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TJ Yearbook Co-Editor-in-Chief Steven Le speaks to freshman Niharika Chandna about joining TJ Media. Le explains the formatting and student input involved with the publication of the 2018-19 yearbook.

Activities Fair introduces freshmen to school activities

September 16, 2019

Oftentimes, when students from Loudoun, Prince William, or Arlington don’t have a bus, they must find themselves other transportation. Pictured above is a Loudoun bus station just after snow.

Transportation Troubles

January 30, 2019

During a tutoring session at the Writing Center, sophomore Sarah Luthra helps out a tutee with a homework assignment.

Writing center hosts school-wide writing contest

May 12, 2018

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

March 13, 2016

Photo courtesy of Will Ryu, www.tjbigsibs.org

An Inside Look at Jefferson’s Big Sibs Program During Hectic Year of Construction

March 8, 2016

Sophomore Frank Ding uses his school agenda to plan his junior courses. Photo courtesy of Frank Ding

Curriculum Fair Helps with Course Planning for Jefferson Students

February 12, 2016

Relay for Life committee members gather in the Galileo Commons to make and decorate cards for Jefferson alumni and student cancer survivors. The meeting was one of Relay for Life’s weekly meetings on Wednesday A blocks to support those fighting cancer.

Relay for Life committee members create holiday cards for cancer survivors

January 3, 2016

Representatives at club booths in Gym 2 talk with new students about the many activities Jefferson has to offer.

Activities Fair introduces students to unique clubs at Jefferson

September 25, 2015

A few of the many potential changes and reductions that could be made by FCPS in the 2016-2017 school year

Fairfax school cuts may take major toll on Jefferson students in the near future

July 27, 2015

In order to sign into eighth period, students are required to accept the policies for eighth period.

Students react to new terms and conditions for eighth period

January 4, 2015

Sophomore Samuel Kebadu checks the list of students required to attend Administrative Study Hall on Oct. 20.

Eighth period detentions are too harsh

October 20, 2014

Principal Evan Glazer (left) and Assistant Principal Shawn DeRose (right) surprised rising senior Brandon Kim (center) in his fourth period exam period when they announced that his submission had won the One Question contest.

Kim’s winning submission kicks off new One Question initiative

June 30, 2014

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