The original Jerry the Bulldog was a daily part of life at Arkansas Tech in the mid-1930s. He was owned by William O. Young, who served as business manager for Arkansas Tech from 1917-41 and acted as interim president of the college from 1923-25; and his son, Robert A. Young Sr., who grew up to serve as purchasing agent, business manager, vice president for business affairs and vice president for administration for Arkansas Tech from 1941-84 and as interim president in 1972. Dr. Robert A. Young Jr. has continued his family’s Tech tradition by serving as president of the Arkansas Tech Foundation and as a loyal supporter of Tech athletics.