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Kenneth Bonamo Named Principal of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College
Kenneth Bonamo, a veteran teacher of Russian and history, including Advanced Placement government and politics, last week was named as the new principal of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College, New York City's premiere humanities high school and one of the nation's highest-ranked secondary schools. Mr. Bonamo, who is currently the assistant principal for humanities at Staten Island Technical High School, will succeed Principal Thomas Cunningham, who is retiring at the end of this school year after a long, distinguished career in the New York City public school system. Read more.

THHS Students Excel at the National Science Fair
The Townsend Harris team at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia took several awards last week. Read more.

Townsend Harris wins INTEL SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION AWARD
The Intel Schools of Distinction Program award winners were announced this morning, and Townsend Harris H.S. was selected as this year’ s School of Distinction for high school Science and will receive a $10,000 cash award. Townsend Harris is the only high school in the country to receive this award! For further details see the news release.

WEBSITE CONSTRUCTION
Please pardon our appearance while we upgrade our website to Version 3. We expect the upgrade to be completed this summer. Check back here for periodic updates!

Mock Trial Team Becomes Queens Champions
Congratulations to The Townsend Harris Mock Trial Team and their advisor, Susan Getting, for becoming the Queens Borough Champions in the Justice Resource Centers Mock Trial Competition and continuing on to the city wide quarter finals.

Townsend Harris Students Awarded Honors in Quality of Life Competition
The Townsend Harris Alumni Association proudly congratulates the school's 2008 Quality of Life Scholarhship finalist, Gabriel Felder, on his project "Sight for Independence: Empowering the Elderly." We also congratulate the school's three semifinalists: Javeria Ashraf ("The Locus of Control for African American and Hispanic Male Students’ Decision to Drop Out of High School"), Laura Dolabela ("Parental Awareness of Internet Security for Children") and Kayla Hollins ("Feelings of Security Among Senior Citizens in Relationship to Cell Phone Usage"). 22 semi-finalists were selected from over 500 entries citywide. Kudos to Mr. Franco Scardino, faculty advisor.

Townsend Harris Students Dominate Language Competitions
The Townsend Harris Alumni Association congratulates 3rd-year Japanese student Sandra Villayi, one of nine finalists in the NECTJ Japanese Speech Contest. Three teams competed in the National Japan Bowl in Washington DC this year: The school's 2nd-year team, Warren K. Cheng, Mandy Trinh and Peter Li placed 10th; the school's 3rd-year team, Sandra Villanyi, Reena Sam and Carmen Lin placed 9th and our 4th-year team, Jose Pulido and Deborah Chang placed the 8th nationwide.

Obituary: Warren Cowan, Class of 1937
We regret to report that Warren Cowan '37 passed away on May 14, 2008. Mr. Cowan was a renowned publicist, representing celebrities such as Doris Day, Frank Sinatra and Ronald Reagan. He was 87 years old. Read more.

Alumni invited to the 2008 Townsend Harris Commencement Exercises: Friday, June 26
All alumni are invited to join the Townsend Harris Class of 2008 in their commencement exercises on Friday, June 27 at 9 A.M. Carol Stern, UNICEF President and CEO, will deliver the keynote address and Leonard Polonsky will be receiving the Founders' Award. Details.

Obituary: Robert Jastrow '41
Robert Jastrow (TH Class of 1941), who led a major space science institution and helped to bring space down to earth for millions of Americans, died Friday at his home in Arlington, Va. He was 82. Read more.

Townsend Harris Envoy Now On-Line

We are pleased to present our premier issue of Envoy, the newest publication from the Townsend Harris Alumni Association. In this issue, you will find articles ranging from an alumnus’ experience in Afghanistan to a recap of last Fall’s annual meeting to our customary “Class Notes” section. Click here to download Envoy.

Hasan Zaman, Class of 2005, Dies at Age 20

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Hasan Zaman of the Class of 2005. Hasan was killed in an automobile accident this past weekend. Hasan was 20 years old. A prayer service for Hasan was held this past Sunday evening. Condolences and notes of memories may be sent to the Zaman family at 61 Harris Avenue, Hewlett, New York 11557. We know the thoughts of the entire Townsend Harris Alumni family are with the Zaman family at this sad time. For further information, contact us at thaa@thaa.org.

Townsend Harris named one of Top 100 U.S. High Schools
In a recent study by U.S. News & World Report, Townsend Harris was named #45 in its rankings of high schools throughout the United States. Read more.

Annual THAA Florida Chapter Breakfast: Thursday, March 13
The Florida Chapter of the Townsend Harris Alumni Association will host its annual Spring Breakfast on Thursday, March 13. The breakfast will start at 9:30 A.M. This year's breakfast will be held at TEMPLE SHAAREI SHALOM, located at 9085 Hagen Ranch Road in Boynton Beach, Florida. Click here for further details.

THHS Senior Amy Wang wins prestigous American Airlines Award
Amy Wang, a senior at Townsend Harris, recently was selected as an American Airlines College Tour Competition winner after her participation in the NYC GirlsREACH program. Amy, a resident of Fresh Meadows, has been highly active in school. Among the organizations that she has been involved with are Key Club, ARISTA, and Seekers Club. She is part of the school’s newspaper, The Classic, and is an honors student. Read more.

Townsend Harris Commitment to Science Profiled in Recent Article
Townsend Harris High School's commitment to its science program was recently highlighted in an article in The Statesman, the newspaper of Stonybrook University. Read more.

Next Alumni Association Board Meeting to be held on February 6, 2008
The next meeting of the Townsend Harris Alumni Association will be held on Wednesday evening, February 6, 2008 at the offices of New Leaf Venture Partners, 7 Times Square, in Manhattan. Any alumnus is welcome to attend. For further details, please email us at president@thaa.org.

Florida Chapter to Host Annual Luncheon: Sunday, January 27, 2008
The Florida Chapter of the Townsend Harris High School (NY) Alumni Assn. will hold its Annual Luncheon Reunion at the Westchester Golf and Country Club in Boynton Beach, Florida, at 11:30 AM, Sunday, January 27, 2008. Further details.

Townsend Harris SING! Competition to be held January 24, 25 and 26
The annual Townsend Harris SING! competition, which displays the talents of the current high school student body, will be held at the high school on Thursday, January 24, Friday, January 25 and Saturday, January 26. All alumni are invited to attend. Further details.

Larry Treff '42 Passes Away
We regret to inform you that longtime Florida Chapter officer Larry Treff of the Class of 1942 died on January 20, 2008. Services are being conducted at the South Florida VA National Cemetary in Lake Worth, Florida on Wednesday, January 23. For more information, contact president@thaa.org.

Alumni T-Shirts Now on Sale!
Townsend Harris Alumni Association t-shirts are now on sale! All shirts are white and short-sleeve and come in all sizes. T-Shirts are $15 each. For more information, please email us at thaa@thaa.org.

