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

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1998 ■ december ■ January ■ Photo by Carlton Wolfe; photos at right by Allison Serkes (top) and Rick Harman The Year ■ December

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I November ust ■ lovember football Gathering at Bridgeforth Stadium for iw L KJ CLi. games gave Dukes fans a chance to let their spirit show. Even though the team did not make it to the playoffs, usher Noah Marlier, students, faculty, alumni and community members showed their support. Making a contribution to world healing and peace, The Mystical Arts of Tibet tour came to campus, sponsored by UPB and Students for a Free Tibet. tibetan monks ■ s « J » ta , created a colorful sand mandala over a three-day period in Warren Hall. the festival Students rushed over to LllV IWJll V CLX to get a taste of something new. Located in the newly built College Center, the food court opened its doors to students and faculty in early November. third eye blind MTV invaded campus November 17 with its Campus Invasion Tour featuring interviews for The Real World and Road Rules in addition to the sold-out concert with opening act Eve 6 at the Convocation Center. With friends Skye Smith, Kaija Dinse, Carrie Summers and Melissa Sanders, junior Kellie Kirstein celebrated her 21st birthday at the show. During the concert, lead singer Stephan Jenkins stole her plastic tiara, wore it for most of the performance and gave it away to another girl. The Year ■ November

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December Brass Ensemble and the Conterr holiday season A tradition continued with the tree lighting ceremony in front of Wilson Hall led by the Brass Ensemble and the Contemporary Gospel Singers, marking the start of the Before the tree was lighted, the School of Music presented the annual Holiday Fest and Christmas Vespers, performed by the Chorale and Symphony Orchestra. Resting beneath the tree ' s branches, sophomores Justin Storer and Katherine Mason soaked in the holiday spirit. Catholic Campus Ministry held Midnight Mass December 12, Hillel Counselorship lighted a menorah in the Lakeside Courtyard and Kwaanza celebrants attended a traditional Karuma feast. Even though the holidays were right around the corner, V YVCtl 1 1 were not forgotten as students crammed for finals and frequented Carrier Library, which extended its hours to accomodate students ' needs. For a small group of students, it was time to put on their caps and gowns for December C O ID ITI ©nC0m©nT held in the Convocation Center on Friday the 18th. HHiuMiti HP ■ ' ' ' .7-- B BP r ' iCL. Wu k — •-■ 1 Bf£b ' m +-Z- to Students made plans to travel home for winter break. On-campus residents had to be out of campus housing by 5 p.m. December 18; however, most left earlier in the week. Students could return January 10. The Year ■ December