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Alice Weeda Bids a Spartan FarewellPosted 05/20/2008 by Ben Gilliland

TJ says goodbye to one of its finest of all time. by Ben Gilliland photo by Manuel Perez         For 18 years English teacher Alice Weeda has been mentoring and inspiring... More

New Block Scheduling for 2008-2009Posted 05/18/2008 by Ben Gilliland

TJ will adopt modified block schedule. by Ben Gilliland photo (and Legos) by Manuel Perez     For the 2008-2009 school year at Thomas Jefferson High School there will be a modified... More

Gilliland's IslandPosted 05/18/2008 by Ben Gilliland

08′ After Prom, a perfect ending to a perfect evening. by Ben Gilliland     More often than not kids (especially teenagers) are not appreciative of many things grown-ups do for th... More

Outstanding Spartan Wins Prestigious BoettcherPosted 05/16/2008 by Ben Gilliland

An ordinary day turns extraordinary for TJ Senior Christina Danek. by Vince Crespin photo by Manny Perez     February 16th started as a usual Saturday for Christina Danek.  &n... More

Prestigious Scholarships Awarded to Several TJ StudentsPosted 05/09/2008 by Ben Gilliland

TJ seniors are rewarded for their hard work in high school. by Ben Gilliland photo by Manny Perez     Over the past several months seniors from Thomas Jefferson High School have been co... More

2008 PMI Scholarship WinnersPosted 04/29/2008 by Ben Gilliland

TJ Computer Magnet students are rewarded for their efforts. by Ben Gilliland photo courtesy of Stacey Fornstrom     On Saturday April 5, the Project Management Institute (PMI) awar... More

Marc Houghton Crowned Mr. TJPosted 04/06/2008 by Ben Gilliland

The senior boys compete for the coveted title of Mr. TJ. by Ben Gilliland     On Thursday April 3, 2008 students, staff, and parents packed the Thomas Jefferson High School Auditor... More

New Schedule Proposed for 08-09Posted 03/19/2008 by Ben Gilliland

TJ is considering a modified block schedule for next year. by Ben Gilliland      For the 2008-2009 school year at Thomas Jefferson High School there is a proposal on the table for ... More

Buckle-Up CampaignPosted 03/17/2008 by Ben Gilliland

Students are informed on the importance of practicing safe driving. by Ben Gilliland     During the week of March 17-21, Thomas Jefferson High School is sponsoring the annual Buckl... More

Library TutoringPosted 03/05/2008 by Ben Gilliland

Tutors offer students several options to improve their grades. by Ben Gilliland     Thomas Jefferson High School has several different tutoring options designed to help students, the bi... More