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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

Teklemariam For DECA PresidentPosted 12/02/2024 by Noah Roetto

TJ DECA chapter president adds District 3 DECA Representative to his resume.  Beloved student, friend, and peer of the Thomas Jefferson High School community, senior Teklemariam (Tek) Tewodros , has ... More

Sipping Into The Snowy SeasonPosted 11/22/2024 by Carlie Quinney

Starbucks Coffee has officially launched their holiday menu, and the items are delectable. Something I look forward to every year is the day Starbucks drops their cheerful holiday menu. On November 7t... More

Opening Doors for OrtizPosted 11/22/2024 by Billy Rodriguez Jr

Alejandro Ortiz ensures the safety on campus, aspiring to build connections, and showing care for students and staff alike throughout the school.  Being in charge of letting visitors into a school ma... More

Speaking of SociologyPosted 11/22/2024 by Evelyn Jackson

An in-depth look at Thomas Jefferson’s Sociology teacher and Speech and Debate coach. Nicole Benak is a teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School who teaches Sociology 101 through Western Universi... More

Back In TimePosted 11/19/2024 by Harper Skurky-Thomas

TJ’s archive of student newspapers gives us a glimpse into the past. Anyone who has been at Thomas Jefferson High School for multiple years can understand the regularity of change. With different ru... 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

Social Media SpecialistPosted 11/19/2024 by Billy Rodriguez Jr

Rothavie Toum aspires to highlight student achievements while making TJ’s social media pages more engaging and fun. With ample events going on here at Thomas Jefferson High School, keeping up to dat... More

Nurturing Curiosity and ConfidencePosted 11/18/2024 by Evie Kindell

Longtime staple of TJ’s science department inspires until she retires. Sharon Colbath has been teaching for 39 years, making a lasting impact on the community of Thomas Jefferson High School. In eve... More

Faith RisingPosted 11/14/2024 by Billy Rodriguez Jr

Faith is growing all around Thomas Jefferson, and I have seen great things unfold this year surrounding religious beliefs. Recently at Thomas Jefferson High School, I have noticed a huge spark in comm... More