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Year: 2015

Accessible ArtsPosted 12/18/2015 by Thomas Silverstein

Arts institutes across Denver grant discounts and offers to students, making the arts easier to experience. The idea of spending money anywhere as a student may seem daunting, especially when trying t... More

Teacher, World Traveler, and FriendPosted 12/18/2015 by Morgan VandeRiet

This TJ Spartan teacher won’t let anything stand in the way of what she loves. No matter what she is doing, Special Education English teacher Jenn Sonheim has always considered TJ a number one prior... More

Fantasy FanaticsPosted 12/17/2015 by Evan Gould

Fantasy football is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. Fantasy football is an online statistical game in which people compete against others in their leagues by managing group... More

Justin TimePosted 12/17/2015 by Allison Accola

Justin Vigil is a true Spartan on and off the field. Many students know him as the star receiver of the varsity football team here at Thomas Jefferson High School; however, some would be surprised by ... More

New Team on the BlockPosted 12/17/2015 by Annie McAninch

The district’s newly created ice hockey team is sure to impress. Denver East High School and Thomas Jefferson High School’s newest winter sport has only been in existence for a year now, but m... More

An Optimistic FundraiserPosted 12/17/2015 by Jordan Prochnow

The Optimist Club of Monaco South sells Christmas trees to support local schools. Each year, the Optimist Club of Monaco South runs a Christmas tree lot in order to raise money for the community and t... More

A Chance to Improve a LifePosted 12/17/2015 by Synthia Roberts

As another harsh winter hits,  the Ladies Of ValuE (L.O.V.E) set their sights on preventing it from affecting the less fortunate. Socks and gloves are not commonly donated, yet are crucial during the... More

Spirit of GivingPosted 12/17/2015 by Alyssa Choy

Winter break is a perfect time to help out around the community. As the first semester winds down, TJ Spartans prepare for a much needed break. However, with almost three weeks of no school, some stud... More

Festive FlowersPosted 12/17/2015 by Allison Accola

TJ’s science department hosts their annual poinsettia fundraiser. With the holiday season quickly approaching, TJ’s science department hosted their annual sale of poinsettias. The department hosts... More

Ballet Toes and Musical NotesPosted 12/17/2015 by Cecelia Allen

Advanced TJ woodwind students will perform at The Nutcracker. On Christmas Eve, TJ’s woodwind performers will dazzle ballet-goers at The Nutcracker. These students will play in the lobby of the Elli... More