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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

Second time’s a charm: Nightingale Theater players prepare to bring The Addams Family to the stage after the pandemic disrupted a 2020 production

Second time’s a charm: Nightingale Theater players prepare to bring The Addams Family to the stage after the pandemic disrupted a 2020 production

Mohammad Nasrallah and Ramisa Sharif March 17, 2024

Earlier this year, the Nightingale Theater Company at Townsend Harris High School selected The Addams Family to be its annual spring production. Advised by English teacher Ryan Dunbar and Instructional...

The Sophomore Grade Leaders distributed these Valentines candy grams to the entire school on February 14.

Sophomore Grade Leaders deliver candy grams to all on Valentine’s Day

Julina Chen, Sunny Chen, Xinyi Chen, and Labeeba Aniqa March 1, 2024

On February 14, Last Wednesday, the Sophomore Grade Leaders (SGL) at Townsend Harris High School set out to bring the Valentine's Day spirit to the school community through custom-made Candy Grams. Starting...

Members of the band, Get the Time will play before FON shows this Friday and Saturday.

As part of JFON, Japanese band Get the Time will open for three FON performances this weekend

Ana Ramlagan and Shamonti Shamim February 29, 2024

With FON season coming to a close, many groups have been practicing their dances and polishing their moves for this weekend’s shows. In addition to all the dancing, however, this year’s FON will open...

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

On Valentine’s Day, the Townsend Harris Reading Initiative held its second annual “Read Dating” event right after school in the library. With half of the library decorated and set up as the “Read...

Students plan to do academic and recreational activities over Mid-Winter break.

Plans for mid-winter break: FON rehearsals, early AP prep, travel, and taking it easy

Uma Tevlin, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

After a rigorous six weeks of classes, exams, and extracurriculars, Harrisites are winding down this week for the mid-winter break. Before the break began, numerous students shared their plans for the...

Students rehearse for the 2024 FON performances.

Mid-winter break is here, but for FON leaders it’s crunch time

Chloe Kavanagh, Adiana Johnson, and Max Rosenthal February 16, 2024

The 2024 Festival of Nations performance is now two weeks away, and if it wasn’t evident from the bake sales in the lobby, almost every day, and the cultural music blaring from every corner of the building...

Harristies spoke to The Classic about their favorite winter meals.

Celebrating Lunar New Year with family and food favorites

Puja Biswas, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

The 2024 season marks the year of the dragon and Harrisites spent the Lunar New Year with ancient traditions, family reunions, and various foods. Lunar New Year is an annual 15-day festival celebrated...

With Valentines Day coming up, Harrisites share their idea of a perfect date.

Harrisites’ Idea of the Perfect Date

Sayemah Nadi, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

As February 14 approaches, hearts flutter with anticipation and a sense of romance fills the air. Valentine’s Day is traditionally dedicated to love, roses, and the exchange of heartfelt cards and gifts....

Harristies spoke to The Classic about their favorite winter meals.

Favorite foods help make this winter season warmer

Julia Waters, Staff Writer February 1, 2024

As the winter season continues, students at THHS look forward to familiar winter dishes to help them get through the chilly season. Harristies spoke to The Classic about their favorite winter meals. Senior...

With snow coming this winter for the first time in a while, its time to think about self care

Harrisites talk self care for the winter

Megan Lee, Staff Writer January 31, 2024

In the midst of the winter season, new beauty routines have been trending again on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media apps. Harrisites shared their different perspectives on self-care this season.   The...

Harrisites share their 2024 Townsend Resolutions

Harrisites share their 2024 Townsend Resolutions

Sayemah Nadi, Staff Writer January 9, 2024

As 2023 has now come to an end, the start of a new year brings feelings of anticipation, hope, and the promise of a fresh start. Harrisites have set their sights on creating academic goals in order to...

KFON selling snacks at the Holiday Market.

FON Holiday Market debuts at Season’s Readings event

Rajvi Sharma and Tasnia Khandaker January 2, 2024

This year, FON leaders collaborated with the Reading Initiative to sell cultural  foods at the Season’s Reading Holiday Market. Filled with tables from different cultural backgrounds, the second floor...

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