Traditions
How many hours does an A&M student have to complete before receiving their Aggie ring?
90 hours
What does the "A" and "M" stand for in Texas A&M University?
Agricultural and Mechanical
What year did the Corps of Cadets become voluntary?
1965
What year did A&M award its first Ph.D.?
1940
Which two Aggie athletes have won the Heisman Trophy?
John David Crow in 1957 and Johnny Manziel in 2012.
How many yell leaders have not been in the Corps?
33
Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Texas A&M opened which athletic complex as a temporary shelter to house over 200 evacuees from New Orleans?
Reed Arena
What former cadet is the namesake of Kyle Field?
Edwin Jackson Kyle
How many academic colleges and schools does A&M have?
17
Who is the current head football coach at A&M?
Jimbo Fisher
What Aggie Tradition began with the class of 1926?
Elephant Walk
What former A&M president was named in the animated film Monsters, Inc.?
Lawrence Sullivan "Sully" Ross
This was the year women were allowed to join the Corps of Cadets.
1974
123
The Aggie Football team was featured what ESPN Movie?
The Junction Boys
How many diamonds does Reveille have?
Five silver diamonds
How tall was the largest Bonfire?
109 feet and 10 inches
How many Aggies became Generals during World War II?
29
How many astronauts have graduated from Texas A&M?
Two - Mike Fossum and Steve Swanson
During what years had A&M had two perfect seasons having gone undefeated and unscored upon.
1917 and 1919
What does an Aggie get called after they graduate?
Boss
What building was destroyed in a fire in 1912?
Old Main (replaced by the Academic Building)
What year were boots added to the Corps uniform?
1914
How many students attend Texas A&M University?
64,300+
Who serves as the “voice” of the nationally famous band during halftime?
Colonel Jay Brewer