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{{Short description|Community college in Tyler, Texas, U.S.}}
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| name = Tyler Junior College
| image = Tjc-viewbook-11-09-048.jpg
|motto = Fulfilling Three Promises: A Quality Education, A Vibrant Student Life, Community Service
| caption = Jenkins Hall located on the main campus.
|established = 1926
| motto = Educating everyone — the path to a better world.
|type = [[Community college]]
| established = 1926
|president = William R. Crowe, Ph.D.
|provost = Mark S. Escamilla, Ph.D.
| enrollment = 12,500+
|city = [[Tyler, Texas|Tyler]]
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| endowment = $90,742,895
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| president = Juan E. Mejia
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| provost = Deana K. Sheppard
| city = [[Tyler, Texas|Tyler]]
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| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]], 145 [[acres]]
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|campus = [[Urban area|Urban]], 75 acres
| nickname = Apaches
|nickname = [[Apache]]
| mascot = Harry the Hawk
|colors = Gold, black, and white
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'''Tyler Junior College''' is a two-year [[community college]] in [[Tyler, Texas]]. It is considered to be the state's largest single-campus community college; a separate West Campus is primarily used for continuing education and vocational training programs. TJC offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science and Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees, as well as tech prep and certificate programs.
'''Tyler Junior College''' ('''TJC''') is a [[Public college|public]] [[community college]] in [[Tyler, Texas]]. It is one of the largest community colleges in the state, with an enrollment of more than 12,000 credit students and an additional 20,000 continuing education enrollments annually. Its West campus includes continuing education and workforce training programs and TJC North in [[Lindale, Texas]] offers general education classes, nursing programs, and the veterinary technician associate of applied science. The college also operates locations in [[Jacksonville, Texas|Jacksonville]] and [[Rusk, Texas|Rusk]]. TJC offers Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science and Associate of Arts, specialized baccalaureate degrees, and certificate programs.


==History==
==History==
The college operated as part of the Tyler public school system from its inception in 1926 until 1945, when voters supported the creation of an independent Tyler Junior College District. The junior college district now includes the Tyler, [[New Chapel Hill, Texas|Chapel Hill]], [[Grand Saline, Texas|Grand Saline]], [[Lindale, Texas|Lindale]], [[Van, Texas|Van]], and [[Winona, Texas|Winona]] school districts.


==Campus==
The college operated as part of the Tyler public school system from its inception in [[1926]] until [[1945]], when voters supported the creation of an independent Tyler Junior College District. The junior college district now includes the Tyler, [[New Chapel Hill, Texas|Chapel Hill]], [[Grand Saline, Texas|Grand Saline]], [[Lindale, Texas|Lindale]], [[Van, Texas|Van]], and [[Winona, Texas|Winona]] school districts.
[[File:Lindale May 2018 05 (TJC North).jpg|thumb|left|TJC North in [[Lindale, Texas|Lindale]]]]


The independently operated Tyler Museum of Art is located on the school's main campus.<ref>[http://www.tylermuseum.org Tyler Museum of Art<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The Earth and Space Science Center has a planetarium and exhibit hall offering public shows in its {{convert|40|ft|m|adj=on}}-diameter domed theater every day except Mondays, and sponsors a monthly astronomy lecture series.<ref>[http://www.tjc.edu/cesse Center for Earth and Space Science Education<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Additionally, Wagstaff Gymnasium is home to the TJC Apache volleyball and basketball teams.
==TJC today==


Co-ed residence halls include Louise H. & Joseph Z. Ornelas Residential Complex, Crossroads, and Bateman Hall. Vaughn Hall houses women and Holley Hall is for men. Claridge Hall is co-ed for athletes. Sledge Hall houses members of female athletic teams, and Hudnall Hall houses members of the football team.<ref>[http://www.tjc.edu/info/20029/living_on_campus/327/housing_costs Housing Costs] Tyler Junior College. Retrieved on Nov 28, 2012.</ref>
The school competes in the [[National Junior College Athletic Association]]'s Region XIV with Apache men's soccer, football, basketball, baseball, tennis and golf teams and Apache Ladies women's volleyball, basketball, tennis and golf teams.


