Texas Aggie 'Fish Camp' Counselors in Frying Pan Over Tasteless Photos from Bonfire Tragedy Memorial Site

College Station, Texas

It was a long-standing tradition around Texas A&M University. Each year, the Aggies prepared for a football game against the University of Texas Longhorns by burning a bonfire.

In 1999, that tradition came to a halt when the structure collapsed during construction, killing 12 students and injuring others.

What replaced the heap of logs, eventually, was a memorial created to honor the bonfire tradition and those that were killed.

Another tradition around the university is Fish Camp, where new student arrivals become familiar with Aggie traditions.

Today, that tradition is being called into question following the release of some photos depicting unusual behavior around the memorial site by Fish Camp counselors.

Since the release of the photos, the University is working hard at damage control. However, for some, the university isn’t doing enough.

"This isn't something that Fish Camp condones or recommends," said Max Cadena, who is the Fish Camp Head Director and also a senior at A&M.

Cadena says they're working on getting in contact with all students involved.

"I understand where people are coming from, where these emotions are coming from and I you know definitely feel those same emotions. But I also have to look to my organization in making sure that I uphold it to the best ability that I can," said Cadena.

The photos are believed to have been taken this past weekend when counselors were in town for a work day.

Rusty Thompson, the Director of Student Activities, says Fish Camp officials will be handling the response and possible punishment.

They've not decided yet if the counselors will be stopped from participating in the freshmen orientation camp.

"I'm not able to speak for the students on as to why they selected that location. I know now looking back on it the students regret their decision to take the pictures there," said Thompson.

University officials say the counselors involved will be writing apologies to the family members of the fallen.

More than 6,500 freshmen have signed up for Fish Camp with the first session starting July 30th.

Fish Camp has 984 counselors this year and it is tradition to take pictures around campus prior to the camp.

Is it Disrespectful or just kids having fun?

While the university is at it, it may want to take a look at this site, which also depicts unique photos from students.

Texas Aggie Douchebag Matthew Lentz Busted for Assaulting Security Guard With Power Drill

College Station, Texas

Leave it to an Aggie to mistake a power tool as a weapon. And that is exactly what happened with 21-year-old Matthew Lentz.

According to authorities, Matthew Lentz apparently “hit the sauce” a little too hard and wandered into the lobby of his apartment complex early Saturday morning.

A friendly security guard took the time to walk Lentz back to his apartment. That’s when things turned ugly. According to the security guard, Lentz locked him in the apartment and punched him in the face. The security guard called 9-1-1, but while his fingers were dialing, Lentz reportedly pulled out a cordless power drill and tried to use it as a weapon against the guard.

He is now charged with assault.

I think one of the commenters on the original story said it best.

“This calls for more tool control. We have to do more to keep tools out of the hands of criminals.”

Samantha Ketcham Didn’t Make Aggie Yell Leader, Not Very Good As Bike Thief Either, Cops Say

College Station, Texas

For the two of you those of you familiar with Texas A&M, you might remember the name Samantha Ketcham. She tried to break Aggie tradition and become the first female yell leader. She gave it a good run, but wasn’t successful in the end.

According to university police, that’s exactly what happened when Ketcham tried her hand at stealing bikes. She wasn’t successful. Police arrested Samantha Ketcham on Sunday after a couple of bait bikes were stolen from the bike rack south of Underwood Hall. Police had set-up the bait bikes to target area bike thefts. The bait bikes belong to university police and are equipped with GPS tracking devices.

According to police, investigators found the bikes in Ketcham's room at Mosher Hall. The arrest report states that Ketcham admitted to police that she and another individual took the bike.

Ketchum has been charged with two counts of theft; a class B misdemeanor. The case has been turned over to the county attorney's office.

On a positive note, some are saying Ketcham’s yelling has improved since being arrested.