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Robot RacePosted 04/16/2019 by Michela Puni-Nimako

Robotics II students competed in the intense, yet fun SeaPerch underwater robotics competitions. TJ’s Robotics team is no stranger to building unique works. Since the beginning of the second semeste... More

Kicking it with the Tricking ClubPosted 04/15/2019 by Ella Stephens

Tricking Club is a fun new club at TJ where students have the opportunity to learn new skills. Imagine three groups in a park. On the left, there is a group of people practicing martial arts, on the r... More

Leaders of the PackPosted 04/06/2019 by Madeleine Abram

TJ Leadership has made a positive impact on both TJ and the broader Denver community this year. Over the course of this school year, TJ’s Leadership class has been hard at work providing unique expe... More

You Me At Six is Back AgainPosted 04/04/2019 by Skye Cline

On the night of March 4th, English rock band You Me At Six appeared in Denver for their recent Back Again Tour to perform songs old and new. My father, my friend, and I stood outside of the Marquis Th... More

Bidding for BenevolencePosted 04/01/2019 by Madeleine Abram

Thomas Jefferson High School held its third annual online auction from March 10th through the 14th. On Thursday, March 14th, TJ concluded its third annual auction since the fundraiser’s launch in 20... More

Spring Break: Written in the StarsPosted 03/21/2019 by Gracey Jarecke

Your astrological sign just might dictate how you should spend your spring break. This spring break marks the commencement of a new zodiac year, beginning with Aries. For most, that means reflecting a... More

Cleaning Up My ActPosted 03/11/2019 by Erin Maloof

Inspired by the new Netflix show, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,” I decided to embark on my own tidying journey following the KonMari Method in order to spark more joy in my life. Marie Kondo is a... More

Carpe DiemPosted 03/11/2019 by Halle Bristow

Omnes Graecorum quid est verum et iustam sciunt, sed Spartani solum id factitant! “All the Greeks know what is right and fair, but the Spartans alone practice it!” –TJ Classical Lea... More

Party GrasPosted 03/04/2019 by Michela Puni-Nimako

The Leadership team has planned a Mardi Gras dance for TJ students. In continuation of a new tradition, a second dance for the entire school to enjoy will be held on March 9th. After realizing that TJ... More

Sustainable is the New BlackPosted 03/01/2019 by Gracey Jarecke

As environmental awareness becomes more essential in our ever-changing world, consumers should examine a commonly overlooked area: their closets. The fashion industry is notorious for its lack of resp... More