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![An X-ray diffractometer shoots X-rays at a sample that is hung on the loops at the center of the arms. The X-rays scatter, and a detector picks up all of the patterns. “The sample that’s in there is an organotin crystal, or a tin complex. When selecting a sample for [X-ray diffraction], there [are] a lot of things [to consider] like crystal size and shape. Typically, what we do, is take our synthesized sample of organotin, spread them out on a microscope glass plate, use a solution to keep the crystals steady and [use] a knife to cut down the crystal to fit onto the loop,” senior Jaydon Sun said.](https://www.tjtoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/unnamed-1.png)
![Mini canvases showcasing student artwork, including a Tabasco bottle painting with vibrant yellow zigzags and a furry animal with its strawberry, stand displayed on wooden easels at Jefferson's NAHS holiday art sale. “I think the [artists] at our school are extremely talented. This time I could walk through and really admire the skill these [students] have,” Senior Alex Do said.](https://www.tjtoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_1539-e1735325013480-1200x942.jpeg)
![Senior Jason Hao’s group discusses how to solve the math problems for the Jane Street Estimathon, which was hosted on Dec. 4 by the Varsity Math Team (VMT). “I normally go to VMT as my main club,” Hao said. “[The contest] went very well for my team, because we got first [place]. I think it was really fun.”](https://www.tjtoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_6412-1200x643.jpg)
![Students compete in the three-legged race. “Hopefully [the Turkey Games] become a tradition,” 2026 Class Council President Justin Kim said. “Community building is always great.”](https://www.tjtoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_0705-1200x800.jpg)
![Junior Valerie Lai performs during the Viennese Ball. “It's basically an orchestra-held Homecoming,” orchestra co-president Spencer Wang said. “[But] we’re the ones providing the music, and we objectively have better food.”](https://www.tjtoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_0023-1-1200x675.jpg)