In this Nov. 18, 1999, file photo, Texas A&M students and rescue workers gather at the base of the collapsed bonfire stack in College Station, Texas. Twelve were killed and 27 injured in the accident.when the log stack collapsed during construction, will not return to campus for the renewal of the annual football rivalry with Texas,
A special committee had recommended bringing it back as part of the school’s celebration of the restart of the rivalry with the Longhorns next season. The recommendation had called for a bonfire designed by and built by professional engineers and contractors.Welsh said he considered public input and noted that many who responded did not want to bring it back if students were not organizing, leading and building the bonfire.
The traditional bonfire before the Aggies-Longhorns football game dates to 1909. The 60-foot structure with about 5,000 logs collapsed in the early morning hours of Nov. 18, 1999, killing 11 students and one former student. The school has a campus memorial for the tragedy, and Welsh noted the upcoming 25th anniversary.“That sacred place will remain the centerpiece of how we remember the beloved tradition and the dedication of those involved in the tragic 1999 collapse,” Welsh said.
Education Education Latest News, Education Education Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: FOX4 - 🏆 289. / 63 Read more »
Source: Nature - 🏆 64. / 68 Read more »
Source: Nature - 🏆 64. / 68 Read more »
Source: ALNewsNetwork - 🏆 583. / 51 Read more »