SOME KEY TERMS FOR THE SONG: FIGHTIN' TEXAS AGGIES
Bonfire: A symbol of the eternal fire in the heart of Aggies for Aggieland. In 1976, A&M won
a world record for the tallest bonfire (116 feet tall). Built in recent years on the east side of campus,
it was also the site of a tragedy in 1999 when it collapsed, killing 12 people. See wikipedia
link.
CT: 'Corps Turd', also short for 'cadet.'
Dunkin ring: At the 'Chicken' (see below) seniors drop their rings into pitchers of beer
to guarantee ownership of the pitcher, which are in short supply as the night progresses. Only empty pitchers can be
refilled.
Fighting Texas Aggie Band: Drum majors were selected by wrestling and boxing.
Jollie Rollie: G. Rollie White Colesium (where we used to register and buy football tickets) and
where we used to have graduation.
Quack Shack: Student Health Center
Skopro: Scholastic Probation (aka Blinn registration), when your GPA goes below 2.0.
12th Man: Aggies stand at the football games, ready to be called upon to suit up and take a position on the team.
It actually happened in 1922.
"sawing varsity's horns off: A phrase in the Aggie War Hymn (not fight song), referring t.u.'s
mascot: BEVO, a longhorn steer. BEVO was so-named becuase Aggies stole him once and branded him with the score 13 -
0, when A&M beat t.u. Frequently sung by all in attendance at the Dixie Chicken.
Note: Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett were roommates at A&M and co-wrote The Front Porch Song, which describes their
days in College Station.
Gig 'Em!
