Muster
The tradition of Aggie Muster is one that clearly demonstrates the nature of Aggie Spirit. Established in 1883 as a track and field day held on June 26, it quickly evolved into a tradition of gathering together to relive the stories of victory and defeat on the game field, drill field, and battle field. In 1903 the celebration date was changed so that Muster could be held on San Jacinto day, April 21, the day that Texas celebrates it's Independence from Mexico. In 1922 the tradition became official complete with a roll call for former students in which every Aggie is accounted for anywhere in the world. The March 1923 Texas Aggie urged, 'If there is an A&M man in one-hundred miles of you, you are expected to get together, eat a little, and live over the days you spent at the A&M College of Texas.'
