Glossary of Texas A&M University Terms - S

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"Saw Varsity's Horns Off"

A verse from the Aggie War Hymn, it refers to defeating the Texas Longhorns, who use a Longhorn steer as their mascot.

Sea Aggies (or Sea Ags)

Students or alumni of the school's branch campus, Texas A&M University at Galveston.

Senior Boots

Distinctive brown leather boots worn by Corps seniors, or Zips.

Serge Butt

A nickname for a junior cadet. Refers to the "serge" material used in making pants for juniors pre-1960. Usually abbreviated as just "butts."

Singing Cadets

An all male choir at A&M, called the "Voice of Aggieland".

Silver Taps

A ceremony, held monthly, to honor all currently-enrolled students who died in the previous month.

"Sit down bus driver"

An Aggie Yell used in athletic events to taunt opposing team's coaches when they are arguing with an official or otherwise holding up the game. "Bus driver" refers to the fact that coaches used to drive the buses for road games.

Southside

Residence halls on the far southeast portion of campus.

Aggie Spirit (or Spirit of Aggieland)

Describes the unity and devotion Aggies have for their school and to each other. "The Spirit" also refers to the school song, The Spirit of Aggieland.

Stack

The third phase of Aggie Bonfire construction, where students would wire the logs together in their final shape.

Sully (or Sul Ross)

Short for former Texas A&M President, Lawrence Sullivan Ross. Modern usage generally refers to the prominent statue of him on campus, often covered in pennies from students as a "good luck" tradition.