1881 1876 1845 1890
2. How many academic institutions make up the Texas A&M University System?
4 7 10 12
3. When was the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band formed?
1894 1876 1900 1892
4. What is the name of the Texas A&M mascot?
Reveille Brutus Bevo Ralphie
5. Who is known as the original 12th Man?
Paul "Bear" Bryant John David Crow C.E. "Pat" Olsen E. King Gill
6. Aggie Muster is held on what day each year?
November 27 April 21 February 28 September 12
7. What is the name of the official A&M student newspaper?
The Daily Toxin The Battalion Aggieland News The Texas Aggie
8. When was the official A&M newspaper founded?
1926 1931 1893 1909
9. Who wrote the "Aggie War Hymn"?
J.V. Wilson George J. Johnson Jennifer M. Smith William F. Munnerlyn, Jr.
10. What was the original name of the Texas A&M Yearbook?
Reveille Good Bull Aggieland The Longhorn
11. How many yell leaders represent Texas A&M each year?
3 5 9 12
12. What year did A&M win the National Championship?
1939 1911 1896 1942
13. What is the name of the Texas Aggie Fight Song?
Farmers Fight Spirit of Aggieland The Twelfth Man The Aggie War Hymn
14. According to Texas A&M, what is Reveille's major?
Animal Science Kineseology Campusology Engineering
15. During what year was Texas A&M University designated as a sea grant University?
1960 1945 1971 1962
16. What school was Texas A&M playing when the 12th Man tradition was born?
Centre College t.u.(school in Austin) Texas Tech University of Baylor
17. What year did the 12th Man tradition begin?
1882 1925 1939 1922
18. What breed of dog is Reveille?
Sheltie Collie Cocker Spaniel Golden Retriever
19. On one day during Spring semester Aggies give back to the Bryan/College Station community by volunteering to help its citizens. What is this organized activity called?
Big Event Aggie Helpers Replant Aggies Helping Others
20. What do the 13 stripes in the shield of the Aggeie ring symbolize?
the 13 Aggies that died at the Alamo a desire for peace the original 13 states strength
21. Who was the first Silver Taps held for in 1898?
E. King Gill Earl Rudder Paul "Bear" Bryant Lawrence Sullivan Ross
22. What were the first three sports in which the original 12th Man could letter?
basketball, baseball, track baseball, football, soccer football, basketball, baseball tennis, soccer, football
23. Where is the statue of Earl Rudder located?
in front of the Academic Building in front of the University Administration Building in front of the Memorial Student Center(MSC) in front of G. Rollie White Coliseum
24. When was "Spirit of Aggieland" written?
1925 1977 1896 1922
25. What does the "Eternal Flame", located at the north entrance to Kyle Field, symbolize?
all Aggies killed in World War II undying Aggie spirit the 12th Man the Olympic spirit
26. How many acres of land does Texas A&M University sit on?
2,821 3,300 4,882 5,200
27. Which of the following was NOT a coach at Texas A&M?
Gene Stallings Paul "Bear" Bryant Ray Bowen Jackie Sherrill
28. Until 1921, what were A&M's colors?
black & white red & white blue & gold red & black
29. When was Texas A&M's first recorded football game?
September 3, 1890 October 1, 1881 November 19, 1894 December 23, 1900
30. What was the name of the first building on campus?
Old Main Academic Building Bizzell Hall Administrative Building
31. What statue was dedicated on March 1, 1980(by that year's class)?
12th Man Statue Lawrence Sullivan Ross Statue(Ol' Sully) Earl Rudder Statue Hollingsworth Statue
32. When was the first Aggie football team formed?
1890 1876 1910 1894
33. What was the original light on the Academic Building's dome called?
Night Star Prexy's Moon Moon Gaze North Star
34. Who donated the "bell tower" which is located near the Academic Building?
Martha & Ford D. Albritton, Jr. Earl Rudder Ray Childress Lawrence Sullivan Ross
35. Under what piece of legislation was Texas A&M founded?
The 1854 Higher Education Act House Bill 72 Roosevelt's New Deal Morrill Act of 1866
36. What was the name of the first home of the college president?(Hint: second building on campus)
Bizzell Hall Garthright Hall Cain Hall Haas Hall
37. What does the eagle on the Aggie ring symbolize?
agility, power, and high ambitions freedom strength of character pride
38. What building at A&M is decicated to the 918 Aggies who died in World War II?
Rudder Tower Memorial Student Center(MSC) Academic Building University Administration Building
39. How many Aggies have received the Congressional Medal of Honor?
0 3 5 8
40. Who wrote the words to "Spirit of Aggieland?"
Earl Rudder Marvin H. Mimms Ray Bowen J.V. "Pinky" Wilson
41. How many hours does an Aggie have to have to order his/her senior ring?
60 75 95 110
42. What is the activity where graduating seniors meander through campus to symbolize that they will no longer be a student at Texas A&M?
Final Reveiw Senior Line Muster Elephant Walk(E-Walk)
43. What is the name of the traditional dance and banquet honoring students who have received their senior ring?
Ring Dance Senior Dance Final Review Boot Dance
44. What major motion picture was filmed at Texas A&M, and was released in 1943?
We've Got the Stuff True Grit We've Never Been Licked Aggieland Heroes
45. How many students attended class at A&M College(AMC) on its opening day?
6 58 1,999 6,841
46. What does the shield on top of the Aggie ring symbolize?
courage a desire for peace and strength agility, power, and ability the desire to protect the good reputation of Texas A&M University
47. What year was Reveille appointed as the official mascot?
1931 1876 1912 1894
48. Why do Aggies stand during each football game?
the view is better when everyone stands there are no seats in the student section to show their willingness to play if called upon it's always been that way
49. What year were women admitted to Texas A&M?
1931 1963 1922 1951
50. What was the size of the first graduating class at A&M College(AMC)?
6 14 1,560 3,650