Townsend Harris Alumni Board Meeting: Thursday, December 6
The next meeting of the Townsend Harris Alumni Association will be held on Thursday, December 6 at 7 PM. The meeting will be held at the offices of New Leaf Venture Partners, 7 Times Square in Manhattan. All alumni are welcome to attend. For more information, e-mail us at president@thaa.org.

Townsend Harris in Washington D.C.: Inaugural Celebration at The Brickskeller - Thursday 11/29
The Townsend Harris Alumni Association is thrilled to announce the inauguration of the THAA - DC Chapter. Please join fellow Townsend Harris alums from throughout the greater Capital Region, on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6 PM, and raise a glass to celebrate this momentous -- and long overdue -- occasion. Read more.

Townsend Harris HS Open House: Monday, November 19

On Monday, November 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Townsend Harris will host its annual "Open House." This important event showcases our extraordinary school to prospective applicants and their families; in the past over 1,000 people have attended each night. The high school is looking for volunteers to lead walking tours of the building. Read more.

Townsend Harris Most Desired NYC High School
Townsend Harris High School was the most sought after NYC public high school according to NYC Department of Education statistics. Almost 3,500 eighth-grade students listed THHS as their first choice for Fall 2007 admission - 800 more than Midwood High School in Brooklyn, the second-most sought after school. Read more.

2007 Reunions: Classes of 1992, 1997 and 2002 (5th, 10th and 15th)
The 2007 Reunions, held for the Classes of 1992 (15 years), 1997 (10 years) and 2002 (5 years), will be held at the famed Tap Room of the Knitting Factory in Manhattan on Saturday, June 9. More details.

Class of 1990 Graduate Appointed to Key NYC Education Post
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein today appointed Martine Guerrier, Townsend Harris Class of 1990, as the City’s first ever Chief Family Engagement Officer as part of their plan to launch new strategies to strengthen the Administration’s efforts to engage public school parents and families throughout New York City. Read more.

We have planned a buffet breakfast meeting for all pre-1944 graduates at 10:00 AM on Friday morning May 25th at the Newman Conference Center on the 7th Floor of the Baruch Library and Technology Center at 151 East 25th Street. We are keeping it simple: just orange juice, bagels, cream cheese, smoked salmon (lox to those who may or may not have studied Latin) and coffee or tea. More info.

2007 Reunion Information
Notices have recently gone out announcing the reunions for 2007. This year, we will be celebrating the Classes of 1992 (15 years), 1997 (10 years) and 2002 (5 years). The reunions will be held on Saturday evening, June 9 at in Manhattan. For more information and to volunteer to serve on your reunion committee, contact Gia Malka at gmalka31@yahool.com.

Alumni Bowling Gathering: Friday, January 5
Join us for our next alumni social gathering: bowling! We will be gathering to bowl at Harlem Lanes, located at 2116 Adam Clayton Blvd. in Manhattan. The event will take place on Friday evening, January 5 from 7 to 9 P.M. Tickets are $30 ($35 at the door) which includes pizza, beer and soda. More info.

Townsend Harris Students Unite for Darfur
More than 100 teen activists from Townsend Harris High School gathered in Manhattan Sunday to protest the atrocities occurring in Darfur, Sudan. Coinciding with the opening of the 61st General Assembly of the United Nations, the young adults partnered with other activists from around New York and beyond and demonstrated their global commitment to protect the people of Darfur. Read more.

City College to Honor Townsend Harris' Anniversary

Every year, the Japanese send a delegation to the City College to honor the memory of Townsend Harris. This year is special. It is the 20th anniversary of the rededication of the Harris grave site in Green Wood Cemetery and 150th anniversary of his landing in Japan. Please join us on Monday, July 24 at City College to help celebrate this event. Read more.

Class of 2006 Commencement Ceremonies: Tuesday, June 27
The Class of 2006 will have its graduation ceremonies on Tuesday, June 27 at Colden Auditorium at Queens College. All alumni are invited to attend. Further details.

Townsend Harris Homecoming & Annual Meeting: Sunday, June 4
On Sunday, June 4 at 1 PM, the Townsend Harris Alumni Association will hold its 2006 Homecoming / Annual Membership Meeting at the school on the Queens College Campus. We are encouraging all alumni to attend. Read more.

Townsend Harris Mourns Monroe Inker '42

We regret to inform you that Monroe Inker '42 passed away on Saturday, April 15 at his home in Massachusetts. He was 80. Read more.

Obituary: Boris Kostelanetz '28
Boris Kostelanetz of the Class of 1928 passed away on January 31, 2006. Mr. Kostelanetz, considered the dean of tax attorneys in the United States, was 94. Read more.

Townsend Harris Magazine, THAM, Available On-Line

The latest edition of THAM, the Townsend Harris magazine, has been completed and is now on-line. Click here to view in .pdf format. Hard copies will be mailed to all alumni shortly.

Townsend Harris Mourns Edward Hall '31

We regretfully report the passing of Ed Hall '31, who died on January 15 at the age of 91. Mr. Hall was a prominent engineer who helped develop various missle programs for the United States. Read more.

Townsend Harris Mourns Al Feld '40
We regret to inform you of the passing of Al Feld '40. Al was a long-term member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Chapter of the Alumni Association and more recently served as a member of the Board of the parent organization. Alumni may contact us at www.thaa.org for further information.

Four Townsend Harris Students Named Intel Semi-Finalists
Thirty-one students at New York City high schools were designated semifinalists in the Intel Science Talent Search. Among the semifinalists were four Townsend Harris students. This year's field was chosen from more than 1,500 entries worldwide. Read more.

Townsend Harris Mourns Maury Paprin '36
Maurice Paprin '36, longtime Alumni Association board member and noted real estate entrepreneur, passed away on Saturday, November 25 at the age of 85. Read more.

Florida Chapter to Host its Annual Luncheon on Sunday, January 15
The Florida Chapter of the Townsend Harris High School (NY) Alumni Assn. will hold its Annual Luncheon Reunion at the Deerfield Beach/Boca Raton Hilton Hotel, at 100 Fairway Drive, (Off Hillsboro Blvd.), Deerfield Beach, on Sunday, January 15, 2006. Welcoming Reception is at 11:30 A.M. All Florida alumni are invited to attend. More info.

THHS Senior Trip - Class of 2005
The senior trip for the High School this winter took place in Callicoon, NY, in the Catskills area. Georgette Wallace, longtime teacher of Humanities, was invited to tag along. View the beautiful pictures of students and champerones she managed to take amid all the fun.

