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Townsend Harris hosts its annual open house
Prospective class of 2029 freshmen visit during the annual open house
November 21, 2024
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
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
The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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Ryan Young

Ryan Young, Managing Editor

Ryan Young is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. He is a managing editor focused on The Classic TV YouTube channel. When he’s not swimming or catching up on homework, you’ll likely find him editing videos.

All content by Ryan Young

Townsend Harris Students Review NYC Public School Lunch

Isabel Jagsaran, Ryan Young, Yasmeen Ismail, and Aidan Ng
September 17, 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

How I Got Into Five Ivies : Reading My Common App Essays | ADMITTED

Ryan Young, Multimedia Managing Editor
June 15, 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
Mr. Scardino, social studies teacher and former UFT chapter leader.

[Photo] After 27 years, teacher and former UFT chapter leader Franco Scardino retires

Bridgette Jeonarine, Toluwanimi Oyeleye, and Isabella Zapata
June 5, 2024

Townsend Harris High School Spring Concert 2024

Ryan Young, Ryan Chen, and Tawfiq Ahmed
May 23, 2024

[Video] The Townsend Harris Writers Academy Goes to Boston

Ryan Young, Managing Editor
May 2, 2024

What Will Affirmative Action Mean for College Decisions?

Aiden Clarke, Isabel Jagsaran, and Ryan Young
April 28, 2024

[Video] Solar eclipse special schedule makes room for school-wide viewing event at the QC track

April 9, 2024
A game of volleyball with Shimoda High School and Townsend Harris High School.

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

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
March 23, 2024

[Video] Watch the FON 2024 Saturday night livestream here

Ryan Young, Managing Editor
March 2, 2024

[Video] Watch the FON 2024 Friday night livestream here

Ryan Young, Managing Editor
March 1, 2024
The Semores, the winner of S!NG 2024, cheering at the end of their show.

After Semores emerge victorious, overall directors reflect on S!NG 2024

Joyce Shen and Maimuna Amina
December 1, 2023
"A crack in the paint is still a piece of the picture."

S!NG 2024 Highlights

Ryan Young, Li Li, Karen Lin, Samira Li, Kashish Kamu, Harrison Zhu, and Alex Yauri
November 19, 2023
Founders' Day 2023 live from THHS.

Founders’ Day 2023: Livestream

Ryan Young, Managing Editor
November 3, 2023
The Classic’s end of year livestreams: graduation, sports awards, and the spring concert

The Classic’s end of year livestreams: graduation, sports awards, and the spring concert

Ryan Young, Multimedia Managing Editor
August 3, 2023
Washington Square Park. Image courtesy of Pixabay.

Admitted: NYU rising freshmen share their personal statements, application experiences

Ryan Young, Managing Editor
July 31, 2023

Watch the “Into the Woods” livestream here

Ryan Young and Amelia Ferrell
April 30, 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.

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

Diana Piergrossi, Staff Writer
April 7, 2023
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream

Watch the FON 2023 Livestream

Ryan Young
March 12, 2023
Best & Worst Gifts for Secret Santa

Best & Worst Gifts for Secret Santa

Ella Kim and Ryan Young
December 22, 2021
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