College Of The Week: Texas A&M University

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Texas A&M University

Application Deadline: DECEMBER 1ST


Mascot: The official mascot of Texas A&M is a collie named Reveille, also known as the First Lady of Aggieland


Colors: Maroon and White
Founded:1876
Location: College Station, TX
97.54 miles from Wheatley High School
1 hour and 46 min from Wheatley High School


Enrollment: over 50,000 students

Over 800 student organizations

25% of the freshman class are the first in their family to attend college

  • Texas A&M Traditions
    • 12TH MAN
      • In the spirit of E. King Gill, who was called to suit up during the 1922 Dixie Classic in case his team needed him, students stand during football games to support their team.

    • YELL PRACTICE
      • Aggies don’t cheer; they yell! Before each home football game, students gather at midnight to pump up the 12th man, led by five select Aggies elected as Yell Leaders.

    • SILVER TAPS
      • An honored Aggie tradition, the final tribute — with buglers playing Silver Taps — is held the first Tuesday of the month when a student has passed away the previous month.

    • MUSTER
      • Every April 21, Muster brings Aggies together worldwide. The stirring remembrance ceremony is dedicated to Aggies who have gone before us but are forever united in spirit.


    • AGGIE RING
      • One of the greatest moments in the life of an Aggie is the day they receive their Aggie Ring, the most recognizable symbol of their link to the Aggie Family.




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