Newspaper article endorses Junior College for Tyler, asks for $5,000 in donations.
1926
Tyler Junior College founded
Tyler Junior College opens at Tyler High School
TJC opens in Tyler High School with 93 students and 9 faculty members.
"Fair city of the hour, To put thy faith in Youth."
Drama club, "Las Mascaras" founded
1927
First graduating class announced
The original graduating class of 1927. Charles Brogan, Mattie Brown Hargrove, Mamye Kennedy, Elizabeth Laughlin, Lena Palmore, Ina Roberts, Lee Smith, Lena Solomon, Joe Ella Butler (not pictured).
President G.O. Clough's letter to the graduating class
J.M. Hodges named president
1940 - TJC moves from downtown Tyler to its current location on E. 5th Street
1946-1955
Harry Jenkins named president
Harold Beaird helps to organize the Apache Band
Harold Beaird speaks about starting the TJC band
In 1947, 16-year-old Harold Beaird was asked to help start up a brand new marching band at Tyler Junior College. Mr. Beaird spoke with us about his experience and the legacy of the TJC band.
Apache Belles founded; Mildred Stringer named first director
A group of administrators, including President Harry Jenkins, unveil the new academic hall
Academic Hall Constructed
Apache basketball team wins national championship
Wise Auditorium constructed
Ramey Tower built
1960-1970
Tyler District College (for black TJC students) discontinued by vote of Board in June; Black students began attending main campus in fall of 1966.
Students make copies in 1966.
Jesse Marshall was the first African-American athlete recruited to play for TJC by coach Floyd Wagstaff
Lady Bird Johnson accepts roses from the Apache Belles
1970-1980
Long hair goes to court
Three male students denied admission because of hair length. Joe Richard Landsdale, et al v. Tyler Junior College comes to trial.
Apache Belles and Band perform at the halftime show during Texas Stadium's inaugural game
"In the absence of a showing that unusual conditions exist, the regulation of the length or style of a college student's hair is irrelevant to any legitimate college administrative interests and any such regulation creates an arbitrary classification of college students."
President Gerald Ford visits TJC while campaigning
Band and Belles meet President Jimmy Carter
1980-1989
Harmony & Understanding
TJC's performance choral group, Harmony and Understanding, performed more than 35 times during the year, including their 5th appearance at the Cotton Bowl July 4th celebration, and at the Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers game during halftime.
Dr. Raymond Hawkins named president of TJC, succeeding Dr. H.E. Jenkins
Apache Belles greet President Ronald Reagan
Homecoming Parade
A group of students beats the drum during homecoming
Harry Jenkins died. He served as president of TJC for 47 years before retiring in 1981.
Major construction takes place. Rogers Student Center, Windsor Plaza, Health and Physical Education Center, White Administrative Services Center constructed
Jenkins statue unveiled
Regional Training and Development Center opens
Texas Governor Ann Richards attends the opening of the TJC west campus RTDC building in the fall of 1989.
1990-1999
President George H.W. Bush visits TJC
Big Tex receives honorary degree from TJC at the Texas State Fair
Apache Belles perform in Washington D.C.
Bill Crowe becomes TJC President
Bronze statue of Dr. Harry Jenkins stolen.
Homecoming 1996
2000-today
Commencement
Homecoming
Rim Walk
Dr. Mike Metke inaugurated as president of TJC
President Bill Clinton visits TJC while campaigning for Hillary
Ornelas residence hall opened
Jenkins statue found in Austin
How Berny Trevino found the Dr. Harry Jenkins Statue
Before he was "George the statue," he was Dr. Harry Jenkins. Hear Bernardo "Berny" Trevino tell the story of how he found the Jenkins statue at an Austin apartment complex.
Westward expansion
TJC opens Energy Center, Robert M. Rogers Nursing & Health Sciences Center, and Crossroads Hall.
TJC creates first 4-year baccalaureate program in dental hygiene.
Past Presidents Ray Hawkins and Bill Crowe visit TJC for convocation
TJC wins 53rd national championship
This is the 4th championship for the baseball team, and third in a row.
Baseball: 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016
Women's Tennis: 1983,84,87,89,93,94,95,98,99,00,01,02,05,10,11,12,13
Men's Tennis: 1980, 84,85,90,91,94,95,96,97,98,02,03,04,10,13
Men's Golf: 1994,95,96,97,98,03,08
Men's Basketball: 1949, 1951
Football: 1960
Women's Basketball: 2000
Men’s Soccer: 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014
Women’s Soccer: 2009, 2011