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

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1999 er ■ January ■ fel I Photo by Steve Boling; photos at right (top to bottom) by Todd Grogan, Statia Molewski and Grogan The Year ■ January

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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

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A new sememster began and students were back on track buying books, making last-minute schedule changes and, of course, being late to class due to the train that passed through campus. There was little during January, and it often seemed like spring as students gathered on the Quad in t-shirts. Yet a small ice storm swept over campus during the first week of classes, creating a crystal wonderland. About 400 people stood in line as tickets went on sale for the busta rhyme concert held at the Convocation Center January 30. The sold-out performance was one of the loudest shows UPB sponsored as Busta rhymed his popular lyrics with members of the FlipMode Squad. It was time for underclassmen to consider fraternity rush. Various social and academic fraternities held open houses for those interested in joining. The Year ■ January