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New teacher Richard Rodriguez starts out at Townsend Harris High School
Mr. Rodriguez joins the THHS Community
November 20, 2024
Founders' Day back to Colden Auditorium.
Founders’ Day returns to Colden Auditorium following renovations
November 18, 2024
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
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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Katherine Lian is a senior at Townsend High School who enjoys taking pictures, dancing, and trying new things. Her favorite memory with The Classic was her trip to Albany with her peers.

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Students toured the Yale campus (pictured here) on a field trip last November. Though college tours and other common experiences remain the same, how has AI impacted the admissions process?

During a year full of college admissions changes, AI also began to impact the application process, a survey of seniors shows

Aiden Clarke, Carina Fucich, Kelly Gildea, Isabel Jagsaran, Katherine Lian, and Sadeea Morshed
July 16, 2024
Thaseena Anjum

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: Reflecting on the testing schedule now that the spring term has ended

Brailyn Almonte, Violet Au, Anya Basnayake, and Mirabelle Miketa-Garcia
July 11, 2024

Watch the 2024 College Video

Katherine Lian, Iris Li, Bakhsish Kaur, Ryan Young, and Adam Sayah
June 25, 2024
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art

Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art

Isabel Jagsaran, Carina Fucich, Sadeea Morshed, Katherine Lian, and Ryan Young
June 25, 2024
Students at this years Sports Awards held at Douglaston Manor.

Moments of Sports Awards 2024

Aiden Clarke, Isabel Jagsaran, Katherine Lian, and Ryan Young
June 8, 2024
The Addams family production.

[Photo] The show must go on: cast of The Addams Family discusses the challenges and stresses of bringing a play to life

Uma Tevlin, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
Mr. Dunbar gives a speech at the final show on April 13th.

The Addams Family Musical through photography

Ashley Zeng, Karen Lin, Katherine Lian, Ryan Chen, Samira Li, and Tabassum Ahmed
April 27, 2024
Seniors present at Humanities Symposium next month.

[Photo] Seniors to present research on literary anti-heroes at QC next month, marking ten years of the Humanities Symposium

Alessandra Diaz and Emily Kapica
April 24, 2024
Students share spring break plans.

[Photo] Teens share plans as spring break approaches

Sayemah Nadi and Rina Chen
April 17, 2024
Mr. Owens, a classical languages teacher.

[Photo] Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Owens’ journey from pursuing law to teaching Latin

April 15, 2024
The new Townsend Harris High School is almost complete, set to open by September 1994.

[Photo] Seniors reflect on FAFSA delays impact on their college application process

Alessandra Diaz, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
The Henrietta Lacks event that took place on Friday, April 5th.

Photos of the Week: Open House and Henrietta Lacks Event

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
April 7, 2024
Math teachers Abid Choudhury and Kayla Gill teach in an ICT math class.

[Photo] “A model for special education in this city”: the ten-year story of how building a special education program transformed this top NYC school

Bridgette Jeonarine, Toluwanimi Oyeleye, and Isabella Zapata
April 4, 2024
Monday, March 25 was Holi, the Festival of Colors. The holiday was celebrated at Townsend Harris for the first time ever at an event hosted by the Freshman grade leaders, featuring dancing, Hindu foods, and colored powder.

Photos of the week: 3/25 – 3/29

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
March 31, 2024
College flags line the walls in the guidance office.

[Photo] How overturning Affirmative Action upended the admissions process, leaving a haze of uncertainty and anxiety for seniors awaiting admissions results

Aiden Clarke, Riya Chaudhry, and Ramon A. Rodriguez
March 26, 2024
On Thursday, March 21, students from Shimoda High School (Townsend Harris' sister school in Japan) visited and engaged in various activities. Shown is the students and teachers at the cherry blossom tree ceramony that took place to commemorate the friendship between the two schools.

Photos of the week: Career day and Japanese sister school visit

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
March 23, 2024
Starting the new marking period, THHS administration adopts a new homework policy.

[Photo] New updated homework policy goes into effect, addressing how online assignments have transformed homework

Kavya Reshamwala and Max Rosenthal
March 13, 2024
Room 410 offers a variety of seating options to best accommodate student needs and foster a comfortable environment

[Photo] OPINION: It’s time to move beyond rows of desks and transform more classrooms into inviting learning spaces

Rina Chen, Staff Writer
March 10, 2024
Chinese Ribbon FON.

SLIDESHOW: FON 2024 Photos

Katherine Lian, Alex Yauri, Tabassum Ahmed, Alex Chen, Lucian Hung, Amy Huynh, Rachel Lin, and Vicky Li
March 3, 2024
Junior English classes take a trip to the MoMA.

[Photo] Summer may seem far away, but planning for summer internships and programs is in full swing

Silga Chisim, Features Editor
February 26, 2024
Students at the Read Dating Restaurant on Valentines Day.

[Photo] Reading Initiative hosts free pancake restaurant in the library for second annual Valentine’s “read dating” event

Malihah Islam and Shayra Shoshi
February 24, 2024
Students plan to do academic and recreational activities over Mid-Winter break.

