Traditions
Hours needed to obtain an Aggie Ring
90 hours of coursework, including at least 45 hours at A&M
How many Reveilles have there been in total?
Nine
Texas A&M was the state's ___ public institution of higher education.
First
How many Heisman winners has Texas A&M had?
Two
What river runs near College Station?
Brazos River
What type of tree is the Century Tree?
Live Oak
Who was the first 12th Man?
E. King Gill
A replica of what can be found inside the Academic Building?
The Liberty Bell
How many national championships has Texas A&M football won?
Three
What is the name of the famous chicken restaurant where ring dunks take place?
Dixie Chicken
What date is Muster on
Texas A&M is triple designated as a _____, ______, & _____ grant institution.
land, sea, & space.
The first name of Texas A&M University
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
What is the nickname of the Aggie Defense?
The Wrecking Crew
What is the population of College Station?
120,000
At what time does the Bonfire Memorial Ceremony take place?
2:42am
What year was Texas A&M founded
1876
___ Act, approved by the United States Congress on July 2, 1862. Provided for donation of public land to the states for the purpose of funding higher education.
Morrill Act
2017
What is the tallest structure in College Station?
Kyle Field
How many stripes are on the shield emblazoned on the front of the Aggie Ring?
13
Over how many student organizations are there?
1,100
Texas A&M is one of ___ Tier 1 universities in Texas.
3 (along with t.u. and Rice)
What year was the original Kyle Field built?
1905
Origin of the name, "College Station"
A post office/along the railroad