Thomas Jefferson

High School | Home of the Spartans

Author: Magnolia McLain

Camino de SantiagoPosted 12/02/2025 by Magnolia McLain

This summer I will be walking one of the most famous Christian pilgrimages. The Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage to the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela in Northwestern Spain. There are over 280 ... More

The Revival of Casa BonitaPosted 12/02/2025 by Magnolia McLain

The new ownership of Casa Bonita allowed for the reopening of Denver’s famous entertainment-filled Mexican restaurant. Casa Bonita is a Mexican restaurant located in Lakewood, Colorado, but it is mu... More

The Way the Cookie CrumblesPosted 05/13/2025 by Magnolia McLain

Crumbl Cookies have become increasingly popular, especially as the store’s rotating flavors are featured and reviewed on social media, but this popularity does not reflect quality.  Crumbl Cookie i... More

Wasting Water With Every SearchPosted 04/29/2025 by Magnolia McLain

ChatGPT’s computer servers use water to cool following each calculation. Supported in over 180 countries, ChatGPT is an AI platform used by students and professionals alike as a replacement for rese... More

Branching OutPosted 04/14/2025 by Magnolia McLain

Thomas Jefferson’s new girls’ tennis coach is excited to uplift the team. Thomas Jefferson High School girls’ tennis team has an entirely new coaching staff for the 2025 spring season. Head coac... More

Doing Good For DECAPosted 12/09/2024 by Magnolia McLain

By creating a manual for their DECA class at TJ, two students are benefiting a dog shelter by fundraising and spreading awareness. Each academic year, students in the Distributive Education Clubs of A... More

Blissful BalaratPosted 12/09/2024 by Magnolia McLain

This semester I participated in Denver Public Schools’ Balarat Outdoor Education program as a high school leader and it was one of the most rewarding extracurricular activities I have ever pursued.Â... More

From the Corps to the Counseling OfficePosted 10/04/2024 by Magnolia McLain

A closer look into the journey and motivations of one of TJ’s amazing counselors. Each student at Thomas Jefferson High School has a counselor who supports them with academic success and planning, c... More

Unveiling AP SeminarPosted 05/24/2024 by Magnolia McLain

The first year of TJ’s newest English class went differently than most sophomores were expecting. This year I was one of the first TJ students to take AP Seminar. AP Seminar is an English class that... More

Nuevo and NotablePosted 03/13/2024 by Magnolia McLain

Even though he is only a second year teacher at TJ, Austin Kirk is making his mark on the Spanish program. Austin Kirk was born and raised in Guymon, Oklahoma, and went to Guymon High School. Afterwar... More