Not one of these words was a surprise to anyone who has ever experienced any part of Aggieland, including simply conversing with an Aggie! Their relevance and application are profoundly apropos whether referring to the university, its culture, Aggieland, Aggies, current, former and future students, and the guiding ideals which make the Aggie education and experience extraordinary and unique.
Robert Gates. It helped me succeed in my career because my fellow professionals, clients and friends knew that they could rely on me and my word". Through unity, strength. You're a part of a history of traditions David Prior. When Aggies see a need, their energy and their selflessness draw others into the cause, and good things happen. Search AggieNetwork. Contact Our Programs Team. Tradition says that if a couple walks together underneath the Century Tree, they will eventually marry — and if a marriage proposal takes place under the tree, the marriage will last forever.
Students leave pennies as well as assorted bills, gift cards, and other trinkets at the base of Sully for good luck before taking their exams. The items are collected each semester and donated to a local charitable organization.
This term dates back to the university's early days, when many students would attend school long enough to gain the necessary training and education but would not always graduate. Aggies strongly believe that, "once an Aggie, always an Aggie!
The term was popularized by P. Today, the phrase and thumbs-up gesture are a universal sign of approval for Aggies and identify an Aggie or an Aggie fan. The origins of this tradition are unknown, but it is one that Aggies proudly continue. It is most often used at the end of an Aggie yell. Underclassmen are not supposed to say the word until they have reached either junior or senior status.
It is also used to signify approval of virtually anything. Please confirm your email address before sharing this post. Click here to confirm. Need help? Feel free to contact us by phone or email using the information below. Phone: View the News Homepage. I'd like to Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter. Compiled by E. Marintsch August King Gill, the original 12th man, did in when he was called from the stands to be ready to enter the game if needed.
Today, a walk-on non-scholarship player who shows Aggie Spirit through hard work and determination will wear the Number 12 jersey on special teams.
Aggie Ring — See Ring. Aggie Spirit — A sense of loyalty and respect for the school and its traditions and values. Aggie War Hymn — Written by J. Bad Bull — Anything that goes against the Aggie Spirit. Batt — See The Battalian. Battalian, The The Batt. Big Event — The largest single-day student run service project in the country. It was initiated in when the student government encouraged students to show their gratitude to the community by performing volunteer service activities.
Bonfire Aggie Bonfire — A 90 year tradition whereby a bonfire was built on campus to symbolize a burning desire to beat t. The University of Texas. The official bonfire ended in with the collapse of the structure during construction resulting in the death of 12 students. A non-sanctioned bonfire has taken place off-campus since Bonfire Memorial — A Memorial constructed on the university polo fields, the site of the accident, and completed in November Boot Dance — The Junior class dance reflecting their readiness to fill the shoes of the graduating Senior class.
Boot Line — Seniors wearing their Senior Boots or Aggie Rings line up at the south end of Kyle Field to welcome the football team back onto the field after halftime.
Boots — See Senior Boots. Butts — See Serge Butts. Cadet in Training — See C. Century Tree — Found in Academic Plaza, tradition has it that if a couple walks under the branches of this tree, then they will eventually marry.
If the proposal is under the tree, the marriage is supposed to last forever. The length of the Class Set is determined by the year of graduation. For example the class of will have seconds.
The Corp became voluntary in As of , it was the largest uniformed student body outside of the service academies. The Corps trains students in the ways of the military with the option of a commission to the military upon graduation. Corps Turd — Synonym for C.
Dead Elephant — A senior in his last semester. Gill King — See King, E. Gill , and 12 th Man. Elephant Walk — Done by seniors the week before the football game against the University of Texas t.
Seniors link arms and wander through campus symbolizing the end of their usefulness to the 12th man. The tradition began in when some students took their last walk around campus to relive memories. They traveled in single file with their hand on the shoulder of the person in front of them leading one observer to comment how they looked like elephants about to die. Final Review — A full military review that takes place at the end of the spring semester on Simpson Drill Field.
The entire Corps marches past a reviewing stand for inspection. The Corps then returns to their dorms to change into the uniforms they will wear the following year, with the juniors donning their Senior Boots. The freshmen, sophomores, and juniors then march in formation past the reviewing stand.
Fish Camp — Developed in , an optional four day retreat held in Palestine, TX during the summer for incoming Freshmen whereby students are introduced to Aggie traditions, spirit, and way of life. It accommodates over 4, Freshmen every year. Gill, E. King — The original 12th Man who, in , came down from the stands to put on a uniform and stood at the sideline in case his heavily injured football team needed him to play.
Today students stand throughout the game to show their readiness to support the team. A statue of E. King Gill stands next to Kyle Field.
Good Bull — Anything that supports the Aggie Spirit. Horse Laugh — A yell that ends with the students hissing at the opposing team. It is supposedly an onomatopoeic representation of the sound of a cannon being loaded, or the sound of a train rolling through town since there is a train track that splits the campus. Hump it — Is where the crowd leans forward and puts their hands on their knees in order to intensify the noise during cheers.
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