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Virtual Campus TourMeet up with old friends and make new ones while cheering on the Apaches. Homecoming is more than just a football game: it's a week filled with tradition.
CLICK HERE TO BEAT THE DRUMHomecoming is not just about a football game: it’s a weeklong celebration jam-packed with events for those who proudly wear black and gold!
Join us this Oct. 21-26, 2024 for Homecoming Week! At the opening ceremony, we'll start the week with one of TJC's oldest traditions, the drumbeat. TJC students, faculty and staff volunteer for time slots to keep the drum beating 24 hours daily from Monday of Homecoming Week until Saturday’s football game kickoff.
Tuesday will include our annual "Campus Capers" talent show, where TJC students show off their talents including dancing, singing and much more! Only ten of the most talented acts will be chosen to perform to win a cash prize, so good luck!
Then, join us for a parade through the central campus, followed by a block party and pep rally on Thursday night at Pat Hartley Field.
Saturday, Oct. 26 - Homecoming game at Rose Stadium vs. Kilgore College, kickoff at 3:00 p.m.
We hope you'll join us!
Click to Download a PDF of the 2024 Homecoming Parade Route map.