Obituary: Victor Wouk '35
The Townsend Harris family mourns the passing of Victor Wouk '35. An electrical engineer and entrepreneur who funded and developed the first full-size version of the modern hybrid car in the 1970s and continued to be an advocate for the development of automobiles powered by both electricity and gasoline, Mr. Wouk was 86. Read more.

Summer Art Exhibit Event: Thursday, August 25
Join us on Thursday, August 25 as we gather to view the magnificent art collection of Jerome Chazen '43 on display at the Museum of Arts and Design. Read more.

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The graduation of the THHS Class of 2005 will take place on Monday, June 27 at Colden Center, Queens College. All alumni are invited to attend the ceremonies. Further details.

Afternoon Reception for Retiring Teacher John Brown: Monday, June 20
There will be an informal reception honoring longtime THHS mathematics teacher John Brown, who is retiring this month. The reception will be held at Townsend Harris High School on Monday, June 20 from 3 PM to 6 PM. Read more.

5th, 10th and 15th Year Class Reunions: Saturday, June 11
The 5th, 10th and 15th Year Class Reunions will be held on Saturday evening, June 11 at Connolly's, in Manhattan. Please visit your class' reunion homepage by clicking on the links below:

5th Year Reunion (Class of 2000)

10th Year Reunion (Class of 1995)

15th Year Reunion (Class of 1990)

Reunions for Classes of 1992, 1997 and 2002 to be held on Saturday, June 11
Three reunions - Class of 1992 (15th), Class of 1997 (10th) and the Class of 2002 (5th) - will be held on Saturday, June 9 at Connolly's in Manhattan. For more information, please click here.

Alumni Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, June 1
The next meeting of the Board of Directors of the Townsend Harris Alumni Association will be held on Wednesday, June 1 at 7 PM at Townsend Harris High School. Click here for details.

Alumni Association Annual Meeting and Luncheon: Saturday, May 14
The Alumni Association Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 14 at Townsend Harris High School, beginning at 1 PM. We have moved the annual meeting to a Saturday based on feedback from previous meetings from alumni. There is no cost to alumni, and all alumni are welcome to attend. Read more.

Townsend Harris Centennial Gala a Huge Success
The Townsend Harris Centennial Gala, held November 5 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan, was a huge success. Over 400 alumni, students, faculty, parents and friends all gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the school and 20th anniversary of the reopening of the school. Click here for pictures.

Townsend Harris Students Named Intel Semi-Finalists
The Intel Science Talent Search announced in January that nine Queens high school students were named semifinalists in the prestigious competition. Two THHS students, Maria Wojakaski and Padmavati Sridar, were chosen. Read more.

Townsend Harris Student Chosen as Top Youth Volunteer
Kimberly Manis, a current Townsend Harris student, was chosen as one of America's 104 most outstanding youth volunteers. The volunteers -- two from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico -- were named State Honorees by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for exemplary acts of volunteerism. The awards program, now in its 10th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial, Inc. in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Read more.

Obituary: Alvin Dobsevage '38
The Townsend Harris family mourns the death of alumni and longtime board member Alvin Dobsevage, who died on February 26, 2005. A WWII 10th Mountain Division veteran, a linguist, Latin scholar and educator, he is mourned by Ruth, Michael and Sarah Dobsevage; Gertrude, Irving and Robert Diskin; Beth Dobsevage; Dr. Tina Dobsevage, Dr. Jonathan House, and Antonia and Gregory House. A memorial gathering will be held at the family home in Bethel, CT, on Sunday, March 13th, 1-5PM. For further details, contact thaa@thaa.org.

March Alumni Social: Thursday, March 24
The next Townsend Harris Alumni Social will be held on Thursday evening, March 24 at No Idea Bar, located on 30 East 20th Street. We look forward to seeing alumni there! For further details, please click here.

The Florida Chapter of the Townsend Harris Alumni Association will hold its semi-annual breakfast reunion at Temple Shaarei Shalom in Boynton Beach, FL on Thursday, March 17 at 9:30 A.M. For further details, click here.

Townsend Harris High School named 2004 21st Century School of Distinction
On June 21, Townsend Harris was among twenty schools to receive the 21st Century Schools of Distinction Award, a national award program created by Intel Corporation, Scholastic Inc., and the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Foundation, to recognize the finest public and private K–12 schools in the United States. Read more.

Purchase Townsend Harris Sweatshirts!
Townsend Harris High School sweatshirts are now available for purchase from the high school! Alumni may purchase sweatshirts for between $32 and $39; Orders must be in by Friday, November 19. Proceeds will benefit the high school senior class. For more information, click here.

Florida Chapter to hold breakfast reunion: Thursday, November 18
You are cordially invited to join your fellow alumni at the Annual Fall Reunion Breakfast of the Florida Chapter of the THHS Alumni Association, to be held THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2004, at 9:30 A.M. FREE Annual Fall Buffet Breakfast is for alumni only, no wives and no guests, please! There will be no charges, no fund raising, no invited speakers and (we hope) no long speeches! Details.

Fall Townsend Harris Alumni Mixer: Wednesday, November 17

The Alumni Association will be holding its Fall Alumni Mixer on Wednesday, November 17 at 6:30 P.M. at the Wheeltapper Bar of the Fitzpatrick Hotel, located in Manhattan. All alumni are invited to attend. Read more.

THAA Board Meeting: Sunday, November 14
The next meeting of the Townsend Harris Alumni Association Board of Directors will be on Sunday, November 14 at 10 AM. The meeting will be held at the Florence Nightengale Health Center in Manhattan. All alumni are invited to attend. Further details.

Florida Chapter to host breakfast: Thursday, November 18
The Annual Fall Reunion Breakfast of the Florida Chapter of the Townsend Harris Alumni Association will be held THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2004, at 9:30 A.M. This FREE Annual Fall Buffet Breakfast is for alumni only, no wives and no guests, please! There will be no charges, no fund raising, no invited speakers and (we hope) no long speeches! By all means, bring memorabilia, photos, yearbooks, news clippings, etc. Come and swap stories with your former school buddies and with others who graduated both before you and after you. Find out what happened to that child genius who sat next to you in math class! Details.

Keep THAA Informed - Submit a Profile Update
The Townsend Harris Alumni Association always wants to know what's going on with its members. Keep your classmates informed by submitting a profile update - tell us what's new with your family, your job, your life. You may submit a profile update by clicking here.

Townsend Harris Centennial Dinner: Friday, November 5

The Townsend Harris Centennial Dinner will be held on Friday evening, November 5 at the Grand Hyatt in Manhattan. All alumni are invited. For details, please contact tedp25@aol.com. More details.

Additionally, the Townsend Harris PTA announced its involvement in the Centennial Celebration. The Centennial was announced at the September PTA meeting, as well as the PTA’s Freshman Family Breakfast. Invitations were available and letters inviting parents to read about the event. More details.

