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TAMU campus ologyUnder what act of congress was A&M established? - answerThe college was
established under the Morrill Act of July 2, 1862
When was Texas A&M opened? - answerA&M was opened for registration on October
2,1876. On Wednesday October 4,1876 40 students and six faculty members began
instruction
What is the inscription on the front and back of the pedestal in which the Lawrence
Sullivan Ross statue stands in front of the academic building? - answerLawrence
Sullivan Ross, 1838-1898, soldier, statesman, knightly gentlemen; Brigadier General
CSA, governor of Texas, president of the A&M College
What is silver taps and where is the notice for silver taps posted? - answerSilver's taps
is the student body's final tribute paid to an Aggie, who at the time of his or her death,
was enrolled in undergraduate or graduate classes at Texas A&M, the notice is posted
at the base of the flagpole in front of the academic building
What is Aggie muster? - answerOn April 21 of each year, on the anniversary of the
battle of San Jacinto, Aggies gather together, wherever they are, to commemorate
fellow Aggies who have died during the year. The tradition was begun 21 April 1903
When and where did the 12th man originate? - answerOn January 2, 1922, in Dallas
during the Dixie classic (the forerunner of the cotton bowl), an Aggie, E King Gill, was
called from the stands to suit up as a substitute, hence the phrase 12th man
Who are the eight Texas Aggie medal of honor recipients? - answerHorace S Carswell
Jr., George D. Keithley, Thomas W. Fowler, Turney W Leonard, William G Harell, Eli L.
Whitley, Lloyd H. Hughes, and Clarence E. Sasser
What event related to the Bonfire occurred in 1999? - answerOn Nov. 18, 1999, at 2:43
a.m. tragedy struck Aggieland when the Bonfire stack collapsed. Twelve Aggies died
due to injuries sustained in the collapse
What is the inscription at the entrance of the Bonfire memorial? - answer"There's a
Spirit Can Ne'er be Told"
What is "Elephant Walk"? - answerBefore the last regularly scheduled home football
game each year, seniors gather and visit all of the important historical locations on
campus before wandering off to some secluded spot as if old elephants about to die.
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