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IN FRONT OF THE SOCIAL HALL AT THE USAFA THERE IS A STATUE
OF THE WINGED HORSE PEGASUS. THE LEGEND IS THAT IF A VIRGIN WALKS
IN FRONT OF IT, THAT IT WILL COME TO LIFE AND FLY AWAY.
Submitter comment: HOWEVER, IT'S STILL THERE.
Where learned: COLORADO SPRINGS ; US AIR FORCE ACADEMY
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 00-00-1979
IT'S A TRADITION AT THE U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY FOR EACH
GRADUATING CLASS TO STEAL A HIGHWAY EXIT SIGN WHICH HAS THAT CLASS'
YEAR OF GRADUATION AS THE EXIT NUMBER, AND TO SET IT UP IN A
PROMINENT LOCATION, USUALLY THE STADIUM.
Where learned: COLORADO SPRINGS ; US AIR FORCE ACADEMY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F535 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
Date learned: 00-00-1979
IF IT RAINS ON THE WEDDING DAY, THE BRIDE WILL HAVE GOOD
FORTUNE ALWAYS.
Where learned: COLORADO ; COLORADO SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-25-1973
AIRCRAFT PILOT'S CUSTOM
WHEN A STUDENT PILOT LANDS AFTER HIS OR HER FIRST SOLO FLIGHT,
THE STUDENT'S SHIRT IS TORN OFF AND OFTEN THE STUDENT IS THROWN IN
THE MUD.
Where learned: COLORADO ; COLORADO SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Initiation rite Hazing |
Date learned: 00-00-1977