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

Page 33 text:

HaMMERIMQ away. Lauren Cogswell rebuilds one of the many roofs damaged by Hurricane Andrew. Several campus organi- zations sent relief groups to help for the week. Big pile. Members of the Campus Crusade for Christ enjoy the warmth and sunshine of the Florida shore. This group of students headed to Florida to aid in the Homestead re- let. Sing it boys. Sean Fitzgerald, Andy Borght. Matt Wells, Randy Jeffersonand JohnFax take part in Karaoke. Daring students took part in some of the many contests and games held during the week of spring break. Florida, Cancun, or just going home, at least it ' s one week without classes. -Sophomore Alex Krechting JLIZZARD. Students staying in the Burg lattle the elements. The Storm of the Cen- jry extended spring break two extra days id left many travelers stranded. Spring Break 29

Page 32 text:

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

Page 34 text:

LunCH HOUR. The Hill and the Com- mons area Is always packed during luchtime. It was especially popular on day when a band played. Vi ' i- ' 4„r 1 Guiltoyle asual Campus Manzo C ATC H I no RAYS. Students soak up the sun by Newman Lake. The Lakeside area was a popular place to sunbathe. Favorite Campus Hangouts A perfectly arranged schedule al- lowed students to take some time out be- tween classes to hang with friends, do that put off homework or just chill and get their thoughts together. Off campus students that didn ' t want to make the trek home and those that lived in dorms alike took advantage of the perfect hangouts on campus. The sun was shining and there was a cool breeze. With a day like this, most JMU students prefered to spend that hour break between classes in the great outdoors. Luck- ily, the campus offered several natural spots. The Quad was a favorite among students. They engaged in several different activities ranging from napping to reading to running wildly across the crisp, cool grass with arms outstretched chasing a flying plas- tic disc. Students enjoyed the relaxing and beautiful atmosphere that the Quad provided. The Hill was another popular spot to bask in the sun while waiting in between classes. It offered students a great location to meet friends for lunch and classes. Lo- cated right on the Commons, the students on the Hill provided an audience to the many organizations, councils, and bands that came to rally, speak, or perform. And most of all, the hill was the best place on campus to go people-watching. Another favorite scope spot was the patio of the library. Lunching in the outdoors was an- other advantage for students who chose to dine outside. The shaded picnic tables out- side of Dukes and Mrs. Green ' s provided the perfect place for luch with friends or that special someone. Also, the Campus Center Patio gave students with take out from Dukes or Amigo ' s a place to relax and eat leisurely, especially with the addition of Taylor Hall. While walking along campus it was easy to notice that students occupied the many outdoor benches. Trees made great back rests as well as shade for those who prefered sitting on the grass. For more active students, basketball courts as well as volleyball courts were avail- able around campus. Many students also enjoyed the serenity of Newman Lake on a beautiful day. And, if the rain decided to fall, stu- dents usually were able to find a comfy seat in the Campus Center either in the airport lounge, the seating area in the post office or in the Center for Qff Campus Living for commuter students. The commuter lounge even had movies every Friday for entertainment. And if a student really wanted to get some work done, the library was always available to finish up some studying. Overall, students had a number of places to spend some time relaxing, and ev- eryone found that one favorite spot. -Hani HongUtfi 30 Campus Hangouts