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The student news site of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

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Advanced Placement (AP) US History teacher Elizabeth Evans instructs her class on an anchor day, which she keeps lax to help her students jump into the week. While the specifics of catch-up days were determined by Jefferson administration, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) also played a role. “Some of the ideas started from an initiative FCPS started during COVID-19 in order to promote and support student mental health,” director of Student Services Sara Genetin-Pilawa said.
'Catch-up days' will begin Dec. 11
Ananya Bhatt, Staff Writer • December 2, 2023

In the Nov. edition of NewsYouChoose , Jefferson announced the introduction of catch-up days, where students have the opportunity to make up missing assignments...

The student and staff panelists express their ideas for innovative solutions to school issues. The goal wasnt just for us to answer the questions, but for us to have a discussion with each other while the crowd of faculty in the audience listened, junior panelist Alex Reichel said.
Faculty and students hold town hall meeting
Aryaa Sharma, Staff Writer • November 30, 2023

On Monday, Nov. 6, 10 student panelists and Jefferson department representatives expressed their perspectives on certain questions that pertained to student...

During halftime in the Homecoming football game, seniors Sonny Chen and Aurora Richard celebrate their Homecoming Court victory with the Hefty Hamburglars. “We hope the pigs spread happiness, serotonin, and dopamine,” Chen said.
For the Gram
November 9, 2023
Starting indie artists around the world struggle to turn their passion into a career. Rapper Rav tours around the world with the rest of EXOCIETY.
'SHIFT!' by EXOCIETY is an indie LoFi rap flop
Josh Zhou and Daniel Feng October 29, 2023

SHIFT!" is an indie LoFi hip-hop album from the group, EXOCIETY, featuring a variety of artists, including Rav, Scuare, Kill Bill: the Rapper, Rekcahdam,...

The National Football League shows their fervent support of the industrys latest headlining relationship.
NFL who?
October 17, 2023
Starting at the beginning of the year, Fairfax County Public Schools changed the policy surrounding missing work, eliminating the 50 percent cushion for assignments that are not turned in.
No more free 50s
Robert Stotz, Print Editor • November 9, 2023
The classic Jefferson pajamas have become a staple of our school, earning themselves a spot in many students wardrobe.
Dressing for success
July 31, 2023
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Welcoming everyone back with a flurry of spirit, the Jefferson cheerleaders hype up the spectators for the back to school bash. We talked to freshman varsity cheerleader Iryne Jackson to have a look into how the girls felt as a team. “At first, I was intimidated by the team, especially since only three other freshmen were trying out for varsity cheer,” said Jackson. “But all of the girls are sweet and the team is like a big family.”
News Brief: Cheer wraps up season
Sebastian Garcia Gaytan and Alice Nguyen December 1, 2023
Serving the ball at the annual Dig Pink volleyball game, senior Captain Zumi Rieske leads her team against Justice High School and helps shift the mindset. “Volleyball is a very mental game. A good mentality and being confident can be the difference between barely making the ball in, or barely out,” Rieske said. “You have to learn to lock in when you’re on the court.”
Serving Up Success
November 9, 2023
Performing at the Eastern sectional competition, junior Micayla Pang executes a trick.
On the rink of success
November 9, 2023
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