Townsend Harris HS 2004 Founders' Day: Friday, October 29
The 2004 Founders' Day ceremony will be held on Friday, October 29. The day will begin with alumni sharing their Townsend Harris experiences with current students, which will be followed by the annual ceremony in the Colden Auditorium at Queens College. As part of the Founders' Day celebration this year, the high school has requested alumni volunteers to speak to current students during classroom sessions prior to the ceremony at Colden Auditorium. Further details.

Alumni Association Lawyers' Networking Event: Wednesday October 20

The Townsend Harris Alumni Association is pleased to present its first Lawyers' Networking Event on Wednesday, October 20 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. Read more.

Alumni Assocation Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, October 13
The next meeting of the Townsend Harris Alumni Association Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at Townsend Harris High School in Flushing. The meeting will start at 7 PM. Please RSVP or direct questions to thaa@thaa.org. More information.

Townsend Harris Alum Named Queens Borough Poet Laureate
Ishle Yi Park of the Townsend Harris Class of 1995 has been named Queens County's first female poet laureate, beating out a field of more than 75 applicants. Read more.

"Monday Night at the Movies": Monday, August 9

Join us on Monday evening, August 9, 2004 starting at 6:00 PM at the upper terrace area of Bryant Park.

Frank Capra's classic "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington" will be playing and is an interesting selection for the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival especially in this political year. This heart-warming drama is about a crusading freshman politician, starring the venerable James Stewart, doing battle with the forces of evil in a corrupt government. This movie runs 129 minutes and begins at dusk.

For further details, click here.

Popular Teachers Retiring
Veteran teachers and staff have announced their retirements after this school year including: Michael Anzel, Marilyn Blier, Larry Ceraulo, Shelley Goldfarb, Marvin Leiner, Anthony Morales and Richard Russo. All alumni are invited to attend the retirement party. For more information, click here.

Obituary: Dr. Philip Holzman '39
The Townsend Harris family mourns the death of prominent alumni, Philip S. Holzman, on June 1, 2004. Dr. Holzman was a key Scientific Council member of the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression. Read more.

Obituary: Jeremiah Gutman '39

The Townsend Harris family mourns the passing of noted civil rights attorney Jeremiah Gutman '39. Mr. Gutman passed away in February 2004. Read more.

There will be a memorial service for Mr. Gutman on Monday, June 14th at 6:00 PM at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, 40 West 68th Street in Manhattan.

Townsend Harris HS Baccalaureate: Thursday, June 3rd
The Townsend Harris High School Baccalaureate will be held on Thursday, June 3rd at the Colden Auditorium at Queens College. Graduating seniors will be presented with honors and awards, including the various Alumni Association awards. For more information, contact thaa@thaa.org.

Obituary: Carl Bakal '34
Carl Bakal, 86, died peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, March 18, 2004, after a brief illness. Carl was a member of the Class of 1934. Read more.

Townsend Harris Mourns Bernice Horowitz

It is with great regret that we announce the passing of Bernice Horowitz, 80. Mrs. Horowitz was the long-time Assistant Principal of the Townsend Harris Humanities Department, and played an instrumental role in the development of Townsend Harris. Mrs. Horowitz, mother to two daughters and grandmother to two grandchildren, died on March 26.

Obituary: Hayley Thomas '89

Hayley Samantha Thomas, a member of the class of 1989 and assistant dean and acting director of institutional diversity at Bryn Mawr College, died on March 20 in New York City. Dr. Thomas was diagnosed with stomach cancer at the end of January. She was 32. Read more.

Townsend Harris on Friendster.com

Several Harrisites have informed us that Townsend Harris High School is now on Friendster.com, first name: Townsend Harris, last name: High School. 200 members strong and counting. Find out more at Friendster.com.

Alumni Database Temporarily Unavailable
We are currently having technical difficulties with the internal Alumni database and are currently working to resolve them. We thank you for your patience during this time. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the secretary at secretary@thaa.org.

Alumni Social at Typhoon Restaurant: Thursday, May 20

Join us on Thursday, May 20, 2004 at Typhoon Restaurant and Brewery, located at 22 East 54th Street at the corner of Madison Avenue, from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM for our next alumni social. Typhoon's offers a mix of Eastern cuisine, Western brews, and a 21st-century attitude, which is also reflected in its interior design of exposed brick walls; a mahogany bar; and copper and stainless steel brewing vessels. More information.

Townsend Harris Students Best Brain Competition
Two of thetop three finishers in the citywide Brain Bee, an annual competition to test students' smarts about the brain and its functions, attend Townsend Harris High School, in Flushing. Read more.

Seven THHS Students Among Murrow Competition Semi-Finalists
Seven Townsend Harris students placed as semi-finalists in the 2004 New York Metro Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. Students submitted projects and papers on several subjects in the natural and social sciences. Read more.

THAA Board of Directors Meeting: April 27
The next meeting of the Townsend Harris Alumni Association Board of Directors will be held on Tuesday evening, April 27 at the high school. For more information, please contact secretary@thaa.org.

Obituary: Lester Dundes '31
Lester Dundes, who as the publisher of Interior Design Magazine for more than 45 years was a major force in helping to transform interior design from a hobby of the rich into a mainstream profession, died on March 13 at his home in Water Mill, N.Y., according to his daughter Kate Shattan. He was 90 and a member of the THHS Class of 1931. Read more.

Spring Social Event - a Night at Noche: Friday, March 26
The Spring Alumni social event will take place at Noche Restaurant, located at 1604 Broadway (between 49th and 50th Streets) in Manhattan on March 26 from 6 PM to 9 PM. This multi-level restaurant provides a tropical respite from this long winter with its Latin-American cuisine and ambience. Read more.

THHS PTA/Alumni/Student Dinner: Saturday, March 20

The Townsend Harris PTA will be sponsoring an alumni/student dinner on Saturday evening, March 20 from 4 PM to 7 PM. Alumni will be meeting and dining with current students to discuss their experiences and perspectives on the Townsend Harris experience. Read more.

Florida Chapter Spring Breakfast: Thursday, March 11

The Annual Spring Reunion Breakfast of the Florida Chapter of the Townsend Harris Alumni Association will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2004 at 9:30 A.M. The 2004 Spring Reunion Breakfast will be held at Temple Sharei Shalom in Boynton Beach, FL. For more details, click here.

THAA Board of Directors Meeting: Sunday, March 7
The next meeting of the Townsend Harris Alumni Association's Board of Directors meeting will be held on Sunday, March 7 at the Florence Nightingale Health Center, located on 3rd Avenue and 97th Street in Manhattan. The meeting will start at 10 AM. Read more.

Class of 1997 Reunion: Friday, March 6

The Class of 1997 will be holding another reunion on Friday, March 6 beginning at 9 PM. Several alumni were unable to attend the December 2003 reunion due to the inclement weather, so we will be having a second "unofficial" reunion. The event will be held at Rondure, 24 Prince Street, New York City. Read more.

