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Our on-site x-ray facility allows us to treat your accidents and injuries quickly. And no appointment is necessary, so you can come in immediately after an accident. A&M students even receive a 10% discount at CarePlus Medical Center. At CarePlus, you get quality care plus value and convenience. Care Plusstat 2411 Texas Ave. and Southwest Pkwy • College Station, TX 77840 696-0683 Rivalry Continued from Page 1 The tradition of a Thanksgiving ri valry has continued throughout the years, and Aggies and Longhorns make the battle a part of their holidays. Walter Smith, a “born-again” Ag gie who graduated from UT in 1934, travels to the football game every year from his home in Dallas. “We have an understanding in my family,” Smith said. “We eat the turkey then jump in the car and head for Austin or College Station.” Although Smith once wore or ange and white to the annual game, he said he can only be seen with his Twelfth Man towel and maroon hat today. “I figured out a while back where I belong,” he said. “The Aggie spirit captured my heart many years ago.” Students from both schools have traveled to the other’s cam pus to try and ignite Bonfire early, plant their school’s logo on the playing field or paint buildings and landmarks. Each school’s mascot has been stolen. In the 1960s, UT’s mascot Bevo was stolen and served at an Ag gie barbecue. In 1950, the Aggies planted oat seed on the sod of Memorial Stadium to spell out A&M. “This state is dominated by and run by the alumni of these two schools,” said Jim Helms, former A&M running back coach and for mer UT football player. “There’s not anyone who sits on the fence and says T don’t have a favorite.’” Dr. J. Malon Southerland, A&M’s vice president of Student Affairs, said the loyalty of students to their schools has played a role in the rivalry. “We’re both considered the flag ship academic institutions in Texas,” he said. “The media and outside ob servers add to the contest.” Aggies have Bonfire to show their desire to “beat the hell outta t.u.” Texas celebrates the rivalry with its annual Hex celebration. The tradition of lighting red can dles started in 1941, ended in 1955, then was re-established in 1986 to hex the Aggies. The legend says if Longhorns Hi gather together and light fires, a curse will be placed on A&M. Roy Bucek, Class of ’42, played football for A&M from 1939 to 1941 and was a member of the 1939 Na tional Championship Team. Bucek said the rivalry was more intense than today. “The rivalry started when the colleges started; it’s always been that way,” Bucek said. “The schools are different. Aggies are down to earth and wear blue jeans and overalls. Students at t.u. wears ties and tuxes — they are not as casual.” Randy Cooke, vice president of UT, said the history of the two uni- “There’s not anyone j who sits on the fence | and says ‘I don’t have a | favorite.’” JIM HELMS A&M RUNNING BACK COACH tjgc&sg- Food QfTof I - jj| - Mali : '-W,. RATED BEST TASTING PIZZA BY THE BATTALION! °' WEDNESDAY AGGIE SPECIAL Any 2 PIZZAS for ™ ^ $ 9.90 SOUTHWESTERN Dine-ln Only. FOOD ▼, * Jfc/aAxVx \v// SOUTHWESTERN FOOD & WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS 1905 TEXAS AVE., SOUTH * 764-8717 Deliveries Daily 11 AM - 1 PM and 5 PM - 9 PM. All Major Credit Cards Accepted. 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There is a need for the two schools: A&M focuses on agriculture and UT focuses on liberal arts.” Cooke said many UT students will travel to College Station for the annual match. “This year, our football team has been struggling,” Cooke said. “Un til this point, most UT students have only come to the game to watch the band.” Tim Duffy, head yell leader and a senior marketing major, said the game is an opportunity for the two schools to prove who is the top school in the state. “Everyone puts so much effort into the game,” he said. “It never matters what the polls say. When you have a rivalry game, weird things can happen. Friday we’ll get to prove which school is the best. I T RADITION Continued from Page 1 In 1935, a farmer’s log barn was “acquired” for Bonfire without his permission, and Texas A&M began to regulate Bonfire. Wood for the 1936 Bonfire came from the site of