How big is an Aggie ring dunk pitcher?
60-ounce
Since the ring dunk’s beginning in the 1970s, thousands of Aggies choose to christen their new piece of Aggie gold in a 60-ounce pitcher of their favorite — or least favorite — beer each year.
What should I dunk my Aggie ring in?
A light beer because you will throw up if it’s too dark. I used Michelob Ultra. Pick the lightest beer possible, fill the pitcher an hour or two before you dunk to have it warm up to room temperature and “de-carbonate” a bit. Lone Star, Bud Light, etc etc, the closer to “colored water” the better.
What is ring dunking?
For decades, though unsanctioned and discouraged by the University, an unofficial tradition among willing students involves “dunking” the newly acquired Aggie Ring. The Ring is dropped in a pitcher of beer and the student chugs the entire pitcher and catches the Ring in his or her teeth.
Do they still do the Texas A&M bonfire?
A&M no longer hosts Bonfire, but some students each fall still participate in the construction of a smaller structure off-campus.
Why is the Aggie ring such a big deal?
For many Aggies, if not all, the Ring represents both school ties and personal accomplishment. Rae Oldham ’77 said, “It signified to me that I had passed 92 (or it may have been 95) hours of college credit when I ordered my Ring. I worked hard for my Ring and have worn it proudly ever since.
What is Aggie ring made of?
Previously, all Aggie Rings were constructed from two pieces: the shanks and underside were cast separately from the base, the rope-trimmed top that contains the class year. Collier and his team reengineered the process so they could make Rings of a single solid piece of metal.
What happens at Aggie Ring Day?
Aggies receive their Aggie Rings at a special celebration called Aggie Ring Day. During this celebration, Aggies can enjoy various festivities on the Alumni Center grounds, including taking professional photos at different landmarks, watching student group performances, and more.
How many died in the A&M bonfire collapse?
The tradition of Aggie Bonfire burned for more than 90 years, but that all changed on Nov. 18, 1999, when the bonfire structure collapsed, killing 11 students, one former student, and injuring 27 others. It happened in the middle of the night, at 2:42 a.m.
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