A Truly Noble Leader
Where did King Tide come from? No one knows for sure. He is a mystery wrapped in an enigma. But like all good mysteries, there are theories. (will link to video and/or backstory)
Character Traits
King Tide’s personal mission is to impart joy, encourage school spirit and spread a love of learning wherever he goes.
King Tide:
- Is honorable and trustworthy
- A leader among leaders
- Finds joy in learning
- Is dignified like a king but easy going and always up for a good time
- Takes his nickname from the area’s biggest and boldest of tides – the king tide.
- Has a big heart for all his “subjects” – The TCL Tides
- Has an equally mysterious best friend: the loggerhead turtle – a nod to the underwater kingdom he had to leave behind in order to bring spirit to TCL.
Favorite Things:
Favorite Movie: Prince of Tides
Favorite Songs: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay, Rolling in the Deep, Sea of Love, The Tide is High and many, many more.
Favorite Foods: Crab rice, shrimp salad, shrimp and grits, shrimp tacos.
Favorite Colors: Teal and orange of course!
Favorite Book: The Old Man and the Sea
Favorite Candies: Swedish fish and chocolate turtles
Favorite TV Show: SpongeBob SquarePants
The Tides
The Technical College of the Lowcountry unveiled its new mascot name – The TCL Tides – in July of 2023 after enlisting the help of faculty, staff, students, alumni and the community in a naming competition.
One of the more unique aspects of TCL’s four campuses is their physical proximity to the South Carolina coast, her rivers and estuaries. In fact, much of the area TCL serves is surrounded by water, and much of it is tidal, ebbing and flowing and marking the passage of time.
No one knows this better than those who live, work and attend school in the Lowcountry, where the tides are a steady constant – an immovable force of nature to be respected, never underestimated, much like our students, alumni, faculty and staff.
As the saying goes, “A rising tide lifts all boats” and at TCL, we believe this is especially true. Education and training are the keys to lifting our students, our workforce, our community and our economy. As the premier workforce development resource in the region, TCL is the tide that lifts all boats.
Simply put, we are The Tides.
Request an Appearance
Until King Tide gets his “land legs,” he will be making appearances only at TCL events. His majesty will begin his royal tour with appearances at community events later in the year.
If your school or organization is interested in having King Tide at your event (in 2025 and beyond), complete the interest form here.
Interested in Being the King?
Are you interested in being a King Tide Scholar? TCL students who are interested in playing the part of our beloved mascot can apply and learn more here. (will link to job description)
Brand Guidelines
Preview additional photos and guidelines for using King Tide’s image here.
In the News
King Tide and The Tides have made a number of appearances since launching. View those stories here.
