Aggie Terminology
The official greeting of Texas A&M University
What is "HOWDY"?
This tradition started in 1992 to symbolize the rise of the juniors to campus leadership.
What is "JUNIOR E-WALK"?
Traditionally, students wear their Aggie Ring with the class year facing them to signify this.
What is "to signify that their time at A&M is not yet complete."
This is another name for The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band.
What is the "NOBLE MEN OF KYLE"?
What year did she make her first appearance on campus? 1929, 1931, 1945, 1969?
What is "1931"?
Preferred term for someone who is no longer a Texas A&M student. Once an Aggie, always an Aggie.
What is "FORMER STUDENT"?
Pennies, assorted bills, gift cards and other trinkets are collected each semester and donated to a local charity.
What are "items left at the base of Sully for good luck before taking an exam"?
This special celebration takes place three times a year.
What is "AGGIE RING DAY"?
This gameday tradition once caused a temporary national shortage of maroon T-shirts.
Since 1960, Reveille has been cared for a Mascot Corporal at this level in this company in the Corp.
What is a "SOPHOMORE CADET in COMPANY E-2?"
This term comes from the name of a sharp-pronged frog-hunting tool. Originated in 1930 before a TCU football game (Horned Frogs).
What is "GIG 'EM"?
One of the largest student-run, environmental service projects in the nation that started in the spring of 1991.
What is "REPLANT"?
What makes the Aggie Ring a unique representation of achievement?
What is "can be only ordered when an Aggie completes specific academic requirements"?
This song was once rated at the No. 1 college fight song by USA Today.
What is "THE AGGIE WAR HYMN"?
The reason Reveille ended up on campus?
What is "because a group of cadets hit a dog with their vehicle near Navasota, and brought her back to their dorm."
This term is NOT to be used until a student has reached their junior or senior year.
What is "WHOOP"?
This annual tradition marks the end of the usefulness of the Aggie seniors to the student body.
What is "ELEPHANT WALK"?
This event is held in honor of the senior class as their last social function during their time in Aggieland.
What is "RING DANCE"?
You will always find these at home and away football games, home basketball, volleyball, and soccer games, as well as post-season football, basketball, and volleyball games.
What are "YELL LEADERS"?
When is the Mascot Corporal allowed to be away from Miss Rev?
What is "NEVER"? (not even in class, on a date, or home for the holidays)
Phrase used to describe anything that embraces or promotes the Aggie Spirit or the traditions of Texas A&M.
What is "GOOD BULL"?
Tradition says that if a couple walks together under the Century Tree, they will eventually marry. If a marriage proposal takes place under the tree, then what?
What is "the marriage will last forever"?
What is the "SEAL OF THE STATE OF TEXAS"?
This is the only time a student can sit during a TAMU football game (home or away).
What is "when the other schools band is on the field"?
This is required if Miss Rev falls asleep in a cadet's bed?
What is "the cadet must find somewhere else to sleep since she outranks him."