September 1, 2010

TISD Embraces College Colors Day

Tyler ISD is proud to participate in the annual celebration of College Colors Day.  On Friday, September 3, Tyler ISD staff will join people across America to wear apparel of their favorite college or university throughout the day.  Additionally, College Colors Day, which coincides with “back to school” and the kick-off of intercollegiate athletics, strives to advocate higher education through increased public awareness, and celebrates the achievements of colleges and universities, acknowledging their fundamental importance.

The efforts of this celebration are dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit that make the college experience great by encouraging people across America to show support for higher education. 

“Tyler ISD’s celebration of College Colors Day is an effort to increase college-awareness and college-readiness support district-wide, in the community and in our homes,” said Lillian Bowens, Tyler ISD AVID Director.  “The more conversations we have about college, we increase the likelihood of it becoming a part of every student’s vocabulary and expectation for themselves; this is a collegiate celebration among schools.”

Since its inception in 2005, College Colors Day has grown rapidly across the country. Thousands of organizations and millions of individuals participate annually by donning their team colors and sharing in the college spirit with friends and colleagues.