Region IX

The Texas A&M Rodeo Team has not always been one of the universities top priorities. Just like most other universities, the sport of rodeo is not nearly as popular as basketball or football. However, Aggie Rodeo is taking steps in the right direction. Student President Laramie Wedemeyer gave insight into the positive changes being made to the Texas A&M Rodeo Team. For starters, the Department of Animal Science now recognizes Texas A&M Rodeo as an official team. “In light of us becoming an official team under the Department of Animal Science in the past year, we are working hard to grow our platform and outreach,” said Wedemeyer. She added to the excitement by stating, “We are still raising money for our Dr. Al Wagner ’69 Rodeo Coach Endowment in order to have a paid rodeo coach position.” With that being said, it won’t be long before the cowboys and cowgirls of