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Author: Sophia Nicholson

A New Era BeginsPosted 12/06/2024 by Sophia Nicholson

The Thomas Jefferson Honor Society has been revitalized. After a two-year hiatus, the National Honor Society (NHS) has returned to Thomas Jefferson High School. The reinstatement of the club is a step... More

DPS Approves Closures Amid Enrollment DeclinePosted 12/02/2024 by Sophia Nicholson

DPS votes to close seven schools within the district due to issues with funding and enrollment.  The Denver Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the closure of seven schools... More

100 Things that are Negative AuraPosted 11/19/2024 by Sophia Nicholson

Some of the most embarrassing things people do in day-to-day life.  Negative aura is commonly defined as a point system in which your actions are given a number of points. The system is based on “a... More

Navigating the New NormalPosted 10/25/2024 by Sophia Nicholson

TJ counselors support students in a post-pandemic world. As schools continue to adjust to the post-pandemic world, one thing is very clear: students are facing more emotional, social, and academic cha... More

¨Class of 2025¨Posted 05/08/2024 by Sophia Nicholson

The revelations of the class of 2025. It’s only a year and change away “No way” is all we could say. It still feels like I’m in elementary school  Creating Valentines boxes, Decoratin... More

Shooting Stars to Classroom StarsPosted 05/03/2024 by Sophia Nicholson

Jill Griffin has had an inspirational journey while taking the steps to help students learn and be challenged. Nestled within the bustling hallways of Thomas Jefferson High School, Jill Griffin stands... More

Target’s Troubles With ThieveryPosted 04/25/2024 by Sophia Nicholson

The massive franchise has faced much adversity when it comes to preventing theft. Target, one of the biggest chain stores in the United States, is currently facing many problems when it comes to theft... More

Planting Seeds of ChangePosted 12/08/2023 by Sophia Nicholson

TJ’s Sustainability Club is taking the next steps in helping the environment. TJ’s Sustainability Club is dedicated to work on helping educate the TJ community about ways to become more environmen... More

AirplanesPosted 12/04/2023 by Sophia Nicholson

The pressures of junior year make it a difficult time to navigate.   “What do you want to be when you grow up?” said my kindergarten teacher, “An actress!” said six-year-old me, “A pilo... More

The Mayor Taking on HomelessnessPosted 11/07/2023 by Sophia Nicholson

Mike Johnston, Denver’s mayor, has taken initiative towards solving Denver’s homelessness crisis.  In January of 2023, the annual homelessness report showed that 9,065 people in Denver – bo... More