Texas A and M University - El Rancho Yearbook (Kingsville, TX)

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 We decided to form a victory line to keep the team's spirit in the game and had quite a time returning to our Make it Ja perfect 10' and the goal post tackle ... places in the stands. The noise was deafening everytime something hap- pened on the field. You really had to be here to believe it ! As A I contin- ually lost the ball and SWT scored touchdowns, the divided fans accord- ingly responded. We were in for a dis- appointment when the final buzzer witnessed a 45-27 victory for the Bob- cats. The night wasn't over though, Again, Ags and Greeks held parties and the Student Activities Board sponsored a River City dance in the Pub, What a weekend! Later,..

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Texas A I fans form a victory line as their team re- Opposite page: The Javelina's run with the ball to turns for the second half, an IS point loss. 'This year's A I vs SWT game was something else! The stands were packed with fans for both schools and excitement penetrat- ed every field play. The Hoggies cheered their team on hoping for a 10-year undefeated streak while the Bobcats cheered for the opposite result. At halftime they led-26 to 21, 28 While the Southwest team tackled Hoggies on the field. Southwest fans turned juvenile and tackled our goal post. Opposite page:The stands are full with cheering students, band members and visitors.

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One of many December 1982 graduates receives his diploma and congratulations from President Bill Franklin. Will I ever sit in one of those honored places? Graduates wait to be called to the platform signifying the end of their college days.