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

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' - 2008 t I The Bluestone, Volume 99 The Yearbook of James Madison University March 2007 - March 2008 Enrollment: 17,918 800 South Main Street, MSC 3522 Harrisonburg, VA 22807 (540) 568-6541 jmu.bluestone@gmail.com VvWWw.-.: Stephanie Hardman, editor in chief Katie Piwowarczyk, creative director Sammy Elchenko, photography director Joanna Brenner, copy editor Rachel Canfield, managing editor Meg Streker, supervising editor Brittany Lebling, senior producer Lauren Pack, co-features Erika Rose, co-features Leslie Cavin, classes Michelle Melton, organizations Ashley Knox, sports Seth Binsted Jaime Conner Sonya Euksuz ian Karen McChesney Victoria Sisitka Natalie Wall Brianne Beers Bethany Blevins Walter Canter Caitlin Harrison Eleni Menoutis Lianne Palmatier Rebecca Schneider Casey Smith Erin Venier Sara Riddle Kaylene Posey tjditorial looard n edignerd u- notographerd QVriterd cPvodi ucer S Uiiinedd c ) lanager o. 6 pening 18 (featured 156 CI added 2U2 Jrganizationd 316 sDportd 362 Clodh oding The mature learner, having acquired knowledge of history and an appreciation for the workings of the world, recognizes one fact above all else: that she has mastered so little of what there is to know. Similarly, as we conclude one Madison Century and commence another, my first thought is, so much done, so much to do! By any measure our institutional life has been filled with one success after another, and we now face a new Madison Century of service emboldened with the confidence that comes only from achievement. We have prepared over 100,000 graduates to lead personally productive lives, but as a public university, we have also contributed to the general welfare of our Commonwealth and the nation. We have advanced the public good. In fact, a flourishing democracy is dependent upon an educated populace. As our namesake James Madison, said, What spectacle can be more edifying or more seasonable, than that of liberty and learning, each leaning on the other for their mutual and surest support. Much has changed at Madison since Nannie Sword enrolled in 1909. Our yearbook, whether The Schoolmaam or Vie Bluestone is a wonderful reminder of the common thread that runs through the fabric of our institutional history. They reflect the centrality of the student as the university has carried out its mission. This year ' s Centennial edition of Vw Bluestone is no different, ft is filled with friendships, relationships, events and activities that comprise the Madison collegiate experience. I consider it to be quite a privilege to lead such an extraordinary institution as it celebrates its 100th birthday. Linwood H. Rose President Photo by Sammy Elchenko 6 O, ' penmg Legacy is hard to see as it is being woven. Its effects are far-reaching and its meanings are endless... a ' penmg it ' s academic Wireless, three students lake their technology outdoors and find a quiet place to study on the Quad. Students flocked to the picturesque Quad when the weather was nice. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Clad in purple and Rold, students cheer on the football team from the stands. The colors ' roots could he traced back to two 1909 university literary societies, the Lee and Lanier Literary Societies, according to the ( entennial Celebration Web site. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Smiling, Duke Dog comes to life in Sicgal the bulldog, a regular attendee of university football games. Since his first appearance in the 1470s, the spirit of Duke Dog was represented in many different forms. Photo by Sonya luksuzian 8 O, ' pemng Q ' pemng 9 Reading Animol Fjrm, ,i former student sports her sludes while lounging on a sunny day. Aviator sunglasses were a popular fashion statement in the 1980s. Photo from The Bluestone archives Staying in sync. Mozaic Dance Cluh performs at Operation Santa Claus. The university offered a number of dance organizations, including Madison Dance, Breakdance Club, Dance Company, and Latin and Swiiig Dance Clubs. Photo by Sammy Elchenko l J Dpening o, Opening 77 Listening to music, senior Sarah Wagoner peruses the latest edition ol The Breeze. the student newspaper. The Hreeze was publisherl bi-weeklv with news, sports, opinion, and arts anrl entertainment sections. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Headed for a snowy tall, a former student enjoys the surrounding winter wonderland. From hiking to sledding on D-Hall trays, students found ways to get outdoors during every season. Pholo from The Bluestone archives Getting a grip, a student makes his way up the University Recreation Center lURECi rock wall. UREC ' s 140,000 s(]u.ire-loot tacilits opened in 1940. Photo by Sammy Elchenko I J. Jpen, mq a ' penmg 13 its traditional Swaying, the American flag is displayed outside of Wilson Hall. Wilson ' s cupola was once the highest point in Harrisonburg, before the construction of the ISAT CS building, according to the Centennial Celebration Web site. