April 3, 1958*

Date Approved by State Board of Education

Fall 1961

 Construction Begins on First Building (Administration/Education Center)

September 4, 1962

 Date of official opening 

1962

 First Training Program: Certificate (March)

1962

 First Continuing Education Classes (September)

1962

 First Curriculum Classes: Certificate/Diploma (September)

1965

 First Degree Programs Offered: A.A.S. (October)

1980

 Armadillo Mascot Approved (October 30)

1980

 Reflex Blue & Silver Approved as Official School Colors (October 30)

2009

 Orange is added as one of the Official School Colors and a new logo is approved (March)