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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
Seniors presenting their research on “the ethics and aesthetics of friendship” during day two of the Humanities Symposium
Seniors present original research on literary friendships at annual humanities symposium
June 13, 2025
THHS Librarian and President of the New York Library Association Arlene Laverde
Librarian Arlene Laverde retires, leaving behind a legacy of championing independent reading and fighting for libraries as free and open spaces
June 11, 2025
2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang and 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
Q&A with Class of 2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang
June 9, 2025
Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim and Valedictorian Jenney Huang on stage after both their awards were announced
Q&A with Class of 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
June 8, 2025
Science teacher Sarah Loew oversees the growing Henrietta Lacks event.
Growing success of annual “Henrietta Lacks” event serves as a showcase of science teacher Sarah Loew’s dedication
June 3, 2025
Sophomore Aki Benjamin
‘Heimler’s History’ at home: sophomore creates ‘Aki’s History Review’ videos
May 25, 2025
Pamela Del Vecchio, Secretary to Assistant Principal of Organization Ellen Fee, is the mastermind behind the system that ensures all classes with an absent teacher are covered by another teacher.
Substitute Procedures: inside the daily puzzle that needs solving in order to cover all classes
April 18, 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
Students and staff share their opinion on the gym uniform policy.
Opinion Roundup : are gym uniforms really necessary?
May 24, 2025
KFON Powerful
Special Feature: A look back at Festival of Nations 2025
July 2, 2025
Students playing giant Jenga at an activity station during Keepers Day
Seventh annual Keepers Day wraps up another academic year
June 30, 2025
The event was held at the Rosenthal Library.
Richard Prins, winner of the Birdhouse Prize, reads from his new chapbook at Rosenthal Library
June 24, 2025
MSA member drawing a henna design on a participant's hand.
Hennafest 2025 offers a post-AP season celebration
June 17, 2025
Senior Leilani Walkes's winning artwork in the 2025 MET “P.S. Art” Competition
Senior Leilani Walkes announced as a winner in 2025 MET “P.S. Art” Competition
June 15, 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
Chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani shares his running journey.
After running over 25,000 miles, chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani imparts his exercise philosophy
April 28, 2025
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Kaitlyn Lee

Kaitlyn Lee, Sports Editor

Kaitlyn is a senior at Townsend Harris High School.

All content by Kaitlyn Lee
Townsend Harris alumna Io plays for Stony Brook University Women’s Basketball team as a guard.

Alumni Athlete Spotlight: Ioanna Gianopoulou and Kimberly Lau go from the Hawks to the NCAA

Kaitlyn Lee, Sports Editor
April 15, 2025
Abid Choudhury becomes Boys Basketball team head coach.

Mr. Choudhury becomes head coach of Boys Varsity Basketball

Janna Pasig, Finley Chin, Jacqueline Hong, and Kaitlyn Lee
January 13, 2025
Girls Soccer junior captain Sophia Lee.

A look at Sophia Lee’s work as Girls Varsity Soccer captain

Kaitlyn Lee, Sports Editor
December 27, 2024
Class size laws and its potential effects on Townsend Harris High School

Students admitted during pandemic era process respond to derogatory “lottery kids” nickname

Kaitlyn Lee, Managing Editor
September 12, 2024
The boys volleyball team ends off their season with a 9-1 record.

The Varsity Boys Volleyball Team ends off their successful season

Kaitlyn Lee and Goria Jaimon
June 6, 2024
The outdoor season of girls track has begun and many have set goals for the final season of the school year.

As the outdoor track season begins, members share their goals for the season

Kaitlyn Lee, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
The seniors on the Boys Varsity Basketball team.

With one last regular season win, the Boys Varsity Basketball Team looks ahead to the playoffs

Kaitlyn Lee, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
The Townsend Harris Hawks mascot at pep rally.

Student Union hosts the first pep rally in six years

Eva Hannon and Kaitlyn Lee
February 8, 2024
The Girl's Varsity Track Team captains.

Track captains share their goals for the winter season

Kaitlyn Lee, Staff Writer
January 8, 2024
Seniors at the senior lock -in.

Class of 2023 sleeps over at THHS during senior “lock in”

Kaitlyn Lee, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
The leaders of Italian FON.

New leaders of Tibetan and Italian prepare for FON 2023

Kaitlyn Lee and Eileen Wang
February 7, 2023
Seniors celebrated the beginning of their last school year by watching the sunrise together on September 23.

Seniors welcome the sunrise at early morning event celebrating the start of their last school year

Esther Liu and Kaitlyn Lee
October 4, 2022
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