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Spreading their message, students on the Commons protest the conflict in Darfur. For decades, the Commons was a venue for students to express their sujjport or discontent for issues. Photo by Victoria Sisitka Silting for peace, a l ZO student participates in a protest. This new patriotism has been self-elaborated by many marches, riots, an October ISth moratorium, marching on Washington a month later, accorrjing to the l i70 edition of TIh ' RluatDnc. Photo from The Blucstone archives 74 O. ' pemng It s progressive a ' penmg 15 Bearing the university ' s former name, a sign marks a campus entrance. The university was known js Madison ( oliege ior nearly 40 years. Photo from The Bluestone archives Frozen solid, the Duke Dog statue guards the Plecker Athletic Performance Center. Lee Leuning, the South Dakota artist who sculpted the 2,100-pound mascot, also created the )ames Madison statue, according to the Centennial ( I ' lehralion Web site. Photo by Stephanie Hardman Greeting campus visitors, purple and yellow tulips surround one ol the university ' s entrance signs. These signs stood at the campus entrances on Bliiestofir Drive and Univcrsitv Bnulin .irrl Phnto liv Stephanie l-lardman lO Kjpening Q ' pemng 17 i! i M yiffw i w nm ' fi  w M iwi Hw «i H ria ■. ' . ' .■ ■:v:. ' : ■■ ::, -v. -.-.::v :;IJ Is; •• ' : ' ;■■ ' ■. - r::v, .: :v 3 I-m: 1. -V •; ' j .i -■■■ K, ,v ., •, -. ' ' :- ' - ' n Ji ' ■: : j; ■. VvKOH - ' . -■ . ' ' ;]■■■ H -.• ' . ' V.. H . :;: ' : ' , jM (J eatured Classes Organizations tHi Sports Closing kJe all grew up ad L.egomaniacd. senior Josh Jones Enthusiastically wrapping his hands around the middle, a participant adjusts his Lego lower. All of the Legos used in Battle of the Builds were donated to local shelters and children ' s charities. Photo h ?e ee TvnHui en Sorting through his Lego allotment, a student thoughtfully selects the perfect piece. Freddie Mac, the company who sponsored the event, had financed more than 50 million homes since 1970. Photo by Revee TenHui en Students competed in Lego building on Godwin Field. M % m competition unlike any seen on campus r m m before. The first Battle of the Builds took W place March 28 on Godwin Field. The competition pitted 25 groups of students in a race to build the tnost awe-inspiring and innovative home designs out of Lego blocks. Teams had one hour to build their homes from the ground up. They ranged from two to si. members working together to win first prize. The top five teams won prizes such as folding chairs, umbrellas and gift cer- tificates to restaurants like Outback Steakhouse and Hams Restaurant. Battle of the Builds was meant to be a celebration of the new partner- ship between the university and Freddie Mac, the sponsor of the event and a corporation that helped homeowners find ways to pay for their homes. The Lego building concept was meant to loosely relate to Freddie Mac ' s mission of making home ownership possible for everyone, said Heidi Cuthbertson, the events organizer. The goal was to raise awareness of Freddie Mac and its mission on campus, which allowed the business to grow even more. A live band performed at the battle and free food and drinks 2.0 (featured by Stephen Brown lully adding the next Ix ' go, d competitor prepares lo finish her school-spirited house named Dukes. students only had one hour to build their Lego creations and Aere required to use ail of the I lieces allotted lo ihem. Photo hy Revee TenHulsen were available. Throughout the day, the tent was abuzz with activity and energy as the band Moneypenny performed and competition raged. Everyone was welcomed to stop by and partake in the activi- ties, except tor the competition itself, which required that teams sign up in advance. By the time building began, the scene resembled a glorified kindergarten class, with 25 tables covered in Legos and ma- niacal students climbing over each other to get to the blocks. In the last live minutes, students hurried to put finishing touches on their models. The creations all varied in style and function. Some teams went with a more traditional home-building formula. The Alpha Kappa team, for instance, was inspired by the architectural design of Wilson Hall. Oth- ers built large, mansion-like buildings equipped with separate wings and guest houses. These designs seemed to attract the judges ' approval more, considering that the judging criteria focused on structural soundness, aesthetics, overall appearance and creativity. Still, some of the most interesting models were those that deviated, often radically, from conventional architectural sts ' les. Team Legolas, for example, decided to build up, rather than out, finishing with a six-story home built almost entirely with window panes. The cherry on top was the luscious green yard situated at the top of the tower