![Members of the color guard practice with their flags during a color guard 8th period. “In the fall, you have to be more versatile,” senior assistant color guard captain Gwyneth Moreno said. “There’s definitely a lot more running around and [you have] to be aware of different instruments and learn music. It’s a more militaristic kind of way we rehearse. In the winter, you’re able to do harder tosses because you don’t have to adjust to any wind.”](https://www.tjtoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/goodIMG_6547-2-1200x800.jpg)
![Students take taffy from the tables in Nobel Commons. “Get the word out and let everyone know,” principal Michael Mukai said. “We want to share this moment before we go away [for spring break].”](https://www.tjtoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_4372.jpg)
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![Principal Ann Bonitatibus announced her departure from Jefferson in an email to parents and students today. After seven years in her role as principal, Bonitatibus has accepted a new role as the Executive Director of Talent Acquisition and Management in the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Department of Human Resources. “I will most likely remain at [Jefferson] for at least a few more weeks,” Bonitatibus said in the announcement.
“In the coming weeks, the FCPS Chief of Schools, Dr. Geovanny Ponce, will connect with the [Jefferson] faculty, staff, students, parents and broader community to share next steps for the principal selection process, along with a timeline for my transition and leadership continuity for the school,” Bonitatibus said.
Story by Grace Sharma. Photo by Lucas Ribeiro.
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