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

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Bear HUQ. This graduate gets a big hug of congratulations. Friends and family were an important part of a special day. Celebrate. This graduate Is prepared witha bottle of champagne. Graduates celebrated their accomplishment before, during and after the ceremony. MarchiiiQ OI . Students carry flags representing each college Into the sta- dium. This honor went to students with the highest GPA in each college. 20 Graduation ilOLDiriQ OM. This graduate shares a special moment with a friend. Graduates looked to friends for support as they com- pleted their years at JMU. SatiSFACTIOM. Vasha Hunt Is all smiles. His feeling of accomplishment was shared by all.

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WnOSriEXT? Thelinefordrinks seems never ending as everyone pushes to the front. Students grabbed as nnany cups as they could once they reached the front of the line. Pig Roast 19

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I— figh Hopes .M. .M. Anticioations of Qradua Anticipations of Graduation Magin The graduate, easily defined as a person who receives a degree on completing a course of study. Unfortunately, the feeling of the graduate cannot be so simply described. On May 9,1993, students, families and friends gathered in Bridgeforth Stadium to mark the end of a four or five year experience at JMU: graduation. The word itself holds a different meaning for each person. Moving on. Saying goodbye. Responsibility. Not looking back. Emotions of every extreme were expressed: anticipation, stress and ex- citement. The weather was sunny with a refreshing breeze early in the day, which eventually faded away. The spotlight was on guest speaker. Governor L. Douglas Wilder. He discussed the importance of education, and how it affected his success in life. After Wilder finished his speech, diplomas were distributed. The graduation of ' 93 added a bit of a twist to their ceremony. Students separated into their colleges to receive their diplomas. Various places on campus were designated for each major, such as the Quad, the Convocation Centerand Wilson Hall. A20 minute break was given for students and friends to move to their next location. The result of this new strategy was a shorter graduation. Graduate Stephanie Bell com- mented, Graduation was much faster than I ever expected. Fast and short, graduation brought forth a rush of emotion as farewells were bade to the students of ' 93 and hellos were made to JMU ' s new alumni class. -Kathy Hawk Jen Williams I really didn ' t be- lieve any of it, until we threw our hats up in the air. -Alumnus Chris Pursell Quite am HOMOR. Govenor Wilder mingles with students before the cer- emony. Wilder inspired graduates with his commencement speech. Graduation 21