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

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Batter dpi Fast pitches and slow pitches, the Bull Pen batting cages pro- vides them all. It was a great place for students who wanted to sharpen their eyes and stregthen their arms. Finr, DiniMQ. The Joshua Wilton House is a real class act. It ' s classic architecture, interior and food created an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere fitting for a spe- cial occasion. 16 The ' Burg Am old favorite, students looking for American favorites head downtown to Jess ' Quick Lunch. Jess ' was famous for its chili dogs and casual atmosphere. I HERE IT 15! Students wanting to dance go downtown to Jokers, This pub and restaurant was the place to go if you were looking for a grinding time.

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As our first impressions as freshmen turned into i our backward glances as seniors, we can see a full picture of our lives at JMU through our Imprints Reflections When we first arrived at James Madison University, many of us were overwhielmed by our new surroundings. Until we established friendships, we were on our own. Feeling a new sense of freedom and change in our lives, we had to create our new identities. We jumped into campus life and got involved with a new and more challenging en- vironment than the comforts we had at home. The vast number of activities and events offered at the Univesity were a great sports. The people we met be- came the ones we would de- pend on for years to come. Student life at JMU meant something different to each of us. Some used the academic atmosphere to its fullest poten- tial, while others found the social activities at the University to be a great chance to meet new friends. Still others found a happy me- dium between these two facets IN WONDER. Friends and neighbors Mat l i-t i Miller, David Roland and Dave Cooper O ' StUdOnt lite, and learned tO hang out at the Raggae Fest. Spending oiirrpqqfiillu halanrp qflldvlnn time with friends built some of students ' successTuiiy oaiance siuoying fondest memories and sociaNzlng. way to get our feet wet and adjust to a new type These were the moments at James of lifestyle. Madison University that will remain imprinted We learned about our opportunities in in our minds. When we reflect back on our the future, formed lifelong friendships, embarked college experiences, we realize how far we on new adventures and faced new challenges, have come and imagine what we will encoun- Wefoundournichesinclubs,organizationsand ter in our future. Editor: Beth Anne Howie Asst. Editor: Valerie Leighton Features Divider 15

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I like going to Spanky ' s or the Little Grill because they give that hometown feel- ing. -Senior Kristi Snvder ity Life students in the hot spots of the Burg This small town offered a lot more than students saw at first glance. There were great places to go to hang out with a college crowd. Spanky ' s, the most popular, drew in many students celebrating birthdays for good food. Luigi ' s was also a favorite for the best pizza in town. For food, fun and games a great place to go was not McDonald ' s, but the Artful Dodger coffee house. Tully ' s was yet another fun place that attracted students with its daily specials: it provided an occasional jazzy atmosphere with After Five, the campus band that shouldn ' t be missed. The Little Grill was an excellent place for a different scene: there were poetry readings, bands, open mike nights and a lot of people having good times. Students were also drawn into the club scene and could go on different nights for different atmosphere to places like Player ' s, the Joker ' s and JM ' s. Senior Rick Armstrong simply says, JM ' s is a must on Tuesday nights. It is an especially cool place for upperclassmen who like the 21 and over crowd. Beyond downtown Harrisonburg is Massanutten Resort, where many students got a taste of recreation in skiing. Skyline Drive was also a place for students to get away from it all. It offered a beautiful land- scape, particularly in the autumn, when the leaves changed. Heading south down some rural roads. Reddish Knobsuddenly appeared. It displayed a breathtaking view of the sunrise or the sunset (your choice) and was easily the most romantic spot in the Valley. When traveling in the ' Burg, students didn ' t limit the places they visited downtown — they explored and expenenced the many other areas in this wonderland called Harrisonburg. -Hani Hong The Burg 17