Things to Know

The main gymnasium is named after H.R. Moye, former Principal of Jefferson High School from 1967-1973.
The first graduation exercise of Jefferson High School was held in May 1950, when 21 seniors received their diplomas.
El Capitan is the name of Jefferson's yearbook, named for the highest peak in the Guadalupe Mountains.
Jefferson's school newspaper, The Branding Iron, is named because of its close association with the Southwest and the fact that the branding iron had to be hot, just like the news.
The first edition of Jefferson's school newspaper came out on Oct. 17, 1949.
During the first two years, Burleson Elementary and Jefferson High School shared facilities.
Thomas Jefferson High School opened its doors on Sept. 6, 1949.
In 1948 Mr. Whitaker and the Parent Teacher Association decided on Thomas Jefferson High School as the name for the new school.
J.M. Whitaker was appointed Principal of both Burleson Elementary and Jefferson High School in September 1948.
Jefferson High School was once Burleson Elementary.
Jefferson's school colors are scarlet and silver.

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