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

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New Changes i I -v: The more things changed, the more they stayed the same. Tradition was something that none could do without. We still had fun the old-fashioned way. Reddish Knob remained the favorite spot to watch the magnificent tints of sunset. And we still splashed in the icy waters of Blue Hole, Green Hole, Union Springs and Switzer Dam to relieve the heat. Greek organizations showed off their talents in competitive events such as Greek Sing in the spring and the Home- coming Block Show in the fall. The Com- mons was also a great place for talented students to get campus- wide exposure. Bands like Uncle Charlie, Johnnie ' s Heri- tage, Full Stop, After Five and Everything drew large crowds there. The JMU tradition was alive and well as athletic events experienced a rebirth of spirit. The football and women ' s soccer teams were nationally ranked, and the men ' s basketball team rose to play oppo- nents such as UNLV, Georgia Tech and Brigham Young University. The university grew as a whole while we all grew as individuals. College was a time to gain perspective while still focusing on our developing goals. .«; ■ • ' ' - ■WR- As the setting sun peaks through the limbs of a weeping willow, a couple watches the rays reflect off Newman Lake. There were several spots on and off campus for cou- ples to get away and enjoy nature. mM Opening 13 ne 13

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The constantly changing aspects of our campus community caused us to take a new look not only at our surroundings, but also at ourselves. This year brought the return of the new and improved Burruss Hall, the acquisition of a much-needed business center, the influx of aspiring freshmen, the ever- increasing parking dilemma and the promise of more construction. The abundant variation of lifestyles and interests in and around campus provided innumerable avenues for student in- volvement and self-expression. Through the decisions we made during college, we molded who we were and what we would become in the future. We learned to appreciate the varying viewpoints of those around us. Influences such as friends, clubs, greek organizations, living arrangements and occupations helped establish our priorities and thus created our attitudes. Look The campus and the individual shared the same characteris- tics of honoring tradition as well as welcoming the trends of the future. We absorbed the changing times, placed each aspect in its proper perspective and took a new look at life. ■ ■ Raquel Kelly and Rhonda Wilson hang out on the Commons and listen to the af- ternoon ' s entertainment provided by the University Program Board. The UPB re- cruited groups both locally and nationally. (far left) A student spikes the volleyball into the sand in the hot summer sun. Sports offered recreational activity for those who lived on and off campus. 1 CO zr O Er a. m 2 co o d 30 m O 3 0 Features Divider 15