First Yell 2008
The Texas Aggie Yell Leaders present
An Evening With BILL COSBY
Friday, August 29, 8:00 -Reed Arena
Opening performances by the Singing Cadets, Aggie Wranglers, Percussion Studio, and Fade to Black
Tickets go on sale to the general public Monday, July 28 at Reed Arena, Kyle Field. Also available by calling (979)845-2311 or 1-888-99-AGGIE, or on line at www.12thmanfoundation.com
First Yell was started by the Yell Leaders in 1999 as a way of welcoming all Aggies, current and former students, back to campus to begin a new school year. First Yell occurs on the weekend of the first home football game and includes several different events
- Midnight Yell Practice - the first Midnight Yell Practice of the new football season.
- Aggie Football - the Aggies beat the hell outta whoever we are playing that week!
The featured event of the weekend occurs on Friday night before Midnight Yell Practice. The Yell Leaders host a major performance in Reed Arena, which features the best student talent on campus, as well as a world class entertainer. Student performers at First Yell have included the Singing Cadets, Aggie Wranglers, Percussion Studio, and Fruedian Slip. The major entertainers have been:
- 1999 - Bill Engvall
- 2000- Bill Cosby
- 2001 - Jeff Foxworthy
- 2002 - Martin Short
- 2003 - Aggie Football Legends
- 2004 - Bill Cosby
- 2005 - Bill Engvall
- 2006 - Wayne Brady
- 2007 - Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood
- 2008 - Bill Cosby