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The Battalion
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1969
| Section Three
T raditions
Vital Part Of
A&M Life
Fish Find Spirit
Molds Character
Traditions form the basis of life at Teras A&M and
you, as an entering freshman, will come in contact with
many of them.
Many of the traditions are as old as the school itself,
while some are temporary. Most of all, they are all im
portant milestones on the way to becoming an Aggie.
Probably the first tradition, and one of the more im
portant ones, is “Once an Aggie, always an Aggie.” The
Class of 1880, first to graduate, is said to have inaugurated
it to promote school spirit.
As Aggies of today travel around the country, they
often meet one of the A&M men from older classes who
inevitably greet them as long-lost brothers and go all out
to make them feel at home.
This custom of sticking together is now known the
world over, and whenever two Aggies meet, no matter what
their ages, there is sure to be much handshaking and back-
slapping.
Texas A&M, of which you, a freshman, will soon be a
part, has long been known for the gallant fighting spirit,
which Aggies always display.
You too will soon feel this spirit, and you will make it a
part of your daily life. It is this spirit that inspires all,
A&M men with the feeling of unity and devotion to their
school.
It is the spirit gained through hard work and loyalty
to the school, and it attaches itself so firmly to men of A&M
that they carry it with them the rest of their lives.
The Aggie spirit helps to mold a man’s character. The
things he does and the manner in which he lives with his
fellow students make a permanent impression on him. As
an individual, he works for the good of A&M, and by his
actions and influence, he aids others to do the same.
The Aggies who have been here before you have been
responsible for preserving the best in our Aggies traditions
and you, too, will be responsible to pass them on, untar
nished.
The respect that you hold for being an Aggie and the
way you treat your fellow Aggies will be a reflection of your
Aggie spirit.
As you gain a knowledge of the traditions of A&M, you
will become a part of it and learn its greater meaning. You
will feel that you are a part of a something greater and
larger than yourself, something noble and moving.
stay with the
winners!
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