Easterwood Airport, and in 1943, the first all-log Bonfire was built. John Auterbury, Class of ’45, said the construction of Bonfire is what he remembers the most. “When I was in school, Bonfire was a pile of brush,” he said. “We went in to the woods, gathered whatever we could, and hauled it up to the Bonfire site.” Bonfire emerged bigger and bet ter after World War II, and the first log centerpole was raised in 1946. In 1955, Bonfire moved from the Simpson Drill Field to Duncan Field where it remained for 37 years. Bonfire site moved to the polo fields in 1992, where it is built today. Edis Oliver, Class of ’63, said that when he was in school, the entire school constructed Bonfire in eight to 10 days. “Juniors and seniors started cutting logs two weeks before the game,” he said. “The weekend be fore the game, the Corps of Cadets set aside the entire weekend, and everyone went out to cut. I re member hauling logs through the mud, rain and cold weather.” Oliver said Bonfire is more mech anized than when he was here. “Today, Bonfire is much better look ing with the different levels,” he said. “Ours looked more like a teepee.” He said the Bonfire he remem bers most was when he was a 5th- year senior. “Bonfire was built but never lit because [former President John F.j Kennedy was assassinated,” Oliv er said. “Things were quiet around here, and Bonfire was disassem bled in his memory.” In 1967, the responsibility for Bonfire shifted from the yell lead ers to students chosen to plan and construct it. The students were called redpots, named for the col or of their safety helmets The 1969 Bonfire was recori in the “Guiness Book ofWoJ Records,” when it reached] tallest height ever, 109 feet, inches high. After 1969, itsheq was limited by the Texas A&M 55 feet high and 45 feet wide. In 1979, women were allow: at cut site. Part of the legend of Bonfiif that if it falls before midnigi A&M will lose the football gattf In 1994, after working fornet ly two months, Bonfire had to torn down after the bottomc umn of stack started to buckle Hundreds of members oftt A&M community offered tii food, money and equipment rebuild Bonfire in seven days, it was ready in time for the gam More than 50,000 peoplecoiE see to Bonfire in College Stalii every year, and in 1994, A& Computing Services Center an Energy Systems Lab set upavidi camera in a building adjacent!; Bonfire. Every 10 minutes, ani age of Bonfire is sent over tl world-wide net server. Auterbury said the traditionh survived because A&M has a toget erness that most schools do nothav “Having traditions is a traditio here at A&M,” he said. John Gallemore, 1997 hea stack and a senior agriculture business major, said the traditio; has survived because of theAg gies’ love for Texas A&M. “Bonfire is our chance togii? something back to A&M,” he said “Coming to A&M is a privilege and everyone should give some thing back. Bonfire is a bondtliat brings us together.” Oliver said Bonfire might loci different today than when hewas in school, but the spirit and satis faction of Bonfire is still the same today as it was back then. “It’s a great unifying forcefot the student body,” he said. "Itgives many students the opportunityto participate, meet people they wouldn’t have met otherwise,and accomplish a common goal.” At Outhouse Continued from Page 1 Brian Potter, an outhouse corporal and a sophomore fi nance major, said that all the wood and paint used for the outhouse are donated. This year’s outhouse wood was do nated by Warren Lawther of Kil gore’s Lumber Company in League City, Texas. “The outhouse, burned ontop of Bonfire, symbolizes burning! t-sip’s room,” Potter said. “I thiiil it is a big honor to work on the outhouse because it is so notice able. Some people just watch the outhouse burn at Bonfire.” The outhouse will arriveatthe polo fields around 8:00 a.m. Thursday and will be placed on stack at noon. Doug Walker’s Maroon & White Report College Station, Texas 77842-0642 Ph: 409-696-5911 • Fax: 409-696-7785 • Email: info@agsports.c( THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT for The Texas A&M Football Fan: The most extensive coverage of A&M recruiting. Recruiting news 5 nights a week from ]an. 4 through Feb. 5. 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