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

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GRADUATION While JMU ' s underclassmen were at home un- packing their belongings for the summer, the class of ' 92 was still on campus. They had a date to keep. For the senior Dukes, graduation day ' 92 was both an end and a beginning. JMU ' s newest BURNING ON Graduating seniors raise their lighted candles at the traditional candlelight procession on the Quad. The graduation eve ceremony marks the seniors ' last night as students atJMU. May 2, 1992 was an end to four (or perhaps five) 111 TY T 1 yesrs of life at dlU-ilLlLi JMU The day marked an end to classes, par- ties, dates, lounging on the quad and all of the other activities that accumulate over four or five years at JMU. Seniors saw the day as one last chance to say good- bye to friends of four years, to celebrate as the class of 1992 one final time. Graduation day marked the end of a year that saw the Duke Dog challenged as JMU ' s mascot, the football team go to the national quarter finals, the emergence of Ross Perot and riots in Los Angeles. May 2 also marked a beginning. JMU ' s newest alumni were ready to start the next chapter of their lives. Some were headed for graduate schools, while more were moving into the workplace. The class of ' 92 had a picturesque start to their new lives. The weather was clear and sunny, with an occasional cool breeze wafting through the sta- dium, bringing relief from the heat. The atmo- sphere was jubilant, although there was a reverent quiet during the class ' s student speech, which was presented by William Howard Whitaker 11. Whitaker focused on the Los Angeles riots touched off by the Rodney King scandal. Whitaker also spoke about the responsibilities JMU students have to avoid such troubles in the future and to lead the way to better times. The joyous atmosphere increased as the diplo- mas were handed out. By the time the graduates of the School of Business were approaching the po- dium, the rest of the graduates had left their seats. They were looking for friends to say one last good- bye. While Dr. Oberst requested students retake their seats and keep the procession formal, the students had other things in mind. None of the students waiting to go on stage seemed to be both- ered by the pandemonium. They knew they would get their moment in the limelight, their chance to shake Dr. Carrier ' s hand and to hear their name called in front of their classmates and parents. As the class of 1992 dispersed from the stadium with parents and friends, they realized that they were saying good-bye to JMU. They were walking into a new chapter of life as JMU ' s newest set of Alumni. -Vasha Hunt WHAT? The atmo- sphere was really crazy. There were so many goodbyes to say. -Dave Schlek aliiiiiuiis Courti ' sy of Universily Publicatiom l2, 2- Graduation

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TAKE A BREAK Members of the Greek community relax in the sun and watch the greek games. Greek Week provided an opportunity for greeks to interact with each other. AGONY A loyal sister struggles to pull her weight in the tup-of-war challenge. The event drew a large crowd of spectators. Greek Week 21

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CONGRATS A happy graduate gives proper thanks to his Dad. Hugs were a popular show of emotion for all the grads. OUTTA HERE! A look of pride speaks for itself. Seniors ending their college careers rejoiced upon receiving their diplomas. HI MOM! The class of ' 92 proceeds to the podium. Four years of higher education were greatly rewarded with a Bachelor ' s H ' ' ' ' ' i l Graduation 2