Fightin' Texas Aggie Songs

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Beat the Hell FIGHTIN’ [Hand Sign: Left arm clapping bicep, Right arm pulling up, fist clenched]

Beat the hell outta (whoever we're playing that week)! texas aggie Farmers, farmers fight! yells! Military Gig 'em

[Hand Sign: Saluting motion] [Hand Sign: Closed fist Locomotive with thumb pointed straight up] Squads l eft! Squads right! [Hand Sign: Hand looks to be pulling a train

Farmers, farmers, we're all right! whistle, reaching upward and twisting on Aaaaaaaa downward motion] Load, ready, aim, fire, BOOM! Gig 'em, Aggies! (Seniors only: "Reload!") (slow) A&M, give us room! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah!

Team Aggies T-A-M-C

(faster) [Hand Sign: Hands form a "T", like a [Hand Sign: Hands flat, with index Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! "time out" symbol] fingers and thumbs touching to form T-A-M-C an "A"] (very fast) T-E-A-M, T-E-A-M Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Aaaaaaaa A-G-G-I-E-S T-A-M-C Team! Team! Team! A-G-G-I-E-S (Seniors only: "Whoop!") Aaaaaaaa Aaaaaaa Fight 'em, Aggies! Rah! Rah! Rah! Team!

Fifteen for Team Farmers Fight Old Army

[Hand Sign: 15 fingers are shown, [Hand Sign: Closed fists rotating [Hand Sign: Upward pointed finger moves in followed by a "T" motion similar to a around each other in alternating circular motion] "time out" signal] directions] Aaaa, Rrrr, Mmmm, Yyyy(Drop voice) Rah! Rah! Rah! Team Farmers fight! Tttt, Aaaa, Mmmm, Cccc(Drop voice) Farmers fight! Aaaaaaaa Fight! Fight! Ol' Army fight! Farmers, farmers fight! Fifteen for Team , Farmers Fight, Call it a Night Horse Laugh

[Hand Sign: 15 fingers are shown, followed by a "T" motion similar to a "time [Hand Sign: Hands with fingers straight are held out" signal; Closed fists rotating around each other in alternating directions; palms together, and then hands move back and Hands clapped together, brought to right side of head in a "sleeping" motion] forth in a pointing motion]

Rah! Rah! Rah! Team! Riffety, riffety, riff-raff! Farmers fight! Chiffity, chiffity, chiff-chaff! Farmers fight! Riff-raff! Chiff-chaff! Fight! Fight! Let's give 'em a horse laugh: Sssssss!

FIGHTIN’ TEXAS AGGIE SONGS!

THE AGGIE WAR HYMN THE SPIRIT OF AGGIELAND Hullabaloo, Caneck, Caneck! Some may boast of prowess bold, Hullabaloo, Caneck, Caneck! Of the schools they think so grand. Goodbye to texas university, But there’s a Spirit can ne’er be told, So long to the orange and the white, It’s the Spirit of Aggieland! Good luck to dear old Texas Aggies, (chorus) They are the ones that show the real old fight. We are the Aggies - the Aggies are we, “The eyes of Texas are upon you…” True to each other as Aggies can be. That is the song they sing so well, We’ve got to fight boys, So goodbye to texas university, We’ve got to fight! We’re gonna beat you all to We’ve got to fight for Maroon and White! Chi-ga-roo-gar-em After they’ve boosted all the rest, Chi-ga-roo-gar-em They will come and join the best, Rough! Tough! For we are the Aggies - the Aggies are we Real Stuff! Texas A&M! We’re from Texas AMC Saw varsity’s horns off! (Yell sequence that follows, traditionally deleted Saw varsity’s horns off! at Muster) Saw varsity’s horns off! T-E-X-A-S Short! A-G-G-I-E varsity’s horns are sawed off! Fight! Fight! Fight – Fight – Fight! varsity’s horns are sawed off! Fight! Maroon! And White-White-White! varsity’s horns are sawed off! A-G-G-I-E Short! Texas! Texas! A-M-C Gig ‘Em Aggies 1-2-3 THE TWELFTH MAN Farmers Fight! Farmers Fight! Texas Aggies down in Aggieland, Fight! Fight! We’ve got Aggie Spirit to a man. Farmers, Farmers Fight! Stand united! That’s the Aggie theme, We’re the 12th Man on the team. When we’re down, the goin’s rough and tough, We just grin and yell: “We’ve got the stuff To fight together for the Aggie dream,” th We’re the 12 Man on that FIGHTIN’ AGGIE TEAM!

