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Snack AttackPosted 04/19/2019 by Ava Ward

The vending machines of Thomas Jefferson High School are facing a major revamp. From sports to schoolwork to socializing, the activities of a high schooler require a significant amount of energy. The ... More

Protect Your Mother (Earth)Posted 04/16/2019 by Amelia Carpenter

This Earth Day remember to save the whales, save the bees, save the birds, and save the trees. With Earth Day quickly approaching, it is important to take part in a few simple ways to go green. Earth ... More

Exchanging ExperiencesPosted 04/16/2019 by Erin Maloof

Thomas Jefferson High School welcomed a class of Japanese students from Chiben High School in Nara, Japan into the community for the two weeks leading up to spring break. As one of the few schools in ... More

Getting StartedPosted 04/16/2019 by Kaleb Pittman

Taking the first step in a new challenge can be a difficult, yet rewarding experience. As a beginner, starting a new activity can seem daunting. Pastimes of all variety, from reading to casual gaming,... More

St. Patrick’s Day SoiréePosted 04/16/2019 by Ava Ward

TJ Spartans Katie Fitzgerald and Brenna May celebrated St. Patrick’s Day through the art of Irish Dance. St. Patrick’s Day holds many different meanings to those who celebrate it. For some, it is ... More

DECA Gets Down to BusinessPosted 04/16/2019 by Amelia Carpenter

Thomas Jefferson students competed at DECA state this March. Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) is a club at TJ that prepares students for a career in business. Club members prepared for t... More

Robot RacePosted 04/16/2019 by Michela Puni-Nimako

Robotics II students competed in the intense, yet fun SeaPerch underwater robotics competitions. TJ’s Robotics team is no stranger to building unique works. Since the beginning of the second semeste... More

Kicking it with the Tricking ClubPosted 04/15/2019 by Ella Stephens

Tricking Club is a fun new club at TJ where students have the opportunity to learn new skills. Imagine three groups in a park. On the left, there is a group of people practicing martial arts, on the r... More

Leaders of the PackPosted 04/06/2019 by Madeleine Abram

TJ Leadership has made a positive impact on both TJ and the broader Denver community this year. Over the course of this school year, TJ’s Leadership class has been hard at work providing unique expe... More

You Me At Six is Back AgainPosted 04/04/2019 by Skye Cline

On the night of March 4th, English rock band You Me At Six appeared in Denver for their recent Back Again Tour to perform songs old and new. My father, my friend, and I stood outside of the Marquis Th... More