TJC Founders Day Quad Celebration

Name: TJC Founders Day Quad Celebration
Start: 2026-09-17
End: 2026-09-17
Location: Tyler

The TJC Founders Day Quad Celebration marked the 100th anniversary of Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas, on September 17, 2026. The campus-wide event on the quad featured various activities including a zip line, school trivia, free food, a cake replica of Jenkins Hall, a 'cash grab', and historical photo opportunities.

Date: Sep 17, 2026
Location: Tyler

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100th anniversary celebration
Zip line
School trivia
Cake replica of Jenkins Hall

Tyler Junior College commemorated its centennial with a Founders Day Quad Celebration on Thursday, September 17, 2026, the exact date the institution first opened its doors. Hundreds of students and faculty gathered on the college's quad to participate in a day of festivities designed to honor TJC's history. The event aimed to make students feel welcome and part of the college's legacy, as stated by the director of Student Life.

Attendees enjoyed a range of activities throughout the day. These included a zip line, engaging school trivia, and opportunities for old-fashioned photographs that made students appear to be in front of the original high school campus where TJC began. Free food was also provided, notably a cake sculpted to resemble Jenkins Hall. A "cash grab" activity offered students a chance to win "19.26" in "Mejia Money," named after TJC President Dr. Juan Mejia. The celebration highlighted the college's growth and traditions over a century of educating students.

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