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

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graduation Finally, the day came for II V«4 V KJ A I I V I I as seniors gathered in Bridgeforth Stadium for commencement exercises on Saturday, May 9. Taking the stage one last time, newly retired President Ronald E. Carrier addressed the soon-to-be alumni. The annual VJ JL CL -I- V-J d 3 L took place Saturday, May 2 on Godwin Field. Despite the rain and result ing mud, seniors celebrated the end of their final year to the sounds of the Pat McGee Band during the 1998 Senior Week event. final: As another semester ended, AAJ.ACL.LO once again put students to the test. Distracted by the warm, sunny weather, many found it hard to hit the books. As students began I I J V I I J KJ U I , the university grounds became chaotic, littered with cinder blocks and worn-out furniture. Even though graduation took place the Saturday after exams, all students who were not graduating had to be out of their residence halls by Friday, May 8. For both faculty and students, id V-J J xJ. VJ Vtu were not easy. To celebrate the past year, Secretary Pat Foster and Professor John Woody participate in the School of Media Arts and Design ' s annual cookout and awards presentation on the lawn beside Anthony-Seeger Hall. Many of the university ' s schools and departments hosted ceremonies, both formal and informal, to honor students ' achievements. The Year ■ May

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Photo by Statia Molewski; photos at right (top to bottom) by Molewski, Allison Serkes and Steve Bohng

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1998 Photo by Steve Boling; photos at right (top to bottom) by David Sloop, Statia Molewski, Steve Boling