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Just Kicking ItPosted 12/05/2016 by Macey Murray

TJ has introduced a beginners martial arts club that has kicked off on the right foot. For students and teachers who are eager to learn new martial arts defensive skills, TJ teacher Sean Silvers and s... More

JROTC Takes Aim For CharityPosted 12/01/2016 by Andrew Seidenstat

JROTC takes part in their annual turkey shoot fundraiser.   Every year, the TJ JROTC class sponsors a Thanksgiving fundraiser. The annual turkey shoot takes place a week before the Spartans go on Tha... More

A Festive FundraiserPosted 12/01/2016 by Madeleine Abram

TJ students sell poinsettias for the opportunity to gain extra credit and contribute to the TJ Science department. Every year, the TJ Science department sells poinsettias in order to raise money for n... More

Black Girls RockPosted 12/01/2016 by Cecelia Allen

A new club has anticipation and aspirations for the year. The Black Girls Rock club is excited for the growth of its members and ready to welcome new members. It is geared toward, but not limited to, ... More

Check MatesPosted 12/01/2016 by Baxter Stein

TJ’s chess team kicks off its season in the Denver Chess League. TJ’s chess club, sponsored by GT advisor Brian Weaver, is one of six teams that make up the Denver Chess League. Spartan chess play... More

Shooting for the StarsPosted 12/01/2016 by Reagan Tucker

The Lady Spartans basketball team returns with more pride, stronger plays, and a fierce attitude. Ready to begin another phenomenal basketball season for the 2016-2017 school year, the Lady Spartans a... More

A Palatial DinnerPosted 11/30/2016 by Lucy Peterson

CTE Partnership Coordinator Danny Showers hosted a dinner at Denver’s Brown Palace Hotel to give back to his students and honor DTC Rotary President Anne Wilcox. Danny Showers, CTE Partnership Coord... More

A Shift in Standardized TestingPosted 11/29/2016 by Layne Ware

TJ’s junior class prepares to take the SAT due to a district change in standardized testing. With the first semester coming to an end and SAT testing around the corner, students are trying to find t... More

DECA’s Emerging LeadersPosted 11/20/2016 by Mia Grijalva

DECA prepares for success at their district conference. TJ DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) dominated their district conference and lived up to the motto of the chapter this year of  â€... More

A Smashing Way to End the SeasonPosted 11/18/2016 by Grace Leonard

As volleyball’s regular season came to a close, the team fought their way to state before saying farewell to five seniors.   Senior night for TJ volleyball kicked off for their game against South H... More