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Donations decrease during food drive.
Founder’s Day Food Drive sees fewer donations than in previous years
December 2, 2024
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
Previous MTA metrocard, before the new student OMNY cards
MetroCard Throwback
December 10, 2024
The 2022-2023 Arista induction ceremony
Arista Throwback
November 30, 2024
Semores team in the 2025 Friday night S!NG show
S!NG Throwback: The 2025 S!NG season comes to a close
November 24, 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
Future business majors should look into supply chain management as a potential career path
GUEST OPINION: Alum urges future business majors to look into supply chain management as a potential career path
December 15, 2024
Students share their opinion on cultural events in THHS.
Opinion Roundup : Cultural representation in events and extracurricular activities
December 5, 2024
Students share their opinion on the new testing schedule.
Opinion Roundup: does the new testing schedule lead to more testing?
December 1, 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
Nightingale Theater Company's live read-aloud during Season's Reading
“Season’s Readings” event encourages independent reading and cultural exploration
December 18, 2024
African American FON leaders of last year.
FON season kicks off with interest rally
December 7, 2024
Semores overall directors and seniors Katie Chan and Joshua Chung
Semore overall directors discuss their final S!NG performance
December 4, 2024
Closing scene in the S!NG Semores performance
S!NG 2025 Highlights
November 27, 2024
Last year's freshman movie trip at Cinemart Cinemas
Freshmen take a trip to the movies
November 26, 2024
Lab Keeper Mark McHugh.
The man behind the lab: Mark McHugh administers lab work at Townsend Harris
December 13, 2024
Traditional paper and pen tests now turn digital
28 AP Exams to go digital in May 2025, leading to shifts in test prep and expectations
December 8, 2024
Girls Who Code provides a space to explore computer science.
New Girls Who Code club seeks to create inclusive space for members to explore computer science
November 29, 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
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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Silga Chisim

Silga Chisim, Teacher/Staff Feature Manager

Silga is a senior at THHS. She loves taking pictures and exploring new music.

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Junior English classes take a trip to the MoMA.

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

Silga Chisim, Features Editor
February 26, 2024
Mr. Montalvo will be teaching art.

Following the retirement of Ms. Wischerth, Antonio Montalvo joins the Art Department

Silga Chisim, Features Editor
November 11, 2023
Mr. Krinsky will be teaching social studies.

History department welcomes new faculty member Joshua Krinsky

Silga Chisim and Galo Sanchez
October 17, 2023
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
Mr. Lonborg will be teaching social studies.

New faculty member David Lonborg joins the history department

Silga Chisim and Ramon A. Rodriguez
September 21, 2023
Dr. Martin will teach social studies and ISS.

New faculty member Guy Martin joins the ISS and history departments

Silga Chisim and Ramon A. Rodriguez
September 7, 2023
Violetta Kurayeva, the new school nurse

New nurse hired at THHS

Silga Chisim, Ana Ramlagan, and Reah Joby
March 27, 2023
The 2023 yearbook team discusses their plans.

Inside the plans for the 2023 yearbook

Silga Chisim and Ana Ramlagan
February 21, 2023
Two writing samples and a video introduction are the key aspects of the 2023 admissions process.

Teachers assess thousands of writing and video samples from eighth grade applicants under new admissions system

Silga Chisim and Aastha Patel
February 10, 2023
How numerical averages and annualization impact this year’s report cards

How numerical averages and annualization impact this year’s report cards

Silga Chisim and Aastha Patel
December 14, 2022
The entire robotics team.

Brunswick Eruption offers this year’s robotics team a test run

Carolina Corcuera, Aastha Patel, and Silga Chisim
November 25, 2022
Seniors share their experiences and give advice about the early college admissions process.

Seniors share thoughts about early admissions applications as November deadline passes

Silga Chisim, Staff Writer
November 15, 2022
Introducing Valeria Jacobs, a new teacher in the STEM and ISS departments.

Valeria Jacobs joins the STEM and ISS departments

Silga Chisim and Emma Lee
October 10, 2022
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