TAMU Campusologies Questions (All Campusologies, Articles and Cadet Oath for ) With Expert Solutions |Updated & Verified

TAMU Campusologies Questions (All Campusologies, Articles and Cadet Oath for ) With Expert Solutions |Updated & Verified Under what act of Congress was A&M established? - The college was established under the Morill Act of July 2, 1862. When was Texas A&M opened? - A&M was opened for registration on October 2, 1876. On Wednesday, October 4, 1876, 40 students and six faculty members began instruction. What is Silver Taps and where is the notice for Silver Taps posted? - Silver 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? - On April 21st 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 Twelfth Man originate? - On 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 "Twelfth Man."