TC3 - Celebrating 40 Years

The Impossible Dream

The official story goes something like this: educators get the idea to start a college, educators start college, educators move college, college thrives, and 40 years later … voila! Here we are.

The real story plays out a little differently.

The editor the first TC3 yearbook called the school “The Impossible Dream.” We are here to celebrate that dream, and to collect, research, and present the “real story.”

Follow Our Timeline Through the Year

We will explore the history of our College in parts, rolling out new eras throughout the 40th anniversary year. We begin here with the birth of TC3 – from the old Groton high school days up to the day the ink dried on the contracts that would bring the school to its Dryden home.

Mystery Picture

Can you guess the rest of the picture?

Celebration Day

Feeling safe that we might be out of snow season, TC3 will host a day-long celebration of 40 years of service to the community May 2, 2009. The event will feature a barbecue, tours, a fireworks display, and a College Showcase that will give community members a chance to see results of four decades of innovation and success in the form of work presented by TC3 students, staff, and faculty.

The campus will be open for the day, and community members are invited on tours of buildings added and renovated during the recently completed $34 million campus master plan. Check out the new Dr. Lucille S. Baker Commons, the new TC3 Student Center, the new athletic facility, and more.

Your Memories and Stories

The most important research will be done by you. We want your stories, your recollections, your photos, your feedback. As we receive your input and contributions we will add them to the site. Think of this as a living history of the school.

We’re celebrating 40 years of success here at TC3. Join us.

To submit a story or idea, leave a brief message and contact information using our contact form.

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	The Impossible Dream The official story goes something like this: educators get the idea to start a college, educators start college, educators move college, college thrives, and 40 years later … voila! Here we are. The real story plays out a little differently. The editor the first TC3 yearbook called the school “The Impossible Dream.” We are here to celebrate that dream, and to collect, research, and present the “real story.” Follow Our Timeline Through the Year We will explore the history of our College in parts, rolling out new eras throughout the 40th anniversary year. We begin here with the birth of TC3 – from the old Groton high school days up to the day the ink dried on the contracts that would bring the school to its Dryden home.	Mystery Picture Can you guess the rest of the picture? Celebration Day Feeling safe that we might be out of snow season, TC3 will host a day-long celebration of 40 years of service to the community May 2, 2009. The event will feature a barbecue, tours, a fireworks display, and a College Showcase that will give community members a chance to see results of four decades of innovation and success in the form of work presented by TC3 students, staff, and faculty. The campus will be open for the day, and community members are invited on tours of buildings added and renovated during the recently completed $34 million campus master plan. Check out the new Dr. Lucille S. Baker Commons, the new TC3 Student Center, the new athletic facility, and more. Your Memories and Stories The most important research will be done by you. We want your stories, your recollections, your photos, your feedback. As we receive your input and contributions we will add them to the site. Think of this as a living history of the school. We’re celebrating 40 years of success here at TC3. Join us. To submit a story or idea, leave a brief message and contact information using our contact form.
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