FIGHTIN’ TEXAS aggie dictionary Association of Former Students: The alumni Add/Drop: process during registration where association—there is no such thing as an Ex-Aggie; courses are added and dropped; only for the first there are only former Students. You don’t have to few days of class. graduate to join the Association. Aggie Spirit: indefinable, yet an awesome force Bad Bull: anything that does not promote the that overtakes students, former students, and friends Aggie spirit of Texas A&M. The Batt: The Battalion, Texas A&M’s student Aggieland: (1.) Home of the Fightin’ Texas Aggies; newspaper. (2.) Texas A&M’s yearbook. B.Q: a member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. Bootline: After each home game half-time more is “ball bull.” i.e. Freshmen doing a Senior performance, seniors line up at the north end of wildcat is “bad bull.” Kyle Field to welcome the team back onto the field Q-Drop: the process of dropping a course after Commons: (1.) The residence hall complex the designated add/drop period without penalty. consisting of Krueger, Dunn, Aston, and Mosher Remember, you only get 3, so use them wisely. halls and the dining and recreational areas the halls Quad: where the Crops residence halls are located share; (2.) University Commons Apartment. Redpots: students who were responsible for C.T.: a member of the Corps of Cadets coordinating the building of Bonfire. There were 16, Dead Elephant: Any senior student during the (eight seniors, eight juniors); the seniors wore red spring semester. hardhats or “pots.” Elephant Walk: The annual walk around campus Rest: Be Quiet! is done to symbolize the Seniors dying usefulness to Replant: The planting of thousands of trees every the 12th Man. year on public lands; one of the largest student run E-Walk: The junior version of Elephant Walk; it environmental projects in the nation. was originally put in place to keep the juniors R.V.’s: Ross Volunteers—members of the military distracted and out of the seniors’ way. honor company named for Lawrence Sullivan Ross; Fish Pond: fountain across the street from the All the oldest student organization in Texas. Faith’s Chapel. Sbisa: Pronounced “sa-bee-sa”; claims to be the G.P.R.: Grade point ratio. (G.P.A.) largest dining hall on any college campus. Good Bull: anything that promotes the Aggie Spirit. Sco-Pro: Scholastic probation Hullabaloo: (1.) the first word in the Aggie War Tea-sip: student at t.u. Hymn; (2.) a cafeteria located in the basement of the t.u.: Aggie term for the University of Texas MSC. Two Percenter: student who does not display the Mt. Aggie: the practice ski slope that hosts ski true Aggie Spirit. classes. Uncover: To take off your hat, usually during a yell Mugging: the practice of kissing at Midnight Yell or before you enter the MSC. and Football games. Whipping Out: the way freshman Corps members Non-reg: an undergraduate student who is not a greet Corps upperclassmen, usually with a member of the Corps of Cadets handshake and a “Howdy!” Ol’ Army: Like it “used to be” at A&M. Wildcat: Another Aggie expression of approval; Parent’s Weekend: A University-wide activity set each academic class has its own wildcat. aside to honor Aggie parents, usually held in the Freshman: AAAAAAAA! spring semester. Also that Sunday, the Aggie Sophomore: A-A-A-A-A! Parents of the Year are chosen and Academic, Junior: A-A-A-Whoop! Corps, and Spirit awards are presented. Senior: A-Whoop! Privilege: a prerogative merited by virtue of class Yell: commonly known at other universities as a rank. cheer. Pulling Out: the act of doing an upperclassman’s Zip: (1.) senior in the corps, identified by a gold wildcat. One class above you is “good bull” anything braid on his/her hat, and senior boots (2.) Any senior.

aggie traditions trivia When Pinkie Downs coined the phrase “Gig ’em Aggies!” Where did the first Bonfire take place? what was he referring to? Train station Frog gigging

Who is the highest-ranking member of the Corps of Cadets? The tradition of Muster began in the 1890’s when the Corps Reveille of Cadets were invited to participate in a re-enactment of the final battle of the Texas What is “Bad Bull”? Revolutionary War at the San Jacinto Battleground. The Anything that does not promote the Aggie Spirit cadets were given the role of playing which army? The Mexican army

In what year was Bonfire built at a record-breaking 109 feet At which event is it Aggie Tradition to “mug down” with your and women were admitted to the University? date? 1969 Midnight Yell

Which Aggie Tradition has become the largest, single-day, Why was Replant developed? student run service project in the nation? To replenish some of the trees cut down for Bonfire The Big Event What is the official greeting of Texas A&M University? The first Silver Taps, held in 1898, was in honor of whom? “Howdy” Lawrence Sullivan Ross Which former student said “I wish I could say that I ran for Texas A&M achieved university status in 1963, what was the the winning touchdown, but I didn’t. I simply got ready and original name? waited – just in case I was needed.”? (Hint: 12th Man) The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas E. King Gill

What is the Aggie Honor Code? Silver Taps ceremonies are held, if needed, on what day of “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who the month? do.” First Tuesday of the month

Other than because of its collapse in 1999, what is the only Where are the former Reveille’s buried? other reason that Bonfire did not burn? North end of Kyle Field, facing the scoreboard The assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 How many hours must one have to order their Aggie Ring? On what day is Muster held each year? 90 hours (45 for transfer) April 21

roll call for the absent In this ceremony, we honor the memory of fellow Texas A&M men and women whose death prevents their Roll Call at this annual Muster. The roll is a symbolic Roll Call of all students and former students whom death has taken from our ranks, but whose memory lives in our hearts. As each name is called, a comrade will answer: “Here!”

