In 1957, Tom Hawkins was named superintendent, principal and eighth-grade teacher at Jefferson School. He served as district superintendent for 31 years before retiring in 1989. In 2000, Tom Hawkins School in the Jefferson district was named for him.  

 

 

Click to read Tom Hawkins' Autobiography

 

Click to read Tracy Press Article, "Mr. Hands On," from 10-21-2011

 

Click to read Tracy Press Article from 10-18-2011