NY Daily News: Brainy HS student best at mind games

Two of the top three finishers in the citywide Brain Bee, an annual competition to test students' smarts about the brain and its functions, attend Townsend Harris High School, in Flushing.

Read the full article at the Daily News.

NY Daily News: Citywide bee will find

"I'm interested in the brain a lot - it's really complex and I want to know more about it," said Townsend Harris High School senior Ravi Singh, 15, of South Ozone Park, who has been poring over the 466 sample questions daily for the past two weeks.

Singh is one of four competitors who hail from Queens this year - with Townsend Harris in Flushing and Bayside High School in Bayside sending two students apiece.

Read the full article on NY Daily News.

NY Newsday: T. Harris' Ceraulo: 'I haven't lost the fire yet'
"This retirement came up rather suddenly," said Ceraulo, who also coaches softball and boys bowling. "Coaching three teams, you just go from one season to the next." Read the full article at NYNewsday.com.

THAA Wall of Fame Dedication: Wednesday, February 25

Townsend Harris High School will dedicate its new Alumni Wall of Fame in honor of the illustrious alumni and friends of Townsend Harris High School. The project was a vision of Malcolm Mark Rossman, the founding Assistant Principal of the reopened Townsend Harris. All alumni are invited to attend the dedication ceremony in the lobby of the school on Wednesday evening, February 25, 2004 at 7 PM. For further details, please click here.

Adam Stonehill Honored for His Community Achievements
Current THHS teacher, Adam Stonehill, received the 2003 MetLife Teacher Ambassador Award for the New York district. The national award is given to teachers who are heavily active in the local communities of their students. Students nominate a teacher who are an important part of their community and submit a short essay. Read more...

THHS Senior Class Presenting a Valentine's Dinner/Dance: Thursday, Feb. 12

The Townsend Harris senior class will be holding a Valentine's Day dinner/dance on Thursday, February 12 at Riccardo's by the Bridge in Astoria, Queens. Alumni are invited to attend. The dinner/dance is being held to help support the publication of the yearbook. Tickets for adults are $65, and contributions will be accepted. Read more.

THAA Board of Directors Meeting: Monday, Feb 9

The next meeting of the Townsend Harris Alumni Association Board of Directors will be held on Monday evening, February 9, 2004 at 7 PM. The meeting will be held at Townsend Harris High School, 149-11 Melbourne Avenue in Flushing. Please RSVP to thaa@thaa.org.

Memorial Service for Louis H. Orzack
A memorial service for Louis H. Orzack will be held on February 1, 2004 at 2:00 PM. The service will be held at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Ma. 02215.

Parking is at the 375 Longwood Avenue Parking Garage. Directions may be found at www.tisrael.org.

Dr. Orzack's family has noted donations may be made to the Townsend Harris Alumni Association, c/o 149-11 Melbourne Avenue Flushing, New York 11367.

SING Judge Volunteers Needed
Few extracurricular activities at Townsend Harris generate as much excitement as the annual SING competition. The school is seeking alumni volunteers to help judge the performances. If you love theater, music and the performing arts, or are simply up for a night of fun to support Townsend Harris school spirit, this is a prime opportunity to help your alma mater and current Townsend Harris students. If you know of other alumni who might be interested, please contact them. Read more...

Fall Cocktail Mixer Photos
The Townsend Harris High School Alumni Association Mixers continue to be fun and successful events! Organized by members of the Event Committee, Julie Chan '88 and Gia Malka '88, the Fall Cocktail Mixer was held on Thursday night, Nov. 20.

Alumni from various classes came and met friends, networked, and enjoyed the informal and yet lively atmosphere at The Library Room (www.hotel41.com).

Our next event will be a visit to the Frick Museum on Friday, January 16, 2004, with more details to follow. Look for updates and future events like these posted on the website.

If you would like to coordinate an alumni event, please contact us.
View the photos from the event.

THHS Students Help Shape Government
Townsend Harris students participated last December at a meeting of the Constitution Education Engagement Project at Queens College. Students met with local politicians to discuss various issues while also learning how government works. Read more...

Florida Chapter Celebrates 20 Years
The Florida Chapter of the Townsend Harris Alumni Association will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a luncheon in the Boca Raton Marriott Hotel on January 18, 2004 at 12 noon. The Guest Speaker will be Mr. Thomas Cunningham, Principal of Townsend Harrish High School, Queens, New York, who will present a program with visuals on Townsend Harris High School. Read more...

A Visit to the Frick Collection: Jan. 16, 2004
Located on Fifth Avenue and 70th Street, the Frick Mansion houses the private art collection of Henry Clay Frick, successful steel and railroad tycoon. His mansion has been transformed into 16 galleries but retains its residential ambience, which provides visitors with a unique access to these masterpieces from the great European and American artists. Eclectic and impressive only begin to describe the Frick Collection. General admission includes a self-managed audio tour. A cash wine bar is available in the Garden Court after 6:30 PM, where we plan to congregate after viewing the collection. R.S.V.P. at specialevents@thaa.org. Read more...

Obituary: Jerome Stanley Plapinger '32
Jerome Stanley Plapinger '32, 86, died of cardiovascular disease on May 31 at his home in Washington, D.C. Read the reprinted Washington Post obituary by clicking here.

Obituary: Louis Orzack '40
Louis Orzack '40, a member of the THAA Hall of Fame and longtime member of THAA Board of Directors, died this week. Prof. Orzack was a scholar, author and educator who spent his long career studying the organization of professions and professional services in different societies and the impact of regional and global trade agreements on professions. He was emeritus professor of sociology and public administration at Rutgers University. Prof. Orzack received his B.S. at City College, M.A. at Columbia and PhD at Indiana University. He lectured at universities throughout the world.

Prof. Orzack's family will be sitting shiva on Wednesday night, Dec. 3, at Congregation B'Nai Shalom in Westborough, Mass. from 6 pm to 9 pm. A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

Read the reprinted NY Times obituary by clicking here.

Obituary: Robert J. Ward '42
Robert J. Ward, died of cancer on Tuesday, August 5, 2003. The New York Times has printed an obituary. Read the reprinted article by clicking here.

Did you participate in the Westinghouse or Intel science research competitions?
Current high school students would like to be in touch with alumni who participated in these science and social science research competitions. Please let us know if you participated and also tell us the subject of your research project, so that we can pass on the information to Susan Brustein, the high school's assistant principal for science. The school is very interested in hearing from ALL alumni participants in the research competitions.

If you have already responded to an e-mail request about this, you do not need to reply again. Thanks for your help. You will be contacted soon.

