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

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alphaKAPPAalpha The Lambda Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated was chartered in 1978 and initiated over 170 members in 26 years. The chapter prided itself on its principles of sister- hood, scholarship and service. FRONT ROW; Alston Wilkin s, Jacquelyn Alexander, Merrick Morris, Sarah Lee. alphaKAPPApsi Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity, allowed students to enhance their business knowledge outside the classroom. The organization celebrated its centennial in 2005 and had over 350 alumni. FRONT ROW: Lisa Grigg, Marsha Shenk, Cheryl Holt, Ashley Soger, Amy Landry, Allison Rowe, Claire Montgomery; SECOND ROW; Patricio Ramirez, Kirsten Shosky, Elizabeth Altmon, Scott Matossa, Mark Hornby, Evan Delia Valle, Kristin Mimm, Kim Tashner, Hollie Softye, Heather Rabinowitz; BACK ROW; Elliot Shue, Dove Fick, Josh Neufeld, Chris Hall, Chris Gibson, Christopher Reed, Julionne Stilwell, Grace Easby, Melissa Love, Kevin Lone. ALPHA FHl FRONT ROW: Jen Neisser, Deanna Ryan, Elizabeth Knutsen, GiGi Manke, Melissa Harris, Erika Davis, Melissa Peters, Melanie Ton, Stacey Johnson, Meredith Phillips, Jennifer Casey, Alexandra Haase; SECOND ROW: Jenna Paddol, Wendy Friedman, Kara Geary, Sydnee Lifshin, Katie Jansen, Mary Paige Edwards, Erin Walker, Alicia Field, Tesi Giasson, Brooke Walger, Melissa Evans, Ashley Austin, Erin Daly, Maggie Eckel, Alexis Giostra; THIRD ROW: Sibel Canlar, Joy Hanner, Sarah Hill, Meagon Ogletree, Melissa Vickers, Danielle Danko, Jess Tanner, Jackie Badalucco, Brittany Delorme, Meghan Hennick, Jessica Towsey, Lori Dormo, Wendy Waldeck, Amy McLaren, Jenny Young; FOURTH ROW: Meghan O ' Donnell, Diana Peretti, Nicole Hawksby, Ellen Ahearn, Jessica Snyder, Erin Simon, Leanne Desmond, Kathryn Casterline, Amy Countryman, Amanda Lindsay, Chelsea Edwards, Kristen Atkins, Ashley Krewatch, Liz Cady, Jenna Irving, Jamie McCloskey; BACK ROW: Nicole Lindsey, Brooke Kelly, Shannon Robinson, Taylor Vaughn, Natalie Tucker, Kate Donelan, Julia Robinson, AllieBaer,Jenn Ash, Lindsey Caldwell, Meghan Myers, Emily Hynes, Jill Zamer, Lauren Kemp, Emily Bunch, Stephanie Nelson, Jessica Dodt, Kate Ardolino. 249

