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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

Kicking Back With CrowleyPosted 05/24/2024 by Miles Kahn

Brendan Crowley has established himself as a Thomas Jefferson staple. From New York to Virginia to the Mile High City, Brendan Crowley has seen it all. Born in Syracuse, New York, Crowley went to Marc... More

Pre-Workout Pros and NosPosted 05/19/2024 by Nate Bolinske

Exploring the benefits and harms of Pre-Workout supplements, and the growing trend of their usage. Since their invention in 1982, Pre-Workout supplements have become a staple of the fitness industry. ... More

My Sound of MusicPosted 05/19/2024 by Carlie Quinney

Perfect performances that make me polka by the poolside. Summer is here, and it’s time for some sunny new beats. As with holiday music, summertime brings its own, fresh category of music that stirs ... More

The Great, Math-ological GriffinPosted 05/15/2024 by Ravi Apte

TJ’s math teacher is looking to make a big splash in her new community. Abigail Griffin began her teaching career here at Thomas Jefferson High School two years ago, and has since become a beloved m... More

Lunch LingoPosted 05/15/2024 by Ben Hartley

Considering next year’s schedule changes at TJ, off campus lunch will become a privilege reserved for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.  With so many restaurants near TJ, deciding where to go during lu... More

TJ’s Environment is ChangingPosted 05/15/2024 by Jesse Smith

Mr. Butera, science teacher at TJ, is going half-time, meaning APES classes will be taking a hit.  AP Environmental Science, also known as APES, is one of the many Advanced Placement (AP) classes off... More

What’s the Hokey Pokey all about?Posted 05/15/2024 by Kira McBarron

Everyone knows when to put their right hand in, then out, and shake it all about, but the small jig has an unexpected twist to it. The Hokey Pokey (also known as the Hokey Cokey or even the Okey Cokey... More

Making the Right ChoicePosted 05/15/2024 by Riley Rimkus

Thomas Jefferson High School is the perfect choice for young adults with various interests, as the community works to support every student. While each high school in the area comes with much to offer... More

The World’s Funniest PhilosopherPosted 05/15/2024 by Kira McBarron

A funny philosopher? What is this, a comic strip? Emil Cioran (pronounced like Chi-ron) was a Romanian philosopher who once said he’d rather be anything than Romanian. Despite his self-hatred and di... More