brook University speak to Townsend Harris families about the college application process.

THHS Guidance Team holds in person Junior College Night for the first time since remote learning

Diana Piergrossi, Staff Writer
April 7, 2023
Harrislam competes in and hosts MIST NY 2023

Harrislam competes in and hosts MIST NY 2023

Diana Piergrossi, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
Students represented their clubs at the Winter Carnival by hosting activities and selling food. Pictured is Ms. Fee participating in Girl Up’s booth.

Student Union holds first Winter Carnival event in four years

Diana Piergrossi, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Townsend Harris is now officially using Jupiter Grades as the new gradebook, after not having an official gradebook for the entire first semester.

With the start of the spring semester, Jupiter Grades will be the new schoolwide gradebook

Diana Piergrossi and Defne Kaygısız
January 23, 2023
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Schoolwide survey administered to give staff key data to support students

Faiza Tasnim and Diana Piergrossi
December 27, 2022
Many students volunteered to introduce THHS to the class of 2027.

THHS welcomes prospective class of 2027 students at open house

Diana Piergrossi, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Harrisites donated to the New York Blood Center this spring.

Harrisites participate in fall Blood Drive

Diana Piergrossi, Staff Writer
October 6, 2022
PREVIEW: Getting ready for the first in-person FON since 2020

PREVIEW: Getting ready for the first in-person FON since 2020

Kelly Gildea, Lauren Xiao, Diana Piergrossi, and Gabriella Renzi
March 1, 2022
Following the return to in-person school, hallways and staircases face heavy congestion

Following the return to in-person school, hallways and staircases face heavy congestion

Kelly Gildea, Esther Liu, Hana Arafa, Sophia Sookram, Tahmid Hossain, Diana Piergrossi, Stephanie Lopez, and Gabriella Renzi
October 25, 2021
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