Lawrence Sullivan Ross, 1918
By Pompeo Coppini (1870-1957) bronze
Located in the open area in front of Academic Building
This sculpture, nicknamed "Sully" by the students, is one of the most revered works on campus. Students often place pennies at Sully’s feet for good luck on exams. Lawrence Sullivan Ross was a governor of the State of Texas and the third President of the then A&M College.