United States Air Force Academy - Polaris Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Squadron Commander Fall Semester « A Squadron Commander Spring Semester Darren Lee Kraabel Engineering Mechanics Menahga, MN That which we obtain too cheaply, we esteem too lightly. The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. Sir Thomas Payne Thanks to Pinochet, Zach. Tommy, Brady and Lamar. I’ll see you on the slopes! Rack Time... Rack Time David Wayne Fujimoto Fuj, Fuji, Moto, Pan Basic Sciences North Andover, MA It w'os the best of times... It was the worst of tf times ... but we will always have each other. To all my friends -Carpe Diem! “If a military leader is filled with high ambi- tion, and if he pursues his aims with audacit) and strength ofwill, he will reach them in spite of all obstacles. j-j v rjf rjr 1

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Kristin Shizu Vehimur a Uch Social Sciences Tacoma, WA One day the Zoo will Fade to Black. But forev- Dads, thanks for teaching me the real world. MOM and PUNK Y: you 're the best ever. Your strength and compassion lives on everyday - gan ’ bane kudasai. We arrive a bunch of individuals, but leave together on different paths. Never take any- thing for granted. Live with no regrets. 10071 2 712. Porsche 9 - something. Don t tell me 1 didn 7 tell you so. Lori Renee Van Dyke Space Physics Overland Park, KS m h •W Brian Dean Vigil Management Roberts, MT The one thing I will cherish as I depart the hill are the friendships I have gained. have never been around more faithful and family orientedpeople in my life. But if you ask me to do it again, 1 would simply reply: Nega- tive ghost rider, the pattern is full. You ’re done, get up ” Richard Lyn Visosky Jr Dick Management Covina, CA At the Academy there are about 90% nerds, but the other 10% are the greatest guys in the world! Thanks to the Fellas in Seagrams, the Homer’s Crew and the Golf Team (think team) for all the wild times. Hey, hey what can Ido! To my family. Richard and Mary and the Muehs ■ I thank you and love you all. Dart Rhodes tries his best to look stract during his first meeting with the Assault Course Cadre. ichard Rupanovic andCJiris -POvar clearly know theyjfyvadcd Or do tin Memories

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 We made it Kayt -1 love you! Thanks guys Jay, | Pat, Steve, Chris K.. F, John, Fern, “8 1 You love a lot of things But there isn t any woman or horse, before not after, that is as lovely as a great airplane. Man has one virgin- ity to lose in fighters, and if it is a lovely airplane he loses it to. there is where his heart will be forever. ” — Ernest Hemmingway Thanks Mom - Dad - Jen - Den - Lynn - Chris -God Robert Scott Callihan WA'm, Calli Mathematics Vernon, CT in W ' - To everybody in RATZ, Evil 8 and Golf Co. - thanks for all the memories! Thanks Mom. . , . Dad and D for all of your support. To all who have served and to the grandfathers I never knew. Out here in the fields, 1 fight for my meals. I get my back into my living. I don 7 need to fight to prove I'm right. I don 'I need to be forgiven “ — The Who Christopher Theodore Friefeld Frude Political Science Glenview, IL Time for me to fly... — RED Speedwagon Hell, what do they know anyway! Actually, this place is worth it If for nothing else, the friends that I've made here. You all made eighth squadron a pretty cool place to be when we weren't at Old C's. (Yes, Capt. Tremaine. I'm old enough now!) To all who remain at USAFA, remember: It ain 7 nothin but a thing! FUN CHECK! Robert Andrew Harris Management Fairfax Station, VA “Once in awhile you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right. GD The saga has ended Thanks Mom. Dad and Cliff for all of the love and support you ‘ve given me. Good luck to the boys at Johnny v and to the ZOO MIES who taught me tojourney the path less traveled In a place that whispers lunacy, it is you who kept me sane. Eagle Eight Joseph Charles Croller Croz Political Science, Economics Philadelphia, PA Those who dance are often thought insane by those who don 7 hear the music Thanks for hearing the music Mark, Scott, Trey, Brian, Jeff, Jewski and Lisa. Remember the Creamed Beef Society Thanks for the tattoos Dennis and Fern. To all my Econ ” see you in the business world - Opti- mal. Mom. I Love you and I wouldn 7 have made it here without you. Peace Ellis Edwin Eaton Tripple E Social Sciences San Antonio, TX I've finally ended the roller coaster ride at USAFA I couldn 7 have survived all the chal- lenging times without the love and support om Mom and Dad Thank you for always eing there when I needed you. I also want to hank my roommate, the swimmers, the polo and all my friends who I have shared so any great limes with. Now .. The Real Air orce. Let s get on with it!' Time “Rack Time ... Rack Gina Lee Hilger Beana, Worm, Foot Political Science, Legal Studies Blue Ridge, VA Hello and Good-bye! Holy Cow! What the HELL was that? Camp USAFA ? Great break. Wicked awesome. Wanna race? Wanna be slim? Cheesecake. Worms Chicken Wings Breadsticks. Loaves. Teeth Napalm cornflakes. Funyuns, CWDF. B-52s. Sucker ... No way! Way. Huzzah!! Death Be Not Proud To the softball goobs. the basketball goods, the worms I ate. my coaches, friends, family and the Amazon Tent - y all are the best. 1 love you guys. Jennifer Lynne Knorre Venn Political Science Seattle, WA Nothing that is ever worthwhile is easy After four long hard years of occasional struggle and doubt, I am so glad I stayed. However, I could not have done it alone. Mom. Dad and Elizabeth - your constant support led me through the tough times. To all my friends who got me through - Thanks, 1 love you all! “Only the dreamer can change a dream - ” 1989 Memories 373