What to “Check” Off Your List Before Checkout

May 20, 2013 by ·  

As seniors prepare to say goodbye to high school, some loose ends still need to be tied.

Senior Rachel Uyemura looks over the senior checkout packet. Photo by Tori Wallace

Senior Rachel Uyemura looks over the senior checkout packet. Photo by Tori Wallace

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Skills USA Places Highly at State Competition

May 13, 2013 by ·  

The club made TJ proud by representing at the annual Skills contest.

TJ's Skills USA team from left: David Duchan, Malissa Duran, Cassie Kah, Ana Beiser, Brody Bills, Eric Deutch, Van Diep, Yosua Hermawn, and John Touris. Photo provided by Jerry Esparza

TJ’s Skills USA team from left: David Duchan, Melissa Duran, Cassie Kah, Ana Beiser, Brody Bills, Erich Deutsch, Van Diep, Yosua Hermawn, and John Touris. Photo provided by Jerry Esparza

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TJ Students Receive PMI Awards for Their Dedication to Computer Technology

May 9, 2013 by ·  

Shehab Ahmed, Amanda Koziol, David Duchan, and Erich Deutsch are honored for their work in the CCT program by the Project Management Institute.

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Students (from left) Amanda Koziol, David Duchan, Shehab Ahmed, and Erich Deutsch are honored by PMI.

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Seniors Live the Life at Prom 2013

May 7, 2013 by ·  

On May 3rd, Senior Prom took place at the Wellshire Inn as the Thomas Jefferson Senior Class’ last “huuzah” went greatly into the night.

Photo courtesy TJ Photo Club.

Neben Dacuba and  Jacqueline Waring are crowned 2013 Spartan Prom King and Queen.  Photo courtesy TJ Photo Club.

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Robotics Competition

April 17, 2013 by ·  

Bots will climb and disks will fly.

Students watch and also compete as TJ's two robots go against a large group of schools from different states and Mexico. Artwork by Tori Wallace

Students watch and also compete as TJ’s two robots go against a large group of schools from different states and Mexico. Artwork by Tori Wallace

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Pick A College Like A Pro

April 12, 2013 by ·  

A new program is coming to TJ to assist 9th through 11th graders on choosing the right college.

Students represent hoodies of colleges that they wish to attend or plan on attending. Photo by Clayton Bridges.

Students sport hoodies of colleges that they wish to attend or plan on attending. Photo by Clayton Bridges.

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Extraordinary Teachers

April 7, 2013 by ·  

Outstanding TJ teachers are recognized for continual CSAP and TCAP growth of their students.

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Outstanding Spartan Teachers (from left): Jeff Almond, Tim Owens, Michael Palmieri, and Aimee Witulski. Photo by Henna Danek

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DECA Goes to State at the Broadmoor

March 31, 2013 by ·  

11 Thomas Jefferson DECA students compete at Colorado Springs in hopes of making it to the national level.    

Thomas Jefferson High School DECA competed in state with high hopes. Photo from Matt Nicolo

Thomas Jefferson High School DECA competed in state with high hopes. Photo from Matt Nicolo

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The TCAP Carnival Was a Blast for All

March 20, 2013 by ·  

There is no better way to finish up a week of standardized testing than with a school carnival.

Teacher Jon Poole lays down the rules for the major dodgeball tournament at the TCAP Fest. Photo by Tori Wallace

Teacher Jon Poole lays down the rules for the major dodgeball tournament at the TCAP Fest. Photo by Tori Wallace

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Spring Play, Lend Me a Tenor, Is Here!

March 13, 2013 by ·  

Drama Club Sponsor Michael Palmieri puts on another play that is sure to keep the audience laughing and entertained.

The Cast and Crew of TJ's spring play Lend Me A Tenor gear up for opening night. Photo by Tori Wallace

The Cast and Crew of TJ’s spring play Lend Me A Tenor gear up for opening night. Photo by Tori Wallace

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