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The Reading Initiative hosts a trip to Massachusetts
Reading Initiative brings close to a hundred students on an overnight trip to tour New England literary history
May 4, 2024
Students assemble at the QC track to look at the solar eclipse through protective glasses.
Science Department leads Solar Eclipse viewing experience at Queens College
April 26, 2024
Students present at the first Symposium in June 2015.
Seniors to present research on literary anti-heroes at QC next month, marking ten years of the Humanities Symposium
April 24, 2024
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
What Will Affirmative Action Mean for College Decisions?
April 28, 2024
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
April 20, 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
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
The Addams family production.
The show must go on: cast of The Addams Family discusses the challenges and stresses of bringing a play to life
May 1, 2024
As the spring weather warms up the city, Harrisites share their favorite trends.
Harrisites share their favorite trends for this spring
April 25, 2024
AP Literature students listen as author Soraya Palmer addresses them in the THHS library.
AP Literature class pairs up with the Lambda Literary LGBTQ Writers in Schools Program
April 21, 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
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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Keeping up with current events

Asmaaul Chowdhury and Sharon Chin • November 25, 2014

WITH SO much going on every day, sometimes it seems like it’s a lot easier to keep up with the Kardashians than to do the same with the world. However, Townsend Harris has many students who are well-versed...

Raising the barre: Dancers at THHS

Jason Lalljee • September 18, 2014
Picture a young boy— age five, all clumsy fingers and crooked feet. This is the child that junior Yuriy Markovetskiy can recall himself being, before the moment he embarked upon what would become his life’s passion—dance. Yuriy is one of many Townsend Harris students who dance in programs outside of school.

Q&A with alumnus, soldier Jordan Brandwein

Rachel Chabin • September 18, 2014

Jordan Brandwein ‘14 recently joined the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) after graduating from Townsend Harris. Jordan is officially designated by the IDF as a Lone Soldier (chayal boded), or a soldier...

Valedictorian, Salutatorian share experiences

June 25, 2014
This year’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian sat down with The Classic for a different kind of interview. Rather than asking the typical questions at this time of year (“What are your plans for the future?”, “How did you do it?”), we thought it would be better to do a Q&A that alternates between typical and atypical questions, allowing us to get a better view of their personalities.

How tweet it is: Harrisites take to Twitter

Amanda Ruggieri • April 4, 2014
“Oh my gosh, I am so going to tweet that!” This phrase is becoming commonplace in the THHS vernacular as more students get active on the social media platform Twitter.

A look at the extended family Fee

Sharon Chin • February 4, 2014
Aside from being the Assistant Principal of Organization, Health, and Physical Education, Ellen Fee has another job: caring for foster children. Ms. Fee has been a foster mother since she married. Students who know Ms. Fee well weren’t surprised, citing her warm nature as being evident to everyone she encounters.

Out in the real world: Work outside of schoolwork

Harry Quinn • November 6, 2013
Working outside of the school environment provides a learning experience for students by teaching them the lesson of hard work. Several Harrisites have worked jobs in order to experience the real world, and learn what it means to make money for themselves.

Charitable changes made to Spirit Week

Brandon Perlaza, Amanda Ruggieri, Shabeena Sharak, and Ariana Stergiou • November 1, 2013
Members of the Student Union brought something new to this year’s Spirit Week. In order to honor the Ephebic Oath’s commitment to service, students had to raise money for a cause in addition to adorning their floors with unique designs during Monday’s hall-decorating festivities.

Custodial staff does more than keep Townsend Harris clean

Rachel Chabin and Asmaaul Chowdhury • September 3, 2013
With Harrisites usually drowning in work, it’s no surprise some forget their school is home to more than just students and faculty. The maintenance staff - a crew made up of an engineer, foreman, handyman, and a few janitors - is the behind the scenes team in charge of keeping the school up and running.

What will the students of the future study about our time?

Yelena Dzhanova • August 26, 2013
Students at Townsend Harris spend a great deal of time pouring over textbooks that detail the defining events of past generations. Inevitably, students begin to wonder what will populate the bullet points and subheadings when this generation's story makes its way into the textbooks of the future. The Classic surveyed students to see what they believe will be the defining events and moments of the past decade.

Mr. Barbetta reflects on one year at the helm of THHS

Rachel Chabin and Asmaaul Chowdhury • June 16, 2013
Though still relatively new to Townsend Harris, the sight of Principal Anthony Barbetta walking the halls, greeting students by the main stairwell in the morning, and sporting either THHS or Red Sox apparel is a common one to behold. As the school year winds down, Mr. Barbetta spoke with The Classic about his first two semesters as principal.
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