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 Yena Seo
Jefferson's Prom will be held on May 31.

How to Save Money at Prom

Yena Seo
May 29, 2014
Chopra received a second place award in the Computer Science category at Intel ISEF. Photo courtesy of Parth Chopra.

Jefferson students succeed at science fair

Yena Seo
May 23, 2014
Jefferson students at the 14th Annual Cappies Gala last year.

Drama receives six Cappies nominations

Yena Seo
May 23, 2014
An online petition regarding the Fine Arts Theatre and Dance Specialist position has gained over 3,000 signatures.

School board should support, not reduce, the performing arts

Yena Seo
May 17, 2014
For several weeks in April and May, Jefferson students participate in "Prom Asking Period."

Senior boys should think before they ask

Yena Seo
May 7, 2014
While the number of administered Advanced Placement tests is rising, the number of top universities giving credit for exams is steadily decreasing.

Advanced Placement exams have lost their value

Yena Seo
May 5, 2014

TJ Drama Presents Urinetown May 2-3 from TJTV on Vimeo.

[Video] TJ Drama Presents Urinetown May 2-3

May 1, 2014
Junior Andrew Seliskar is one of TJSD's top swimmers and has been named Swimmer of the Year (SOY).

Swimmer profile: Seliskar reveals thoughts on being named Swimmer of the Year

Sandy Cho and Yena Seo
April 8, 2014
"Veronica Mars" fans contributed over $5.7 million to create a movie from the beloved television series. Photo courtesy of www.theveronicamarsmovie.com

“Veronica Mars” delivers to new and old fans

Yena Seo
March 18, 2014
TJ Drama will be beginning rehearsals for their spring musical, Urinetown. Photo courtesy of www.urinetown.co.uk.

Drama department begins spring musical

Yena Seo
March 2, 2014
Seniors Zartosht Ahlers, Jacob Rosenblum and Anthony Skaff serve as the Masters of Ceremony at I-Nite 2014.

Student profile: Ahlers reflects on I-Nite

Yena Seo
March 2, 2014
Kim Yu-na, Adelina Sotnikova and Carolina Kostner stand on the podium after the women's figure skating event. Photo courtesy of Olympics.org.

Figure skating results cause uproar

Yena Seo
February 23, 2014
graphic by Shayna Hume.

Family Life Education becomes concern for Jefferson students

Yena Seo, Social Media Editor
February 14, 2014
Sophomore Jake Gonzalez and seniors Daniel Sainati, Liesl Jaeger and Jordan Goodson perform in "A Taste of Honey."

TJ Drama performs A Taste of Honey

Yena Seo
February 9, 2014
The poster for "A Taste of Honey," created by senior Kate Hao.

A Taste of Honey to be performed by TJ Drama

Yena Seo
February 6, 2014
TJMUN at the Chantilly High School Model United Nations conference.

Model UN prepares for championship conference

Yena Seo
January 26, 2014
Delegates from the Jefferson Model United Nations club at Gar-Field High School on Jan. 18.

Model United Nations brings home numerous awards

Yena Seo
January 21, 2014
Members of the Model United Nations club after receiving the Secretary-General's award for Best Large Delegation.

Jefferson Model United Nations triumphs at conference

Yena Seo
January 12, 2014
The Red Wedding in Game of Thrones' "The Rains of Castamere" episode said goodbye to some of the show's most beloved characters. Photo courtesy of HBO.

Top 13 of 2013: Television Episodes

Yena Seo
December 31, 2013
Victoria's Secret "Angel" Alessandra Ambrosio poses at the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Photo courtesy of Victoria's Secret.

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show presents unhealthy message

Yena Seo
December 10, 2013
Last year's Cappies critic team at the Cappies Gala in June.

Cappies critics start new season

Yena Seo
December 8, 2013
Carrie Underwood and Stephen Moyer as Maria and Captain von Trapp in NBC's "The Sound of Music."

