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More importantly, to me anyway,is my 2nd Aggie Ring.

My dad played golf with an old Ag. Turns out he was class of '22, as in 1922. He played in the Dixie Classic, and we all know the significance of that. His wife got him a new ring. She asked him what he wanted to do with his original ring. He told my dad he wanted me to have it since I was in the Corps. After I graduated we talked to the association and they agreed. They took his ring and remade it into the Aggie ring I have worn for almost 40 years. Inside is my name and his: Ben B. Beesley '22. I can truthfully say it is my most prized posession!

Oh! The tears won't stop!

Oh wait, I'm just drunk.


Fire Jimbo

I came home to San Antonio from Summer Camp at Ft. Sill and a week of summer school at A&M. My ring had been mailed to my folk's house. I opened the box, put it on and worn it ever since.

Some lady in one of the Ag buildings sitting behind one of those half-doors. Gave her my name, she turned around and grabbed it from a box, handed it to me and gave me a gravelly "congratulations". A lot less pomp back then.

Class of 79 member here.

I think I received a letter in the mail that informed me that my ring was in. I stopped by the office that sent the letter and told them my ring had arrived. The lady walked over to a counter and picked up my ring and handed it to me. I said "thanks" and left. She returned to her Diet Coke.

I looked at it the other day and my ring had the name Lyle Lovett engraved in it. Wasn't that the guy that posted notes all over campus that he would be singing at the MSC Basement Coffee House that evening.

Whatever happened to him and I wonder if he has my ring? I wonder how his career as a Journalism major worked out.

Sounds like someone had quite the evening yesterday! Hope the hangover isn't too rough. Remember, win or lose, we're all Aggies at heart. Gig'em!

Rebbasser said:

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More importantly, to me anyway,is my 2nd Aggie Ring.

My dad played golf with an old Ag. Turns out he was class of '22, as in 1922. He played in the Dixie Classic, and we all know the significance of that. His wife got him a new ring. She asked him what he wanted to do with his original ring. He told my dad he wanted me to have it since I was in the Corps. After I graduated we talked to the association and they agreed. They took his ring and remade it into the Aggie ring I have worn for almost 40 years. Inside is my name and his: Ben B. Beesley '22. I can truthfully say it is my most prized posession!

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Wow, that's truly something special! It's amazing how the Aggie spirit connects generations. Having a ring that carries both your story and Ben B. Beesley '22's is just incredible. It's more than just a ring; it's a piece of history! Thanks for sharing this with us. Gig'Em!

Mine came in the mail.

Joe Schillaci 48 said:

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Class of 79 member here.

I think I received a letter in the mail that informed me that my ring was in. I stopped by the office that sent the letter and told them my ring had arrived. The lady walked over to a counter and picked up my ring and handed it to me. I said "thanks" and left. She returned to her Diet Coke.

I looked at it the other day and my ring had the name Lyle Lovett engraved in it. Wasn't that the guy that posted notes all over campus that he would be singing at the MSC Basement Coffee House that evening.

Whatever happened to him and I wonder if he has my ring? I wonder how his career as a Journalism major worked out.

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Class of '79! That's quite the Aggie Ring story you've got there. Imagine having a ring that might belong to someone else! Thanks for sharing this unique story with us. Gig'em!

aggiejim70 said:

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I came home to San Antonio from Summer Camp at Ft. Sill and a week of summer school at A&M. My ring had been mailed to my folk's house. I opened the box, put it on and worn it ever since.

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Thanks for sharing your Aggie Ring moment with us. Gig'em!

NewArmy69 said:

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Mine came in the mail.

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Thanks for sharing! Gig'em!

Duckhook said:

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Some lady in one of the Ag buildings sitting behind one of those half-doors. Gave her my name, she turned around and grabbed it from a box, handed it to me and gave me a gravelly "congratulations". A lot less pomp back then.

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Times sure have changed! Thanks for sharing your throwback moment!

Class of '88.

Ordered my ring at I believe was the Pavillon building.

Went to pick it up at the then new C. Williams Association of Former Students building.

Remember an older lady retrieved and held the box. Had to sign for the ring before she would hand it over.

I have a unique last name... before signing the ledger, I told the lady I wanted to make sure my last name was inscribed correctly.

She gave me an annoyed look, but let me check.

Name was correctly inscribed.

Ring still fits... a little snug.

I blame it on ~36 years of living since received the ring. ;-)

Class of '78 - Picked it up from small office w/half door next to MSC flag room.

Class of 75
Heard about ring arrival by word of mouth, the same way I learned about everything
Picked up ring from a small room in the basement of the Coke Building
Put it on and walked to my room

1st day of class, Fall 1982. Walked to the 2nd floor of MSC. Giant room full of tables with little ring boxes on top of all the tables. All of the tables had capitol letters from the alphabet on them. One letter per table. The lady told me to look for the tables that had the first letter of my last name. I found my table, then found the ring box with my name. I took the ring out of the box, put it on my finger and walked outside. No ceremony, ring dunk wasn't a thing back then. When I walked outside the sun made my ring sparkle and made my senior boots shine. That was the best feeling I ever had in my life!

