1995 GMC Sonoma reveals itself as “tough”
October 27, 2011
Filed under Rustler Rides
Senior Cody Toner had little to say about his car besides one word: tough. Toner drives a red 1995 GMC Sonoma, though, it wasn’t his first choice vehicle. Cody’s parents originally were the owners of an ’88 Ford Ranger. However, the Ford caught fire during a routine check-up in Toner’s driveway. Although... Read more »
Car given by father is senior’s first
October 27, 2011 • Ida Andersen
Filed under Rustler Rides
A white Pontiac Grand Am is what transports senior Madyson Oakes to school every day. The car was given to her by her father her sophomore year on the condition that she has to keep her grades up, while she pays for everything, like gas and oil changes, herself. According to Oakes, the car is a very... Read more »
Christmas proves profitable for CMR junior Kylie Mortenson
October 27, 2011 • Stephanie Mouser
Filed under Rustler Rides
Christmas morning of last year junior Kylie Mortenson walked out to her front door to find her Christmas present parked in the driveway, a 2004 Land Rover. “I like it because it’s awesome,” Mortenson said. The only flaw to this perfect vehicle is the smell that protrudes from the air conditioner... Read more »
Senior prefers smaller car, though tough in winter
October 27, 2011 • Payton Fulbright
Filed under Rustler Rides
Senior Ryan Prosser’s car may be plain, but it means a lot to him. Prosser’s automotive transportation is a 2006 Honda Civic, purchased used for $12,000, that he bought in his sophomore year. Prosser has found advantages and disadvantages in having a smaller car. He finds having a smaller car preferable... Read more »
Tempermental car gives senior trouble
October 19, 2011 • Mandi Monroe
Filed under Rustler Rides
Senior, Aubrey Harris, gave three words to describe her white Mazda: twitchy, temperamental and boxy. Harris acquired it from some of her mom’s friends for free when her friends moved. Harris’s car can now be distinguished as the one with the ‘smoking bunny sticker’ on the gas tank opener. “My... Read more »
Senior’s car shows off groovy style
October 19, 2011 • Keeli Telleen
Filed under Rustler Rides
If you see a bluish-green van decked out in peace signs and flower stickers driving around CMR, don’t worry. You haven’t been time warped, it’s just Kalyn Thomas. Thomas calls her mysterious machine Big Bertha. “She’s kind of a jerk because the heater doesn’t work, and the windshield is cracked,... Read more »
Hawaiian paradise in CMR parking lot
October 19, 2011 • Meg Smith
Filed under Rustler Rides
It’s a honeymoon destination. It’s a vacation paradise. It’s a beach delight. It’s senior Rachel Solomon’s ‘93 Toyota Camry. After having traveled to Hawaii five times in her life, Solomon just can’t get enough of the “tropical feel.” With a collection of Hawaiian items decorating her... Read more »
CMR has own Herbie
October 19, 2011 • Kendra Hix
Filed under Rustler Rides
Libby Carlson’s Volkswagen Bug is soon to be one of the many cars that spend long days sitting in the parking lots of CMR. She is a junior and her parents will finally be allowing her to get her license this coming January. This is not her first Volkswagen though. “When I was little I swore it was... Read more »
Stratus refered to as monster, reveals to be victim
October 19, 2011 • Corey Allen
Filed under Rustler Rides
How? That’s the question most commonly asked in reference to senior Andy Rucinsky’s raggedy 1999 Dodge Stratus. From an outsider’s perspective it looks like the car fell victim to a chain gang assault. The driver’s side mirror is hanging on by mere duct tape, the side panel on his passenger side... Read more »
Student builds truck, bonds with father
October 18, 2011 • Lindsey Buck
Filed under Rustler Rides
A wreck into a Buick Rendezvous and a two month long project were not on Junior Julie Curtis’ agenda for the school year, but she accepts the challenge gladly. After a rear-ending accident on 9th street, Curtis and her father decided that building a truck together would not only provide good bonding... Read more »
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