Athletics

Developing Thoughtful, Articulate Young Adults

Thomas Jefferson CFA offers an extensive athletic program.

View the comprehensive Gryphons Athletics Website here, or contact Athletic Director Tony Helton for further information.

You can also view the TJCA Gryphon Booster Club website for more information on how to support our athletes. To become a Gryphon Club member, download and fill out the application form.

It is going to be an exciting year for TJCA Athletics!  The new Gryphon Stadium opens in early September and we want to encourage all TJCA families to take advantage of the Annual Membership or Business Sponsorship programs.  The Annual Membership levels include FREE admission to all TJCA home games for the entire 2010-2011 season while Business Sponsorships include similar benefits plus your own banner proudly displayed throughout the season!  Please print and complete the 2010-2011 TJCA Gryphon Club Application(above) and make all checks payable to “TJCA – Gryphon Club” 

If you have any questions, please call Scott Martin at 828-748-6136

Download parent consent form for sports physicals.

Download sports physicals form. 

For directions to TJCA campus, click HERE.

About our mascot

The classical mythological figure of the Gryphon has been selected as the symbol for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy. It was used in the Persian, Greek and Roman cultures as well as in western heraldry.

Since ancient times it has been a symbol of vigilance, loyalty, strength, speed, gracefulness, and gentleness. As part eagle and part lion, it was master of the sky as well as the land. A goal for the academy is to have all graduates imitate the Gryphon by being able to command the heights of knowledge and truth and being able to use them in down to earth situations.