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Originally posted by texas*princess
My older sister graduated from A&M. I don't remember the name of the formal she went to.. maybe Kitso can correct me if I'm wrong, but they have a Ring Dance (or something like that?)
I think it's to celebrate the seniors getting their A&M graduation ring.
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A&M has 2, Boot Dance and Ring Dance.
Boot dance is held at the end of the year for the class that is juniors that year. Mine was held, spring of '00. It's a tradition from A&M's days as a military school. Senior Cadets wear specially crafted english riding boots with their uniforms. The uniforms resemble the US Army cav uniforms, circa 1940's. Boot dance is a celebration for juniors, who get to wear their boots for the first time.
Ring dance is held the fall of your classes senior year. Mine was Fall of '00. It's meant to coinicide with you obtaining your Aggie Ring. The Aggie Ring is one of the most identifyable symbols of an Ag, as the design of the ring hasn't changed since the late 1800's. Anywhere you go in the world, you can tell an Ag by the gold on their hand. You can't just buy an Aggie ring, you can only order one after you've completed 95 hours (60 @ A&M if you're a transfer) and are classified as a senior. The rings are specially made by Balfour and ordered through our Association of Former Students.
Ring Dance is a school-wide formal to celebrate this accomplishment. Couples take their pictures under the giant replica of an Aggie Ring.
I went to Boot Dance, but not Ring Dance. I figured that i really didn't need to drop a lot of money on tickets, dinner, and a picture for a girl that i probably wouldn't see again after graduation. I dunno, maybe if i'd had a gf at the time i'd have seen the point. I saved my money instead and went to our formal in Laredo that spring. I think i made the better choice.
Kitso
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