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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

Tanya Kurnootala, Staff Writer

All content by Tanya Kurnootala
Echano does a front handspring on vault. “On vault, I am doing a new, different skill than when I was competing in club. And the one I do now scores higher, so that's cool,” Echano said.

Flying to success

Tanya Kurnootala, Staff Writer
December 18, 2019
Senior and Co-President of German Honor Society, Kevin Chung and senior Alex Song dance along to music at German Honor Society’s Annual Oktoberfest on Oct. 23. “My favorite part [of Oktoberfest] was that we had the German kids here and they made the most of it,” Chung said.

German Honor Society holds annual Oktoberfest

Tanya Kurnootala, Staff Writer
November 10, 2019
Pictured above is the Dell Latitude 3300XCTO FCPS plans to give students through FCPSOn.

FCPSOn: Jefferson shouldn’t be on board

Tanya Kurnootala, Staff Writer
May 15, 2019
An image of Momo. Photo courtesy of the New York Times.

The Momo Challenge: How a Fake Threat to Society Revealed a Real One

Tanya Kurnootala, Staff Writer
March 17, 2019
Image courtesy of tjSTAR.

Finding fault in our stars

Tanya Kurnootala, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
Image courtesy of Public Domain Pictures.

From Corals to the classroom

Tanya Kurnootala, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
A post Pranav Somesula found particularly relatable. Photo courtesy of subtle curry traits.

Keep calm and curry on

Tanya Kurnootala and Anushka Molugu
January 27, 2019
Left to Right: Evan Ling, Garrett Heller, Camden Wiseman representing Jefferson at the 2018 National Scholastic K-12 Championship. Photo courtesy of the Jefferson chess team.

Chess Clubs’ Freshman Team Takes the Lead in Scholastic Championships

Tanya Kurnootala, Staff Writer
January 6, 2019
Image courtesy of Gene Luen Yang

From visualizing words to viewing visuals

Tanya Kurnootala and Anushka Molugu
December 16, 2018
Guest speaker Kyle McDaniel lectures on Trump's policies.

Teenage Republicans hosts guest speaker Kyle McDaniel

Tanya Kurnootala and Anushka Molugu
December 12, 2018
Keesing spent five days volunteering for Beto O' Rourke's campaign for senator. Photo courtesy of Liana Keesing.

Campaigning for Change: A Volunteer’s Perspective

Tanya Kurnootala, Staff Writer
October 28, 2018
Junior Rhea Nandra checks payments. Nandra is a part of junior Nandhana Nair's group, which sold pasta with a variety of toppings.

FBLA hosts annual Marketplace event aimed at students interested in business

Tanya Kurnootala, Staff Writer
December 11, 2017
Students pet a visiting therapy dog as a part of Stress Less Laugh More Week.

Stress Less Laugh More Week hosted by TJ Minds Matter

Tanya Kurnootala, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
Cast members rehearse for "Les Miserables"

Jefferson Drama reflects on preparing for “Les Miserables”

Tanya Kurnootala, Staff Writer
March 24, 2017
Cameron Hamilton speaks to Investment Club members on Friday, March 3rd.

Investment Club promotes financial awareness through guest speakers and interactive activities

Ashley Huang and Tanya Kurnootala
March 13, 2017
Aryaan Hussain

TJ Minds Matter holds annual Mental Wellness Week

Tanya Kurnootala, Staff Writer
January 18, 2017
The International Brain Bee logo consists of a brain and a bee symbol.

Neuroscience Society sponsors Brain Bee test

Tanya Kurnootala, Staff Writer
January 9, 2017
Jefferson Latin club members enter the VJCL convention with spirit props.

Latin Club attends VJCL Convention

Tanya Kurnootala, Staff Writer
November 27, 2016
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