==Athletics==
The school is also known for its [http://www.tjc.edu/apachebelles/ Apache Belles] [[drill team]].
The college competes in the [[National Junior College Athletic Association]]'s Region XIV with soccer, football, basketball, baseball, tennis, and golf teams (men) and softball, volleyball, soccer, basketball, tennis, and golf teams (women). Tyler Junior College athletes have won 69 national junior college championships. Since 2000, championships include: women's basketball in 2000 and 2022; men's baseball in 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2021; men's golf in 2003 and 2008; men's soccer in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2017; women's soccer in 2009, 2011, 2017, 2019 and 2021;<ref>Caufield, Jim (14 June 2021). [https://theperrynews.com/martinez-helps-apaches-win-consecutive-national-titles/ Perry graduate Natalie Martinez helps Apaches win consecutive national titles]. ''The Perry News'' ([[Perry, Iowa]]). Retrieved 16 June 2021.</ref> men's tennis in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2013, 2018, 2019 and 2021; and women's tennis in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2022.


[[File:Harry the Hawk.jpg|thumb|Harry the Hawk debuts during Homecoming 2022]]
Alma Mater
In October 2022, TJC debuted its new mascot, ''Harry the Hawk''. He is a [[Harris's hawk|Harris's Hawk]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wiggins |first=Adam |title=Harry the Hawk |url=https://www.tjc.edu/info/20008/campus_life/393/harry_the_hawk |access-date=2023-09-20 |website=www.tjc.edu |language=en}}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
All Apaches, men and maidens
*[[Derick Armstrong]], professional football player<ref>{{cite web|URL= http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=ARMSTDER01|title= Derick Armstrong|publisher= database Football.com|access-date= October 3, 2012|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121006163558/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=ARMSTDER01|archive-date= 2012-10-06|url-status= dead}}</ref>
Raise your voices high
*[[Mitch Berger]], professional football player
'Till the echoes heavy laden,
*[[Jimmy Butler]], professional basketball player
Swell up to the sky!
*[[Quincy Butler (American football)|Quincy Butler]], professional football player
On to honor! On to glory!
*[[Earl Dotson]], professional football player
On to victory!
*[[Dom Dwyer]], professional soccer player
Hail to thee our Alma Mater
*[[Robert Ferguson (American football)|Robert Ferguson]], former college coach
Hail to T-J-C!
*[[Daniel E. Garcia]], Bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Monterey|Diocese of Monterey]]
*[[John Harvey (Canadian football)|John Harvey]] - professional football player<ref>{{cite web|URL= http://www.apacheathletics.com/f/fballamericans.php|title= Football All Americans|publisher= apacheathletics.com|access-date=April 30, 2013 }}</ref>
*[[Bill Herchman]], professional football player<ref>[http://www.nfl.com/player/billherchman/2516377/careerstats Bill Herchman Career NFL Stats]</ref>
*[[Bryan Hughes (Texas politician)|Bryan Hughes]], Republican member of the [[Texas State Senate]] from [[Wood County, Texas|Wood County]] since 2017 and previous member of the [[Texas House of Representatives]]<ref>[https://senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=1 The Texas State Senate]</ref>
*[[Will Jennings]], Songwriter; Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy Award winner
*[[Bill Johnson (center)|Bill Johnson]], professional football player
*[[Johnny Knox]], professional football player
*[[Bill C. Malone]], American musician, author and historian specializing in country music
*[[Charles R. Moore (minister)]], Methodist minister and civil rights advocate<ref>A Service of Worship in Memory of the life and ministry of Rev. Charles Robert Moore, June 12, 2014, Faith Presbyterian Church, Austin, Texas</ref>
*[[Ali Musse]], professional soccer player
*[[Robert Pack (basketball)|Robert Pack]], professional basketball player and coach
*[[Chuck Quilter]], professional football player
*[[Josh Reynolds (American football)|Josh Reynolds]], professional football player
*[[Shaquille Murray-Lawrence]], professional football player and bobsledder
*[[Dominic Rhodes]], professional football player
*[[Craig Tiley]], CEO of [[Tennis Australia]] and Director of the [[Australian Open]]
*[[Byron M. Tunnell]], Texas politician<ref>[https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/ftu32 Texas State Historical Association]</ref>
*[[Chris Tomlin]], Christian Singer, Songwriter, Worship leader, Dove and Grammy Award winner
*[[Jared Wells]], professional baseball player
*[[Shea Whigham]], actor
*[[Karl Williams]], professional football player


== References ==
Fight Song
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
Songs of black and gold
{{Portal|Texas}}
Will you let the foe
* [http://www.tjc.edu Official website]
Take from us the victory?
* [http://www.apacheathletics.com Official athletics website]
Hear our warrior's chorus
* {{Handbook of Texas|id=kct40|name=Tyler Junior College}}
Sweep that line before us
Carry on to victory!
Onward, Onward
Charge against the foe.
Forward, forward
Apache banners go.
Sons of Mars and thunder
rip that line asunder
Carry on to victory!


