Friends who stick together
If you play a sport, you probably know how close of a bond you can develop with teammates. In most cases, for a team to be successful the players have to be close with one another so that they can...
View ArticleThe Beat Blog: Time to Empower
And just like that, school starts tomorrow – who knew summer could go by so fast? With FCPS schools starting on Aug. 28, students are now rushing to finish up last minute work and prepare themselves...
View ArticleRight off the bat: the JV baseball team’s early wins set them up for a...
It can be a safe bet that making a joke referring to “sports” and “TJ” as a Jefferson student will be met with positive reception and a few chuckles. After all, Jefferson specializes in science and...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 28: Aug. 28, 2017
Here’s some more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: Subscribe at youtube.com/tjtoday. Add us on Snapchat @tjtoday_news. Like us on facebook.com/tjtoday.tjhsst.
View ArticleTo Read or Not to Read: “Challenger Deep” by Neal Shusterman
Oh, wow. What a moving end to my summer. I don’t know if I can find the right words to encompass the love and appreciation I have for “Challenger Deep.” I flew through this book, yet simultaneously...
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Photo Gallery: A Snapshot of Italy
Slideshow • 10 PhotosThe Colosseum in Rome was an arena for gladiator fights and public spectacles used by the ancient Romans.Close In August 2017, I took a trip to the picturesque and gorgeous country...
View ArticleTaking those headphones out: Noah & Isabella
The metro riders’ faces are starting to dissolve in my memory, but their stories survive crystal clear. I couldn’t attach meaning to the seemingly dry words of my parents insisting on how fortunate I...
View ArticleGeosystems teacher Douglas Cullen passes away
Geosystems teacher Douglas Cullen passed away on the night of Sept. 3rd after a brief illness. Cullen was a dedicated teacher and member of the community. During his 12 years at Jefferson, he coached...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 29: Sep. 11, 2017
Here’s some more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: Attention all students interested in applying for the Science Olympiad team: The online application is out now and will be...
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Now’s the time to bounce back: a Back-to-School Bash recap
Food trucks, moon-bounces, a massive crowd – just a brief description of the Back-to-School Bash on Sep. 8. During the event, students had the opportunity to meet with friends after school, participate...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 30: Sep. 18, 2017
Here’s some more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: Attention Juniors, remember to make your PSAT payment on MySchoolBucks.com for your PSAT that will be held on October 11....
View ArticleStephen King’s “It” floats into theaters
Disclaimer: The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rates It R for violence/horror, bloody images, and for language. Viewers under 17 must be accompanied by a parents or adult guardian in...
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German exchange students celebrate Oktoberfest
Slideshow • 11 PhotosPhoto by Alex HoweStudents, organized by their ability to speak German and to make financial contributions, wait in line to acquire German food.Close German exchange students and...
View ArticleEd Sheeran excels live at the Verizon Center
The last chord of a familiar tune pierces the air as the audience erupts into a chorus of screams. Sheeran drums his fingertips on the face of his guitar before taking the instrument off and handing...
View ArticleTJ Intranet aims to make eighth period sign-ups easier
On Sept. 13, senior Spencer Atkin released the latest version of TJ Intranet, a mobile app available for download in the Apple App Store. This marks nearly two years since Atkin began creating an app...
View ArticleGolf team seizes another win during senior night
The atmosphere was ripe for a win. Following a modest ceremony at the Pinecrest Golf Course, accompanied by cheers from his teammates and a bouquet of flowers from his coach, senior Min Kang stood at...
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