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

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer

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Jefferson students pose before presenting their projects at ISEF.

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair invites scientists at Jefferson to Los Angeles

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
June 2, 2017
Tang explains the difference between the age of China’s cultural history compared to the youth of its modern political history to students.

Chinese Honor Society invites guest speaker Tang Zhiwen for eighth period presentation

Ashley Huang and Natalie Homnyom
May 23, 2017
Sophomore Abhishek Bazaz maneuvers around another player while playing an informal game of basketball.

Rotary Interact hosts exercise activity

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
JV baseball team members support players on the field from the dugout during a game on Apr. 7.

Baseball’s popularity in the Jefferson community

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
April 7, 2017
Japanese exchange student Hodaka Ishibashi adjusts his clothing before performing a tea ceremony.

Japanese students make annual trip to Jefferson

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
March 20, 2017
A candle centerpiece.

Freshmen Parent Gala photo gallery

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
March 11, 2017
A representative of the TJ Partnership Fund thanks parents and faculty for helping set up the event.

Donated art for the silent auction.

Counselor Sean Patrick Burke chats with a parent.

English teacher Suzette Henry converses with fellow English teacher Stephanie Glotfelty.

A lantern decorates a windowsill.

Volunteers check in parents and faculty attending the event.

Desserts lay out for attendees.

A table of drinks surround a bouquet of flowers while music plays in the background.

A platter of dips.

Parents play a game of heads and tails to win a two iNITE tickets.

Baskets of snacks and prizes for the silent auction.

Food for attendees.

Gifts certificates and services up for the silent auction.

Parents and faculty listen to a speech.

Art club members lay down preliminary sketches for mosaic to decide colors before creating the final product.

Art club begins design for new courtyard mosaic

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Logo for the annual American Math Competition sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America

The Jefferson community discusses reasons for participating in AMC

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
January 30, 2017
Senior Audrey Huang’s graphic art design, “Failure” hangs on the art gallery wall along with other submitted artworks.

SGA showcases students’ artistic talent

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
December 20, 2016
Junior Jack Mclaughlan jots down ideas to meet his daily NaNoWriMo word goal.

Jefferson students devote November to writing novels

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
November 21, 2016
Junior Sean Clancy runs towards the finish line in a relay race.

Cross Country Athlete Profile: Sean Clancy

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
Charlize Theron, reprising her role as Ravenna, smirks as she catches a bolt.

“The Huntsman: Winter Wars,” Just a Visual Spectacle

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
April 24, 2016
Senior Andrew Li sets a volleyball up to serve.

Seniors Win Volleyball Tournament at Annual Winter/Spring Sport Pep Rally

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
April 12, 2016
With his fellow exchange students as backup dancers, Japanese exchange student Kōsuke Nishibayashi strikes a smile while dancing to “Sorry” by Justin Bieber.

Japanese Exchange Students Arrive at TJ

Sammy Tavassoli and Natalie Homnyom
March 13, 2016
Practicing her throw, sophomore Sajana Challa prepares for spring softball.

JV Softball Team Holds Uncertain Future

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
March 9, 2016
1776 Co-founder and CEO Dona Harris introduces the goals of the company.

Co-founder of 1776 Presents at TJ

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
February 29, 2016
Reboot for Youth officers donate a computer to a family in need.

Reboot for Youth Garners Attention from Nickelodeon

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
February 11, 2016
Snow piles up, causing many snow days for Fairfax County.

Having Mixed Feelings on Snow Days

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
January 26, 2016
Junior Aaryan Balu and senior Sophia Martinese rehearse the opening scene of The Little Mermaid's second act after school.

TJ Theater Prepares for First Performances of The Little Mermaid

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
January 13, 2016
A bin sits atop cubbies in the Einstein commons to collect items for sophomores Soham Ray, Dean Zhang, and Patrick Toulme's winter clothing drive.

Teams of Sophomores Complete Service Learning Projects for Health

Natalie Homnyom and Katherine Hughes
January 9, 2016
South Korean artist Psy portrays a boy pouring curry onto rice for an adoring girl in his music video for "Daddy."

Why Psy’s “Daddy” Has More Viral Potential than “Gangnam Style”

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
December 17, 2015
Senior Marc McDonald deliberates his next move

Bridge Club Holds Quarterly Duplicate Tournament

Natalie Homnyom, Staff Writer
December 6, 2015
Intranet 3 is Ion-line

Intranet 3 is Ion-line

Natalie Homnyom and Alexa Nguonly
November 21, 2015
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