Aggie Muster

Reed Arena glows with candlelight during Aggie Muster, held every April 21 as an expression of camaraderie and Aggie Spirit. A “Roll Call for the Absent” honors the memories of Aggies who have died during the previous year. As each name is read, a family member or friend answers “Here” and lights a candle to symbolize the eternal spirit of all Aggies. Aggie Muster became official in 1922, but it has its roots in social gatherings of the late 1800s. Muster gained international fame in 1942 when Gen. George Moore ’08 led 25 men in Muster during the Japanese siege of the Philippine island of Corregidor. Today, more than 400 Musters are held worldwide.