corps events for parents weekend april 11–13
Parsons Mounted Cavalry Review April 12, 11:30 am, Freeman Arena
Parsons Mounted Cavalry (PMC) is a mounted military organization of the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University. The organization is comprised of volunteer sophomore, junior, and senior cadets. Members of this organization reflect the traditions and heritage of Texas A&M, the State of Texas, and the United States of America.
Ross Volunteers Performance April 13, 12:30 pm, Kyle Field
The oldest honor guard and drill team of its kind in the state, the Ross Volunteer Company is the Honor Guard for the Governor of the State of Texas. Beginning in 1887 as the Scott Volunteers, they were renamed by 1898 in honor of former Governor and president of the college Lawrence Sullivan Ross.
Fish Drill Team Performance April 13, 1:15 pm, Kyle Field
The Fish Drill Team competes in precision drill competitions around the country each year. They represent the Corps of Cadets and Texas A&M in these meets and have gone on to win the national championship almost every year since they were created in 1946. The team was formed when freshmen were moved from the main campus to deal with the overcrowding and hazing issues that followed World War II and the return of war veterans to the A&M campus.
Cadet Individual Awards April 13, 1:45 pm, Kyle Field
Parents Weekend Review April 13, 2:45 pm, Kyle Field
Parents' Weekend is a tradition that has existed at Texas A&M University since 1919. Texas A & M University prides itself on making its visitors feel welcome. The University has given parents and guests a special time to feel this warm greeting. Parents' Weekend has become our official "HOWDY!"
In the early 1900s when membership in the Corps of Cadets was mandatory, mothers often found themselves worrying about the welfare of their sons. A federation known as the Aggie Mother's Club was formed by these mothers whose main goal was to help their sons through their difficult "fish" and underclassman years. A program similar to open house was held on Mother's Day. However, in 1969 graduation was changed to early May and the program was moved to April.
This cherished A&M tradition has been previously designated Mother's Day, Mother and Dad's Day, Parent Appreciation, and Open House. Presently, it is called Parents' Weekend. Until 1974, an Aggie Mother of the Year was selected. Recently, the students began selecting an outstanding couple to honor as the Aggie Parents of the Year.
Corps flower pinning, chapel services, military reviews, Parents of the Year receptions, campus tours and outfit award presentations have been part of the weekend since its beginning. New activities are continually being added to include a wider variety of students. Some of these new activities include a traditions program, concerts, Bevo Burn Barbecue, Maroon and White Football Game, All University Awards, and 'Ol Army Yell Practice.
Student Government sponsors the student committee which organizes every aspect of Parents' Weekend. This special time is dedicated to Aggie parents and family, and gives Aggie students a chance to express their gratitude to those who have impacted their lives.
For more information about Parent's Weekend and other university events, visit Parents' Weekend.
