Aggieland Trivia
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1. When was Texas A&M University established?

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


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