The official mascot of Texas A&M is Reveille, the Collie dog. She is the highest ranking member of the Corps of Cadets being the only bearer of five silver diamonds. Reveille I came to Texas A&M in January 1931. A group of cadets hit a small black and white dog on their way back from Navasota. They picked up the dog and brought her back to school so they could care for her. The next morning, when "Reveille" was blown by a bugler, she started barking. She was named after this morning wakeup call. The following football season she was named the official mascot when she led the band onto the field during their half-time performance. Reveille is the most revered dog on campus. Company E-2 has the privilege of taking care of Reveille. If she is
