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

Page 153 text:

Sara L. Morgan, Health Sci; Severna Park, MD Jennell D. Morris, Hth Sci Adm Bus; Washington, D.C. Tamesha D. Morris, Hth Sci Biolog) ' ; Louisa, VA Katherine A. Mullarkey, Health Sci; Dumfries, VA Stefanie A. Mumpower, ISAT; Columbia, MD Brad M. Napoli, ISAT: Cherr - Hill, NJ Charissa A. Newcomer, Speech Path; Fredericksbtirg, VA Kelly M. O ' Brien, Nursing; Absecon, NJ Hope U. Okoronkwo, Computer Science; Nigeria Sacha M. OstroC Health Sciences; Newport News, VA Lisa L. Owens, Health Sciences; Mathews, VA Danielle A. Pack, Social Work; Mahopac, NY Amy E. Pagano, Dietetics; Rockville Centre, NY Warren Passin, Health Sciences; Falls Church, VA Eric A. Payne, Health Sciences; Waynesboro, VA Seth K. Peitler, ISAT; Ridgefield, CT Autu mn L. Peraldo, Nursing; Charlottesville, VA Tara E. Perilla, Dietetics Pre-PT; Allentown, PA Tilfeny L. Peterson, Soc Wrk Theatre; Blacksburg, VA Brian E Peirine, Health Sciences; Yorktown, VA Todd A. Pickens, Hth Sci AthleticTrng; Yorktown, VA Tara L. Powers, Health Sciences; Allenwood, NJ Nathaniel C. Puffer, ISAT; Kings Park, NY Kristie G. Pugh, Hth Sci Athl Trng; Charlortesville, VA Reniel S. Pugh, Computer Science; Rustburg, VA Rosalind B. Puller, Hdi Serv Admin; Williamsburg, VA Laurie J. PuUin, Comm Sci Dis; Hockessin, DE Jens M. Quast, Comp Sci; Wuppertal, Germany Michael R. Radkowsky, Comp Sci; Richmond, VA Jolanta A. Rataiczak, ISAT; Virginia Beach, VA Bryan S. Redding, Social Science; Virginia Beach, VA Tristie Reed, Health Services Admin; Yorktown, VA Rebecca A. Rehm, Speech Path; Charlottesville, VA Gary L. Riddle, Hth Services Admin; Springfield, VA Drew M. Rodenberger, Hth Sci Pre-PT; Reading, PA Angelica L. Rodgers, ISAT; Dundalk, MD Amy E. Rohrbaugh, Dietetics; Reston, VA Brandon M. Rop, ISAT; Sterling, VA Martin Rosenau, Comp Sci; Githorn, Germany Kimberly P Scarborough, CSD; Matawan, NJ Erin E. Schaeffer, Nursing; Wilmington, DE Amanda D. Schell, Soc. Work; Virginia Beach, VA Douglas R. Schiele, ISAT; Flanders, NJ Pamela Jo Schlitt, Speech Pathology; Allendale, NJ Tricia A. Schmitt, Public Health; East Northport, N ' w Misty R. Schreiner, Nursing; Weyers Cave, VA John C. Schultheiss, Hth Sci Ath Trng; Hampton, VA James P. Schweitzer, ISAT; Clifton, VA Amy E. Senger, ISAT; Severna Park, MD Renee D. Sensabaugh, Nursing; Staunton, VA Scott C. Settar, ISAT; Herndon, VA Jason E. Seyler, ISAT; Chesapeake, VA Karrie A. Shelton, Health Sciences; Palmyra, PA Aminah J. Singleton, CSD Spanish; Chesapeake, VA Dena K. Slate, Speech Patholog) ' ; Front Royal, VA Douglas A. Smith, Computer Science; Milford, DE Seniors 149

Page 152 text:

