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

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Quotables ' All but eight of my brothers were away at formal, so the eight of us com- peted in all the events. It was a blast! Chad Hogston Lambda Chi Alpha Richardson During the crest drawing competition, some members of AXP concentrate on detailing the shape and colors of their shield. This event allowed greeks to display pride in their chapters. Sigma Nu brother, Doug Parkes ' , hopes of winning sink as both he and his float submerge into the waters of Newman Lake. Luckily, he was prepared for defeat with his water wings and safety helmet. Greek Week 21

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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.

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Waste Not The city of Harrisonburg helps better our environment by pro- viding bins to hold paper, glass or aluminum to be recycled. These bins made it easier for students to participate in the movement. Reduce, reuse, and recycle; to many these words meant more than tossing an empty Coke can into a recycling bin. Con- cerns for environmental protection and preservation were addressed throughout the year, on a day-to-day basis. From Earth group meetings, open to all students, to various methods used to encourage peo- ple to recycle, the importance of environ- mental protection was evident on and off campus. My roommate and I understand the importance of helping to preserve the envi- ronment. We don ' t use aerosol cans any- more and we recycle whatever we can, said Christina Sharkley. In a campus-wide effort to reduce, re- use, and recycle, the university implement- ed a series of programs to increase the active participation of the student body in the Earth movement. Recylcing bins for paper, glass, and aluminum, were placed conveniently near the entrance of most dorms, encouraging students to take part in Earth awareness. New to campus were the white receptacles placed next to most trash bins for aluminum can recycling. In addition, JMU Food Services distributed reusable R-mugs free of charge. Earth mugs could be purchased for three dollars. These mugs were made available in an effort to reduce the disposal of styrofoam and paper cups at D-Hall and PC Dukes. Recycling and eliminating unnecessary waste are both practical and effective methods of caring for the environment. I was glad to see the many groups and orga- nizations on campus that were dedicated to preserving the Earth. I think their ef- forts and dedication made others aware of Corey Maclntire proudly displays a smile and his F.arth Mug. More than a fad, the mugs represented an awareness of the environment. the importance of environmental issues, said Lori Kells. This worthy and justifiable interest was initiated on April 22, 1970, the dated cele- bration of Earth Day. The preservation of the Earth began for the benefit and pros- perity of future generations. Fortunately, students realized the significance of this cause and took action to help make a dif- ference. Their efforts did not go unnoticed and many felt satisfied that their contribu- tions would be appreciated and recogniz- able in years to come. Sarah Francavilla 22 Earth Awareness