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Most Jefferson students have a rigorous course load and multiple extracurriculars, in addition to college applications during senior year. Skip days provide a respite for exhausted seniors from school-related obligations. “Today was just a chill day, [we didn’t] go to class,” senior Ananya Bagai said.

Class council coordinates senior skip day

Rachel Lewis, Team Leader
November 24, 2020
Sid Ram and his friends pose for photos in Lafayette Park in Washington DC for Homecoming. Because of the recent announcement that schools would be closed through the end of the school year, the senior class will have to postpone their prom. Students in the class of 2020 will have to wait for another opportunity to get dressed up and take photos in DC.

A collection of thoughts from a (former) high school senior

Sid Ram, Social Media Manager
March 24, 2020
Image courtesy of Aaraj Vij. Note: This is just a snippet of the full list of privileges discussed and is therefore not representative of the entire discussion.

Major Changes Being Made to Senior Privilege

Sid Ram, Social Media Manager
October 6, 2018
Principal Evan Glazer addressed senior skip day as well as other issues in an email to seniors.

Seniors deserve skip day

Tommy Lunn, Opinion Editor
May 21, 2014
Jefferson should offer seniors AP Comparative Government

Jefferson should offer seniors AP Comparative Government

Tommy Lunn, Opinion Editor
May 12, 2014
TJDestinations should not be used to inflate egos

TJDestinations should not be used to inflate egos

Tommy Lunn, Opinion Editor
May 1, 2014

Juniors receive senior technology lab assignments

Stav Nachum, Features Editor
February 25, 2014
Upperclassmen vie for victory in Powderpuff game

Upperclassmen vie for victory in Powderpuff game

Anjali Khanna and Esther Kim
November 24, 2013
Many students find themselves stressed at the prospect of college applications.

College apps shouldn’t ruin senior year

Tommy Lunn, Opinion editor
October 6, 2013
TjSTAR showcases senior research projects

TjSTAR showcases senior research projects

May 30, 2013
Senior Kevin Cao was surprised during class with a $10,000 scholarship from Nordstrom earlier this year.

Cao garners scholarships

February 19, 2013
Jefferson families and the Monticello Maniacs celebrate the senior players on the team.

Varsity basketball toppled on Senior Night

February 11, 2013
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