{{Tyler, Texas}}
==Campus attractions==
* The independently operated [http://www.tylermuseum.org Tyler Museum of Art] is located on the school's main campus.
* The [http://planetarium.tjc.edu/ Hudnall Planetarium] offers public shows in its 30-foot-diameter domed theater one weekend a month, and sponsors a monthly astronomy lecture series.
* The gym, Wagstaff Gymnasium is home to the TJC Apaches.


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==External links==
* [http://www.tjc.edu Tyler Junior College homepage]
* [http://www.apacheathletics.com/ Apache Athletics]
* {{Handbook of Texas|id=TT/kct40|name=Tyler Junior College}}
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Latest revision as of 02:17, 26 September 2024

Tyler Junior College
Jenkins Hall located on the main campus.
MottoEducating everyone — the path to a better world.
TypePublic community college
Established1926
Endowment$90,742,895
PresidentJuan E. Mejia
ProvostDeana K. Sheppard
Students12,500+
Location
Tyler
,
Texas
,
United States

32°20′07″N 95°17′03″W / 32.3353°N 95.2841°W / 32.3353; -95.2841
CampusUrban, 145 acres
ColorsBlack & Gold
NicknameApaches
MascotHarry the Hawk
Websitewww.tjc.edu

Tyler Junior College (TJC) is a public community college in Tyler, Texas. It is one of the largest community colleges in the state, with an enrollment of more than 12,000 credit students and an additional 20,000 continuing education enrollments annually. Its West campus includes continuing education and workforce training programs and TJC North in Lindale, Texas offers general education classes, nursing programs, and the veterinary technician associate of applied science. The college also operates locations in Jacksonville and Rusk. TJC offers Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science and Associate of Arts, specialized baccalaureate degrees, and certificate programs.

History

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The college operated as part of the Tyler public school system from its inception in 1926 until 1945, when voters supported the creation of an independent Tyler Junior College District. The junior college district now includes the Tyler, Chapel Hill, Grand Saline, Lindale, Van, and Winona school districts.

Campus

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TJC North in Lindale

The independently operated Tyler Museum of Art is located on the school's main campus.[1] The Earth and Space Science Center has a planetarium and exhibit hall offering public shows in its 40-foot (12 m)-diameter domed theater every day except Mondays, and sponsors a monthly astronomy lecture series.[2] Additionally, Wagstaff Gymnasium is home to the TJC Apache volleyball and basketball teams.

Co-ed residence halls include Louise H. & Joseph Z. Ornelas Residential Complex, Crossroads, and Bateman Hall. Vaughn Hall houses women and Holley Hall is for men. Claridge Hall is co-ed for athletes. Sledge Hall houses members of female athletic teams, and Hudnall Hall houses members of the football team.[3]

Athletics

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The college competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association's Region XIV with soccer, football, basketball, baseball, tennis, and golf teams (men) and softball, volleyball, soccer, basketball, tennis, and golf teams (women). Tyler Junior College athletes have won 69 national junior college championships. Since 2000, championships include: women's basketball in 2000 and 2022; men's baseball in 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2021; men's golf in 2003 and 2008; men's soccer in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2017; women's soccer in 2009, 2011, 2017, 2019 and 2021;[4] men's tennis in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2013, 2018, 2019 and 2021; and women's tennis in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2022.

Harry the Hawk debuts during Homecoming 2022

In October 2022, TJC debuted its new mascot, Harry the Hawk. He is a Harris's Hawk.[5]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ Tyler Museum of Art
  2. ^ Center for Earth and Space Science Education
  3. ^ Housing Costs Tyler Junior College. Retrieved on Nov 28, 2012.
  4. ^ Caufield, Jim (14 June 2021). Perry graduate Natalie Martinez helps Apaches win consecutive national titles. The Perry News (Perry, Iowa). Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  5. ^ Wiggins, Adam. "Harry the Hawk". www.tjc.edu. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  6. ^ "Derick Armstrong". database Football.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2012. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  7. ^ "Football All Americans". apacheathletics.com. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
  8. ^ Bill Herchman Career NFL Stats
  9. ^ The Texas State Senate
  10. ^ A Service of Worship in Memory of the life and ministry of Rev. Charles Robert Moore, June 12, 2014, Faith Presbyterian Church, Austin, Texas
  11. ^ Texas State Historical Association
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