Celebrating diversity and community at Thomas Jefferson High School

Students at Thomas Jefferson High School are coming together to celebrate their rich and diverse heritage.

“I hope people feel at home,” she said. 

The senior is looking forward to hearing the music and watching the dancers.

“Music is always something that unites our community. It’s really fun,” she said. 

Jesus said he’s excited to have a chance to speak Spanish.

“Even though I come from a Spanish-speaking country, at times, since we’re in the U.S., we tend to get away from it,” he said. “But when I’m in school and I have Spanish-speaking teachers, it helps recover the habit.”

TJ’s cultural melting pot is what makes the school unique, said Camille Munoz, a ninth grade teacher.

“It’s a real privilege for our students to be from so many diverse areas and locations and speak such diverse languages and have such traditions,” she said. “It’s what makes TJ - TJ. It’s always been what sets us apart. The enrichment comes from them.”

The Hispanic Heritage Fair will take place at TJ on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.