T-Camp — A campus orientation program held for Summer and Fall transfer students. Tea-sip — Student of the University of Texas. Twelfth Man — See 12 th Man. Whip out — The tradition whereby Corp Freshmen extend their hand and introduce themselves to upperclassmen. They are required to remember the names of the upperclassmen who they meet. See Wildcat. Wildcat — A noise and a hand motion yell that is particular to each class and made after each yell.
Freshmen raise their hands above their heads and yell AAAA. Sophomores chant A! Juniors yell A! For the Whoop! Juniors wrap their left hand over the right fist, with both index fingers extended and pointing toward the ground. Also, the right foot is raised and tucked behind the left knee. Wrecking Crew — Name given to the defense of the football team.
The term became popular during in 80s and the 90s. Yells — See Aggie Yells , and Wildcats. Yell Leaders — Composed of three seniors and two juniors, these students use hand signals Pass Backs to lead the crowd in cheers. Zips Zipperheads — A nickname for Corp Seniors for the black and gold braid on their garrison caps resembling a zipper. Aggie Yells.
Farmers Fight [Pass Back: Closed fists rotating around each other in alternating directions]. Farmers fight! Farmers, farmers fight! Military [Pass Back: Saluting motion]. Squads left! Squads right! Load, ready, aim, fire, BOOM! Old Army [Pass Back: Upward pointed finger moves in circular motion].
Locomotive [Pass Back: Hand looks to be pulling a train whistle, reaching upward and twisting on downward motion]. Kyle Field. Kyle Field, Aaaa. Sky Rocket. Rah Rah Team Aaaaaaa. Horse Laugh [Pass Back: Hands with fingers straight are held palms together, and then hands move back and forth in a pointing motion].
Riffety, riffety, riff-raff! Chiffity, chiffity, chiff-chaff! Aggie Songs. Mimms; Music by Richard J. We are the Aggies — the Aggies are we. Real Stuff! Banding together for the holidays.
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Mager's strips ran every Sunday in newspapers throughout Texas, including Austin. In addition, the term "beeve" is the plural of beef, but is more commonly used as a slang term for a cow or steer that's destined to become food. The term is still used, though it was more common among the general public in the s when Texas was more rural.
The jump from "beeve" to "Bevo" isn't far, and makes more sense given the slang and national fads of the time. Born in Houston on February 10, , Pig was only seven weeks old when he was brought to Austin by L. Not long after his arrival, Pig was adopted by the University community, and for the next nine years roamed the campus as the 'Varsity mascot.
Every morning, Pig greeted students and faculty on his daily rounds. He frequented classrooms, and on cold days even visited the library now Battle Hall. He never missed a hike, and was always present for inspection. At night, Pig retired to his favorite digs under the steps of the University Co-op. Pig was named for Gus "Pig" Dittmar, who played center for the football team. Gus was known to slip through the defensive line "like a greased pig.
It was not long before the dog had found a namesake. He was only injured, but no one realized how seriously until his body was found a few days later. Pig's death was a tragic event on the campus, and the students decided to pay a final, fitting tribute to their canine friend. On the afternoon of Friday, January 5th, Pig's body lay in state in front of the Co-op. Hundreds of mourners doffed their hats and filed by Pig's black casket, which was draped with orange and white ribbon.
At five o'clock, the funeral procession began. So wonderful and great! God bless you Texas, And keep you brave and strong, That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.
Real Stuff! Farmers fight! Farmers, farmers fight!
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