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Seniors discuss how FAFSA impacted their college application process.
Seniors reflect on FAFSA delays impact on their college application process
April 12, 2024
Students assemble at the QC track to look at the solar eclipse through protective glasses.
Solar eclipse special schedule makes room for school-wide viewing event at the QC track
April 9, 2024
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
April 5, 2024
Testing in the gymnasium.
Juniors take the digital SAT for the first time at THHS
March 29, 2024
The 40th Anniversary Classic Apparel design.
Kicking off a fortieth anniversary countdown with The Classic’s spring fundraiser
March 22, 2024
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
April 20, 2024
Students partake in the Henrietta Lacks bracelet making event
Biomedical Ethic class fundraises to honor the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks
April 19, 2024
Students share spring break plans.
Teens share plans as spring break approaches
April 17, 2024
Mr. Owens, a classical languages teacher.
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Owens’ journey from pursuing law to teaching Latin
April 15, 2024
Math teachers Abid Choudhury and Kayla Gill teach in an ICT math class.
“A model for special education in this city”: the ten-year story of how building a special education program transformed this top NYC school
April 4, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: Students share their opinions on the new homework policy
March 20, 2024
Room 410 offers a variety of seating options to best accommodate student needs and foster a comfortable environment
OPINION: It’s time to move beyond rows of desks and transform more classrooms into inviting learning spaces
March 10, 2024
As students choose courses for the upcoming year they question how many AP classes they should take.
How Many is Too Many? The Debate Over the Number of AP Courses Students Should Take in a Year
March 7, 2024
Tech-free Tuesdays can provide some much needed relaxation in the school environment
Opinion: Institute a Tech-free Tuesday tradition in classrooms to detox from an overreliance on classroom technology
February 23, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: New course offerings released for elective signup period
February 19, 2024
AP Literature students listen as author Soraya Palmer addresses them in the THHS library.
AP Literature class pairs up with the Lambda Literary LGBTQ Writers in Schools Program
April 21, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Watch the Nightingale Theatre Company’s spring musical: The Addams Family
April 14, 2024
Eid-al Fitr represents the ending of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims.
Eid al-Fitr: Harrisites reflect on the commemoration of Ramadan
April 13, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Behind the Scenes of the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of The Addams Family
April 11, 2024
There are a variety of shows for Harrisites to enjoy during spring break
Harrisites Share Their Favorite Spring Break Shows to Enjoy
April 6, 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
New color-coded bins stand along the cafeteria walls with arrows and instructive boards behind them.
Curbside Composting Program transforms the cafeteria’s garbage disposal process, though some are reluctant to comply
February 22, 2024
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Faiza Tasnim

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Faiza is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She loves to listen to podcasts, read books, watch anime, and practice learning her native language. She also loves to watch true crime documentaries and be scared afterward.

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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
NYC launches Teenspace to aid in adolescent mental health.

Teenspace launches, offering free mental health support to NYC teens

Faiza Tasnim and Alessandra Diaz
January 22, 2024
The THHS School Wide Grading Policy adds a new section.

Schoolwide grading policy updated to include revision guidelines

Faiza Tasnim, Diana Piergrossi, Nilla Wahab, and Defne Kaygisiz
November 22, 2023
Senior Briana Mach participates in highly selective Bank of America leadership initiative

Senior Briana Mach participates in highly selective Bank of America leadership initiative

Faiza Tasnim, News Editor
September 14, 2023
Student bathroom issues at Townsend.

Harrisites talk preparations for the upcoming school year

Faiza Tasnim, News Editor
August 14, 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
Green Team lobbies State Senator Comrie alongside Climate Reality Project to co-sponsor climate action bill

Green Team lobbies State Senator Comrie alongside Climate Reality Project to co-sponsor climate action bill

Elliot Heath and Faiza Tasnim
June 12, 2023
A collaboration between Townsend Harris High School, Bronx High School of Science and Brooklyn Technical High School, the Aspire Outreach club gains traction as it aims to guide students in the high school admissions process.

Aspire Outreach club featured on Spectrum News NY1

Faiza Tasnim, News Editor
May 22, 2023
Select schools, like Long Island University, gave admission results immediately after a brief interview.

