When Stewart Gordon was at TJ
All Jefferson sophomores are familiar with the name Stewart Gordon, seen on the cover of their summer assignment book When Asia Was the World. The book details 10 stories of different traders,...
View ArticleThe 2018 Poetry Out Loud competition
The annual Poetry Out Loud competition was held in the lecture hall on Friday, Nov 16 and Monday, Nov 19 during eighth period. Poetry Out Loud is an opportunity for Jefferson students to recite a...
View ArticleDwindling diversity
Diversity at TJ is most often defined by the overwhelming Asian population. As of the 2017-2018 school year, Asians make up a towering 67.98% majority of Jefferson’s students. Obtained from the FCPS...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 66: Nov. 26, 2018
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: Send-a-Smile is hosting a shoe drive to support local hospitals in raising awareness about cleft lip. If you have some shoes that...
View ArticleWhy Donate Blood at TJ?
Every year, TJ’s Red Cross Youth Task Force hosts a school-wide blood drive. We spoke to some members on why they donate.
View ArticleWhat Do TJ Alumni Miss Most About TJ?
Last Saturday, November 24th, TJ hosted an alumni event and a renuion for the Class of 2003. We asked them about what they miss most from TJ.
View ArticleBlack Friday, Broke Saturday
Black Friday is one of the busiest days of the year as shopping malls overflow with people as early as 6:00 AM. Customers eagerly rush towards bargains and discounts. As long as there are large, neon...
View ArticleJefferson alumni and writer Hannah Bae shares experiences with students
Hannah Bae, a 2003 Jefferson graduate, discussed her struggles battling the pressures of Jefferson combined with family issues stemming from mental health problems, as detailed in her essay, “Survival...
View ArticleLife Saving Facts About Blood
In gym 2 this coming Friday (Nov. 30), the Red Cross Youth Task Force (Red Cross YTF) will host their second blood drive in three years. From 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, Jefferson students and staff can donate...
View ArticleFriday night vibes: “Better To Lie”
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, the name Benny Blanco should ring a bell. A Virginia native, Blanco began composing in middle school, and now takes his music and songwriting to the next level....
View ArticleHow useful are late nights?
Everyone at Jefferson acknowledges one thing to be true: getting a suggested eight hours of sleep every night is challenging, and can prove to be impossible at times. With tests, quizzes, and projects...
View ArticleNew Season, New Opportunities
It’s that time of year again, when the days get shorter, the homework load gets bigger, and some freshman decide that maybe they are ready to do their first high school sport. When we were younger,...
View ArticleThe Art of Expression in Poetry Out Loud
Every year, TJ holds the school-wide Poetry Out Loud competition where students can step up to the stage and recite a piece of poetry to the best of their ability. Regardless of why students choose to...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 67: Dec. 3, 2018
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: Submissions to Teknos Science Journal are now open! To submit your work, please make sure to turn in a printed copy of the...
View ArticleTJ Students Save Lives at the Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive at Jefferson on Nov. 30. This blood drive is organized every year by the Jefferson Red Cross Youth Task Force. “The Red Cross Youth Task Force does service...
View ArticleYou’re a Nice One Mr. Grinch
The latest version of Christmas’ most infamous character brought a new revamped edge to the classic. “The Grinch” returns once again with softer edges than the last time he was on the screen with Jim...
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Winter Art Gala Photo Gallery
Gallery|13 PhotosJunior Sophia Cheng hands out complimentary donuts provided by SGA to students attending the Gala.Close
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Constructed Languages in Entertainment
This article is a companion to the profile on Jefferson’s Linguistics Club published in our November Print Issue. Welcome to the land of constructed languages. Alphabets. Syntax. Accents. Stresses....
View ArticleBringing Poetry to Life
Last Friday, Nov. 30th, the Poetry Out Loud (POL) semi-final round was held at Jefferson. The POL is an annual poetry competition that holds the preliminary rounds at the school level with two rounds,...
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