Where other schools have cheers, Aggies proudly(and loudly) show enthusiasm through their many yells. They shout these yells at Yell Practice to build motivation and spirit for an upcoming event, whether it is a football game or another competition.

Yell Practice is led by the Yell Leaders, three seniors and two juniors elected by the student body for their burning desire to motivate the Aggies. for home football games, Yell Practice occurs Friday night before the game at midnight at Kyle Field. For an away game, a Yell Practice is held on Thursday evening in the Grove.

The first Midnight Yell was held in 1932; there are stories as to the origin of Midnight Yell. Most Aggies believe that it began with a group of cadets that spread a rumor telling everyone to fall out of their dorms and meet at the YMCA building. Although this was against the rules, everyone showed up, and the Midnight Yell Practice was born.

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Note: This page is from the Texas A&M University New Student Handbook 1995-1996