Dear fellow TJ alum,

Who was your most inspiring TJ teacher? What notable achievements have you and your classmates done since TJ?

On Alumni Day on October 20, the TJ Alumni Association will have an inaugural event to induct teachers into the "TJ Teacher Hall of Fame" and recognize alumni STARS.

Nominations are OPEN now until September 22 at 11:59PM EDT. During September 24-30, alumni will vote for teachers and alumni.

MAKE YOUR NOMINATIONS NOW USING THIS FORM:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHU0NmV4UTNISXJPbmdaS0IzSkxtVVE6MQ#gid=0

WHY have alumni STARS? [Aren't we Type A enough?]
Documenting a broad portfolio of alumni accomplishments will 1) share alumni news, 2) inspire current TJ students, and 3) communicate the value of a TJ education to the broader community.

At a recent open house, 7th and 8th graders interested in TJ asked alumni if the school had sports/music/drama programs and wondered how TJ would prepare them for diverse careers. Showcasing alumni who are successful in many fields can show prospective students that TJ is a great foundation for any career. Corporations considering donating to TJ sometimes ask about alumni accomplishments in academia, technology, research, government and military service, and entrepreneurship. Documenting our alumni achievements can help prove TJ's value.

Nominate yourself (don't be bashful!) or your classmates for any notable accomplishments from any time since leaving TJ. We will celebrate all of our achievements -- this is NOT about judging who is the "most awesome" alum, which is impossible. After nominations, alumni will vote for the most intriguing achievement that they want to learn more about.

Thanks for your support in reconnecting the TJ Community

Over 50 class captains representing all 27 classes have been working hard since July to reconnect and strengthen the TJ community. So far, we've had a great start:

Please JOIN our TJ groups and tell a friend. See how YOUR CLASS is doing in the Rankings.

Attend Alumni Day on October 20.

Alumni Day promises to be an exciting event with the Teacher Hall of Fame and Alumni STARS awards. Several reunions are scheduled around October 20, so we may have record attendance at TJ. We hope to have many of the award winning teachers and alumni attend in person.

The event will be webcast so consider throwing a TJ party in your city on Saturday, October 20. We'll help you publicize the event to alumni in your area.