Wyatt Fallet Named To All-City Basketball Team
Staff Photo/Erin Duerr
Congratulations to Wyatt Fallet for earning a spot on the Nonpareil's All-City Boys Basketball Team. Wyatt will also play in the IWCC All-Star game this Sunday, March 25th.
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Thomas Jefferson Presents
"Arsenic and Old Lace"
Mark your calendar for the Thomas Jefferson High School Theater Department's production of "Arsenic and Old Lace," a dark comedy by Joseph Kesselring, March 23, 24 2012 7:30p.m. Tickets on sale February 15: Adults $5 Students $3.
Please call 712-328-6493 x132 for more information. Get your tickets early to get prime seating for your group. Limited front row seating for $10! Click here to view a flier.
TJHS Speech Students Compete at Districts
Saturday, February 25, 2012 Thomas Jefferson High School's Speech Team traveled to Logan-Magnolia High School to participate in the SW District Individual Speech Contest. In the picture from left to right is Sarah Ingwersen, JaVohn Rollins, and Zeth Matthews, this years IE competitors. Sarah Ingwerssen received a I rating in the Public Address category, JaVon Rollins received a I rating for Improvisation and a II rating for acting, while Zeth Matthews received a II rating for After Dinner speech. Sarah and JaVohn advance to the State competition on March 10 at Ames High School.
Boys Bowling Wins
Conference Title
On Friday, February 3rd the Thomas Jefferson Boys Bowling team traveld to Sioux City to compete in the Missouri River Activites Conference Tournament.
The boys finished the season 19-6 in conference play. The boys broke 3000 pins for the first time this season. Devin Kemmish finished first in the conference overall and had a game high of 278 (series of 511 in 2 games), Cody Sales was second overall and Seth Muckey finished third individually in the conference.
The girls also bowled a great match, bowling one of their best scores of the year missing 3rd place by 37 pins.
Thank you to all of you who wished them luck and supported the team throughout the year,
Coach Lutz
The Jefferson Edition
Earns Division I
Superior Rating
On Monday Night, at 9:30pm, Thomas Jeffeson's Show Choir took to the stage at the Iowa High School Music Assocation's State Show Choir Festival. With 20 groups performing TJHS was one of only 5 to earn the coveted superior Rating.
Iowa Youth Congress
Nyachan Pal and Kyle McGlade attended the Iowa Youth Congress in Des Moines, Iowa October 27, 2011 thru October 29, 2011
Annual Senior Panoramic Picture
2012 graduates are invited to take the annual senior panoramic picture on Wednesday Oct. 5th at 10am on the north side of the building. You will not need money on this date. Please plan to attend and be in the picture. You will be dismissed over the intercom.
Google and iKeepSafe Partner with School District to Host Internet
Safety Workshop for Parents
October 4th
You don't have to be a computer expert to keep your child safe online!
All District parents are invited to participate in a free workshop on
how to protect your children on the Internet. The event will be held
on October 4th, at Abraham Lincoln High School from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Doors will open at 6:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is not necessary. However, you may also register by
sending an email to:
digitalliteracytour@gmail.com or by accessing the online registration
form on the District's website at www.cb-schools.org
Co-host Google will supply snacks and Google goodies as part of this
Digital Literacy outreach. Iowa Senator Mike Gronstal will be a guest
speaker at the workshop.
Secret of New Thomas Jefferson Buzz Mascot Revealed at Football Game
Thomas Jefferson unveiled a "leaner and meaner" Buzz Mascot, Friday, September 9th at the beginning of the varsity football game. Students and staff participated in creating a video to generate "buzz" for the new mascot's look.
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Thomas Jefferson Students Win at Midlands of Iowa Reading and Writing Contest
 
Kaylinn Taggart Angel McGuire
Kaylinn Taggart and Angel McGuire are both winners in the Midlands of Iowa Reading Council’s Poetry and Creative Writing Contests. Kaylinn, a junior, won first place for her poem, Only on His Strength Can You Overcome and second place for her creative writing, De'ja vu. Angel, a senior, won first place for her poem Daddy’s Love. Kaylinn and Angel will be honored at the Midlands of Iowa Reading Council’s writing celebration on May 1st at West Elementary School in Glenwood.
Angel's poem went on to win first place in the state writing contest for the Iowa Reading Association and she is invited to attend a special celebration with well-known authors at the state conference held at Iowa State University in Ames this June 27th.
Thomas Jefferson Shines at Bellevue East Jazz Festival
It was a great weekend for the TJHS music department at Bellevue East.
The TJ Jazz Choir finished with a Division I superior rating and 1st Place!