Contact President@thaa.org

Obituary: William Steig
William Steig, famous illustrator, creator of "Shrek!", and Townsend Harris graduate, died Friday, Sept. 3. You can read the full NYTimes.com obituary here. You can also read more about Steig's life and work in the Fall/Winter 2002 edition of THAM. The full article has be reprinted here.

Museum of Jewish Heritage Exhibit: Ours to Fight For
Update: On Veterans Day, November 11, 2003, the Museum of Jewish Heritage at Battery Park has its inaugural exhibition at the Robert M. Morgenthau Wing. The first program is entitled "Ours to Fight For" which explores the roles of Jewish men and women in World War II. Judge Bentley Kassal '33 was in World War II in the Army Air Corps and was overseas for 30 months as an air combat intelligence officer. The museum will exhibit Kassal's photo, among others, taken at the Arc De Triomphe on May 7, 1945, the day of the German surrender. Read more...

THAA Mourns the Death of Louis Orzack '40
Louis Orzack '40, a member of the THAA Hall of Fame and longtime member of THAA Board of Directors, died this week. Prof. Orzack was a scholar, author and educator who spent his long career studying the organization of professions and professional services in different societies and the impact of regional and global trade agreements on professions. He was emeritus professor of sociology and public administration at Rutgers University. Prof. Orzack received his B.S. at City College, M.A. at Columbia and PhD at Indiana University. He lectured at universities throughout the world.

Prof. Orzack's family will be sitting shiva on Wednesday night, Dec. 3, at Congregation B'Nai Shalom in Westborough, Mass. from 6 pm to 9 pm. A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

Class of '97 Reunion: Saturday, Dec. 6
Eat, drink and be merry with your old friends and classmates. The Class of 1997 will have a reunion on Saturday, December 6 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Connelly's Pub and Restaurant. Connelly's is located at 14 East 47th Street; New York, NY 10017, between 5th and Madison Avenue. Tickets include a two hour buffet and one drink: wine/beer/or well. A cash bar will also be available. Read more...

Interested in offering advice to THHS students?
Current high school students would like to be in touch with alumni to discuss various topics. Have you participated in an Intel/Westinghouse competition? Currently attending college? Would like to advise students about life in the military, law enforcement, or at a particular company? The school is very interested in hearing from ALL alumni who want to offer advice.

If you already replied regarding Intel/Westinghouse topics a few months ago, you do not need to write back.

Fill out a profile update or contact us here on which topics you would like to discuss through email with students. Questions we receive from students through email will be forwarded to you depending on which topic you chose to discuss. A few words of advice to a student can go a long way.

Obituary: Sidney J. Silberman '38
Sidney J. Silberman '38, died of a congestive heart failure on Friday, August 29. The New York Times has printed an obituary. Read the reprinted article by clicking here.

Class of '03 First Reunion: Wed. Nov. 26
The Class of 2003 First Reunion will be held Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the high school. Catch up with your friends. Yearbooks will be distributed. RSVP by sending email to 03reunion@thaa.org.
Update: Due to the administration, the reunion has been shortened to 9:00pm. For those who indicated that they will come at 8:30, you will now be allowed entry beginning at 8:00pm. Read full info...

Fall Cocktail Mixer, Thursday, Nov. 20
The fall NYC alumni cocktail mixer will be held from 6 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, Nov. 20 at The Library Room at Hotel 41 (www.hotel41.com). Stop by after work and see old friends; make new connections. Alumni from all classes are invited. Guests are most definitely welcome! Happy hour prices will be extended for the duration of the event. Please RSVP by sending email to rsvp@thaa.org. Read more...

Townsend Harris Alumni Association Mourns Lois Polansky
The Alumni Association is deeply saddened to report the death of Lois Polansky, a former art teacher at Townsend Harris High School, and extends its deepest sympathies to her family, friends and former colleagues and students. The authorities have ruled her death a suicide. Ms. Polansky had been missing since early July.

For the latest update, click here...

Townsend Harris Open Houses: Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 5 pm to 8 pm
Townsend Harris will welcome prospective applicants and their parents on Tuesday Oct. 28 and Wednesday Oct. 29. Alumni volunteers are still being sought to lead tours of the building. All potential eighth and ninth grade applicants to the school are encouraged to attend. Email thaa@thaa.org if you are interested in volunteering or have any questions. Read more...

THAA Board of Directors Meeting
The next THAA Board of Directors meeting will be held on Sunday, October 26, at 10:00 AM at the Florence Nightingale Health Center, located at 97th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. Please RSVP to treasurer@thaa.org.

Speakers Needed for Annual Founders' Day Ceremonies
The 2003 Founders' Day ceremony will be held on Friday, October 24. All alumni are invited to participate in the morning discussions with current students and the ceremony to follow. As part of the Founders' Day celebration this year, the high school has requested alumni volunteers to speak to current students during classroom sessions prior to the ceremony at Colden Auditorium. If you are available and willing to serve as a guest speaker, please send an e-mail to thaa@thaa.org. Please be sure to include your name, high school graduation year, and telephone contact information.

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Teacher Retirements: Harriette Blechman, Joe Horn, Margaret Landry, Myron Moskowitz
Harriette Blechman, Joe Horn, Margaret Landry and Myron Moskowitz all retired at the end of the 2002/2003 academic year. Alumni are invited to attend a retirement dinner in their honor, which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4th at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, Queens. The price per person is $75 and includes cocktail hour, dinner and gifts. If you would like to reserve a place, send e-mail to rsvp@thaa.org or call Jo Ann Gruber at (718) 575-5580.

Successful Class of '88 15th Year Reunion
The 15th Year Reunion for the Class of '88 was a success at Connelly's Bar and Restaurant. The incredible turnout of teachers made the evening even more special. Their high school experience was unique by being the first class to graduate from the newly re-opened Townsend Harris. Photos of the event can be seen here.

THAA Board of Directors Meeting
The next THAA Board of Directors meeting will be held on Sunday, September 21, at 10 AM at the Florence Nightingale Health Center, East 97th Street and Third Avenue, New York. If you would like more information or wish to RSVP, you may email treasurer@thaa.org.

Former THHS Teacher, Lois Polansky, Reported Missing

Business Wire:
She was last seen on Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at approximately 9:20 AM making a deposit inside the GreenPoint Bank branch located at 1145 Willis Avenue in Albertson, New York (near Roslyn).

E-Z Pass records show that Ms. Polansky's car, crossed North bound over the Throgs Neck Bridge at 9:56 AM on Tuesday, July 1.

There have been no further leads as to her whereabouts after crossing the Throgs Neck Bridge and it is not known if her vehicle headed towards I-95 North (New England) or I-95 South (Bronx / George Washington Bridge).

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Ms.Polansky or who has seen her vehicle, are asked to call the Nassau County Police Dept.at 516-573-5370.

Click here for full information.

