On Air With Student Affairs
Season 2 Episode 17
Aggie traditions are more than events on a calendar, they connect a community that spans generations.
In this episode of On Air with Student Affairs, host Elizabeth Drake sits down with three seniors who didn’t just participate in Texas A&M traditions, but found a personal connection and a place to carry that forward.
Hailey Hofstetter, Chair of the Texas A&M Traditions Council, Truett Marrs, Vice Chair of the Traditions Council and Tomas Heredia, 2026 Muster Chair, each found their own path into the world of Aggie traditions. From their first moments as Aggies to stepping into student leadership roles dedicated to preserving what makes this university unlike any other, their stories are a testament to the power of showing up and getting involved.
At the center of it all are Silver Taps and Muster — two of the most solemn and sacred traditions in Aggieland. Ceremonies honoring Aggies we have lost and moments where the Aggie spirit is felt most deeply. Behind beloved Texas A&M traditions like Silver Taps and Muster are dedicated students like Hailey, Truett and Tomas who work year round to make these events happen with the care and reverence they deserve.
Watch the full episode to hear their stories and if you’ve never attended an Aggie tradition before, this episode will help you find your own ‘why’ to get involved.
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