Spring Break
Hostesses assist football team
By: Daniel Magallanes
Issue date: 10/25/07 Section: Sports
"I decided to apply for Aggie Hostess because I have loved Aggie football ever since I was a little girl," said junior member Kristina Gisin. "My grandpa was class of 1947 and, growing up, Aggie football was a huge part of my life. I was a cheerleader in high school and, because A&M didn't have cheerleaders, I thought this would be the closest thing to being a part of the great tradition at Kyle Field."
Every week the Aggie Hostesses make buddy cards for four football players, but they are anonymous as to who cards which player. They said there is not much direct contact with the team, but the moments they have are fun.
"My favorite memory was at Chalk Talk this past year when (freshman quarterback) Jerrod Johnson sang 'Lean On Me' and (junior tight end) Martellus Bennett answered the ladies' questions," said junior Tiffany Chillion.
Every game day, a Hostess is assigned to a station. They go over what each station does prior to the game. Weekly meetings help the organization stay coordinated.
There is a process to become an Aggie Hostess. First, the person that is interested must fill out an application and turn it in late January or early February. Based on the applications, several applicants are selected to participate in an interview. In 2007, there were about 100 girls interviewed and 17 selected.
Senior member Lindsay Moore said the memories gained through the organization will stay with her for the rest of her life.
"The best aspect of being an Aggie Hostess is that it has helped shape my college career into the most memorable four years of my life," Moore said. "The memories and the girls are unforgettable."
Every week the Aggie Hostesses make buddy cards for four football players, but they are anonymous as to who cards which player. They said there is not much direct contact with the team, but the moments they have are fun.
"My favorite memory was at Chalk Talk this past year when (freshman quarterback) Jerrod Johnson sang 'Lean On Me' and (junior tight end) Martellus Bennett answered the ladies' questions," said junior Tiffany Chillion.
Every game day, a Hostess is assigned to a station. They go over what each station does prior to the game. Weekly meetings help the organization stay coordinated.
There is a process to become an Aggie Hostess. First, the person that is interested must fill out an application and turn it in late January or early February. Based on the applications, several applicants are selected to participate in an interview. In 2007, there were about 100 girls interviewed and 17 selected.
Senior member Lindsay Moore said the memories gained through the organization will stay with her for the rest of her life.
"The best aspect of being an Aggie Hostess is that it has helped shape my college career into the most memorable four years of my life," Moore said. "The memories and the girls are unforgettable."
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