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

The Classic

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

The Classic

55 MIST members told to re-do trip forms; Phoenix also faces trip issue after IAP Jahoda requests slips days before event

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad March 26, 2017

Previously, The Classic reported on disputes between Interim Acting Principal Rosemarie Jahoda, faculty, and administrators regarding trip procedures. Members of the community claim that Ms. Jahoda’s...

Behind the scenes of the school play: student-led costume and makeup departments

Ciara Burke and Valerie Mui March 24, 2017

As the lights turn on and the production commences, the first feature captured by the eyes of the audience is the exterior of each actor on stage. Behind the scenes, individual costumes are carefully designed...

Students organize sit-in day of C-30 Level 1 Committee interviews

Sumaita Hasan and Ashley Zhao March 23, 2017

During the day of the C-30 Level 1 Committee interviews, students organized a sit-in on the third floor in front of the principal’s conference room. Students expressed concern regarding the lack of transparency...

Fears of “rigged” C-30 continue with allegations that DOE-paid mentor helped IAP Jahoda with interview

March 22, 2017

Last week, on the day of the C-30 Level I interviews, The Classic confirmed that Interim Acting Principal Rosemarie Jahoda was one of five applicants who received an interview opportunity. In the lead...

The 80’s are in our jeans

Connie Rim and Esther Popovitz March 20, 2017

Given the recent popularity in homages to 1980s cinematography with the resurgence of the Star Wars film franchise and the science-fiction horror web series Stranger Things, it’s a no-brainer that the...

THHS faculty writes letter to Mayor de Blasio

Dear Classic Editors, On Thursday, March 16th, the Townsend Harris faculty delivered a letter to the Mayor expressing our grave concern about the C-30 process to appoint a permanent principal at Townsend...

Letter to the editor in support of The Classic’s handling of controversy surrounding IAP Jahoda

March 17, 2017

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One In An Alternate Archieverse: Riverdale

Josephine Chai March 17, 2017

As the CW prepares for the departure of one of their hit shows, The Vampire Diaries, the broadcasting company has proven successful in their execution of another. The CW’s huge new blast from the past,...

Letter to the editor on behalf of three student clubs: Ms. Jahoda, withdraw from the C-30

Zion Kim, GSA members, and MSA members March 14, 2017

What follows is an open letter written to Ms. Jahoda on behalf of three student clubs.  Dear Interim Acting Principal Jahoda, The Muslim Student Association (MSA), the Gender and Sexuality Alliance...

Classic poll of students finds 1% of current Harrisites support Ms. Jahoda for permanent principal

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad March 14, 2017

In The Classic’s last interview with Interim Acting Principal Rosemarie Jahoda, she told The Classic that she believes she has a “great deal of support,” but she is unsure of whether all voices...

Mother of visually impaired Bronx Science alumna sends letter to mayor; intends to sue IAP Jahoda and NYC DOE

March 13, 2017

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Junior college trip indefinitely delayed, SAT program cancelled due to ongoing investigation of PTA’s SAT program

Sumaita Hasan and Mehrose Ahmad March 12, 2017

According to its organizers, the spring junior college trip sponsored by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) will be delayed until further notice following an investigation launched on the PTA’s SAT...

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