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

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i}f ' -Jt . Running the Senior Pig Roast, 1997 Junior Class President Chris DiSano and Jason Maede take a break. Although the festival was for seniors, a number of juniors attended as well. Bii Recent Hf graduates p,? Marsha ' Hazelwood P ,i and Candice Parker grab some snacks at J the Senior Pig m Roast. The Pig fl Roast offered a J break from studying for m finals. FitzParrick Pf All decked out. g this freshman makes sure that he has as many First Year FunFest mugs as he can carry. ' Free stuff was a main attention-getter at field ■2 iiiii.w.r ' festivab. Field Festivals 21

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Fields of 1 I A ith good weather, good music and good WW food, field festivals were a time for students to gather with friends and celebrate. Festivals in- cluded the 1997 Senior Pig Roast, the 1997 First Year FunFest, Homecoming 1997, the Valley Cookout and pre-game blowouts, and ev- ery Saturday before football games fans gathered at Godwin Field. For freshmen, the First Year FunFest was a great way to make new friends, introducing them to an unfamiliar college environ- ment. It took place at Godwin Field on August 23. Activities in- cluded a giant boxing ring and a bungee run. Each freshman re- ceived a free sports water bottle. Live music was performed by Spilling Dew and sponsored by the University Program Board. The First Year FunFest was a great way for me to get in- volved on campus since I live in Blue Ridge Hall, said freshman Kerri Eissing. It allowed me to meet other people who live in Blue Ridge as well as other new freshmen. It was a great activity. The 1997 Senior Pig Roast gave seniors one last chance to hang out together. This annual event was held at Godwin Field. BBQ and beer were supplied by the university. The Senior Class Challenge Steering Committee gave away free gifts to seniors, and students en- joyed playing frisbee and listening to live music performed by acts such as Rob Conklin and Slack Jaw. It was a day for outgoing seniors to say good- bye and hang out one last time over food, drink, and music, said 1997 junior class president Chris DiSano. Two major contributors to the Pig Roast were Senior Class Challenge coordinator Lisa Horsch and Geoff Polglase, a member of Alumni Relations. 20 Student Life Fitz Pa trick

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Afier a long- awaited opening, the CISAT building finally holds classes on a daily basis. The 91.000-square- Joot building was the first of four planned for construction through 2010. Greek Row also sees frequent changes. Chi Phi ' s move down to the end of Greek Row and the addition of Delta Delta Delta were other significant changes near the Lakeside Located at the edge of campus, Rockingham Memorial Hospital undergoes construction and receives a new addition. The hospital has seen renovation and changes for the past few years. 22 Student Life