Rachel M. Brown '02 Enters Miss New York USA Pageant
Rachel M. Brown '02 has been selected as an official entrant in the Miss New York USA pageant. To compete, Rachel needs private sponsors to cover her pageant entrance fee. She is seeking to raise $899. If Rachel wins the Miss New York USA pageant in Albany, she will be the state's representative in the Miss USA pageaent. Rachel is now a sophomore at Yale University and planning a career in medicine. Click here for more information...

THHS Students featured on The Merrow Report
The Merrow Report's, "Young Scientists with John Merrow" is a one-hour documentary featuring students from Townsend Harris and Plainview high schools as they compete for the Intel ISEF. NYC residents can view it on PBS on Sept. 6, 3 P.M. in NYC.

Full air-date listings by city for "Young Scientists with John Merrow."
Read the profiles of the young scientists.

Marketing and New Business Development Opportunities

The Atlantic Monthly and the National Journal Group are looking for individuals :

Develop and execute strategic marketing plans for approaching prospective advertisers
Articulate the editorial mission and readership demographics of the magazine and explore client marketing strategy and objectives
Cultivate strong relationships with key client decision-makers
Develop and market promotional programs and events to enhance value of client relationships

Alumni Invited to Graduation: Wed., June 25th
All alumni are invited to attend the graduation of the Townsend Harris Class of 2003: Wednesday, June 25th at 9 am at Colden Auditorium on the Queens College campus. If you plan to attend, please let us know by sending e-mail to rsvp@thaa.org.
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Annual Membership Meeting and Brunch
Please join us for brunch at the Alumni Association's annual general membership meeting on Sunday, June 22 at 10 A.M. at the high school, 149-11 Melbourne Avenue in Flushing on the southwest corner of the Queens College campus.
Read more...

Class of '98 Reunion: Saturday, June 14
Update: Pricing information and PayPal link has been published.
The Class of '98 reunion will be held on Saturday, June 14 at Connelly's Pub and Restaurrant. More info...

Class of '93 Reunion: Saturday, June 7
The Class of '93 reunion will be held on Saturday, June 7 at Dolphins in the East Village. Reception and dinner includes salad, appetizer, entree, dessert, and wine. There will also be a cash bar for cocktails. More info...

Class of '88 Reunion: Saturday, June 7
The Class of '88 reunion will be held on Saturday, June 7 at Connelly's Pub and Restaurant. Cash bar with significant others welcomed. More info...

Class of 1988, Class of 1993 Reunions Set for Sat. June 7th
Class of 1998 Reunion Set for Sat. June 14th.
The Class of 1988, the first graduating class of the re-opened Townsend Harris High School, will hold its 15th-year reunion on Saturday, June 7, 2003. The Class of 1993 will hold its 10th-year reunion on the same night. The Class of 1998 will hold its 5th year reunion on Saturday, June 14th.

Check this web site for frequent updates!

Don't Delay! Please Sumbit Your 1993 Alumni Membership Dues
If you have not already sent in your 2003 alumni membership dues, please don't delay. The city's Department of Education provides no funding for alumni associations. Our association exists only because of the support of our members. Remember, to access our worldwide on-line member directory and other secure areas of our web site, you must pay your dues by June 1. Please send your dues to: THAA, Inc. PO Box 1274 Gracie Station, New York, NY 10028.

For more information about dues, click here...
To pay your dues on-line by credit card, click here...

Obituary: Leon Levy '42
Leon Levy '42, Hall of Fame inductee of 1989, died of a heart attack Sunday, April 6. The New York Times has printed an obituary. Read the reprinted article by clicking here.

Tom Positilio '88 at the Rainbow Room
Tom Postilio '88, hailed as one of today's outstanding young vocalists, be at the Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Plaza for dinner and dancing on Fridays, May 23rd & 30th.

Tom will be joined by a 10-piece orchestra while sharing vocals with "Our Sinatra" co-star, Hilary Kole.

For more information and reservations call 212-632-5100 or visit www.tompostilio.com.

Photos of the THAA-PTA Partnership Breakfast
A special partnership breakfast with the Townsend Harris Parent-Teacher Association was held from 10 am to 12 pm on Sunday, March 23, 2003 at the high school. Attendees discussed various issues the THAA and PTA could work together for Townsend Harris High School. View photos of the event here.

Nationwide Alumni Ice Cream Event: Sunday, May 4
Pick a city, pick a flavor. The Alumni Association is holding a Townsend Harris ice cream event on Sunday, May 4 at 2:30 pm in cities across the country. Don't miss this chance to meet other Townsend Harris graduates living in your area. Click here for details on New York City, Boston, Boca Raton locations.

THAA Board of Directors Meeting
Sunday, May 4th at 10 AM at the Florence Nightingale Health Center East 97th Street and Third Avenue, New York

Send an e-mail if you have any questions by clicking here.

Obituary: Hayley Thomas '89
Hayley Samantha Thomas, Class of '89 and assistant dean and acting director of institutional diversity at Bryn Mawr College, died on March 20 in New York City. Dr. Thomas was diagnosed with stomach cancer at the end of January. She was 32. Read more.

Class of '38 Reunion Luncheon: Sunday, April 27
The 65th reunion luncheon for the Class of '38 will be held at Arthur Graham’s house in Scarsdale, New York at 11:30 AM.

The catered menu will include: hors d’oeurves, chicken salad, grilled salmon salad, pasta primavera salad, tossed salad of baby field greens, rolls, , fresh fruit, cookies, coffee, tea, wine, beer, etc. All you can eat and more!

More info...

Marketing and New Business Development Opportunities
Marketing and new business development opportunities at National Journal Group and The Atlantic Monthly has been posted in Networking. More info...

Florida Chapter Spring Reunion Breakfast: Thursday, Mar. 27
The Florida Chapter will hold its Annual Spring Reunion Breakfast on Thursday, March 27, 9:30 A.M. at the Temple Shaarei Shalom. Please RSVP prior to March 15. This is a free event open to ALL alumni and faculty.

More info...

THAA-PTA Partnership Breakfast
All alumni are invited to attend a partnership breakfast with the Townsend Harris Parent-Teacher Association from 10 am to 12 pm on Sunday, March 23, 2003 at the high school. Learn more about how the Alumni Association and the PTA work to support THHS.

To rsvp, send e-mail to rsvp@thaa.org or by clicking here. If you have any questions, contact Neil Manis at manisgang@aol.com.

Dr. Samantha Butts '90 Featured on
Dr. Samantha Butts '90, an obstetrician at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia, was featured recently on the Discovery Health Channel's "Birth Day," a series that documents childbirths around the country. Dr. Butts was shown delivering twins as part of a show on the rising number of multiple births.

