To help fill the void in camaraderie-building activities created by the absence of Aggie Bonfire, Student Body President Schuyler Houser and students from different parts of the Aggie community have created the All-University (All-U) League.
“It is intended to create an interaction among different students in different locations across campus and hopefully will expand over several years,” Houser said.
The All-U League will consist of competitive events in which the Corps of Cadets, the Greek system, on-campus residents and Off Campus Aggies will compete for the All-U League title and several other awards.
Some of the activities will include intramural sports, attendance at athletic events and campus programs, participation in traditions, service activities and other specific All-U League events.
“We will give out awards like Best Greek Group, Best Resident Hall, Best Corps Outfit, Best Women’s Group and others like that,” Houser said. “We will also give out an important award like Most Outstanding Contribution to Unity or Most Outstanding Contribution to the Aggie Spirit.”
The mission statement of the All-U League, as stated in a document presented by Houser, said, “The All-University League should serve the University community by providing students with a set of competitive activities and university-wide programs that build spirit and camaraderie, promote healthy, competition and balance and bridge student groups.”
The student body needs new ways of experiencing positive interaction and leadership roles, Houser said. With the discontinuation of some traditions, the breakdown of trust with administrators and the uncertain future of Bonfire, the All-U League will help mend some of the breakdowns and lack of unity.
“By no means is this intended to replace Bonfire or any traditions that are associated with Bonfire,” Houser said. “It is intended to perpetuate the good qualities of the Aggie experience in a different form.”
The kick off event was Thursday at Reed Arena. The awards and champions will be announced on Nov. 22, 2001 at Midnight Yell Practice before the football game against the University of Texas-Austin.
All-U League can be a great success and grow strong in the next few years, Houser said, but like any campus organization, its development depends on student participation and enthusiasm.
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