Seniors receive college admissions results on the spot with select schools

Faiza Tasnim and Nilla Wahab
January 2, 2023
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Schoolwide survey administered to give staff key data to support students

Faiza Tasnim and Diana Piergrossi
December 27, 2022
Junior Sadie Bauer joins only 37 other students nationwide in receiving a perfect score on the AP Seminar exam

Junior Sadie Bauer joins only 37 other students nationwide in receiving a perfect score on the AP Seminar exam

Faiza Tasnim
October 31, 2022
Class of 2026 arrives a week before school starts for Orientation

Class of 2026 arrives a week before school starts for Orientation

Faiza Tasnim
September 5, 2022
Rapid tests and close contact notifications feature heavily in return to school from break

Rapid tests and close contact notifications feature heavily in return to school from break

Faiza Tasnim
January 24, 2022
COVID-19 cases increase at THHS in November, as testing practices change

COVID-19 cases increase at THHS in November, as testing practices change

Faiza Tasnim
November 29, 2021
With school reopened and reports of Covid cases, Harrisites discuss school sanitation and hygiene

With school reopened and reports of Covid cases, Harrisites discuss school sanitation and hygiene

Benjamin Babayev and Faiza Tasnim
November 18, 2021
Harrisites return in-person for Spirit Week and Hallway Decorating

Harrisites return in-person for Spirit Week and Hallway Decorating

Faiza Tasnim, Katherine Reyes, and Freddy Yu
November 10, 2021
Virtual Spring Concert premieres on YouTube with collaboration between the music and art departments

Virtual Spring Concert premieres on YouTube with collaboration between the music and art departments

Faiza Tasnim
May 31, 2021
New clubs approved and added to school’s extracurricular database

New clubs approved and added to school’s extracurricular database

Faiza Tasnim
May 24, 2021
School launches its second annual virtual spring spirit week

School launches its second annual virtual spring spirit week

Daffny Cardoso and Faiza Tasnim
May 21, 2021
Harrisites experience virtual Shakespearean performance

Harrisites experience virtual Shakespearean performance

Faiza Tasnim
May 18, 2021
As end of virtual SU election nears, candidates share experiences

As end of virtual SU election nears, candidates share experiences

Sadie Bauer, Liya Borukhova, and Faiza Tasnim
April 29, 2021
Virtual spring musical now rehearsing, with original script

Virtual spring musical now rehearsing, with original script

Isabel Jagsaran and Faiza Tasnim
April 28, 2021
During online forum, Harrisites speak out against anti-Asian racism

During online forum, Harrisites speak out against anti-Asian racism

Reem Nasrallah, Stacey Jiang, Esther Liu, and Faiza Tasnim
March 30, 2021
Juniors take SAT in reopened school building

Juniors take SAT in reopened school building

Isabel Jagsaran and Faiza Tasnim
March 26, 2021
Screen time modifications: New lunch band issued

Screen time modifications: New lunch band issued

Daffny Cardoso, Isabel Jagsaran, and Faiza Tasnim
March 9, 2021
COVID-19 modifications for this year’s National Latin & Greek Exam

COVID-19 modifications for this year’s National Latin & Greek Exam

Stacey Jiang, Esther Liu, and Faiza Tasnim
February 25, 2021
Harrisites celebrate Black History Month in virtual festivals

Harrisites celebrate Black History Month in virtual festivals

Esther Liu, Isabel Jagsaran, and Faiza Tasnim
February 25, 2021
Virtual Peer Tutoring: screen-to-screen brush ups

Virtual Peer Tutoring: screen-to-screen brush ups

Faiza Tasnim
February 24, 2021
Will approaching virtual S!NG 2021 measure up?

Will approaching virtual S!NG 2021 measure up?

Isabel Jagsaran, Chloe Mau, and Faiza Tasnim
January 29, 2021
2021 SAT Changes

2021 SAT Changes

Alisha Ansari, Stacey Jiang, Esther Liu, and Faiza Tasnim
January 26, 2021
2020 Fall Semester: Student opinions

2020 Fall Semester: Student opinions

Susan Yang and Faiza Tasnim
December 22, 2020
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