Spring Break
Muster: a tradition that makes an impact, participants say
By: Melissa Appel
Issue date: 4/21/08 Section: News
Other committee members and students agree that the tradition is one that spans all parts of an Aggie's life. Amanda Campbell, a senior motor behavior major, has been involved with Muster since her freshman year and is the sub-chairwoman for Roll Call and Families.
"Muster is a tradition that every Aggie will participate in at one point or another in their life," Campbell said. "Whether at a hometown Muster, at the Campus Muster or upon a battlefield, thousands will gather to honor our fallen Aggies and reflect upon his or her time at Texas A&M University."
Muster will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Reed Arena. A&M President Elsa Murano excused students from classes after 5 p.m. to allow for their participation. Muster Committee members said they know the time before finals is busy, but said attending Muster will be worth the time.
"Muster provides everyone the opportunity to step back from their hectic schedule and reconnect with this University," Campbell said.
Many say it is a tradition that must be experienced firsthand to be appreciated. "Muster means something a little different for every Aggie, but for me it's a time to reflect about what is truly important in life," Conner said. "We remember, honor and celebrate the lives of those we lost."
Junior communication major Andrea Abrams has been involved in and touched by Muster in many ways throughout her time at A&M. She has served on the committee since sophomore year and is sub-chairwoman for awareness.
"Muster is the greatest representation of the Aggie Family to me," she said.
"Once someone attends Muster, they are changed forever.Once they experience it for themselves, their whole view of Texas A&M will change."
"Muster is a tradition that every Aggie will participate in at one point or another in their life," Campbell said. "Whether at a hometown Muster, at the Campus Muster or upon a battlefield, thousands will gather to honor our fallen Aggies and reflect upon his or her time at Texas A&M University."
Muster will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Reed Arena. A&M President Elsa Murano excused students from classes after 5 p.m. to allow for their participation. Muster Committee members said they know the time before finals is busy, but said attending Muster will be worth the time.
"Muster provides everyone the opportunity to step back from their hectic schedule and reconnect with this University," Campbell said.
Many say it is a tradition that must be experienced firsthand to be appreciated. "Muster means something a little different for every Aggie, but for me it's a time to reflect about what is truly important in life," Conner said. "We remember, honor and celebrate the lives of those we lost."
Junior communication major Andrea Abrams has been involved in and touched by Muster in many ways throughout her time at A&M. She has served on the committee since sophomore year and is sub-chairwoman for awareness.
"Muster is the greatest representation of the Aggie Family to me," she said.
"Once someone attends Muster, they are changed forever.Once they experience it for themselves, their whole view of Texas A&M will change."
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