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Buck Weirus Spirit Award Watch to Change Face to Mirror

By House Boyz II Men , in Campus Life , at April 6, 2022 Tags: , , , , ,

With the naming of the 2022 Buck Weirus Spirit Award winners this weekend, The Association of Former Students has changed the traditional watch face to a mirror. Previously, candidates have been selected for the prestigious award based on their high involvement in student organizations and Aggie traditions, but this year’s selection committee added another factor: physical attractiveness.

“With a highly saturated market of competitive applicants, we needed something to differentiate the candidates,” said Porter S. Garner III, Association of Former Students President. “We’re now looking for the perfect all-around candidate – brains, spirit, service, and good looks.” While the old face included a simple maroon analog dial with the word “spirit” on it, the new mirror watch face will reflect the most important part of the award: the recipient.

When 2021 award winners were asked about this recent change, senior animal science major Grace Parish said, “I wish my watch had a mirror on it! I don’t even know how to read the time on this one. Plus, I love the idea of always being able to admire myself using it, no matter where I am.”

The new development is expected to come as a shock to award recipients, as the announcement was not made until after award emails were sent out. According to Garner, the university wanted to make sure students were applying for the right reasons. In years to come, students with a higher degree of self-confidence and egoism will especially appreciate the change, as they will be recognized both for their contributions and good looks. Make sure to congratulate your awarded peers for not only being overinvolved but also unfairly attractive.

 

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