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

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ing In students jump into the hectic pace of a new year They ' re back! Harrisonburg residents prepared themselves for the incoming flood of JMU students as freshmen braved the torren- tial rain that greeted them the day they moved in. To ease the struggle of moving in, mem- bers of campus organizations helped stu- dents get all of their belongings into their new homes. Returning students used the first few days to catch up with what everyone had done over the summer, while freshmen became familiar with the JMU campus and dorm living. Before most of freshmen realized it , they were well settled into college life. The Freshmen Play Fair and Student Activities Night helped to break the ice and get everyone involved in student life. The first two weeks of classes were marked by rain and heat, which made things pretty miserable for a while. I sweat through four shirts a day, Leslie Kiddie complained. I got caught at 8;30 pm at Anthony- Seeger in the pouring rain and had to walk without an umbrella all the way to the Village, Marce Bruce whined. Students learned quickly to adjust to Harrisonburg ' s ever changing weather. Students were also met by the com- pleted Taylor Hall, a campus under construc- tion, and a new Freedom Plan dining option. The changes took some time to get used to, but pretty soon it all fell into place for another year. - Valerie Leighton Beginning of Year 27

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Magin It ' s always great to see everyone ' s smiling face again, until classes start and smiles turn to stresses. -Junior Jen Williams Caravam. Parents help their son move into one of the Village dorms. Move in day was swarmed with stu- dents, parents, and packed cars. Gettimq INVOLVED. Student Activi- ties night always draws a crowd of eager students. It informed students of the clubs and organizations offered on campus. A ' ' l Qettinq THE INTO. This new JMU student signs all the necessary registra- tion papers in Eagle Hall. Tables were set up throughout freshman dorms with free grab bags and lists of dorms rules. Under construction. This stu- dent and his father take on the chore of building a loft. Many students purchased loft beds to maximize room space. 26 Beginning of Year

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eality Check Dobson Prepare tor take orr. Friends are all smiles as they embark on a vacation to Cancun. Students who had a little more cash ventured south of the border. Beach bum. Friends share a laugh while taking in some Florida rays. The beaches of Florida, Ivlexico and the Baha- mas were packed with studens from across the country. 28 Spring Break Students head south to find sanity and insanity Spring Break could not come too fast for the students at JMU. After months of cold weather that were closely associated with exams and papers, students came back from winter break all ready with plans for their spring vacation. By the time March rolled around, people had plans to go on cruises, flights, or long drives to the hottest places that were affordable. The week was looked for- ward to with high expectations, however, the students were also in for some unexpected surprises. In the beginning, the students were all smiles as they left for the hot spots. They headed to the usual places like Daytona Beach, Panama City, and the Florida Keys. Others went all out and travelled to Hawaii or Cancun. Some social-minded individuals went to help people that were affected by the storms in Florida. Tanya Llewellen said she enjoyed her trip immensely. It made it all seem so worthwhile that we were helping others. I had a great time while meeting a lot of terrific people. Of course there were always those students who just went home for the week. They always said that they would use the time to catch up with their schoolwork, but they always seemed to come back further behind than when they left! However, as Jennifer Stockton stated, It is really nice to go home because you get to relax, sleep late, and spend time with family. No matter where the students went, they were all affected by the unexpected bliz- zard. Schools along the east coast closed for a couple of days and JMU was not left out. Of course, an extended vacation was the good part. On the other hand, some students sat in airports and traffic jams trying to find a way home. Some slept in airport lounges while others were more fortunate to stay at home for a few more days. All in all, everyone had some sur- prises but they all had experiences that would be remembered for quite awhile. -Jennifer Beine II