Track team sprints to finish at Invitational Swim and Dive has exciting meet against Madison “This I Believe” essayist shares life experiences Boys’ varsity basketball wins against McLean in a close game ‘Dancing with the Faculty’ becomes highlight of Winter Sports Pep Rally
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Kaylor thrives on fast-paced rhythm of ER

| Nov. 1, 2012

When recent medical school graduate Jordan Kaylor arrives at Northwestern Medical Center, he knows he’s got a full day ahead of him. It may not be exactly like the experience ...

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WILD members promote education with book drive

| Oct. 31, 2012

Up until Nov. 2, members of Women in Leadership and Development (WILD) are hosting a book drive to collect old books for the Reach out and Read program. Reach out ...

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Student choir brings Biblical tale of Joseph to life

| Oct. 30, 2012

TJ Choir put on a thrilling performance on Friday and Saturday evening with their production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and  Tim ...

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Sieminski explains importance of energy sources

| Oct. 29, 2012

Adam Sieminski, administrator of the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), visited Jefferson on Oct. 26 to talk to students about the importance and impact of energy sources on the United ...

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Bello turns Ivy studies into urban education

| Oct. 28, 2012

She had heard about Desmond. All of the other teachers had warned her. They said that he was in a gang. He was 19 years old, and still had not ...

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Relay for Life holds successful kickoff meeting

| Oct. 27, 2012

Almost all of the 100 spots allotted to the eighth period Relay for Life kickoff meeting were filled up on Oct. 24, as students gathered in the cafeteria to learn ...

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 ...

Student performance should be authentic in evaluations

| Oct. 26, 2012

The recent teacher strike in Chicago left approximately 350,000 students without teachers and halted school for over a week. The 29,000 unionized teachers in Chicago protested a wide range of issues, ...