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Boys’ varsity basketball wins against McLean in a close game

| Jan. 10, 2013

The boys’ varsity basketball team played against the McLean Highlanders in a close game on Jan. 8.

Senior Julia Arthur trains on an erg machine during winter training.

Upperclassmen join sports teams late in their 4-year cycle

| Dec. 28, 2012

Upperclassmen athletes face both difficulties and triumphs as they start their high school sports careers late.

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Make good choices at your vending kiosk

| Nov. 28, 2012

When walking down the hallway, you can see students struggling with a choice. They nervously finger the loose quarters and dimes in their pockets. It all comes down to this. ...

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Yorktown defeats Jefferson in well-played season closer

| Nov. 10, 2012

Despite the chilly weather, an excited crowd bundled up to support the Colonials in Arlington as they went up against the undefeated Yorktown Patriots in the playoffs on Nov. 9. ...

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Latin Honor Society stages its annual Mythological Pumpkins

| Nov. 2, 2012

On Halloween, the famous monsters from Greek and Roman mythology returned to the present as decorated pumpkins. Sitting around the Latin room were harpies and Medusas with eyes of glitter ...

Senior Patrick O'Connor runs the ball during the game against McLean.

Colonials draw closer to playoffs with 26-16 victory

| Oct. 27, 2012

Although there was a smaller crowd at the away game against the McLean Highlanders on Oct. 26, the excitement on Jefferson’s side seemed even more electrifying than usual as the Colonials ...

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Show choir conducts annual auditions

| Oct. 12, 2012

Auditions for students to join TJ Show Choir were held on Sept. 28 during lunch. The choir, founded in 2010 by senior co-captain Zophie Quan, is known for singing pop, ...

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Mural Club plans enhancements despite renovation

| Oct. 9, 2012

Mural Club members designed flyers to post around the school and recruit more members who can help with the projects planned for this year on Oct. 3. As signs of ...