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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

Being in “the room where it happens”: the harrisite broadway-philes

Sasha Balkaran and Ciara Burke April 24, 2016

Written Every year, there are  three major productions at Townsend Harris; FON, SING and the school play leave the student body wanting more of the colorful costumes, mellifluous melodies and vibrant...

A “clothes” look at culture

Francesca Filiberti and Kristina Deur April 24, 2016

Written Every year, the eclectic population of Townsend Harris is showcased at FON. Adorned with clothing from cultures all around the world, the audience is exposed to the rich history of Harrisites....

Seniors discuss traditions, legacies

Sarah Balkaran April 24, 2016

Written There are a handful of traditions here at Townsend Harris High School that have taken root and flourished. From sports teams rituals to the celebrations of the school’s rich history, these...

A Wrestler’s History: Mr. A discusses coaching, charity

Rifat Ahmed April 24, 2016

Written Raymond Adamkiewicz, one of Townsend Harris’s physical education teachers and former wrestling coaches, has left behind him an astonishing career as a wrestler. Originally a soccer player,...

Photo courtesy of Kellie Zestanakis

Kellie Zestanakis: NY1 Scholar Athlete of the Week

Noah Silversmith April 24, 2016

Written She's cleared more than a few heights. Senior pole vaulter and javelin thrower Kellie Zestanakis has marked herself as one of Townsend Harris’ most outstanding athletes in the school, as...

Track team sweeps Mayor’s Cup

George Adamou April 24, 2016
The boys and girls outdoor track teams participated in the NYC Mayor’s Cup Championship meet, claiming several top-10 finishes in their respective events. The renowned annual meet took place in Randall's Island...

Fencing strikes high with key players

Daniel Singh April 24, 2016

Written The Townsend Harris girls fencing team has found recent success in its team as a whole and individual fencers.  Winning the first four matches of its season as well as having multiple fencers...

Changing colors change game

Stephanie Chain April 24, 2016

Written Inventors Mark Barker and Robert Hoffman have created the Scribble—a pen that allows the user to scan a color and then use that color to write or draw. The smart pen industry has seen its...

Science curriculum makes room for more computer science courses

Vicki Jagdeo April 24, 2016

Written This month, students at Townsend Harris will be selecting which elective courses they would like to see on their programs in September. As a result of the high demand for computer science...

Practical lab demonstrations hit bulls-eye

David Zarowin April 24, 2016

Written by David Zarowin   Physics teacher Joshua Raghunath is changing the way Townsend Harris students learn Physics. Using innovative labs to teach students about gravity, ideal projectiles,...

Steel Hawks take on Hofstra University

Sarah Yu April 24, 2016
Equipped with their robot, Red Tail, The Townsend Harris Steel Hawks competed in the 17th annual regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition (FRC) this past...

Dispel “senior status”

Zion Kim April 24, 2016

Written There is an implied hierarchy of seniority in every high school. At Townsend Harris, seniors enjoy special privileges not granted to underclassmen.  For example, seniors have free periods...

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