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Seniors discuss how FAFSA impacted their college application process.
Seniors reflect on FAFSA delays impact on their college application process
April 12, 2024
Students assemble at the QC track to look at the solar eclipse through protective glasses.
Solar eclipse special schedule makes room for school-wide viewing event at the QC track
April 9, 2024
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
April 5, 2024
Testing in the gymnasium.
Juniors take the digital SAT for the first time at THHS
March 29, 2024
The 40th Anniversary Classic Apparel design.
Kicking off a fortieth anniversary countdown with The Classic’s spring fundraiser
March 22, 2024
Students partake in the Henrietta Lacks bracelet making event
Biomedical Ethic class fundraises to honor the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks
April 19, 2024
Students share spring break plans.
Teens share plans as spring break approaches
April 17, 2024
Mr. Owens, a classical languages teacher.
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Owens’ journey from pursuing law to teaching Latin
April 15, 2024
Math teachers Abid Choudhury and Kayla Gill teach in an ICT math class.
“A model for special education in this city”: the ten-year story of how building a special education program transformed this top NYC school
April 4, 2024
Alumnus presenting to students on career day.
Harrisites reflect on their experience during Career Day
April 3, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: Students share their opinions on the new homework policy
March 20, 2024
Room 410 offers a variety of seating options to best accommodate student needs and foster a comfortable environment
OPINION: It’s time to move beyond rows of desks and transform more classrooms into inviting learning spaces
March 10, 2024
As students choose courses for the upcoming year they question how many AP classes they should take.
How Many is Too Many? The Debate Over the Number of AP Courses Students Should Take in a Year
March 7, 2024
Tech-free Tuesdays can provide some much needed relaxation in the school environment
Opinion: Institute a Tech-free Tuesday tradition in classrooms to detox from an overreliance on classroom technology
February 23, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: New course offerings released for elective signup period
February 19, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Watch the Nightingale Theatre Company’s spring musical: The Addams Family
April 14, 2024
Eid-al Fitr represents the ending of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims.
Eid al-Fitr: Harrisites reflect on the commemoration of Ramadan
April 13, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Behind the Scenes of the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of The Addams Family
April 11, 2024
There are a variety of shows for Harrisites to enjoy during spring break
Harrisites Share Their Favorite Spring Break Shows to Enjoy
April 6, 2024
Chinese Feather Fan FON.
Harrisites share their FON 2024 Reflections and Experiences
March 30, 2024
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.
After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.
To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba
March 14, 2024
This spring, many Harrisites are looking forward to applying to summer internships for the arts.
Digital note taking vs. paper note taking
March 11, 2024
ModIT invites former president and Princeton student, Sonia Hasko, to talk to current club members
Alumna Sonia Hasko returns to address ModIT members
February 25, 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
February 22, 2024
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Linguistics dropped in favor of full-year WP

Sarah Iqbal and Lucy Lim • February 4, 2014

Starting this semester, freshmen will no longer take the previously required spring term Linguistics course, which has instead been replaced by Writing Process II. Freshmen had always taken one semester...

Demerits: the legacy of 1984 Harrisites

Erin Robinson • February 4, 2014
Every typical high school experience has one thing in common: if someone does something wrong, they go to detention. Yet at Townsend Harris, students receive punishment in the form of demerits.

Finals week changes debut, focused on fewer, shorter exams

Clara Abouelsaad and Aayush Beri • February 4, 2014
Based on suggestions from students and faculty, major changes were made to the January 2014 finals schedule. In an effort to ease student stress, finals have been shortened from 90 minutes to 45 minutes, and finals of more subjects will now be taken in class.

Senior meets NYC election candidate for simulation campaign

Vickie Savvides • February 4, 2014
During THHS’s annual Election Simulation, Harrisites attempt to portray real-life candidates as accurately as possible. Occasionally, simulation candidates get to meet their real-life counterparts in order to perfect and enhance this portrayal. This year senior Tawhid Meah, who played the Republican candidate for Queens Borough President, Tony Arcabascio, grew especially close with Mr. Arcabascio himself, contributing to his victory in the Election Simulation against Melinda Katz.

New York looks ahead to new era

Nina Leeds • January 12, 2014

Junior Nina Leeds attended the inauguration of Mayor Bill de Blasio on January 1. New York State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, also a THHS alum, offered Nina the opportunity because she had volunteered for...

Guidance Department steps into the shoes of a Harrisite

Elizabeth Tum • January 9, 2014
From December 9-13, the guidance counselors of THHS could be found roaming the hallways as students rather than faculty members as part of their efforts to experience a Harrisite’s typical day.

Steel Hawks win video contest, receive cash grant

Noreen Mohsin • January 1, 2014
On December 13, the Steel Hawks received a $5000 cash grant as a result of winning the competition entitled “Engineering Our Future: Next Generation Innovators Envision a Brighter Future,” hosted by the Rockwell Automation. The Steel Hawks will use the $5000 to help fund their entrance into the US FIRST Competition in the spring.

Steel Hawks purchase 3D printer, have big plans for use

Sherin Shibu • December 6, 2013
On November 26, the Steel Hawks excitedly huddled around the newest member of their team-a three dimensional printer. Although the objects produced by the printer have so far been trivial, there are several long-term ways the printer will benefit the team.

Math event inspires careers in teaching

Elizabeth Tum • December 2, 2013
The Teaching Improvements Through Math Education (TIME) 2000 event, held on November 22 at Queens College, rounded up eight of THHS’s own students and two of its teachers to celebrate mathematics.

Election Simulation results in even victories

Simrankaur Wahan and Sarah Iqbal • November 15, 2013
From mid-September until the beginning of November, the class of 2014 was hard at work on THHS’s yearly Election Simulation. The results for many of the positions were close, with three victories each for both Republicans and Democrats.

Senior meets NYC election candidate for simulation campaign

Vickie Savvides • November 15, 2013
During THHS’s annual Election Simulation, Harrisites attempt to portray real-life candidates as accurately as possible. Occasionally, simulation candidates get to meet their real-life counterparts in order to perfect and enhance this portrayal. This year, senior Tawhid Meah, who played Republican candidate for Queens Borough President Tony Arcabascio, grew especially close with Mr. Arcabascio himself, contributing to his victory in the Election Simulation against Melinda Katz.

Seniors excel in science research competition

Poonam Dass • November 8, 2013
On October 18, seniors Solly Sebastian and Melinda Harbhajan were announced as semi-finalists in the Siemens Science Research Competition for their research on “Drug and Protein Encapsulation with Nanogels.” More than 2,440 students competed in this year’s prestigious Siemens Competition, with only 331 projects selected for the semi-finals. Solly and Melinda are the only Harrisites to be semi-finalists since 2006.
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