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Thomas Jefferson High School

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2012

    First Lady Mary Louise Lee wants to bring back the arts

    Several nationally renowned artists and musicians are Denver natives: Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind and Fire graduated from East Denver High School; The Fray's Isaac Slade and Joe King were schoolmates at Faith Christian Academy. Now Denver's First Lady Mary Louise Lee wants to promote Denver's notab ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2012

    First Lady of Denver announces eight finalists in Bringing Back the Arts competition

    Several prominent artists and musicians are Denver natives -- Philip Bailey from Earth Wind and Fire went to East. Isaac Slade and Joe King of the Fray were schoolmates at Faith Christian Academy. Denver's First Lady Mary Louise Lee is aiming to continue Denver's notable legacy with "Bringing Back t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    Denver Public Schools's graduation rate climbs while dropout rate stays the same

    Denver's graduation rate is on the rise. Statistics released today show that 56.1 percent of seniors graduated "on time" in the spring of 2011, as opposed to 51.8 percent in 2010. "On time" means they graduated four years after entering high school as freshmen. Meanwhile, the dropout rate stayed th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2011

    Contest: Fattest dog wins free workout from dog trainer and former kindergarten teacher

    Fat dog doesn't care that its fat.​Dogs are like babies in one respect above all others: They don't know they're fat (or drooling half the time, for that matter). But unlike dogs, babies grow up, get skinny, then fat again. Canines go down another road, one of constant eating and as much sleep ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2011

    Theron and Teague Harrison, Manual High top debaters: How did they do at national champs?

    ​ Theron and Teague Harrison, Manual High School's top debaters and the subjects of our recent feature, "Say What?", were in New York City this past weekend for the Urban Debate National Championship, along with Thomas Jefferson High debaters Danite Reda and Talan Lousignont. So how did Denver ... More >>

  • News

    March 17, 2011

    Say What? Meet the walking, talking argument for Denver's Urban Debate League

    ​ Theron and Teague Harrison, Manual High School's top debaters and the subjects of our recent feature, "Say What?", were in New York City this past weekend for the Urban Debate National Championship, along with Thomas Jefferson High debaters Danite Reda and Talan Lousignont. So how did Denver ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2010

    Danny Lopez: A Denver mayor's race profile

    ​With John Hickenlooper having been elected Colorado's governor, we know Denver will have a new mayor next year, and the race promises to be wide open. To introduce you to the players, we're offering profiles of official candidates. Next up: Danny Lopez. Danny Lopez hopes that not having an o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 29, 2009

    CRA Distinguished Service Award: Dick Weil

    This month, the Colorado Restaurant Association inducted three more people into its hall of fame, an honor bestowed on those who've had a huge impact on the local restaurant scene. The CRA also awarded the Richard P. Ayers Award for Distinguished Service to Dick Weil. Weil's restaurant career beg ... More >>

  • News

    March 16, 2006

    Ticket to Ride

    After thirty years, Squaw Pass is ready to make a comeback — as Echo Mountain Park.

  • News

    February 9, 2006

    A Vicious Cycle

    His parents had high hopes for Contrell Townsend. But the seventeen-year-old wound up stabbed to death -- like both of his grandfathers.

  • News

    February 13, 2003

    Eye of the Beholder

    Two CU groups feel burned by a fiery sports column.

  • News

    June 6, 2002

    Off Limits

    The joy of Pepsi

  • Calendar

    April 4, 2002

    Best Jazz Singer

    Teresa Carroll

  • News

    March 8, 2001

    The Next Test

    Manual High School earned extra credit for surviving the end of busing. But can it survive the CSAP?

  • News

    February 15, 2001

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of February 15, 2001

  • News

    February 1, 2001

    Faking the Grade

    A Denver high school teacher says her superiors need to brush up on their ABCs.

  • News

    August 24, 2000

    Big Red Alert

    Nebraska's heading straight for the top. Sorry, CU.

  • News

    November 19, 1998

    You're Under Arrest, Sir

    The Denver Police Department regulates what some say it shouldn't even have to think about.

  • News

    October 16, 1997

    No. 1 With a Bullet

    The Denver Police Department regulates what some say it shouldn't even have to think about.

  • Calendar

    July 17, 1997

    Thrills for the week

    The Denver Police Department regulates what some say it shouldn't even have to think about.

  • News

    June 5, 1997

    Citizen's Arrest

    A Denver reverend with a stubborn streak keeps the city's police-watchdog commission on its toes--and off-balance

  • News

    February 27, 1997

    Sealed Fates

    A Denver reverend with a stubborn streak keeps the city's police-watchdog commission on its toes--and off-balance

  • News

    January 16, 1997

    Letters

    A Denver reverend with a stubborn streak keeps the city's police-watchdog commission on its toes--and off-balance

  • News

    December 19, 1996

    Black Marks

    The Denver Police Department acts like it has something to hide about its clash with students at Thomas Jefferson High School. It does.

  • Music

    May 23, 1996

    Feedback

    The Denver Police Department acts like it has something to hide about its clash with students at Thomas Jefferson High School. It does.

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