The hills are not alive in “The Sound of Music”

Yena Seo
December 6, 2013
Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and Anna (Kristen Bell) go off to find Queen Elsa. Photo courtesy of Disney.

“Frozen” is anything but cold

Yena Seo
December 2, 2013
Vince Vaughn stars in "Delivery Man." Photo courtesy of www.dreamworksstudios.com

The kids are all over the place in “Delivery Man”

Yena Seo
November 28, 2013
Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks) leads the way for Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) in "Catching Fire." (Photo courtesy of thehungergamesexplorer.com.)

“Catching Fire” surpasses expectations

Yena Seo
November 24, 2013
The Secretary-Generals from 15 schools debated in the Ad-Hoc Committee of the Secretary-General at WMHSMUN.

Jefferson succeeds at Model United Nations conference

Yena Seo
November 24, 2013
Director Zachary Roberts works with seniors Liesl Jaeger and Jordan Goodson.

Drama holds auditions for winter play

Yena Seo
November 24, 2013
Senior Zartosht Ahlers performs the "Lunchtime" monologue from "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown."

Theater students perform monologues and scenes

Yena Seo
November 10, 2013
Seniors Adam Friedman, Liesl Jaeger and Ben Andre wear their show shirts from the Spring 2011 production of "The Crucible."

Drama participates in Show Shirt Countdown

Yena Seo
November 3, 2013
I'm back on all of my social media sites, such as Twitter, and loving it.

Off the Grid: The final installment

Yena Seo
November 3, 2013
Being surrounded by technology makes me feel like a kid surrounded by candy just out of my reach.

Off the Grid: Help, I need somebody

Yena Seo
October 23, 2013
Instead of going on social media sites today, I'll be working on my English essay and filling out college recommendation envelopes to be mailed in.

Off the Grid: Testing the waters

Yena Seo
October 23, 2013
Saying goodbye to my favorite social media sites one last time before my technology-free 24 hours.

Off the Grid: One day more

Yena Seo
October 22, 2013
Notifications from Twitter and other social media sites allow me to stay in the loop.

Off the Grid: Preparing for takeoff

Yena Seo
October 21, 2013
Though the Blackboard and the Common App sites may be up, my go-to sites are Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.

Off the Grid: My relationship with social media

Yena Seo
October 20, 2013
The Colonials defeated the Warhawks for the first time in school history. Photo by Will Ryu.

Football scores exciting victory over Madison

Yena Seo
October 19, 2013
Hailee Steinfeld and Douglas Booth as Juliet and Romeo. Photo courtesy of Swarovski Entertainment.

“Romeo and Juliet” fails to deliver

Yena Seo
October 14, 2013
The Colonials scored a victory over the Wakefield High School Warriors on Sept. 20. Photo by Sandy Cho.

Football defeats Wakefield in Homecoming game

Yena Seo
September 23, 2013
The class of 2014 cheers during their last Friday pep rally.

Class rivalry fuels Homecoming week competition

Yena Seo
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
Junior Sophie Bennett is led by juniors Annie Thomas and Caroline Culberson down the aisle.

Elaborate homecoming askings take the cake

Yena Seo
September 14, 2013
Homecoming Asking Week: Friday

Homecoming Asking Week: Friday

Sandy Cho and Yena Seo
September 13, 2013
Physics teacher John Dell shares his comments regarding the new policy.

Fairfax County school board adopts new Jefferson policy

Yena Seo
September 13, 2013
Hunan Kitchen offers variety of Chinese food

Hunan Kitchen offers variety of Chinese food

Tommy Lunn and Yena Seo
September 11, 2013
IndAroma: tasty food, great desserts, disappointing service

IndAroma: tasty food, great desserts, disappointing service

Tommy Lunn and Yena Seo
September 9, 2013
Jefferson football players watch their teammates during the game.

Jefferson smashes Stuart

Yena Seo
September 7, 2013
Seliskar at the 2013 FINA Junior World Championships in Dubai.

Seliskar named to U.S. national team

Yena Seo
September 7, 2013
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