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ALPHAphi z o z WAITING FOR THE chapter meeting to begin, sophomore Amanda Walsh talks with her Big Sister, senior Eriko Davis Walsh served as the sorority ' s unity chair, while Davis was president • Photo by Ellen Aheorn. Alpha Phi dominates Greek Week, DhJnomlnal By Jackie DaSilva and Angela Norcross There was something special in the air when you walked into the Alpha Phi house on Greek Row, For many women. Alpha Phi served as a home away from home, which began with its foimding at the university in 1991. The Alpha Phi sisters were a diverse group, but formed close bonds through service projects and social events. Sopho- more member Amanda Walsh said, Alpha Phi is a very eclectic organization; I love being a part of it because all of our members have such amazing and varying talents that it really makes us an amazing group. The women were of different majors and interests, and therefore involved at the university and in the community in diverse ways. Junior Bree Mills said, It ' s hard to say, ' That ' s an Alpha Phi, ' because we ' re all over the place and we ' re all kinds of girls. ..it makes it really tun and really interesting. The sorority was well known at the university for its accomplishments and accolades. During Greek Week 2004, Alpha Phi rolled over the competition, taking first place overall. The soror- ity pulled out a first place finish in the banner competition and senior Deedee Jacobs won the title of Ms. Greek. Senior Tesi Giasson won best soloist during Greek Sing and the sorority took the best showmanship award, blowing away the competition. To close out an award-winning year, Fraternity Sorority Life named Alpha Phi the Sorority Chapter of the Year. The girls shared their love with the ci)mimmi- ty and at the university by participating in other Greek organizations events and supporting their own philanthropies each year. Walsh described their annual philanthropic event, A-Phiasco, as a great way for our sisters to unite for our one common goal, spreading the message of Cardiac Care and supporting the Alpha Phi Foundation. A-Phiasco was a week-long series of events that raised money tor the Alpha Phi Foundation, the nationwide Alpha Phi philanthropy. A percent- age of the proceeds went to the sorority ' s local philanthropy, the Ciirdiac Care Unit ot Rockingham Memorial Hospital. In conjunction with A-Phiasco, held during the week of Valentine ' s Day, Alpha Phi raised awareness of women ' s heart disease through the Red Dress Project. Alpha Phi also participated in other philanthropies, such as Theta Chi ' s Twelve Days fundraiser, which the sisters won in 2003. Friendships between the girls were so close that the word sisters applied perfectly to their relationships. The sorority served as a second home. Junior Brittany DeLorme said, I had a really rough freshman year because I was far away from home, but I came back sophomore year and decided to give JMU one last try before I transferred and that last try was Greek Life. Alpha Phi basically kept me here at JMU, and I ' ve never been happier. Alpha Phis had the most fun just spending time together. DeLorme said, I live in the house now and I have die most tiin when m ' sisters and I are just clowning around and having fun just hanging out. Special bonds and friendships contributed to the sorority ' s growing numbers. Mills said, We seem to be everywhere! I can ' t go anywhere on campus or around town without running into an Alpha Phi, which is awesome. • 248

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z o z asianSTUDENTunion Students of all ethnic backgrounds were welcome to join Asian Student Union, which pro- moted the campus- wide awareness ot Asian-American culture. They strove to promote diversity and provide support to Asian-American Students. FRONT ROW: Olivia Le, Del Ciela Basilio, Jin Yi, Brisbane Severino, Michelle Sodionn, Corol Nguyen, Christina Hoang, Travis Mitchell; SECOND ROW: Raphael Villacrusis, Felicia Troung-Brodie, Linda Ho, Dung Pham, Rachel Palenski, Angle Wu, Olivia Chang, Brian Enciso THIRD ROW: Mimi Liu, Angelica Atienza, Tonya Murray, Megan Ramsburg, Tiffany Tran, Jill Irineo, Jenny Yoo, Phillip Carron, BACK ROW: Victor Lee, Minu Shah, Brandon Lee, Sharon Warren, Miogi Abejuela, Tyler Moyer, Eliza- beth Nguyen, Jenn Shen. americanCRIMINALjustice Students hoping to work in the criminal justice held in the future were encour- aged to apph ' to the American Criminal Justice Associa- tion. The organiza- tion established a network of resources tor criminal justice students. FRONT ROW: Renee Bounds, Erin Curley, Avery Bulzer, Chnslene Darcy, Kyle Doiph, Lindsay Blonken- ship; BACK ROW: Guillermo Calico, Alison Brooks, Amy Beddoo, Louren Brice, Leigh Dohlem, hleother Horan, Jess Montgomery. alphaPHIomega FRONT ROW: Nikole Gleadall, Beth Grimes, Kim Nguyen-Dinhh, Jennifer Fralin, Megan Sheedfar, Kerry Keegan, Christi Hess, Jennifer Kurbel, Scott Hoefke, Annie Czapp; SECOND ROW: Rebecca Bourne, Samiro Hamad, Katie long, Laurol Woodson, Emily Young, Jody Roberts, Michelle Muth, Jessica Gray, Stephanie LeMarr, Sarah Horsche, Richard Swao; THIRD ROW: Renee Cipicchio, Jessica Norman, Anne Harris, Lindsey Adier, Erin O ' Keeffe, Meredith Schontz, Kimberly Casper, Jennifer Austin, David Martin, Ryan Eades, Jason Planakis; FOURTH ROW: Rachel Martin, Rhonno Bollig, Susan Chasteen, Katie Mills, Cathy Geis, Janna Ridley, Sara McKeon, Sara Levy, Sarah Mersereou, Kyle Tom, Roger Varner; BACK ROW: Stacey Evans, Emily Aikman, Jason Richards, Brian McBeafh, Leanne Chambers, Alison Ware iSLVi I, APO mei ,. , , ,. ite in a 5K benefit- hd-in-Hond. APO worked at the university and in the community to improve the livas of people around them. Photo cour- tesy by A 250