The Dirty 830
Texas A&M Traditions
What’s in My Glass?
Esteban Chapa
No Place Like “HOME”
100

The place many high school students decided to get down and dirty with loud music and ghetto Mexicans

What is Budai?

100

Held the night before home football games, this loud, energetic gathering turns Kyle Field into a rehearsal for victory.

What is Midnight Yell?

100

This spirit, legally required to be made from a plant in specific regions of Mexico, is the foundation of margaritas everywhere.

What is Tequila

100

This is Esteban Chapa's Middle Name

Who is Julian

100

Though often blamed for destroying free time, this term refers to academic tasks that are assigned

What is Homework

200

This is the total population of Del Rio TX

What is 34722

200

This famous A&M tradition began in 1922 when E. King Gill stood ready on the sidelines, symbolizing Aggies’ willingness to support their team at any moment.

What is the 12th Man?

200

Created in the 1800s, this cocktail combines whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a citrus twist—proof that simplicity never goes out of style.

What is an Old Fashioned?

200

This person has yelled at Esteban, and has even hit a girl on the head with a Twisted Tea can

Who is CG

200

This retail giant is where adults suddenly believe they can rebuild an entire house after watching one YouTube tutorial.

What is Home Depot?

300

This person was a flight attendant, a veteran, and a politician, but was known to be a little fruity

Who is Mayor Bruno Lozano

300

Despite holding the highest-ranking position in the Corps of Cadets, this “lady” is known to sleep through most classes.

Who is Reveille?

300

Created by limiting skin contact during fermentation, this pink-hued wine sits between red and white—and becomes especially popular once summer hits.

What is rosé?

300

This role has him helping people with printers, monitors, software issues, and campus tech tickets.

What is an IT Student Technician

300

First coined in the 19th century, this term describes an athlete circling around a field sometimes without the ball ever landing back inside the field.

What is Home Run

400

Descendant of the great Jack Sorrel, this man was known for riding a world record 79 bulls

George Paul

400

Founded in 1954, this multi-day, counselor-led retreat in East Texas introduces incoming freshmen to Aggie culture with chants, skits, and a good time.

What is Fish Camp

400

This Cuban cocktail mixes white rum, lime, mint, sugar, and soda water, making it one of the most refreshing drinks ever shaken or stirred.

What is a mojito?

400

This is the amount of hours that he is currently taking at Texas A&M University 

what is 12

400

this two-word term describes a person whose involvement—romantic or otherwise—leads to the breakup of a marriage or committed partnership

What is Home Alone?

500

This person coached and taught school at Del Rio High for 28 years. He was also a successful track coach that had a stadium named after him. 

Who is Walter Levermann

500

This solemn monthly ceremony honors Aggies who passed away during the semester, marked by three rifle volleys and buglers playing a haunting final call.

What is Silver Taps?

500

Traditionally served in a copper mug, this cocktail mixes vodka, ginger beer, and lime—ironically created in the U.S., not Russia.

What is a Moscow Mule

500

This is Esteban's favorite entertainer of all time

Who is John Cena

500

Originating in the early 1900s as a welcome event for alumni returning to their alma mater, this tradition now often includes a parade, a football game, and the crowning of a royal court.

What is Homecoming?