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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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.

Special Feature: Summer sun without the fun?

Christina Wang and Amanda Yan • June 30, 2013
A look at summer as experienced by Townsend Harris students. Is summer a time to relax from a year packed with enormous amounts of work, or is it a time to get some real world experience?

Class of 2013 College Decisions

June 18, 2013

The Classic wishes the best of luck to the members of the class of 2013 in all their endeavors! College Decisions

Life in retirement: checking in with former teachers

Ella Leviyeva • June 18, 2013
Almost every year, Townsend Harris bids farewell to some of its finest teachers as they enter retirement. This transition is usually associated with golfing, knitting, or other leisurely activities, but many of our school’s retirees haven’t relaxed just yet, giving retirement a new meaning.

The Editors Sign Off

Ella Leviyeva, Genna Mastellone, Dimitri Theofanis, Michael Sanchez, John Indergaard, and Vanessa Martinez • June 18, 2013
I have very few memories of my high school career that don’t include The Classic – mostly because of the sheer amount of time I’ve spent working on it. I’ve been a member since the first months of my freshman year, when I was too scared to approach sophomores to interview them for a SING article. The Classic helped me form friendships, gain confidence, and learn the art of avoiding the passive voice (although I’ll never stop using it).

Buena suerte, señor Martinez

Suswana Chowdhury • June 16, 2013
After eight years of teaching at Townsend Harris, Spanish teacher Silvio Martinez is leaving with plans to continue teaching future Spanish teachers right next door at Queens College. Explaining his decision to pursue other opportunites, Mr. Martinez said, “Working at THHS doesn’t allow me to dedicate my time to anything but work at THHS. The load here made it too difficult for me to teach here and there.”

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.

Townsend Harris cuts off cold cuts

Roxanne Lewis • June 5, 2013

After an eventful morning at school, when your stomach made noises that made you blush, you are grateful it is finally lunch time. As you enter the cafeteria, you notice the bewildered faces of your peers...

Don’t stress yourself out: prepare for college early

Chelsea McGee • June 5, 2013

It’s the moment you’ve been dreaming of since you took your first steps through the door that promised opportunity and maturity. The door that turned you from a “middle schooler” to a “high schooler”...

Reactions to teacher absences

Erin Robinson • June 3, 2013

One of the happiest moments in a student’s life is when they learn their teacher is absent. It doesn’t matter how long the teacher is gone for or why, because without their supervision students easily...

Special Feature: Those unforgettable prom memories cost money

Christina Wang and Amanda Yan • May 25, 2013

Club raises Sikh awareness

Suswana Chowdhury • May 24, 2013

On May 1, the newly formed Sikh Student Association (SSA) held Sikhism Awareness Day in room 512. In order to establish a sense of unity amongst the Townsend Harris community and bring more awareness...

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