Townsend Harris Alumni Association

10/05/2026

The Townsend Harris High School girls swim team is fundraising for a chance to practice closer to school at Queens College. Right now, the team’s assigned practice pool requires a 1.5 hour commute to Brooklyn, which takes a huge toll on student-athletes.

Funds from this fundraiser will help the Townsend Harris High School girls swim team access a pool that is much closer to home. Practicing at Queens College would save valuable time, make the sport more accessible, help students focus more on academics, and create a better environment for performance and team spirit.

Please contribute what you can to help them out! Thank you!

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10/01/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated our partnership with Queens College with a renewed Bridge Year Program.

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Queens College and Townsend Harris High School announced the renewal of a revitalized bridge program following a one-year hiatus on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Click on the link in the comments below to view the full article.

07/25/2026

Dear THHS Family,

Please read this important announcement regarding the THHS Bridge Year Program.

We are grateful to Queens College President Frank H. Wu for his leadership and commitment to renewing this partnership. We also extend our sincere thanks to his administration, particularly Vivek Upadhyay, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management, and Jeffrey Rosenstock, Assistant Vice President for External and Governmental Relations, whose dedication and collaboration helped make this agreement possible. We are equally grateful to the faculty and administration of Queens College, including our colleagues in the College Now office, for their willingness to work alongside us in creating a viable path forward that will benefit Townsend Harris students for years to come.

In addition, we would like to express our gratitude to the elected officials who have consistently supported Townsend Harris's efforts to maintain college opportunities for our students. Throughout this process, Congresswoman Grace Meng () , State Senator John Liu ( C. Liu), Assemblymembers Sam Berger() and Nily Rozic (Nily Rozic 李羅莎) , and City Council Member James Gennaro ( Member James F. Gennaro) have advocated on behalf of our school. Their commitment to Townsend Harris has been unwavering, and we are counting on their continued partnership as we work to strengthen and expand this program in the years ahead.

As a result of this agreement, all seniors will continue to participate in a college-level bridge experience designed to mirror the expectations and rhythms of the freshman year of college.

07/07/2026

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07/07/2026

The Class of 2011 Reunion is being planned for this November (2026)! Please contact , , or for more information! As an alternative, you can also email [email protected].

06/02/2026

The passing of Mr. Seidel is a profound loss for our school community. We express our sincere condolences and gratitude for the lasting impact he had on so many students. If you are able to, please consider a donation to the Seidel family:

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05/11/2026

Full Court Press: Gear Up Our Basketball Team

If you can, the THHS Boys Basketball team is in need of new basketballs. Thank you!

Help me give my students Wilson basketballs to use in games and practices. As an Athletic Director and teacher, I see our high school student-athletes work hard on and off the basketball court, but...

05/11/2026

It is the time for REUNIONS!! Please see the graduation years we are celebrating in 2026. If you are interested in planning the reunion for your class, please send an email to [email protected] and we will coordinate details with you. Thank you!

04/16/2026

Congratulations to the THHS FRC Robotics Team, the Steel Hawks!!! They have advanced to the World Festival taking place in Houston, TX, at the end of this month. If you are able to donate, please take a look at their fundraiser. Thank you!

https://gofund.me/05b90d233

04/11/2026

We are sad to share the news that Ms. Harriette Blechman, beloved English teacher at Townsend Harris who retired in 2006, passed away at the age of 79.

A service will be held at Wellwood Beth Moses Cemetery on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 2 PM.

More information can be found here:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/brookline-ma/harriette-blechman-12820457

We are so sorry for her family’s loss.

Celebrate the life of Harriette Blechman, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Levine Chapels.