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
All content by Shayna Hume
photo courtesy of colonial athletics.org.

Jefferson Boys’ Soccer continued on into post-season

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2014

Prom start and end times hinder the night’s success

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2014
One of many CBR Maryland posters picketed outside Jefferson on Thursday, May 22.

CBR Maryland’s protest prompts student outcry

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2014
Askings continue as AP's dwindle

Askings continue as AP’s dwindle

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2014
Students fit prom askings among AP's

Students fit prom askings among AP’s

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2014
Seniors Alex Le Floch, Dhruv Gaba and Yena Seo assist senior Ricardo Tucker in asking senior Sib Shewit to prom.

Innovative promposals round off last week before APs

Shayna Hume and Ellen Kan
May 2, 2014
April showers bring May askings

April showers bring May askings

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2014
screenshot courtesy of CBS

HIMYM finale falls as flat as the rest of season nine

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2014
Varsity Boys' Soccer plays last Friday home game against Madison

Varsity Boys’ Soccer plays last Friday home game against Madison

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2014
senior Manotri Chaubal

Students compete at Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2014
"Dancing with the Faculty" attracts crowd during eighth period

“Dancing with the Faculty” attracts crowd during eighth period

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2014
photo courtesy of www.ted.com.

One Question class prepares the 2014 TEDxTJHSST

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2014
Astronomy: March Madness

Astronomy: March Madness

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2014
Geoffrey A. Jones Library contains multitude of online resources for student research

Geoffrey A. Jones Library contains multitude of online resources for student research

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2014
New set of trailers added to the old parking lot

New set of trailers added to the old parking lot

Shayna Hume and Tommy Lunn
February 26, 2014
FHS prepares multicultural I-Nite performance

FHS prepares multicultural I-Nite performance

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2014
senior Jeff Horowitz plays guitar. photo courtesy of senior Will Ashe.

Jefferson music scene revolves around “The Axis”

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2014
FCPS announced that Feb. 13 was going to be cancelled a little after 6:30 p.m..

FCPS announces Thursday cancellation

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2014
School Psychologist Greg Myers leads the discussion on the current treatment of "brain disorders."

Mental Wellness Week: Monday

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2014
screenshot courtesy of www.purchase.tickets.com.

I-Nite Tickets sell out for performance at GMU

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2014
photo by Sandy Cho

I-Nite Insanity: Flashback to I-Nite 2013

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2014
photo courtesy of www.tjdestinations.com.

Senior Destinations website returns for the Class of 2014

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2014
Students huddle together after Holi celebrations outside of Jefferson. Photographer: sophomore Andy Zhao. photo courtesy of "Humans of TJ."

“Humans of TJ” returns to the Jefferson community

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2014
How to Prepare for the ACT

How to Prepare for the ACT

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2014
photo courtesy of www.thegreatgatsby.warnerbros.com

Top 13 of 2013: Cinematic Productions

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
December 27, 2013

Around the World in 16 Days

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2013

TJ’s Holiday Decoration

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2013
TJ turns festive for the holiday season

TJ turns festive for the holiday season

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2013
Namaste Senior Girls conclude their dance during I-Nite in the spring of 2013. Every year, I-Nite is a large event in the Jefferson community.

Namaste Senior Girls begin I-Nite rehearsals

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2013

A Decade of Admissions: The changes Jefferson has undergone since 2003

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2013

Students begin planning for Black Friday shopping sprees

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2013
Astronomy Laboratory experiments with digital system component

Astronomy Laboratory experiments with digital system component

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2013

Anniversary of Kennedy assassination induces reflection on the past

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2013
Astronomy laboratory experiments with digital software

Astronomy laboratory experiments with digital software

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2013
graphic by Tara Gupta.

Blast from the Past: Satellite translation

Shayna Hume
November 19, 2013
photo courtesy of www.bn.com.

“An Astronaut’s Guide” eclipses previous space literature

Shayna Hume, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2013
photo courtesy of www.endersgamemovie.com.

“Ender’s Game” adaption incites mixed feelings from fans

Shayna Hume
November 10, 2013
Many students dress up on Halloween in a variety of costumes.

Students deck out for Halloween

Shayna Hume
October 31, 2013
Photo courtesy of www.thefrightnight.com.

Fright Night thrills visitors throughout October

Shayna Hume
October 27, 2013
J-Lounge wall becomes object of student expression

J-Lounge wall becomes object of student expression

Shayna Hume and Tommy Lunn
October 25, 2013
The Siemens Competition is one of the most acclaimed science competitions in the United States. Photo courtesy of www.siemens-foundation.org.

Siemens’ regional finalists and semifinalists announced

Shayna Hume
October 18, 2013
Fall Sports Pep Rally enthuses students

Fall Sports Pep Rally enthuses students

Shayna Hume and Stav Nachum
October 16, 2013

Student Voices: The College Application Process

Shayna Hume
October 6, 2013
Photo courtesy of www.visitthecapitol.gov.

Students struggle with government shutdown

Shayna Hume
October 2, 2013

Seniors emerge victorious in Homecoming competition

Shayna Hume
September 21, 2013

Junior MEX took first in the competition

Shayna Hume
September 21, 2013
Homecoming week ends on a high note

Homecoming week ends on a high note

Shayna Hume and Yena Seo
September 20, 2013
True Colors - Spirit Week

True Colors – Spirit Week

Shayna Hume
September 20, 2013
Theme Day bolsters class spirits

Theme Day bolsters class spirits

Shayna Hume and Ellen Kan
September 19, 2013
Theme Day

Theme Day

Shayna Hume
September 18, 2013
Groups go all out for Twin Day

Groups go all out for Twin Day

Shayna Hume and Ellen Kan
September 18, 2013

Seniors lead Homecoming week competition

Shayna Hume
September 17, 2013
Students deck out for a Hawaiian-themed spirit day

Students deck out for a Hawaiian-themed spirit day

Shayna Hume and Ellen Kan
September 17, 2013
Twin Day - Spirit Week

Twin Day – Spirit Week

Shayna Hume
September 17, 2013

Juniors perform their cheer during Monday’s pep rally

Shayna Hume and Lindsay Williams
September 16, 2013
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