Aggie 101
Texas A&M’s mascot holds this name and title.
Who is Reveille, the First Lady of Aggieland?
Aggies traditionally greet each other with this word.
What is “Howdy”?
There are this many official Aggie Core Values.
What is six?
Saying “Howdy” to someone you've never met as you pass them on campus.
What is Respect?
You find a wallet in Evans Library. Nobody saw you pick it up, and there's cash inside. Which Core Value is most directly being tested?
What is Integrity?
Texas A&M first opened its doors in this year.
What is 1876?
At football games, Texas A&M students stand as a symbol of their willingness to support the team and are collectively known by this name.
What is the 12th Man?
Name all six Aggie Core Values.
What are Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity and Selfless Service?
Thousands of students stand throughout a football game as the 12th Man.
What is Loyalty?
Your roommate has an 8 a.m. exam, but your friends want to hang out loudly in your room until 2 a.m. Which Core Value should probably guide your decision?
What is Respect?
The “A” and “M” originally represented these two words.
What are Agricultural and Mechanical?
Held on the first Tuesday of the month when a current student has died, this solemn tradition includes the playing of “Silver Taps.”
What is Silver Taps?
Helping others without expecting anything in return best demonstrates this Aggie Core Value.
What is Selfless Service?
Aggies volunteering their time to help their community without receiving anything in return.
What is Selfless Service?
Your group is falling behind on a project. Instead of blaming everyone, you organize a meeting, create a plan and help everyone move forward.
What is Leadership?
Before becoming president of Texas A&M, James Earl Rudder commanded Army Rangers during this famous World War II invasion.
What is D-Day/the Normandy invasion?
During this April 21 tradition, Aggies around the world gather to honor fellow Aggies who have died during the previous year.
What is Muster?
Doing the right thing even when no one is watching best demonstrates this Aggie Core Value.
What is Integrity?
Aggies remain silent as they gather to honor a student during Silver Taps.
What are Respect or Loyalty?
You receive a disappointing grade. Instead of doing the bare minimum on the next assignment, you meet with your professor, use the feedback and work to improve.
What is Excellence?
Texas A&M was originally established as a land-grant college under this 1862 federal law.
What is the Morrill Act?
During Silver Taps, “Silver Taps” is played this many times—from three different locations.
What is three?
In 2005, this Texas A&M president commissioned an effort to put what makes Texas A&M special into words.
Who is Dr. Robert Gates?
During Muster, an Aggie answers “Here” on behalf of someone who can no longer answer for themselves.
What are Loyalty, Respect or Selfless Service?
Your close friend copied several paragraphs from an online article for your group project. They admit it but ask you not to say anything because they don't want to get in trouble. Which two Aggie Core Values are now in conflict?
What are Integrity and Loyalty?