The TJ Show Choir finsished with a Division I Superior rating and finished in 3rd Place!
Outstanding soloist awards for
show choir:
Brittany Allen
Andrew Hanson
Aaron Desantiago
Haley Harrill
Eldon Warner
Outstanding soloist awards for the jazz choir: :
Faye Arthur
Aaron Desantiago
Brandon Brown
Only 3 superior ratings were given out all day on the jazz band side. The TJ jazz band just missed a superior rating earning a Division II Escellent Rating
Outstanding soloist awards for Jazz Band:
Kaylinn Taggart -Tenor Sax
Zach Dahlheimer - Trombone
Brandon Brown - Trombone
They award one outstanding soloist award for the festival on each instrument.
Senior Brandon Brown was named the Outstanding Trombone Soloist for the Festival.
Iowa High School Athletic Union releases football schedules for next two years on Feb 21, 2012
Thomas Jefferson 2012 Schedule:
08/24 Des Moines, North
08/31 @Glenwood
09/07 Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln
09/14 @Des Moines, Hoover
09/21 Sioux City, East
09/28 @Des Moines, Abraham Lincoln
10/05 Indianola
10/12 @Valley, West Des Moines
10/19 Urbandale
Thomas Jefferson 2013 Schedule:
08/30 @Des Moines, North
09/06 Glenwood
09/13 @Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln
09/20 Des Moines, Hoover
09/27 @Sioux City, East
10/04 Des Moines, Abraham Lincoln
10/11 @Indianola
10/18 Valley, West Des Moines
10/25 @Urbandale
Thomas Jefferson High School Defeats Metro Schools in the Toys for Tots Campaign
Thomas Jefferson students took on the challenge offered to them by the U.S. Marine Corps again this
year. Collect the most toys, collect monetary or gift card donations, and log the most volunteer hours
to win the traveling trophy for one year. The gauntlet was laid down, and the TJ students picked it up
and again proved they are the most generous people in the area. This year, the event spearheaded by F.E.A. students, collected over 650 toys for the Toys for Tots Campaign beating the metro schools by 400 toys. Not only did they do well in the toy collection category, the CAP students and parents added over 20 hours of volunteer time to sorting the toys at the warehouse, and the TJHS band, choir, and orchestra
performed at the Mid America Center during the distribution of the toys logging over 100 hours. Money
and gift cards were also donated to help TJ secure the trophy.
Congratulations Thomas Jefferson
students and staff for the great job and generosity and making Christmas a joy for many students in the
area.
A competition between classrooms was also held during the U.S. Marine Corp competition at TJ.
Students and staff were challenged to be the room that collected the most toys and win a pizza party and plaque that will travel year to year to the classroom winners. It was a very competitive year win
many rooms collecting over 50 toys. This year’s winner was Mr. Brown’s science class with 180 toys.
Another plaque was awarded to the CAP students and band, choir, and orchestra students for logging the most volunteer hours. Congratulations.
The trophy can be seen in the trophy case across from the Student Services Office, plaques can be seen in Mr. Brown’s room and in the trophy case located in the TJAC. I would like to thank Mr. Kadner’s
Industrial Art students for designing and making the plaques.
TJHS Chess Team
In its second year of existence the Thomas Jefferson Chess Team picked up its first win ever in league play. They defeated the ladies of Duschesne 3 1/2 - 1 1/2.
Points were scored by Junior Kaylinn Taggart on Board 1, Junior Andrew Hanson on Board 2, and Senior Jessica Martin on Board 3. After a hard fought, hour and a half game Freshman Tanner Wallace earned a 1/2 point draw.
Cross Country Making Strides
Varsity Runners: Brian Collinson, Kadin Wright, Gary Blackford, Zach LaCombe, Kyle McGlade, Matt Powders, Eldon Warner
(not pictured: Brad Stokes. )
The boys Varsity Cross Country has placed 2nd in the last 2 meets (Creston & Harlan) & the AL Invite. They placed 3rd in Glenwood, Lewis Central, and Carroll Kuemper.
2011 Homecoming Royalty
Homecoming King - Kyle McGlade
Homecoming Queen - Kara Bussing
2011 Homecoming Court
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Back Row: Seniors Ricky Miller, Jacob Morgan, Austin Schulyer, Kyle McGlade, & Connor Riche
Middle Row: Juniors: Dominic Wilson, Emily Kilnoski & Seniors: Melanie Menke, Cassie Savage, Alison Arnold & Zarah Taylor & Sophomores: Shelby Gwennap & Matt Raes
Front Row: Freshmen: Fae Walker & Riley Lemke
Not pictured senior Kara Bussing
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