“Plowboys” mascot is adopted
“Plowboys” mascot is adopted. Coach W.J. Wisdom held a contest for a new mascot, but ended up coming up with the name himself.
The “cannon” is brought to Tarleton
The cannon is brought to Tarleton from Fort Sam Houston to be used in ROTC training.
The J-TAC newspaper is first published
Formerly known as the “Tarletonite”, the official campus newspaper currently known title “The JTAC.”
James Thomas Davis is Tarleton’s President
President James Thomas Davis is inaugurated in 1919 and served as President until 1947.
The first Purple Book was published
The original student handbook, otherwise known as the “Purple Book,” was released. This book contained the rules and regulations that students were expected to follow.
John Tarleton College becomes part of the Texas A&M University System
John Tarleton College becomes part of The Texas A&M University System. Name is change to John Tarleton Agricultural College.
James Franklin Cox is Tarleton’s President
President James Franklin Cox is inaugurated in 1913 and served as President until 1919.
James Duncan Hughlett is Tarleton’s President
President James Duncan Hughlett is inaugurated in 1913 and served as President until 1913.
Roswell W. Rogers is Tarleton’s President
President Roswell W. Rogers is inaugurated in 1912 and served as President until 1913.
George J. Nunn is Tarleton’s President
President George J. Nunn is inaugurated in 1911 and served as President until 1912.
The First Women’s Dorm
The first women’s dorm, Wilkerson Hall, was erected.