[Photo] Plans for mid-winter break: FON rehearsals, early AP prep, travel, and taking it easy

Uma Tevlin, Staff Writer
February 20, 2024
Students at the "Read Dating" event hosted by the Townsend Harris Reading Initiative.

Photos of the Week: Valentine’s Day, Online Learning, and FON

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
February 18, 2024
The Culinary Connections (CC520) club selling milk tea, dalgona, and spicy ramen at Winter Carnival.

SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2024

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
February 3, 2024
Seniors at the Black and White party.

[Video] Class of 2024 travels to Villa Roma Resort for senior trip

John Piergrossi, Staff Writer
January 29, 2024
NYC launches Teenspace to aid in adolescent mental health.

[Photo] Teenspace launches, offering free mental health support to NYC teens

Faiza Tasnim and Alessandra Diaz
January 22, 2024
The members of the class of 2024 on the senior trip at Villa Roma Resort.

Photos of the week: Pep Rally and Senior Trip

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
January 20, 2024
Jessica Graf, interim AP

[Photo] As Veronica York departs after thirteen years as guidance assistant principal, guidance counselor and alum Jessica Graf steps in as interim AP

Aiden Clarke, Features Editor
January 19, 2024
Students at the Festival of Nations (FON) kick-off rally.

Photo Gallery: Winter Concert and FON Kick-off

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
January 7, 2024
The Nightingale Theater Company's Holiday Read Aloud on Friday, December 15.

Photos of the Week: Holiday Festivities

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
December 17, 2023
In honor of HIV/AIDs day, Townsend Harris hosted a school-wide assembly dedicated to educating students about HIV.

[Photo] THHS Hosts its Annual HIV/AIDS Day

Eleni Tsiouris, Galo Sanchez, and Jolisa Larangeria
December 14, 2023
The student union board members lighting up candles for Arista.

Photos of the Week: Arista, Lobby Decorating, and HIV/AIDS Day

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
December 10, 2023
A scenic photo taken on Lapse.

[Photo] Capturing Nostalgia: The Film Camera App that Brings Back the Past

Rajvi Sharma and Tasnia Khandaker
December 9, 2023
Ms. Espinoza joins the ISS and English departments.

[Photo] ISS and English departments welcome Jessica Espinoza

Defne Kaygisiz, News Copy Editor
December 4, 2023
The Boys Varsity Basketball team playing against the Academy of American Studies on Wednesday, November 29. The final score was 68-50 (Academy of American Studies).

Photos of the Week: Basketball, Table Tennis, and Hunger Games

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
December 2, 2023
Students participate in a pro-Palestinian protest at Queens College on November 1.

[Photo] After senior claims to be disciplined for hanging a Palestinian flag in front of school, tensions rise over political speech

Isabel Jagsaran, Carina Fucich, and Sadeea Morshed
November 29, 2023
Students helping out with the voting ballots for Election Simulation on November 5.

Photos of the Week: Spirit Week events from Halloween and Founders’ Day to Election Sim Voting

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
November 7, 2023
Students reading at the event.

Photos of the Week – Reading, Storytelling, Decorating, and Rallying

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
November 1, 2023
The FAFSA application has been a source of stress for seniors this year.

[Photo] Seniors weigh the pros and cons of early decision applications as deadlines arrive

Emily Kapica, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
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[Photo] Sophomores go on annual grade trip to Jib Lanes

Krish Wadia, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
Townsend Harris High School students face an unexpected metal detector and "hold" during class on September 26.

For the second time in two years, metal detectors appear in THHS lobby for “random scanning”

Carina Fucich, Isabel Jagsaran, Katherine Lian, and Sadeea Morshed
October 23, 2023
The spirit squad cheering for the girl's varsity soccer team at the pink-out game on Monday, 10/16, in support of breast cancer awareness month.

Photos of the Week: Pink-Out and Freshman Scavenger Hunt

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
October 21, 2023
Mr. Krinsky will be teaching social studies.

[Photo] History department welcomes new faculty member Joshua Krinsky

Silga Chisim and Galo Sanchez
October 17, 2023
Former Assistant Principal of ISS takes new job in the DOE's central office.

[Photo] Georgia Brandeis, Assistant Principal of Instructional Support Services, takes new job in DOE’s central office

Bridgette Jeonarine, Isabella Zapata, and Toluwanimi Oyeleye
October 16, 2023
La Herencia Hispana's salsa event on October 13th in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Photos of the Week: Speakers, Storytellers, Salsa Dancers, and Decorators

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
October 14, 2023
Ms. Sardina will be teaching social studies.

[Photo] THHS welcomes Class of 2015 alumna Eleni Sardina into the history department

Silga Chisim and Rina Chen
October 10, 2023
Vegetables at the menu tasting event.

Photos of the Week: 9/29 – 10/6

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
October 7, 2023
Harrisites take part in fall Blood Drive this past week.

[Photo] Harrisites volunteer at fall Blood Drive

Nana-Ama Kwarteng, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
Hawx News and The Townsend Times, Election Simulation newspaper.

SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kickoff Rally 2023

Katherine Lian, Karen Lin, and Alejandro De La Torre Cardona
September 29, 2023
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