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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
George Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
THHS Writers Academy travels to Washington DC for an overnight trip
October 31, 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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During the SU Debate the Vice President and President shared their goals and aspirations.

Newly elected student leaders propose SU improvements through stronger communication and a new Club Credit System

Rina Chen, Staff Writer
May 21, 2024
Students share spring break plans.

Teens share plans as spring break approaches

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

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

Galo Sanchez and Rina Chen
April 15, 2024
Mr. Bailey works as a paraprofessional at THHS.

Teachers Before Townsend: Paraprofessional Eric Bailey’s journey from catering to the classroom

Rina Chen, Staff Writer
March 25, 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

Rina Chen, Staff Writer
March 10, 2024
Mr. Dunbar teaches the drama class at the THHS Writers Academy Summer Writing Retreat.

Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Dunbar’s journey from teaching at his alma mater to working at THHS

Galo Sanchez and Rina Chen
February 11, 2024
Latinx FON premieres at the kickoff rally.

Latinx FON makes its debut in this year’s performance

Galo Sanchez-Mendez and Rina Chen
January 24, 2024
English teacher Michael Morrison publishes a book.

English teacher Michael Morrison publishes book on Paul Robeson’s groundbreaking performance of Shakespeare’s Othello

Galo Sanchez-Mendez and Rina Chen
January 10, 2024
Ms. Sardina will be teaching social studies.

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

Silga Chisim and Rina Chen
October 10, 2023
Ms. Lasoff engages the THHS community through the use of social media platforms.

Parent Teacher Coordinator Jodie Lasoff connects the THHS community through social media

Raisa Kamal, Kadiatou Dia, Malihah Islam, and Rina Chen
October 9, 2023
English teacher Michael Morrison publishes a book.

Teachers Before Townsend: Dr. Morrison’s transition from the stage to the classroom

Rina Chen, Staff Writer
July 10, 2023
After exploring many possible career paths, Ms. Sherman ultimately became a history teacher.

Teachers Before Townsend: Ms. Sherman’s many career explorations before her “eureka” moment

Rina Chen, Staff Writer
July 6, 2023
Ms. Ezquerra, Spanish teacher at Townsend Harris.

Teachers Before Townsend: Ms. Ezquerra’s teaching journey from Poland to New York City

Rina Chen
May 24, 2023
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