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

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[kilgor Kari Kilgore, Kinesiology; Sterling, Va. Elizabeth Kimball, Geographic Science; Baltiii, Kathr)n Klein, CSD; Ponte Vedra Bch., Fla. Benjamin Knear. Computer Science; Afton, Va. Sarah Kulp, Health Sciences; Moorestown, NJ. Marcela Kwon, Health Sciences; Fairfax, Va. Jeff Laarz, Health Sciences; Poquoson, Va. Rachel Lachance, Psychology; Baltimore, Md. Jamee Lawson, Health Sciences; Vinton, Va. Monica Lazur, Kinesiology; Mechanicsburg, Va. . dam Lee, Computer Science; Ijamsville, Md. Jerrine Lee, Kinesiology; Cumberland, Va. Matthew Lesser, Kinesiology; Hampton, Va. Adam Lowe, Psychology; Burke, Va. Gregory Lowe, HSA; Huntington, N.Y. Kristen Lundsten, Psychology; Dover, N.J. Andrew Luther, Psychology; South Kingstown, R.L Joanna Lynch, Psychology; Annandale, Va. Bernadette Macdonald, CSD; Falls Church, Va. Kristen Maher, Nursing; Brookhaven, Pa. Kara Makara, Psychology; Arlington, Va. Adam Mathews, Computer Science; St. Paul, Va. Thalahne Mayer, Health Sciences; Richmond, Va. Benjamin McAndrews, Athletic Ti-aining; Virginia Beach, Va. Seniors 12051

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c s to a a n B Ti C a bo c ' c a o grounds for improvement There was much more involved in taking care of a baseball stadium than one typically thought, and the students of KIN 436, Facilities Planning and Manage- ment in Sport and Recreation, had the chance to expe- rience first-hand how much planning and management was required to successfully run a facilit . Instead of reading a textbook, the students put on hard hats and got to work. After Brad Babcock completed two memorable jobs at the university as a baseball coach and working for the Athletics Administration, he decided to give teaching a shot and started a new course, facilities management, as part of the sports management jjrogram. When I woiked for Athletics Administration, my biggest responsibility was facility planning, mak- ing schedules of who used the facility at what time and maintaining it, said Babcock. The objective of the class was to gain valuable knowledge on how facilities were managed and how they were built. The class focused on structures and facilities around the campus and throughout the Harrisonburg community. We learned how to manage a facility from differ- ent aspects, including day-to-day, safety and function- ality, said jimior Brandon Lapetina. We also focused on the Americans with Disabilities Act and how that affects buildings and facilities being built. The class also learned about risk management and what to do in case of an emergencv dining an athletic event, accord- ing to junior J. C. Cartwright. Though I don ' t foresee mvself reallv tr ing to pursue a career in the field of facilities management, it ' s good to be familiar with it. especially if vour major is sports management, said junior Jamie Rogers. Babcock ' s students knew they were being taught from experiences from Babcock ' s own career. Mr. Babcock is a very knowledgeable person. He has been a coach, athletic director and an events manager for JMU in the past, said Cartwright. There is no text- book for the class because he feels that what he teaches us is all we have to know. I believe that it is a good way to teach because his students will have a first-hand experience of his knowledge. The class took various field trips and learned more than any book could teach. Different sites visited were Gold ' s Gym, Harrisonbvirg High School, Har- risonburg Parks and Recreation and Memorial Hall ' s new Softball and baseball fields. Ever thing is taken into consideration, from the appropriate lighting to how many seats there should be in the stadium and what kind of grass should be grown, said senior Allyn Trueblood. Even though I took the class because it was lequired for sports management, it was really interesting, said Lapetina. I ' m not sure what I want to do as a job, but it ' s nice to be able to see what has and has not vorked in simi- lar situations. It gives me a heads up on how I might run a stadium or recreation center in the future. One of the most memorable site visits was a trip to the Robert and Frances Flecker Athletic Perfor- mance Center while it was under constiiiction. The lead architect guided students, discussed the design of the building and showed them the different stages of development. We wore hard hats and really got some hands-on experience, said Babcock. Hands-on was the best wav to describe the class. I ' m tr)ing to give back to students in a creative way, explained Babcock. It is important to see things first- hand. It is easy to read it in a book, but the students will be so far ahead of the game if they do plan to have a career in this. [by Katie FitzGerald] Using real examples. Brad Babcock instructs students in his class on legal issues relating to facilities management KIN 436 gave students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience regarding the necessary planning and management of sports facilities. Photo by Revee TenHuisen 12041 Classes

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I ncaneny - paynej Kristen McAneny, Psycholog) ' ; Westampton, N.J. Colleen McConnell, CSD: Logan Township, N.|. Lindsay McCormick, CSD; Victoria, Va. Lori McVay, Health Sciences; Keeling, Va. Karol Mendoza, Psychology; Danbury, Conn. Sofanit Mesfin, HSA; Harrisonburg, Va. Eileen Meyer, Nursing; Olney, Md. Kelsey Michl, Health Sciences; Dorset, ' t. Heather Miron. Social Work; Roanoke, Va. Dayid Mock, Kinesiology; Woodbridge, Va. Brianne Murphy, Ps) ' chology; Silver Spring, Md. Laura Mustian, Nursing; Richmond, a. Ashley Nesselrodt, Nursing: Winchester, Va. Joanne Niere, Health Sciences; Surprise, Ariz. Rebecca Norton, CSD: Cummaquld, Maine Kimberly O ' Connor, Health Sciences; Centreville, Va. Patrick Olin, ISAT; Manassas, Va. Anne O ' Neil, Health Sciences: Frederick, Md. Lawrence Osborn, Psychology ' ; Springfield, ' a. Rachel Palenski, Nursing: McLean, Va. Stefanie Parker, Kinesiology; King William, Va. Elena Patarinski, Psychology: Waynesboro, Va. Michael Pawlo, ISAT; Long Valley, N.J. Tiffany Payne, Social Work; Warrenton, Va. 12061 Classes