James Madison University - Bluestone Schoolmaam Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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(1) With the Electric Zoo going at full power, Dan Ruland. Dave Dupont. and Derek Steele sit in disbelief. (2) Keeping the JMU fans dancing and singing in Godwin Hall. Dave Greenegle directs the nationally ranked pep band in renditions of Celebrate and Centerfold. (3) Tipping his hat to a roaring crowd of JMU fans. Linton Townes gives a warm good-bye to college basketball and a hello to the ranks of the elite pro-ball players. 26 Heroes

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(1) Showing true basketball spirit, President Carrier and his wife, Edith, help welcome back our heroes , while a future Duke fan boogies to the beat of the pep band. (2) Winning Coach Lou Campanelli shares the excitement of the event with his wife and children as he waves to the crowd. (3) Waiting an extra 45 minutes for the team that thrust JMU into the national spotlight didn ' t bother JMU fans; likewise a late plane certainly didn ' t ground the basketball team ' s spirits. M I 4 ' - -.— 3. J S I 0 - $ y m m | M« i F i How ' bout them Dukes?! Loyal fans, still wound up over the basketball team ' s outstanding NCAA performance in which they nearly upset the 1 ranked University of North Carolina, wedged themselves into Godwin Hall on March 14 to welcome back their heroes. Pride glowed as the crowd showed their appreciation through banners and cheers for the nationally ranked team and Coach Lou Campanelli. The Dukes seemed genuinely pleased with the turnout of this second post-season rally. Starters offered their comments on the season, the tournament, and their thanks to teammates and fans. The victory speeches by Coach Campanelli and President Carrier also brought the crowd to their feet. Senior Linton Townes made his last appearance as a member of the JMU basketball team. For him the rally was a thank-you for four years of outstanding performances. After being drafted by the NBA in the 2nd Rounds, Townes is now a Portland, Ore. Trailblazer to the country — but will remain a JMU Duke to us. Go for the gold is not just a catchy slogan. For these Dukes it is a reality Heroes 27