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Goodbye, Class of 2025…Hello, Class of 2029!Posted 05/19/2025 by EADAIR

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Our seniors have earned over 20 million dollars in scholarship money and 90% of them have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year University. We are so proud of all of the... More

Riley Rimkus Does It AllPosted 05/14/2025 by Jesus Flores-Sanchez

A four-year impact on both the screen and the field leaves a legacy of leadership and heart. If you’ve ever crossed paths with senior Riley Rimkus at Thomas Jefferson High School, chances are she ma... More

A True Act of Giving BackPosted 05/13/2025 by Sophia Nicholson

Staff member repurposes the school’s leftover fruits and vegetables to make juices for staff. At Thomas Jefferson High School, Karen Kent, a part of the custodial staff, is doing far more than k... More

Flourish with FathiPosted 05/13/2025 by Emanuel Morales-Gomez

TJ’s Principal Resident helps create a welcoming and diverse school environment. High school is a time that fosters growth and empowers students, but it couldn’t be done without the encouraging an... More

When Too Many Streaming Services Become a ProblemPosted 05/12/2025 by Nate Bolinske

Rising costs and countless options of streaming services have left viewers overwhelmed. Streaming services once promised a cost effective, convenient alternative to traditional cable. However, the cur... More

More Than Just A RequirementPosted 05/12/2025 by Lei Brewer

The new health class at Thomas Jefferson prepares juniors for real-life challenges. For the 2025-26 school year, Thomas Jefferson High School will launch a new health class based on the Colorado Acade... More

A Guide to Senior YearPosted 05/12/2025 by Leila Olbricht-Simon

As the current Juniors prepare for their final year of high school, here is some advice from a senior to ensure the most fulfilling year possible.  To the class of 2026,  While summer may still seem... More

Year Three, Set ThreePosted 05/12/2025 by Simone DiFalco

This article is a summary of the Spring 2025 Boys Volleyball season. Three years ago, Boys’ Volleyball was brought to the Thomas Jefferson community, and since then it has become a critical part of ... More

Speak Your MindPosted 05/09/2025 by Amaris Medina

The Ice Bucket Challenge has been reimagined to bring light to mental health awareness.  In the last month all across social media there have been a multitude of videos of people dumping a bucket of ... More

A Dire ConversationPosted 05/09/2025 by Riley Rimkus

With advancement to genetic engineering, the previously extinct dire wolf has been “revived.” During this time of evolution in science, a new development to the genetic realm has been made. The di... More