Seniors Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets

senior boots


senior boots

within texas a&m corps of cadets, seniors given privilege wear distinctive brown leather boots, known senior boots. these boots 1 of visible , recognizable institutions of aggie corps, , remain 1 of lasting images of texas a&m university.

the tradition of senior boots came in 1914, when corps of cadets changed uniforms west point style. seniors wanted way differentiate other classes, began wearing officer boots, evolved senior boots worn today. 1925, boot style integrated official cadet uniform, knee-height officer boot, of light brown or tan. lucchese s bootery in san antonio became main supplier of boots.

by 1932, competition closer campus sprang up. joseph holick, founder of fightin texas aggie band, opened holick s year, , competition included victor s, russell s, , others. average price pair of boots in 1932 $32.50. during world war ii, due leather diversion war effort, aggie seniors had buy or inherit boots former cadets. 1977, price had risen $200. today, senior boots ordered during freshman year , cost $1,600 85% of seniors in corps still purchase them. don t purchase them financial reasons loaned pair senior year corps of cadets.

to assist in removing boots, seniors allowed yell need fish! @ point available freshmen in senior s outfit race—and fight—to assist.