TJHSST Alumni Association

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Thomas Jefferson High School
for Science & Technology
Alumni Association
Message from Association President and School Principal Regarding VA Tech Shooting

Dear Friends,

Many of you have expressed concern for the safety and whereabouts of our fellow alumni who are currently enrolled at Virginia Tech. I share in your concern for their safety and well-being and encourage you to reach out to your friends in this difficult time, if nothing more than just to say, "hi." In a time of tragedy, it is often difficult to express ones feelings, especially with words. The simple act of reaching out to a friend is a powerful demonstration of your commitment to their friendship, and can go quite a long way.

The Association has received many requests for information regarding our specific group of alumni. I encourage you to leverage the Association's message board and to utilize Virginia Tech's web site to obtain factual up-to-date information. They have a special section, as well as special hotlines set up to provide news and information regarding counseling, classes, memorials and a special support fund. www.vt.edu/tragedy. The hotlines will not provide information regarding students, however.

I also encourage you to share your thoughts and feelings in a constructive manner; and should you want to contact me directly, feel free to do so at: president@tjhsstalumni.org.

TJHSST Principal, Dr. Evan Glazer has requested that I forward you a brief message on behalf of his office and the school. I have included his message below.

Sincerely,
Dan Soschin President
TJHSST Alumni Association

Dear TJ Alumni,

Monday’s events at the Virginia Tech campus represent a tragedy of monumental proportions. Many former TJ students currently attend that university. It is possible that people with whom you are acquainted have been affected. We offer our condolences to those who have lost loved ones and hope that those who have been injured will recover.

Our student body has been writing notes to the campus and we will have a ‘maroon and orange effect day’ on Friday in support of Virginia Tech and those who have been affected. You should also see a change to our website.

Virginia Tech has cancelled classes for the remainder of the week and many students are returning home. We would like to extend an open invitation to any TJ alumni to return to TJ and talk with counselors and teachers. You are still part of our family.

Our thoughts are with you.

Sincerely,
Evan Glazer
TJHSST Principal