Ian Moss, a 2014 graduatebrof Carroll Senior High School, is Texas A&M's Mascot Corporal for thebr2015-16 academic year. This means that he's in charge of Reveille, thebruniversity's official mascot, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Here's a quick backgroundbron Reveille. She's known as the First Lady of Texas A&M, and she's also thebrhighest-ranking member in the Corps of Cadets. The Corps Commander wears fourbrdiamonds, and Rev wears five.
According to AggiebrLegend, Reveille came to Aggieland in 1931 and was initially not attended to bybrone person. But since 1960, Reveille has been under the care of a MascotbrCorporal, a sophomore in Company E-2 in the Corps of Cadets. For the upcomingbracademic year, this Mascot Corporal is Carroll grad, Ian Moss.
Southlake Style caught up with Moss to find out what it’s like being part of such anbrimportant Texas A&M tradition. Read on for our Q&A.
SouthlakebrStyle: Tell us a little aboutbryourself. What are you studying? What made you want to serve as MascotbrCorporal?
Moss: I ambra Construction Science Major and proud member of the Corps of Cadets. Mybrparents are both Aggies, so I don’t really remember when I decided I wanted tobrgo to A&M, but I decided to join the Corps after a “Spend the Night withbrCorps” trip my junior year. I stayed with E-2, the mascot company, andbrdecided then that was the Company for me.
SS: Whatbrdoes this position entail?
Moss: I ambrin charge of the First Lady of Aggieland. She is with mebrconstantly. I escort her to class and all her events. We attendbrsporting events, and she lives with me in my dorm room.
SS: Howbrwere you selected as Mascot Corporal?
Moss: ThebrMascot Corporal is a sophomore member of the E-2 Company. During mybrfreshman year, we had tryouts where we were required to research the previousbreight Reveilles. Each week we were tested on a different Reveille. Webrwere graded on our effort and public-speaking skills. At the end of thebreight-week tryouts, I was chosen as the Mascot Corporal ’18.
SS: Howbrdoes it feel to be part of such an important Texas A&M tradition?
Moss: I ambrhonored and thankful that I have been entrusted with the care of Reveille IX.brWhen I look at her, I am reminded of God’s blessings. I am looking forward tobrour year together – especially football season!
SS: Sharebrwith us a little about Reveille – what is she like? What kinds of things doesbrshe enjoy?
Moss:brReveille IX is still a puppy and very energetic. She has a really sweetbrtemperament. She still doesn’t realize that she is the highest rankedbrcadet in the Corps, but she is catching on. She loves to chase, pose, andbrtake pictures and play with other dogs.
SS: SobrReveille goes with you everywhere?
Moss:brReveille IX goes everywhere with me. If I have to go somewhere where Ibrcannot take her, then I leave her in the care of another member of E2. Shebrdoes go to class with me and on dates. There are many restaurants thatbrwelcome Miss Reveille.
SS: If shebrbarks in class, is that session cancelled?
Moss: Thebrtradition says that if she barks, class is dismissed, but that does not meanbrthe professor stops lecturing. So it is really up to the professor.
SS: Whatbrdo you enjoy most about serving as Mascot Corporal?
Moss: Ibrlove seeing the impact she has on the people who recognize her. She bringsbra lot of joy to everyone who has a chance to pet her or take abrpicture. Young and old, she makes everyone’s day better.
SS:brAnything else you’d like to add?
Moss: I ambrlooking forward to all the opportunities that I will be experiencing over thebrcoming year. Being the Mascot Corporal ’18 is a unique honor, and I wantbrto make Texas A&M University proud of my service.
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