Rising junior wins multiple awards at national dance comeptition
The Turn It Up Dance Challenge! is a producer of dance challenges and competitions whose mission is to provide opportunities for dancers to progress in future dance careers, and provides dancers with a...
View ArticleHiking on the Loudoun Heights trail at Harper’s Ferry
The trails at Harper’s Ferry are ranked on a scale of one to three on their difficulty, one being easy and three being difficult. Loudoun Heights has a rank of three, and parts of the trail require...
View ArticleInsights from Nature: Introduction
I had originally planned to write blog posts while vacationing with my family this month, but unfortunately, the trip had to be cancelled. Daydreams of being whisked off to a faraway land, exotic and...
View ArticleInsights from Nature: Ginkgo
Scientific Name: Ginkgo biloba Also called: Maidenhair Tree Height: 50-70 feet; Diameter: 1-3 feet “Medium-sized tree with deciduous, simple leaves. Straight trunk; wide-spreading, irregular crown...
View ArticleInsights from Nature: Fern
Scientific Name: Dennstaedtia punctilobula Also called: Hay-scented fern, Eastern hay-scented fern Height: 12-18 inches “A type of bracken fern with pale green, downy fronds. Very robust grower. Fronds...
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Now on Display: Infinity Mirrored Room at the Broad
To be frank, it all started with this picture that Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz posted on Instagram: The infinity room at the @thebroadmuseum is insane. Definitely recommend visiting if you're in...
View ArticleStudents look back on their ASSIP Experience
Over the summer, students spend their time doing a variety of activities, and internships are no exception. Typically in the summer before their junior or senior year, students spend their time working...
View ArticleTo Read or Not to Read: “Salt to the Sea” by Ruta Sepetys
Ruta Sepetys’ “Between Shades of Gray” instantly had me hooked with its poignant story and dynamic characters. When I heard about “Salt to the Sea,” her latest foray into historical fiction, I had to...
View ArticleAugust’s Song of the Month: FRANK OCEAN VERSION (Warning: explicit music video)
Leave Blank:Do Not Change:Your email: Disclaimer: “Nikes” music video contains explicit content and lyrics. Were there 17 months in a year here on Earth, every song on Frank Ocean’s much-awaited new...
View ArticleWhen in London: The London Dungeon
Recently my family took a trip to London. We were only there for three days so we made it our mission to find the best things to do in an effort to make the best of every minute. In this series of blog...
View ArticleWhen in London: Tower of London
Recently my family took a trip to London. We were only there for three days so we made it our mission to find the best things to do in an effort to make the best of every minute. In this series of blog...
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Jefferson administration introduces strict enforcement of current cellphone...
Starting the first day of school, Jefferson administration has decided to monitor the use of cellphones and electronic devices more closely and to be more strict with the enforcement of the current...
View ArticleHiking on the Scout Trail at Claude Moore Park
This weekend I had the opportunity to go to Claude Moore Park, which is a park with woods and meadows. The park also has trails, sports fields, and pavilions, which are located around the main Claude...
View ArticleWhen in London: London Eye
Recently my family took a trip to London. We were only there for three days so we made it our mission to find the best things to do in an effort to make the best of every minute. In this series of...
View ArticleTop Five Benefits to Starting School
5. No more summer assignments. No need to dread over doing summer assignments. Putting aside the fact that you will probably have ten times the amount of work you were assigned in the summer, now you...
View Article16 reasons to join journalism in 2016
Whether you’ve taken journalism in middle school, or you don’t even know what journalism is, it’s worth trying out at Jefferson. In honor of the 2016-2017 school year, here are 16 reasons why you...
View ArticleNo agendas and the PTSA: a student body whose voice remains silenced amidst a...
On September 6th, students of the Jefferson community began to realize that another change had been implemented this school year: no more student agendas would be provided by the PTSA. Angry students...
View ArticleThe Ion app launched
On Sept. 7, the TJ Intranet, a school-wide online website, became available as a mobile app in the Apple App Store. Specific to the TJ community, Intranet serves as a tool for signing up for 8th...
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