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

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Richardson While adjusting the straps around her, Robyn Caruthers ner- vously awaits her parasail ride. Summer provided students with extra free time to try such once in a lifetime experiences. Quotables All of spring semester I couldn ' t wait for summer so I could head down to Reho- beth Beach, Delaware, and get a steak and cheese grinder from Louie ' s. John Rogers Centofar Enjoying some fun in the sun, Vince Centofanti makes some new friends, Julie Biddinger, PJ McNicholas, and Amy McNicholas. Beaches were popular for students desiring an escape dur- ing the summer. Sticking around campus for extra course credits, these Sigma Pi and Lambda Chi Alpha brothers find time for an energetic volleyball game after a day of summer classes. 24 Summer Fun

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Everyone got into environmental awareness as D- Hall provided the new reusable mugs which could be used inside D-Hall, saving a countless number of paper cups. QtiotaMes 7 think that the environmental groups are help- ful and I have both an Earth and an R mug that I use. Tara Falwell ical contribution to the recycling effort, as students made use of various rec - nk. Anything can be converted to hold and students used their ingenuity in iners. Earth Awareness 23

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• Time for some R 3 R Schoors Out Summer. The word conjures images of ;un, sand and sea. For most college stu- ients, the word meant vacation. Finally, ,ve had a momentary lapse from the relent- ess onslaught of scantron forms, exams, roup meetings, papers, snooze-provoking Masses, and stress attacks. That lapse , is it would seem in September, was a wel- ome break and a well deserved reward. nticipation reached its peak as beach 3lans and job hunts loomed ahead. Follow- ng the exhaustion of finals week, even working seemed more appealing than chool! Unfortunately, not everyone was able to take that necessary vacation all summer ong. JMU ' s campus was not quite desert- d after graduation. May session was a sopular way to pick up three credits and n A, while enjoying the social scene of a three-week party. Summer Session immediately followed. Juniors Alice Riddick and Diane Albright were two of the summer residents of Harrisonburg. Riddick stayed in her For- st Hills apartment and waited tables at Claybourne ' s. According to her, living and working in the ' Burg wasn ' t bad, There ' s more to do here than people think, she commented. Among the spots were Blue Hole, Switzer ' s Dam, Reddish Knob, and Westover Park. Albright took classes and lived at Ashby Crossing while working at J.C. Penney ' s and R.R. Donnelly, a book manufacturing company. Working two jobs was a privilege for college students this summer. Due to a troubled economy, employment was scarce, and once found it was treasured. A few fortunate students were able to find jobs in their major areas. For example, two Junior Education minors worked with children for the summer. Laura Palladin- etti taught preschoolers and Melissa Roish was a camp counselor. Junior Shelley Oli- ver had an unusual summer job setting gypsy moth traps in the mountains of Virginia. The summer for most seemed to be a combination of work and play. One of the most popular vacation plans was to spend a week at the beach. Whether it was Jersey Shore, Va. Beach, Nags Head, or Myrtle Beach, the pastimes included tanning all day and partying all night. Some students were fortunate enough to live near the ocean. Freshman Jeff Dallin worked as a lifeguard at Bellport Beach, on Long Is- land, N.Y. Lifeguarding was a way to have fun in the sun and make money as well. Despite the time taken by a job, most students managed to make their summers enjoyable. Road trips, concerts, and times spent with old friends made the months go by quickly. By about mid-July, students were anxious to return to the frenzy of activity at JMU. The long, hot, days of August were filled with outings and pic- nics in a last effort to visit high school buddies and catch up on hometown gossip. The final week of summer was spent pack- ing up and moving back to Harrisonburg to begin another year in our college ca- reers. Carrie Desmond Lining up for that perfect putt, Matt Edmonds concentrates intensely. A new attraction this sum- mer was the addition of a miniature golf course and batting cage located conveniently near cam- pus. Tipton r v- Fearing the attack of hungry seagulls, Jennifer Short, Mary Ann Tipton, and Melissa Roish feed the birds some bread. The beach at sunset was a spectacular sight for vacationers. After enjoying the day at Panama City Beach, Florida, Dave Gaul and Erika Freihage take a walk along the shore. Days at the beach were usually active and well-spent. Summer Fun 25