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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

Mr. Amanna and Ms. Yan, directors of the THHS programming office

Following Ms. Chung’s retirement, Mr. Amanna and Ms. Yan now in charge of creating student schedules

Valencia Li and Joyce Xie October 29, 2023

Latin teacher Chris Amanna and English teacher Katherine Yan are now in charge of creating student schedules and managing transcripts, following the retirement of English teacher Raquel Chung, who previously...

Mr. Krinsky will be teaching social studies.

History department welcomes new faculty member Joshua Krinsky

Silga Chisim and Galo Sanchez October 17, 2023

This school year, Joshua Krinsky joined the history department as a new Honors U.S. Government and Politics and AP Macroeconomics teacher, marking his third year as an educator.  For the past two years,...

Ms. Sardina will be teaching social studies.

THHS welcomes Class of 2015 alumna Eleni Sardina into the history department

Silga Chisim and Rina Chen October 10, 2023

Townsend Harris alumna Eleni Sardina has joined the social studies department as a new AP United States History and AP Research teacher.  Ms. Sardina has been an educator for the last two years, previously...

Ms. Lasoff engages the THHS community through the use of social media platforms.

Parent Teacher Coordinator Jodie Lasoff connects the THHS community through social media

Raisa Kamal, Kadiatou Dia, Malihah Islam, and Rina Chen October 9, 2023

Townsend Harris alumna Jodie Lasoff has been the parent coordinator at Townsend Harris High School since 2021. As parent coordinator, she has created something THHS has not had before: an official social...

Ms. Laverde and Mr. Sweeney stand with the Little Free Library, called Tophers Corner, donated by retired English teacher Helen Rizzuto.

Reading Initiative starts its second year with unveiling of a “little free library” donated by retired English teacher Helen Rizzuto

Aiden Clarke, Features Editor October 5, 2023

On September 21, the Reading Initiative officially began its second year.  According to its website, the goal of the Reading Initiative is to “continually be encouraging, promoting, and celebrating...

Mr. Lonborg will be teaching social studies.

New faculty member David Lonborg joins the history department

Silga Chisim and Ramon A. Rodriguez September 21, 2023

This year, David Lonborg has joined the Social Studies department as an AP World History teacher.  Mr. Lonborg has spent the past 21 years teaching, beginning his career at Martin Van Buren High School...

Dr. Martin will teach social studies and ISS.

New faculty member Guy Martin joins the ISS and history departments

Silga Chisim and Ramon A. Rodriguez September 7, 2023

With the new school year here, Townsend Harris High School is welcoming Dr. Guy Martin to the ISS (Instructional Support Services) and history departments. Dr. Martin received his undergraduate degree...

EXPLAINER: how admissions criteria have changed through the years

EXPLAINER: how admissions criteria have changed through the years

In the fall of 2022, eighth graders from across the city applied to Townsend Harris in a completely different manner compared to previous years. The admissions process has changed repeatedly since the...

Washington Square Park. Image courtesy of Pixabay.

Admitted: NYU rising freshmen share their personal statements, application experiences

Ryan Young, Managing Editor July 31, 2023

Admitted is one of the podcasts produced by The Classic. It showcases students as they reflect on the college application process. In particular, students share their personal statements and reflect...

Meet the 2023-2024 Editors of The Classic

Meet the 2023-2024 Editors of The Classic

The Editors July 28, 2023

The Classic summer staff is now taking care of daily publishing, but by mid-August, the new editors of The Classic will take over fully and begin publishing content. You can learn more about all the new...

English teacher Michael Morrison publishes a book.

Teachers Before Townsend: Dr. Morrison’s transition from the stage to the classroom

Rina Chen, Staff Writer July 10, 2023

Becoming an English teacher at Townsend Harris High School was the last thing Michael Morrison expected. In his youth, his aspirations included becoming an actor, author, and even a rock 'n' roll star. Dr....

Nowyshin Mridula was one of the two THHS students from the graduating class of 2023 to receive a QuestBridge scholarship.

Senior Nowyshin Mridula offers a look into the QuestBridge process after earning a full scholarship to Yale

Tenzing Gurung and Yara Hassan July 7, 2023

This past college acceptance season, senior Nowyshin Mridula got accepted into her dream college, Yale University with a full scholarship through QuestBridge. She plans to study mechanical engineering...

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