United States Air Force Academy Colorado Springs - Polaris Yearbook

“6 OPEniriQ ' ho ' s Gonn After recognition, the next big milestone in a young cadet ' s career is the CAR. Cars served two purposes: as an escape from the hill, and as a sta- tus symbol. The hot flashy Porsche that so symbolizes the gallant cadet has often given away to the more practical Hyundai. But either way, it was a ride to town. Of course, those left without vehicles had to attack the transportation problem and learn to bum rides. Doolies wandered the way- sides waiting for someone to pick them up, and three degrees humbled themselves to beg for rides. Here ' s what the cadets were driven to say: 1°: " Transportation? Firstie cars also provide temporary storage for every- thing from SAMI Prep to contraband. " 2°: " Having a car is great, but we real- ly need a shuttle service to get to it! But really, I don ' t know how I survived two years without one. The privilege is perhaps the best one we receive as cadets. " 3°: " I want to know why the upper- classmen let the four degrees borrow their cars before us. " 4°: " I can ' t wait to ask next year ' s doolies how many days left until I get my car. " Drive You Home? r ”