Class of 1997 Reunion (Part II...): Saturday, March 6

The Class of 1997 will have a reunion on Saturday, March 6 beginning at 9 PM at Rondure on Prince Street in Manhattan. Because of the inclement weather on the night of the reunion last Fall, many alumni thought a second "unofficial" reunion would be a nice idea. Read more...

THAA Board of Directors Meeting
Sunday, Mar. 2nd 10 AM at the Florence Nightingale Nursing Home East 97th Street and Third Avenue, New York

Send an e-mail if you have any questions by clicking here.

THAA Mourns the Death of Malcolm Rossman
The Alumni Association is deeply saddened to report that Malcolm Rossman, the longtime assistant principal for organization of Townsend Harris High School, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Mr. Rossman was a dedicated educator who was committed to the success of Townsend Harris High School and its students. The Alumni Association mourns the passing this dear friend. A funeral service was held on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 9 am at Sinai Chapels.

THAA Creates Malcolm Mark Rossman Memorial Fund
At the request of Malcolm Mark Rossman's family, the THAA has established the Malcolm Mark Rossman Memorial Fund to accept donations in his honor and memory. At his funeral, the family asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to support the high school to which Mr. Rossman had been so dedicated. A notification of each contribution to the fund will be sent to the Rossman family.

For more information or to make a contribution click here.

Townsend Harris High School has 3 Intel-Semi Finalists
THHS has 3 Intel-Semi Finalists representing 16.7% of the school's 18 entries. The finalists were:

Hetherington, Jessica A.
Development of a Non-viral Genetic Assay for HIV-1 Integrase in vivo
Kalasapudi, Bharati Devi
Regulation of the Expression and Degradation of I(kappa)B(alpha) in Human Neutrophils
Kamler, Jonathan Jacques
A Siphoned Flowing Soap Film as a Model for Density-stratified Natural Fluid Systems

The Intel Science Talent Search (with links to the official press release.)
Past THHS News on THAA.org.

Annual Spring Reunion Breakfast for Florida Chapter: Thursday, March 11
The Annual Spring Reunion Breakfast of the Florida Chapter of the Townsend Harris Alumni Association will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2004 at 9:30 A.M. The 2004 Spring Reunion Breakfast will be held at Temple Sharei Shalom in Boynton Beach, FL. For more details, click here.

Graphic Designers Needed
Are you interested in graphic design, looking to expand your portfolio or gain experience in art and photo research and acquisition? The alumni association needs people to help with the layout and design of THAM and the alumni newsletter. Each publication comes out twice a year. We are developing templates for THAM, and need someone to develop templates for the newsletter. All work is voluntary, but professional references and mentoring are a possibility; experience to add to your resume is a certainty.

If interested, please contact Eileen Gunn at epgunn@hotmail.com

NYC Science Fair Seeks Volunteer Judges
The New York City Science Fair is requesting alumni volunteers who would like to serve as judges. The fair will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Brooklyn Marriott, 300 Adams Street in downtown Brooklyn. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Judges must be a college graduate with a major in any science including the behavioral sciences, math, computers or engineering.

If you would like to volunteer, please e-mail thaa@thaa.org and your information will be forwarded to Susan Appel.

Web Site Access Notice: New Policy Begins Monday, Sept. 2nd
Beginning on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2, access to the on-line directory and other secure pages of www.thaa.org will be available only to THAA members in good standing. To be a member in good standing, you must pay your Alumni Dues for 2002 and your member profile must be up to date. Profile updates submitted since Jan. 1, 2002 are considered to be current and up to date.

The 2002 Dues Statements were sent by regular postal mail in late May. If you did not receive a statement or if you are not certain if you paid your dues, e-mail thaa@thaa.org

For information on where to send your dues and how alumni dues are used to support Townsend Harris, click here.

Submit a profile update here.

If you have questions about this new web site policy, e-mail president@thaa.org

THAA Mourns the Death of Malcolm Rossman
The Alumni Association is deeply saddened to report that Malcolm Rossman, the longtime assistant principal for organization of Townsend Harris High School, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Mr. Rossman was a dedicated educator who was committed to the success of Townsend Harris High School and its students. The Alumni Association mourns the passing this dear friend. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 9 am at Sinai Chapels, located on the Horace Harding Expressway, westbound, between 162d and 163d Streets in Queens.

More info...

The Alumni Dues Race is Underway! Class of 1943 in the Lead
You should now have received your 2002 Dues Statement. Please reply immediately! Alumni Association dues are just $15 a year but they are crucial for improving this web site, publishing and distributing the Alumni Magazine and Newsletter , planning events, coordinating reunions , administering scholarships and supporting the high school .

Help your class win by having the highest dues participation rate! Currently, the Class of 1943 leads the race with over 41 percent dues participation. Help lift your class to victory: send your dues today! To see the standings in the Dues Race, click here.

Expanded Member Directory Search Options
Dues-paying members now have access to expanded search options for viewing the Alumni Association's on-line International Member Directory. You can now search the member directory by name, class year, college, city, state or profession. You can also browse the entire International Member Directory sorted either by class year or alphabetically. To search the directory, you must be a member in good standing (by paying your 2002 alumni dues) and you must register for a login name and password. The on-line directory contains a comprehensive listing of Townsend Harris alumni around the world and includes the most up-to-date information available to the Alumni Association.

To register for a login name, click here...
To search the directory using the new options, click here...
To update your member profile, click here...

Landmark Gift by Sigety Foundation to Benefit Faculty

Charles Sigety '39 presented a $50,000 check to Townsend Harris Principal
Tom Cunningham and Alumni Association Treasurer Craig Slutzkin '91.

Charles Sigety '39 presents a check to Principal Tom Cunningham, left, and THAA Treasurer Craig Slutzkin '91.

At a meeting at the Cafe des Artistes, Charles Sigety '39 presented a $50,000 check to Townsend Harris Principal Tom Cunningham and Alumni Association Treasurer Craig Slutzkin '91. The check was the first installment of a landmark $250,000 gift by the Sigety Family Foundation to the Townsend Harris Forever! campaign. The gift will support faculty development, sponsoring advanced training and other special programs for Townsend Harris teachers and staff.

For more information click here...

Florida Chapter Luncheon: Sunday, Jan. 19
The Florida Chapter will hold its annual luncheon on Sunday Jan. 19 at 12 noon at the Boca Raton Mariott Hotel. All alumni are invited to attend with spouse and/or guests. The luncheon will feature Andy Corday, a popular impressionist, singer and entertainer. To RSVP, send e-mail to rsvp@thaa.org or contact Florida chapter treasurer, Morton J. Greene. Ticket price: $22.50 per person.

More info...

THAA Board of Directors Meeting
Sunday, Jan. 19th 10 AM at the Florence Nightingale Nursing Home East 97th Street and Third Avenue, New York

Send an e-mail if you have any questions by clicking here.