In many lands and climes this April day Before we part and go upon our way, Proud sons of Texas A&M unite. We pause to honor those we knew so well; Our loyalty to country, school, we pay, The old familiar faces we miss so much And seal our pact with bonds of common today might. Left cherished recollections that time cannot dispel. We live again those happy days of yore On campus, field, in classroom, dorm and Softly call the Muster, drill. Let comrade answer, “Here!” Fond memory brings a sign – by nothing Their spirits hover ‘round us more; As if to bring us cheer! Now we are men and life’s a greater thrill. Mark them “present” in our hearts. On Corregidor fifty-three years ago today We’ll meet some other day. A band of gallant Aggies, led by Moore, There is no death, but life eternal Held simple rites which to us doth say: For our old friends such as they! The Spirit shall prevail through cannon roar! Dr. John Ashton, ‘06

“Dear Mom and Dad, Right now it’s 11:00 and call to quarters is over. I should be in bed but there is something I have to tell you both first. I’m sitting here at my desk with tears in my eyes and thinking more about life itself than I ever had before. I’m not crying because of what I’m going through…but rather because I’ve experienced tonight what A&M is all about. Mother and Dad, we’re one big family here and I now know what it means to be an Aggie. Tonight was Silver Taps. In case you don’t know what this is, I’m going to tell you and you’ve got to listen. Anytime a student here loses his life…no matter how…on an assigned date soon afterwards, we have what is called Silver Taps. Everyone gathers in front of the Academic Building, in front of which is a flag pole on which the Silver Taps notice is posted. No one says a word from the time we leave the dorms until the next morning. All is quiet and all the lights on campus are turned off. Even the lights on the Coke machines. At 10:30pm, when everyone is in place in front of the Academic Building, a firing team fires a twenty-one gun salute in honor of those who died. The buglers play “Silver Taps” and it’s over. Tonight I experienced one of the most solemn feelings I’ve ever had and feel so good inside. Mom, Dad, it was like God Himself was there with us. I guess you’re wishing I would grow up and stop carrying on like this about Silver Taps…but, it was so…I can’t even tell you how it was, there is nothing else like it.

Be Careful and I love you both, D.C.”

Three weeks later, Silver Taps again rolled into the chill darkness from the dome of the Academic Building. This time, it was for three A&M students killed in a car/truck accident near Roanoke in Denton County on November 9. One of them was Don Coward.

“THE LAST CORPS TRIP”

It was Judgment Day in Aggieland “That swelled as if to burst with pride And tenseness filled the air; When we our judgment made?” All knew there was a trip at hand, But not a soul knew where. “Why, sir, that’s the Cadet Corps That’s known both far and wide Assembled on the drill field For backing up their fighting team Was the world-renowned Twelfth Man, Whether they won, lost or tied.” The entire fighting Aggie team And the famous Aggie Band. “Well, then,” said St. Peter, “It’s very plain to me And out in front with Royal Guard That within the realms of Heaven The reviewing party stood; They should spend eternity. St. Peter and his angel staff Were choosing bad from good. And have the Texas Aggie Band At once commence to play First he surveyed the Aggie team For their fates too we must decide And in terms of an angel swore, Upon this crucial day.” “By Jove, I do believe I’ve seen This gallant group before. And the drum major so hearing Slowly raised his hand I’ve seen them play since way back when, And said, “Boys, let’s play The Spirit And they’ve always had the grit; For the last time in Aggieland.” I’ve seen ‘em lose and I’ve seen ‘em win But I’ve never seen ‘em quit. And the band poured forth the anthem, In notes both bright and clear No need for us to tarry here And ten thousand Aggie voices Deciding upon their fates; Sang the song they hold so dear. Tis plain as the halo on my head That they’ve opened Heaven’s gates.” And when the band had finished, St. Peter wiped his eyes And when the Twelfth Man heard this, And said, “It’s not so hard to see They let out a mighty yell They’re meant for Paradise.” That echoed clear to Heaven And shook the gates of Hell. And the colonel of the Cadet Corps said As he stiffly took his stand, “And what group is this upon the side,” “It’s just another Corps Trip, boys, St. Peter asked his aide, We’ll march in behind the band.”

P.H. Duval Jr. ‘51

This is one of the most famous poems about the Aggie Corps. It is read at Bonfire and Muster each year, as well as any time we have trouble putting that Aggie Spirit within us into words.

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Housing: On Campus 845-4744 Off Campus 845-1741 College Station Utilities 764-3535 Bryan Utilities 821-5700 Sudden Link 846-2229

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