I f. I I Participating in the MasterCard Acts Talent Show during Homecoming, senior Bryan Redding exempHfies the active lives typical of resident hall staff. Redding was a resident adviser in Wampler Hall. 11 first-year students must live in university-sponsored housing their fi eshman year. Afi:er that year, some choose to continue living in the residence halls while others choose the off-campus experience. Those who return to on-campus life do so for a variet) ' of reasons. Some appreciate the convenience of being close to their classes and dining services. Others enjoy avoiding the monthly bills associated with an off- campus lease. But overall, most resident students find it comforting to have a com- munity of peers living with them in their hall. I chose to live on campus for all four of my years here. Why? I did like the convenience, but, most of all, I enjoyed the company. I was a hall director for the last two years, so I knew a lot about the community aspect of residence life. Every hall staff is given the mission of building a community, which usually happens auto- matically. Each resident counts, and each has an impact on the sense of community that develops on their floor and within their hall. The role of a staff member is to foster that community atmosphere by encouraging each resident to contribute the best of them- h. selves. Of course, I may be biased, but I believe hall staff members are some of the most dedicated individuals on campus. Staff members attempt to balance their academic workloads, their job requirements and their personal affairs, working where they live. It is a very challenging yet rewarding opportunity. Looking back on his three years as a hall staff member, Bryan Buser said, My job has allowed me to foster many relationships with people that I might have missed had I moved off campus. I get paid to meet people and to try to help make a difference in their lives. I wouldn ' t have traded my four years on campus for anything. Casey Yu, a senior who lived and worked in a first-year hall for four years, credited the energy of staff and residents as the reason she chose to be a part of residence life. Seeing students develop from the first day to the last and all of the stumbling blocks in between is perhaps one of the most fascinating things there is. Jaime Lykes said she enjoyed living and working in Shorts Hall because energy fills first-year halls as everyone meets new people, adjusts to college and figures out who they are. Chuck Ainsworth encouraged resident students to take some risks. He took his hallmates on rappelling trips to Luray and Raven ' s Roost, on ski trips to Massanutten and on face-stuffing missions to Fat Boys ' Pork Pal- ace in Brandywine, West Virginia. Interacting with an amazing group of hallmates has made my time here extremely fulfilling, he said. Residence hall students are surrounded by peers of different races, reli- gions, personalities and lifestyles. This environment stimulates develop- ment within the individual student. Sangita Patel was involved with resi- dence life for five years and reveled in being able to watch the growth and transformation of so many students as they experienced living in an inte- grated and breathing community. I prefer being in the loop of change rather than watching it through the looking-glass. Keith Humphrey summed up the sentiments of many residence life staff when he said, We like to see the excited faces on check-in day and the sad faces on check-out day. FitzPatrick Hosting the 1997 annual Chandler Hall Spring Fling formal, RAs Sarah Walters, Shannon Ballard, Chuck Ainsworth and hall director Valerie Bolen get all dressed up for this one of many hall programs. by Bill Fox 148 Classes

Page 154 text:

■:■ -: (i Jennifer R. Smith, Comm Sci Dis; Danville, VA Mark A. Smith, ISAT; Lynchburg, VA Holly A. Snell, Nursing; Chalfont, PA Seth S. Sobel, ISAT; Vienna, VA Mandi M, Sours, Health Sciences; Waynesboro, VA Rebecca A. Sours, Social Work; Luray, VA Ross C. St. Clair, Comp Sci; Arnold, MD Christopher P. Stalilonis, Social Work; Wayland, MA Christy A. Steele, Health Admin; SufFolk, VA Holger Stratmann, Comp Sci; Bochum, Getmany Alana A. Takeuchi, ISAT; Glen Ridge, NJ Nicholas S. Tempest, Geography; Virginia Beach, VA Michael C. Terry, Jr., Health Sciences; Roanoke, VA Philip J. Thomas, Health Sciences; New Hyde Park, OT Diana M. Toelle, Speech Pathology; Simsbur) ' , CT Seijra A. Toogood, Speech Pathology; Centreville, VA Hunter W Trice, Geography; Mechanicsville, VA Amy Tsay, ISAT; St. George ' s Gre, WI Amy C. VanDyke, Health Sci; Newport News, VA Natalie A. VanDerhoff, Social Work; Centreville, VA Dawn M. Vierschilling, Health Sci; Westfield, NJ Shelley L. Vignovich, Health Sciences; Pittsburgh. PA Keisha L. Watson, Hth Serv Admin; Washington, D.C. Christopher T. Weaver, Geography; Alexandria, VA Megan E. Wehner, Comm Sci Dis; Winchester, VA Laura M. Welsh, Computer Science; Clifton, VA Kristin A. Wetterhahn. Health Sci; Hampton Bays, NY Courtney L. Wheawill, Comm Sci Dis; Richmond, VA Aaron C. Whitney ISAT; Falls Church, VA Ryan R. Willard, ISAT; Manassas, VA Antionette R, Wormley Health Sd; Newport News, VA Kevin J, Wurch, Hth Serv Admin: Toms River, NJ Liana M. Zacharias, Dietetics; Burke, VA Amy J. Zambito, Hth Sci Kin; Richmond, VA Jason Lee Zurn, ISAT; Sterling, VA During thdf ctbsS-country tfip to California, seniors Gail Marhefka, Kristen Daugherty and Anne Bramblett stop to hike and take in the scenery at Ft. Collins, Colo. Interna- tional and cross-country trips were part of many students ' plans during their summer, spring break and graduation trips. 150 Classes