Jefferson Swim and Dive Team Wins Against Justice
The Jefferson Swim and Dive team competed against Justice High School in a swim meet at Audrey Moore at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20. Both the Jefferson Girls Swim and Dive team and Boys Swim and Dive...
View ArticleChallenge Success Committee Creates Student Discussion Opportunities
Challenge Success recently announced a new set of student-run sessions that seek to gather student input on Challenge Success issues. The discussion-based sessions will take place during JLC and 8th...
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Winter Spirit Week: Photo Gallery
Gallery|8 PhotosZia SunLounging in her chair, sophomore Kailyn Pudleiner enjoys a cookie on Flannel Friday. “The last week of school before break can be stressful and hard, but the spirit days made it...
View ArticleBlackboard contract expiring in 2021
The Fairfax County Public School’s (FCPS) contract with Blackboard expires on June 30, 2021, and students at Jefferson will be greeted by a new learning tool in the 2021 school year. Blackboard is the...
View ArticleTop 9 of 2019: K-Pop Songs
In 1992, a trio of singers known as Seo Taiji and Boys gave their debut performance of “I Know,” marking the shaky birth of a new genre of music known as K-Pop. More than two decades later, this genre...
View ArticleTop 9 of 2019: Underrated Songs
2019 was a big year for music, and an even bigger year for underrated music. From the comeback of several artists such as Cher Lloyd and Carly Rae Jepsen to the rise of newer stars such as Sabrina...
View ArticleTop 9 of 2019: Hit Pop Songs
Criteria: In order to be considered for this lists, songs had to have charted in the top 20 of the Billboard Top 100 for the first time this year 1) Someone You Loved...
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Top 9 of 2019: Influential Protests
1. Hong Kong Protests: REUTERSImage courtesy of Al Jazeera The Hong Kong Protests have been by far the most influential protests of 2019 or at least the most covered by news outlets. The...
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Top 9 of 2019: Movies
In 2019, a series of new live-action sequels to previous movies and new movies were released. The makeovers were done well – and give new spins on timeless classics. 1. Frozen 2 Frozen 2 stars Evan...
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Top 9 of 2019: Mobile Video Games
Pokèmon Go – Niantic Image Courtesy of pokemon.com This groundbreaking game is still played by many players around the world. In this game players walk around the real world and capture Pokèmon on the...
View ArticleTop 9 of 2019: Sports Moments
Here are the Top 9 Sports Moments of 2019, the moments which displayed athleticism, strength, dominance and a little luck. 9. Washington Mystics win WNBA Championship The list begins with a local win,...
View ArticleTop 9 in 2019: TikTok Songs
9. Hey Julie http://vm.tiktok.com/XfBf1R/ You may recall countless students filming dances to the song “Hey Julie” by KYLE ft. Lil Yachty in school. The catchy music and easy, inconspicuous dance was...
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Top 9 of 2019: Fashion trends
1. Graphic tees Zia Sun Step inside any school, mall, or place of social gathering in 2019 and you’re bound to see more than a couple teens sporting eye-catching graphic tees. 2019 has seen a surge...
View ArticleTop 9 of 2019: Late-Night Show Moments
9. Michael B. Jordan (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) You’ve probably seen him boxing with Sylvester Stallone in Creed II or battling Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther. With his popularity...
View ArticleSix Jefferson students make semifinals of the Regeneron Science Talent Search
High school seniors across the country sit at their computers waiting for an email from the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) to arrive on Jan. 8, 2020. This contest is the nation’s oldest and most...
View ArticleTop 9 of 2019: Astronomical discoveries and exploits
The year 2019: a gateway into a new decade and a year of astounding achievements in the field of astronomy. Many groundbreaking events have happened. Following are the top 9 astronomical exploits and...
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Top 9 of 2019: Sad Songs
Depending on who you talk to, 2019 was an amazing year or a terrible one. Either way, the year had its ups and downs. Music helped us through these hard times. Here are the top songs of the year to...
View ArticleTop 9 of 2019: Social Media Platforms
9) Wechat WeChat has become the most dominant social media outlet for China and is quickly spreading across the rest of the world. Users appreciate the app’s various services and effectiveness in...
View ArticleTop 9 of 2019: Underrated Soccer Teams
Valencia With a top four finishing in La Liga for the 2018-2019 season, Valencia is in good shape. They have qualified for the Champions League Round of 16 and finished top of their group with the...
View ArticleCourse Selection Now Available on StudentVue
This year, Fairfax County has implemented course selection into StudentVUE (SIS), so students can now directly enter in their course selections without the extra step of turning them into their...
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