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

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

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

tjTODAY
Typing notes onto her laptop, principal Ann Bonitatibus listens in on what participants are saying about their views on how decisions are made at Jefferson. Bonitatibus instituted Colonial Quests as a more direct way to talk to the principal after receiving feedback from student councils and the Student Government Association (SGA). Colonial Quests provide another channel for voicing student opinions. As students get to know me more and perhaps see results of some of those, I’m hoping that more people will take the opportunity to participate, Bonitatibus said.

Colonial Quest provide another channel of communication between the students and school

Christine Zhao, Editor-in-Chief Investigations
November 22, 2017

How we made the problem of fake news worse

Miranda Xiong, Staff Writer
November 10, 2017
Memon pushes against a locked blocking sled for a sled drill. Football players practice sled drills to increase power and speed.

A man for all seasons: sophomore Faaiz Memon finds his fit through participating in cheer and football

Christine Zhao, Editor-in-Chief Investigations
October 26, 2017
Junior Madeline Old and senior Jack McLaughlan draft a story on their laptops during Threshold and Skiffys writing event.

Threshold and Skiffy co-host Fun Writing Day event

Christine Zhao, Editor-in-Chief Investigations
October 24, 2017
Scared, sweaty seniors first hike at Great Falls Park

Scared, sweaty senior’s first hike at Great Falls Park

Christine Zhao, Editor-in-Chief Investigations
October 9, 2017
The Fairfax County Public Schools budget for the 2018 fiscal year introduces AP/IB test fees, a one-time activity participation fee, and a school transfer fee, fees thatd be expected to be paid for by students.

Fairfax County Public Schools’ introduction of testing and activity fees shifts the burden of budget increase from diners to students

Christine Zhao, Editor-in-Chief Investigations
September 30, 2017
Zavela prepares to pitch at the softball Capitol Conference Quarterfinals at Wakefield High School.

Pitcher Perfect: seasoned pitcher Diana Zavela reflects on the stresses and rewards as varsity softball’s top pitcher

Christine Zhao, Team Leader
August 22, 2017
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) announced Dr. Ann Bonitatibus as Jefferson’s new principal on May 26.

Bonitatibus announced as new principal beginning 2017-2018 school year

Christine Zhao, Avni Singh, and MiJin Cho
May 26, 2017
With AP season on the horizon, sophomore Rayyan Khan applied for CollegeBoard accommodations for the AP French and a Computer Science exam. Khan received a lacrosse-related concussion in March, which has impeded her academic abilities.

Concussed Complications with CollegeBoard AP Exams

Christine Zhao, Team Leader
May 21, 2017
HappyNotes musicians after their first two performances at the Sylvestery and Arleigh Burke of the Vinson Hall Retirement Community.

Happy for HappyNotes: Girl Scout Gold Award Project spreads music to retirement homes across the region

Christine Zhao, Team Leader
May 7, 2017
Illustration // Angel Kim

Voice to the Victims

Christine Zhao and Angel Kim
April 29, 2017
Senior Jodie Beaumont defends the ball against Falls Church.

Girl’s and Boy’s Varsity Soccer Photo Gallery

Christine Zhao and Katherine Du
April 22, 2017
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