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

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buu Candice Knarr. Health Sciences; Fairfax Station, VA Sharisa Korth, ISAT: Stafford, VA Joshua Krause, ISAT. Newburyport: MA Megan Kremer. Psychology; Virginia Beach, VA Christie Kummers, Computer Science; Virginia Beach, VA Kristin Lawhorn, Kinesiology; Sudbury, MA Christen Lawrence, CSD; Richmond, VA Jennifer Leary, Nursing; Richmond, VA Kristin Lee, Psychology; Warrenton, VA Yonah Levy, Psychology; Alexandria, VA Sage Lipkin, Recreation Studies; Rockville Centre, NY Ellen Lolich, Kinesiology; Arlington, VA Christopher Lorete, ISAT; Virginia Beach. VA Julia Lucas, Psychology; Lansdale, PA Jennifer MacDonald. Dietetics; Hooksett. NH Samantha Mack. Psychology; Baltimore. MD Kira Magnor. CSD; Southampton, NY Jessica Ma)on Psychology; West Windsor NJ Ebony Majors, Health Sciences; Newport News, VA Seircih Mancini, Health Sciences; Fredericksburg, VA Virginia Mann, Nursing; Harrisonburg, VA Meghan Manning, Dietetics; Virginia Beach, VA Mona Marrash, Athletic Training; Fairfield, CT Natalie Marston, Psychology; Potomac, MD Kathleen Mattingly, CSD; Silver Spring, MD Jessica McAlexanden CSD; Bassett. VA Lauren McChesney. Psychology; Centreville, VA Kira McGroarty, Health Sciences; Hopatcong, NJ Sara McKean, CSD; Gordonsville, VA Scott McKissick, Psychology; Great Falls, VA Janice Mentzen Psychology; Severna Park, MD Erin Merritt, Dietetics; Trumbull, CT Russell Meserve, Psychology; Sterling, VA Joshua Mickley, Computer Science; West Point, VA Lindsay Miller Kinesiology; Williamsburg, VA .205 seniors

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sm striving WITf. iTXCELLENCE With her plate already full with teaching a plethora of classes, it was hard to believe that Mary Thompson vvas not only an esteemed and well-known professor in only her third year at the university, but an accomplished marathon runner as well. 1 didn ' t used to think I could run a marathon, but then I joined a running group in Michigan v hen I was at MSU and met all sorts of runners who had done them, and i realized there v as no one type of runner or per- son who runs a marathon, said Thompson. I felt like It was something I could attempt. It was an important realization for me because I ' m not what you ' d call fast; instead I ' m a ' middle of the pack ' runner. Once I found other reasons for running a marathon besides running a fast time, I found it to be very rewarding. Gearing up for the com- petition, pson jogs around the Bluestone area. For one marathon, Thompson ran more than 26 miles and trained for 18 weeks, r ljoio oy Sarah Thomas BY JOANNA BRENNER As soon as she finished her first marathon, the 2001 Flying Pig, held in Cincinnati, Ohio, Thompson knew she wanted to participate in more races. Run- ning marathons not only had introduced her to some of her best friends and taught her respect for individual abilities, but also had an extremely positive effect on her teaching career. Running very much enhances my teaching, at least I think so! It helps me to relax and focus. It also allows me to relate to student athletes. An 18-week marathon-training program is also very similar to a 16- week semester, so I ' ve learned to pace myself accord- ingly for both periods and to accept what comes along during the process, said Thompson. A very involved process, running marathons could be physically and mentally strenuous for anyone. Along with her intensive training programs, Thomp- son needed the right mind-set in order to be successful while running over 25 miles. At the beginning of a marathon my body feels great but my mind is full of doubts; somewhere in the race the situation usually reverses and my body starts flagging and that ' s when my mind has to kick in to remind me that I ' ve trained well enough to run 26.2 miles, said Thompson. There was also the inevitable negative side of any long-term physical activity. Thompson had fallen victim to several injuries and said sometimes her body )ust told her to take a break. But even when she had run her last marathon, she vvould always have the irreplaceable knowledge she gained from being a marathon runner. I ' ve met people of all backgrounds, ages, sizes and abilities running marathons, and I ' ve realized that everyone runs his or her own race, doing it the way that works best for him or her, and each way is a success because we all make it to the finish line. The same is true of learning in that we all find our own v ay during a semester; no one can do the work for you, said Thompson. ■ 204 classes

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oo Bsef Drew Morgan, Psychology; Woodbury, NJ Joseph Morgan, ISAT; Reston, VA Whitney Morns. Health Sciences; Vinton, VA Dustin Moyer, ISAT; Dayton, VA Jamie Munnis, Kinesiology; Downingtown. PA Elizabeth Myers, Kinesiology; Elkndge, MD Lauren Myers, Nursing; Camp Hill, PA Rebecca Nakles, ISAT; Sterling, VA Abigail O ' Connell, Health Services; Westminster, MD Jessica Oglesby, ISAT; Richmond, VA Caitlyn Ohme, CSD; Hillsdale, NJ Rebecca Oliver, Psychology; Fairfax, VA Dana Oiler, Athletic Training; Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Joshua Ott, Kinesiology; Stuarts Draft, VA Jenna Paddol, Kinesiology; Beverly, MA Andrea Parilak, Kinesiology; Harrisonburg, VA Kristen Pelosky, ISAT; Virginia Beach, VA Ashleigh Pepin, Health Sciences; Great Falls, VA Jennifer Peters, Health Sciences; Roanoke, VA Jennifer Piantedosi, Kinesiology; Herndon, VA Jennifer Pic, Psychology; Burke, VA Laura Pitrelli, Kinesiology; Burke, VA Allyson Plemmons, Psychology; Goshen, VA Michelle Poling, Dietetics; Springfield, VA Michael Portegies-Zwart. ISAT; Rome, Italy Bethany Posta, CSD; Chesapeake, VA Heather Potts, Psychology; Lovettsville, VA James Price, ISAT; Harrisonburg, VA Sara Pritt, Health Sciences; Manassas, VA Kelly Pugh, ISAT; Chantilly VA Christina Razionale, Nursing; Ardmore, PA Kristen Reynolds, Kinesiology; Beveriy, MA Lucian Reynolds, ISAT; Harrisonburg, VA Melissa Rhodes, Health Sciences; Midlothian, VA Christine Ridolfi, Psychology; Hudson, OH 206 classes