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

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» ; JVy Hangin ' Out Where wild things are m- Hangin ' out. This phrase ranked high on the campus vocabulary list. It described anything from watching T.V. alone, to partying around a keg, to dancing at Play- er ' s. After exploring what the ' Burg had to offer, most students found their niche — their favorite place to hang out. Campus hang-outs were easy to spot at any time of day. The quad, the commons, the hill, the campus center, D-Hall, and even the library overflowed with students enjoying a little free time. The union is the perfect spot to hang out. It ' s pretty much in the center of things so you can always go in and find someone you know, said sophomore Carla Foster. Greek Row, a.k.a. the row , was an- other popular place to hang out. Members of fraternities and sororities sometimes found it to be a home away from home - or from the dorm during the day, but at night it was often open for anyone on the lists. The frat house is a great place to go and sit around because you know every- one, and it ' s real casual and comfortable. At night it ' s even better when the parties kick in, said sophomore Robert Golden. Stepping across campus boundaries opened a more diverse set of possibilities. Clubs, bars, and restaurants fulfilled stu- dents ' needs to eat, drink and be merry. Players was a favorite place to go out dancing, and its style of music changed evening by evening to fit the tastes of everyone. Friday nights at Player ' s are always wild — it ' s a great place to go dance and mingle and meet people. It ' s cool because you don ' t have to drink in order to have a good time, said junior Kevin Wilson. J.M. ' s was another hot spot to dance, drink and eat. Complete with a bar and deli it satisfied everyone. The most popu- lar times at J.M. ' s were Tuesday night ladies night and Friday afternoon happy hour. J.M. ' s is a pretty cool place to go hang out and drink. I like the atmosphere. It ' s not too crowded, but it ' s not quiet either. I usually go there before I go out for the evening, said senior William Coles. Other restaurants such as Pargo ' s, Va- lentino ' s. Tully ' s, Luigi ' s, and Spanky ' s appealed to the masses depending on their taste in food or music or the day of the week. Sheila Barnharl Kelly Long and Judy Satterfield converse over drinks and enjoy each others company in the com- fortable atmosphere of T.G. Armadillo ' s. T.G. ' s was a frequent gathering place for students. Conveniently located at the center of campus, the Pedestrian Plaza behind Keezell Hall is constantly filled with students relaxing, studying, meeting friends, or passing through on their way to class. Hangouts 19

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Quotables The Hill outside of D-Hall is a prime spot for hang- ing out and watching performers and patio bands. Two ASA sisters share a laugh at JM ' s. Students partied with friends frequently at J M ' s because of the pub ' s popularity. It doesn ' t mat- ter where you hang out in the ' Burg, as long as you ' re with friends, you ' re sure to have fun. Susan Clevenger Showing off their basketball skills, students spend a relaxing evening at JM ' s The bar and deli met the needs of those wanting to eat, drink, dance or watch television. 18 Hangouts

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Btthardson Let the games begin! fc- Greek Week Close your eyes for a minute, and go back in time to that special place, when a sunny afternoon meant a good old-fash- ioned party, and the festive surroundings could make all your worries vanish. You might have participated in a 3-legged race, watched an eat-off, checked out a boating competition or played some other crazy games. If you were the shy type, maybe the excitement came from just soaking up the atmosphere, and hanging out with your peers. For many, this excitement was expe- rienced more than a decade ago, for oth- ers, however, it was Greek Week ' 91! Greek Week brought out the kid in each of us. Greek Week was cool because ev- erybody runs around like an idiot, and has fun doing it! said Benj Farmory. Where else would rival sorority sisters and frater- nity brothers try vigorously to cross the finish line first, while holding a spoon that was balancing an egg? Other field games included the famous 3-legged race, relay runs, sack jumps, the wheelbarrel, and the list continues. For those who wanted to test their strength, the keg toss got the adrenalin flowing. Not only did the greek men participate in this event, but the wom- e n made the kegs soar as well! Conquering Newman Lake in the death-defying boat race proved to be a wet-and-wild free for all, as many brothers jumped ship in an effort to sink opposing forces! The week provided entertainment for those students not affiliated with the greek system as well. The lake area was packed with students enjoying the springtime sun- shine and watching the various events tak- 20 Greek Week ing place both on and off shore. For those who weren ' t lovers of the great outdoors, other opportunities for socializing were available, the most infamous being Greek Sing and the Progressive Happy Hour. Greek Sing offered the chance for each of the greek organizations to show off their musical talents. Held in Wilson Hall, the shows ranged from fast-paced dance rou- tines, to beauty pageants, to broadway re- views. The Progressive Happy Hour was titled not for the type of music played, but because it started at the top of the row and ended at the bottom, each fraternity in between sponsoring the music and refresh- ments. Like the large group of listeners, the music was different, adding to the great variety Greek Week had to offer. Although at first it appeared that this program was taking its toll on the environ- ment through raft debris, rubbage, or rem- nants of the refreshments, a final row- clean-up event gave sororities and frater- nities a chance to band together once more to give the row a well-deserved cleaning. This event, as with all the festivities, gave greeks the chance to make new friend- ships, strengthen existing ones, and take pride not in individual organizations, but in just being greek. As Traci Duncan sum- marized, It was a great time. It was great to see all the organizations pulling togeth- er and enjoying themselves regardless of affiliation. Byron Kavanaugh Contestants line up for the wheelbarrel races. The sororities reached for the sand as the fraternities wheeled them away. In preparation for the float race, the sisters of AST attach their trademark, the turtle, to the kegs used to keep them afloat. They hoped the turtle wasn ' t representative of how they would move in the race. The costumes worn by the brothers of Kappa Sigma changes of the school through the years. The ' Shroom was a popular meeting place and center of activity. Richardson show the or kiosk.