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THHS implements a new teacher-leadership program to enhance THHS teaching practices
Inside the “teacher leader” group that works with Principal Condon to enhance THHS teaching practices
February 8, 2025
Students attending and enjoying the food at Asian Fest
Chinese Student Association brings back Asian Fest
January 29, 2025
New schoolwide grading policy addressing the use of AI in student work
Schoolwide Grading Policy now expressly forbids use of AI without citation, but some look for loopholes
January 22, 2025
Physics teacher Mr. Quach getting pied by students during the Winter Party
Sophomore grade leaders host winter party as fall semester comes to a close
January 18, 2025
Ms. Patete leaves Townsend Harris.
Guidance Counselor Ana Patete departs midyear
January 16, 2025
The image from the June 1987 edition of The Classic. The original caption: "Townsend Harris' seniors are welcomed by Queens College."
Throwback Article: “Plans Underway For QC Adventure” from June 1987
February 9, 2025
Mr. Heathwood and Mr. Stern run "music mindfulness" jam sessions during teacher-led Wellness Fridays.
Jogging with Kadamani and Jamming with Stern: How ‘Wellness Fridays’ facilitate faculty team building
February 3, 2025
The White House behind a police barricade, as seen during a Classic overnight field trip to Washington, DC.
Would you date a MAGA supporter? As Trump takes office, survey shows partisan divisions hardening with regard to high school social life
January 20, 2025
Last year's Festival of Nations.
Leaders of new Pakistani FON group prepare for the 2025 performance
January 3, 2025
Previous MTA metrocard, before the new student OMNY cards
MetroCard Throwback
December 10, 2024
Attend the Healthy Relationships Summit this Thursday.
Guest Essay: NYC Commissioner marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness month with letter to high school students on healthy relationships
February 10, 2025
Students completing their lab during zero band
OPINION: 7AM is too early for class. Lab sections should be offered at different times during the day
January 21, 2025
Harrisites reflect on school day hours.
Opinion Roundup: Should the school day start later to allow for healthier sleep schedules?
January 17, 2025
Class size laws and its potential effects on Townsend Harris High School
EDITORIAL: As the deadline for New York’s Class Size Law gets closer and closer, added clarity on implementation is needed
January 14, 2025
Sophomore transfers share their experience at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on transitioning in as sophomore transfers
January 9, 2025
Class of 2025 goes on senior trip.
Class of 2025 takes a trip to the Catskills
January 30, 2025
Senior Julia Waters
Musician Spotlight: senior singer Julia Waters, whose “rare talent” inspires audiences
January 28, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
January 15, 2025
Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography
Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography
January 12, 2025
One of the many stands during the Holiday Market
Holiday Market features food from around the world of FON
December 29, 2024
Senior, Steel Hawks president, founder of Hack Club, and Build Coordinator for Science Olympiad Isaac Wong
STEM Spotlight: Senior Isaac Wong, Steel Hawks president, described as “backbone of the team”
February 5, 2025
Tech coordinator, physics teacher and sports coach John Tsai
How John Tsai, physics teacher and tech mastermind, keeps classes running
February 1, 2025
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
YMA Club holds various events to connect members with medical professionals
January 31, 2025
Young Women in STEM plans ahead.
Young Women in STEM club aims to expand turnout and offerings
January 27, 2025
Winter often brings on seasonal affective disorder, and highly advised to reach out to guidance counselors for help
Reach out when seasonal affective disorder hits, guidance counselors say
January 5, 2025
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Shayra Shoshi

Shayra Shoshi, Science & Technology Editor

Shayra is a Junior at Townsend Harris High School. She spends her free time hand-knitting, reading, and journaling. She hopes to study medicine in the future.

All content by Shayra Shoshi
Young Women in STEM plans ahead.

Young Women in STEM club aims to expand turnout and offerings

Shayra Shoshi, Ayoub Ayoub
January 27, 2025
Abid Choudhury becomes Boys Basketball team head coach.

Abid Choudhury becomes Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM

Malihah Islam, Shayra Shoshi, and Raisa Kamal
September 24, 2024
Students at the Read Dating Restaurant on Valentines Day.

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
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

Ayoub Ayoub, Rabtah Jinan, and Shayra Shoshi
February 22, 2024
The view from outside the window during a remote snow day.

Technical issues with remote logins lead to a mostly asynchronous snow day

Ayoub Ayoub, Suhail Morshed, and Shayra Shoshi
February 13, 2024
Harrisites Present Their Research at the NYCSRM Consortium Symposium

Harrisites Present Their Research at the NYCSRM Consortium Symposium

Shayra Shoshi and Ayoub Ayoub
September 22, 2023
Ms. Chung, humanities teacher at Townsend Harris for 31 years.

Ms. Chung retires after 31 years as a faculty member

Shayra Shoshi
June 26, 2023
Greener ways to dispose your trees this holiday season

Greener ways to dispose your trees this holiday season

Carolina Corcuera, Shayra Shoshi, and Genessa Khan
December 29, 2022
Student-recommended skin care

Student-recommended skin care

Shayra Shoshi and Aastha Patel
November 17, 2022
Students took part in a medical training summer opportunity.

Harrisites share experiences from the Sophie Davis Health Professions mentorship program

Shayra Shoshi
September 12, 2022
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