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Author: Emanuel Morales-Gomez

The Many Hats of Hammel Posted 03/06/2025 by Emanuel Morales-Gomez

The Assistant Principal wears different hats to make an impact on her TJ community. Throughout life, many individuals wear different hats for different roles in their lives At Thomas Jefferson High Sc... More

Not Today, NewspaperPosted 12/10/2024 by Emanuel Morales-Gomez

A cautionary account about the TJ Newspaper class aiding students on their journeys towards success. *Disclaimer: This is a satirical article that actually highlights the advantages of joining Newspap... More

Expanding the English DepartmentPosted 12/02/2024 by Emanuel Morales-Gomez

Shelley Stolitza uses her past experiences to add to the TJ community. Schools are filled with new things, whether that be new content being taught or new connections being created. English teacher Sh... More

Coding the FuturePosted 10/22/2024 by Emanuel Morales-Gomez

AP Computer Science A is a new class offered at  TJ that allows students to continue their interest in coding and grow vital skills for their future.  Thomas Jefferson High School has undergone many... More

SkillsUSA Bringing Home the GoldPosted 05/13/2024 by Emanuel Morales-Gomez

Thomas Jefferson’s SkillsUSA chapter returned from their state conference with a new perspective on SkillsUSA and everything that goes into it. After eight months of hard work, the highly anticipate... More

The Closed Doors of EducationPosted 04/15/2024 by Emanuel Morales-Gomez

Many are emphasizing that public schools are not allowing students to succeed or thrive after graduation due to restrictions that the education system has in place.  School is meant to be a place ful... More

Lady Literature Posted 02/15/2024 by Emanuel Morales-Gomez

Many people truly don’t know just how much Amber Wilson does to help students get the education they need. For the past 24 years, Amber Wilson has been working to develop the minds of the future thr... More

The Showcase of OpportunityPosted 12/01/2023 by Emanuel Morales-Gomez

The Maker Faire is replacing the CCT open house to represent the unique classes that  TJ offers. The Maker Faire has hit TJ like a storm, with Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes, clubs, and... More

The Unknown Hero of the WorkforcePosted 11/16/2023 by Emanuel Morales-Gomez

SkillsUSA is changing the future workforce by giving students essential skills they need to close the skills gap. According to Forbes magazine, “eighty-seven percent of organizations ‘know they ha... More

Opening Doors for YouthPosted 11/03/2023 by Emanuel Morales-Gomez

Is it a bike? Is it a plane? No, it’s the RTD saving the day! The Regional Transportation District (RTD) was created in 1969 to “develop, operate, and maintain a mass transportation system” to b... More