Clik here to view.
First 100 days in office: see how the candidate’ goals compare
As the nation decides the next president today, here’s a look at how each of the candidate’s first 100 days in office compare
View ArticleTJ Receives Visit From Holocaust Survivor
In honor of their upcoming play, The Diary of Anne Frank, the TJ Drama program arranged for a survivor of the holocaust to come in and share his experiences. The speaker was a man named Marcel Drimer,...
View ArticleWhat Did TJ do on Election Day?
November 8th, 2016 was undoubtedly a legendary day. With the majority of TJ under 18, most students did not participate in any candidate’s campaign. The bulk of the students stayed at home on Tuesday...
View ArticleCross Country Athlete Profile: Sean Clancy
Junior Sean Clancy has been running for the Thomas Jefferson Cross Country Team since his freshman year and has been training since the summer prior. After swimming, playing basketball and playing...
View ArticleLate Surge Pushes Marshall Football Past Jefferson on Senior Night
Running back Steven Rehard, bearing a U.S. flag, and the rest of the Jefferson football team’s seniors sprinted onto the field at Evans Memorial Stadium one last time on Nov. 4. As this happened, the...
View ArticleSeniors vote on Election Day
Though the majority of students were not eligible to do so, some were able to vote on Nov. 8. For many, the recent election was their first time participating in the U.S.’s democratic process....
View Article“Designated Survivor” fascinates audience
“Designated Survivor” is ABC’s new television drama airing Wednesdays at 10pm. The gripping plot line revolves around the aftermath of a cataclysmic attack during the State of the Union address that...
View ArticleThe importance of respecting political differences
Political freedom or autonomy is one of the most important features of a democratic society in which individuals have equal rights, freedom of speech, and the freedom to make choices. Politics in the...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 7: Nov. 13, 2016
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: Underclass school picture make-ups will be Monday, November 14, in the lecture hall during all seven class periods. Students who...
View ArticleJefferson theater brings The Diary of Anne Frank to life
Filled with quotes that Anne Frank wrote in her diary, the walls of the Black Box Theatre faded from view as the room went pitch black and actors slowly made their way to the stage, transforming it...
View ArticleChinese Honor Society hosts Chinese culture event during eighth period
At a Chinese Honor Society (CHS) eighth period event, Chinese learners had an opportunity to learn more about their language and the cultural background behind it. On Friday, Nov. 18, the Chinese Honor...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 8: Nov. 21, 2016
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: The Freshman Girls Basketball team is still looking for players to add to the Freshman team for the Winter season. It’s not too...
View ArticleJefferson Students Devote November to Writing Novels
Write a 50,000 word novel in one month. This is the challenge over 400,000 people from all over the world take every November when they sign up to participate in the National Novel Writing Month...
View ArticleScrumptious Seven: Top Thanksgiving Activities
As one of just three breaks over which teachers aren’t allowed to assign homework, Thanksgiving is a perfect time for us to relax, spend time with family, and forget about the daily stresses of...
View ArticleBlack Friday: Does it make cents?
According to the National Retail Federation, 151 million people shopped on Black Friday last year, both in-store and online, spending an average of $299.60 per person. Jefferson students contribute to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Students reflect on their Thanksgiving traditions
photo courtesy of countryliving.comA Thanksgiving dinner is laid out. Thanksgiving is a time of remembrance for all the things to be grateful for and a time to spend time with the loved ones. The...
View Article“Moana”, a beautiful blend of Polynesian legends and Disney magic
Disney’s Moana is a film that was carefully crafted by animators John Musker and Ron Clements, whose combined repertoire includes “The Little Mermaid”, “Aladdin”, “Hercules”, and “The Princess and the...
View ArticleLatin Club attends VJCL Convention
From Nov. 19-21, members of Jefferson’s Latin Club took part in the annual Virginia Junior Classical League (VJCL) Convention in Richmond, Virginia. Those who attended participated in various...
View ArticleThe Weekend’s new album or an identity crisis?
Four promo singles, two insane music videos, a short film, multiple merchandise pop-up shops, a new haircut, a completely clean slate on Instagram, and not to mention a breakup with longtime...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 9: Nov. 28, 2016
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: You have 34 days to order a publications package and receive a free name plate. After December 31, name plates will no longer be...
View Article