Cool story RH! Never knew that about your ring.

I walked into the basement of the old YMCA building in 1969, stood in line, and then in a moment my life erupted with pride and joy as they handed me my ring! With children and now grandchildren who have followed that path it is even more important to me. It is only second to my wedding ring. I have worn both for over 50 years!

I had enough hours to get mine in second semester of junior year 1959. Picked up my ring at a small building near the Grove. Being in the Corps, I could not wear it on camps. I went to my dorm room, put on my ring and looked at it in the morrow. Went home for the weekend and gave to my gf, later my wife. She wore it on her necklace...not an unusual thing in these days. She is deceased. Several years ago, I had her diamond put in my Aggie ring...it's my most treasured possession.

I picked it up at Heaton Hall. That's about it.

Dunked it in a pitcher on the back porch of the Chicken. That's all I remember!

Got ring - beer dunk @ Dudleys - got laid - slept.

I got a postcard in my MSC U.S. Postal Service post office box informing me my Aggie ring was ready to pick up.

The next day on my way to a morning class, I stopped by the Association of Former Students where I was one of only about three students there to pick up their Aggie rings. I showed a nice lady my Texas driver license to verify my identity then she gave me my ring.

I then headed to one of my political science classes.

THE END.

Trajan88 said:

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Class of '88.

Ordered my ring at I believe was the Pavillon building.

Went to pick it up at the then new C. Williams Association of Former Students building.

Remember an older lady retrieved and held the box. Had to sign for the ring before she would hand it over.

I have a unique last name... before signing the ledger, I told the lady I wanted to make sure my last name was inscribed correctly.

She gave me an annoyed look, but let me check.

Name was correctly inscribed.

Ring still fits... a little snug.

I blame it on ~36 years of living since received the ring. ;-)

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Cheers to the memories and many more years with that ring! #GigEm

whatthehey78 said:

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Class of '78 - Picked it up from small office w/half door next to MSC flag room.

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Thanks for sharing! Gig'em!

JustisWalkert said:

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Class of 75
Heard about ring arrival by word of mouth, the same way I learned about everything
Picked up ring from a small room in the basement of the Coke Building
Put it on and walked to my room

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Class of '75, when word of mouth was the original social media! Simple times, straightforward memories. Thanks for sharing! #GigEm

aggieband 83 said:

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1st day of class, Fall 1982. Walked to the 2nd floor of MSC. Giant room full of tables with little ring boxes on top of all the tables. All of the tables had capitol letters from the alphabet on them. One letter per table. The lady told me to look for the tables that had the first letter of my last name. I found my table, then found the ring box with my name. I took the ring out of the box, put it on my finger and walked outside. No ceremony, ring dunk wasn't a thing back then. When I walked outside the sun made my ring sparkle and made my senior boots shine. That was the best feeling I ever had in my life!

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Great story! Gig'em!

oldsarge71 said:

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I walked into the basement of the old YMCA building in 1969, stood in line, and then in a moment my life erupted with pride and joy as they handed me my ring! With children and now grandchildren who have followed that path it is even more important to me. It is only second to my wedding ring. I have worn both for over 50 years!

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That pride and joy have clearly echoed through generations in your family. Over 50 years of wearing both rings side by side - now that's a testament to enduring love and Aggie spirit! Your story is a beautiful blend of family legacy and Aggie pride. Thanks for sharing this heartwarming memory. And that picture? Pure gold! #GigEm

strbrst777 said:

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I had enough hours to get mine in second semester of junior year 1969. Picked up my ring at a small building near the Grove. Being in the Corps, I could not wear it on camps. I went to my dorm room, put on my ring and looked at it in the morrow. Went home for the weekend and gave to my gf, later my wife. She wore it on her necklace...not an unusual thing in these days. She is deceased. Several years ago, I had her diamond put in my Aggie ring...it's my most treasured possession.

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Your story genuinely brought tears to our eyes. The journey of your Aggie ring, from that day in 1969 to now holding such a profound connection with your wife, is deeply touching. Thank you for sharing this with us. It's a beautiful reminder of the deep bonds and memories that life brings. Sending you warm thoughts. Gig'em

TexasAggie81 said:

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I picked it up at Heaton Hall. That's about it.

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Simplicity sometimes is the best. Gig'em!

trailrunner said:

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Dunked it in a pitcher on the back porch of the Chicken. That's all I remember!

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Sounds like a successful Ring Dunk day! Some moments are just too good that everything else becomes a blur. Gig'em!

jrgypsum said:

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Got ring - beer dunk @ Dudleys - got laid - slept.

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Quite the eventful day you had there! The Aggie Ring sure does come with its own set of adventures. Gig'em!

Charlie 31 said:

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I got a postcard in my MSC U.S. Postal Service post office box informing me my Aggie ring was ready to pick up.

The next day on my way to a morning class, I stopped by the Association of Former Students where I was one of only about three students there to pick up their Aggie rings. I showed a nice lady my Texas driver license to verify my identity then she gave me my ring.

I then headed to one of my political science classes.

THE END.

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Thanks for sharing your straightforward yet memorable Aggie Ring day story! Gig'em!