I am by no means the most hard core Aggie but I am definitely not a 2 percenter. . .despite that Muster is one of my favorite Aggie Traditions even though I only went one time as a student. It was one of the things that I liked most about A&M when I was looking at colleges. . .Aggies are always family or as they say, “once an Aggie always an Aggie”. . .I know we mostly sound like a cult to the nonAggies of the world but I think it is best described through the words of the alma matter:
Some may boast of prowess bold
Of the school they think so grand
But there’s a spirit can ne’er be told
It’s the Spirit of Aggieland.
But anyway, back to Muster. . .I like how it is descried on Wikipedia:
According to the Houston Chronicle, “perhaps the best, most meaningful Aggie tradition of all is one you wish never happened.” While students at many schools prize their individuality, “Aggies are all about unity and loyalty. When an Aggie falls, the family comes together to remember.” This remembrance occurs annually on April 21 as Aggies observe Muster, a solemn event to honor current and former students who died during the previous year. Over 300 Musters are held around the world, with the largest taking place at Reed Arena on the Texas A&M University campus. All Muster ceremonies feature the Roll Call for the Absent. As the names of the deceased Aggies are called, a family member or friend answers “Here,” and lights a candle, to symbolize that although their loved one is not present in body, his or her spirit will shine forever.
I know it can sound a bit creepy focusing on people that have died, but the part I like the most is that it brings Aggies together.
So, tonight Bitner and Chaz had us over to their new place so that we could Muster and just have some fun. . .
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