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Yell Practices Hump it, Ags! idnight yell practice, a tradition ■ M meant to rev up Aggie spirit the night Y M before a home game, remains virtual¬ ly unchanged since its spontaneous beginning in 1932. It’s what many people mis¬ takenly compare to a pep rally, but true Ags know that Farmers yell, they don’t cheer. And it’s what many people feel is the key to Texas A M’s undying spirit. University Archives credits “Peanut” Owens and his buddies for starting yell practice. One November night before the t.u. game, a group of Aggies with Owens suggested that the “fish” (freshmen cadets) needed to be motivated for the game. The idea was to have the fish fall out and snake around campus to end with a yell practice in front of the YMCA building. Owens persuaded senior yell leaders, “Horsefly” Berry- hill and “Tiwo Gim” Herman, to meet the Corps and the band at the YMCA’s footsteps. Torches and flares were lighted to brighten the area about the building and the plan worked. The yell leaders removed their ties, rolled up their sleeves and led yells. They started with “Got a fable for ya Army!” That night marked A M’s first Mid¬ night Yell Practice. Today, with a little more symbolism, the cus¬ tom goes on. Midnight yell is held in Kyle Field, where about 30,000 alumni and students gather to yell, wildcat, hump it, scream, and get enthu¬ siastic for the game. By Yollie Lopez LEFT: Yell leaders Marty Holmes and Tom Kelley come together to tell a Rock story, a highlight of midnight yell. ABOVE: Aggies sway together to “Saw Varsity’s Horns Off”.
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ABOVE: Fish Camp counselors anxiously await the incoming freshmen in order to show the fish all the fun and excitement they will have at A M. LEFT: Shorts and sunglasses are the first items to pack when fresh¬ men plan to attend the famous Fish Camp.
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ABOVE TOP: The revitalized yell leaders catch their breath and lead a crowd of happy Ags in a post-game yell practice at the Fish Pond. LEFT: Class of ’88 cadets hit the track with push-ups when a yell leader calls their class number out at midnight yell. ABOVE: Junior cadets lead the band and their dates to Kyle Field for another midnight yell as the drum majors and yell leaders light the way with torches.
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