instead of the front or back of it, as well as the trees sprouting along the home ' s facade. We ' re making a tree house, said junior Forrest Bassett, member of Team Legolas. And if you don ' t like it, there ' s a boathouse, he said as he pointed to a smaller structure at the foot of the tree house. Many other teams built traditional architectural norms, such as ba- sic four-wall homes. One creation resembled a condemned tower, with a yard floating precariously above a rootless living room with a single wall climbing higher into the sky. But the judges invariably favored the more traditional homes. The winner of the event, team Lego My Eggo, recieved an iPod shuffle for each member. Their creation sported four intact walls, plus a garden and a pool house adjoining the side of the main house. Of the top five finishers, only one team ' s creation deviated from tra- dition. The team was Builder Bob ' s, who created a beach house with an Olympic-sized swimming pool on the roof The idea came to senior Mike Hoffman in a dream. Senior losh lones said, We all grew up as Legomaniacs, and we just wanted to continue that dream. Baftle o f t je IBuiUd 21 Break dancers from around the world came to showcase their talents. or Brittany Leblina ii t was JMU, but it was so eclectic, said se- nior Jessica Johnston, vice president of the Breakdance Club. On March 31, the Breakdance Club hosted Circles 8, one of the largest hip-hop charity events on the East Coast. Break dancers battled against each other to raise money. The com- petition raised about $14,000 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mercy House and the Boys and Girls Club. In Godwin Gym, Circles 8 presented four vs. four crew battles, emcee (rapping) battles, Bonnie and Clyde {one girl and boy vs. another girl and boy) battles, live DJs and even a graffiti art expo. Contestants came from as far away as France, and the prize amounts were up to $3,000 for the winners of the four vs. four crew battles. There were also ciphers, non-competitive battles tor those who just came to dance and be a part of the scene. There was a lot of hype about Circles 8 according to Johnston. We had a lot of community involvement; not just from JMU, but from the Harrisonburg community overall. Golookon.com printed T-shirts for the competition and helped to pass the word around ttnvn. The Breakdance Club was formed by fosh Rosenthal in 1997 after the idea came to his friend Kevork Garmirian in a dream. JMU was a different school than it is now, said Rosenthal. There was a lot more of the Greek scene. I knew there were other people like me out there, but there was just no way to unity these people. The Circles charity competition began three years later and only drew about 100 people. In its eighth year, with over 1,500 in attendance, the Breakdance Club was well on the way to its goal to create a home hip-hop culture at JMU. 1 think they ' re getting better at it every year, actually ' said Rosenthal. People come from dl over the countr ' to get to this. Beat Whakz won the four vs. four crew battle and the $3,000 prize at Circles 8; Mellow Styles took the Bonnie and Clyde battle and $200. The emcee battle was won by 2.2. (featured Executing a difficult power move, a competitor does a windmill to gain the crowd ' s attention. Due to their difficulty and required strength, many breakdance moves took months to master. Pholo by Revee TenHuisen Gray Matter, who took home $250. Besides the participants. Circles 8 also featured the emcee PoeOne from Zulu Kings in California. He just brought a completely different feel to the event, said Johnston. We had so much feedback from people that came to the event from outside of JMU Two well-known break dancers served as guest judges: (eromskee from the Massive Monkees crew and Machine from the Rock Force crew. It was just so great to have both of them there... they hung out with us but they were also great teachers, said Johnston. The competition was so popular that a YouTube.com video was posted on the Breakdance Club forum for those ' who might ha% ' e been too far outside to see what happened. Having a group of people that was inclusive while other organizations on campus were exclusive was something that helped Rosenthal through school. Having Circles 8 showcase break dancing made Rosenthal feel really good to see how much people enjo) ' it. o o o Advertising for SafeRldes, a club member displays the fundraising week ' s events on her back. In addition to hosting a proceeds night at its restaurant, RT ' s Chicken Grille sponsored SafeRides during its first operational weekend Photo courtesy of Dara Silbeft 2. cZ-eatureii SafeRides fueled its cause by raising over $3,000. raduate Lindsey W ' alther-Thomas founded SafeRides in 2002. She saw a need for safe transportation for late- night part ' -goers and students studxing on can lyyjjto the early morning. But the organization fac ed many obstacles during its inception and did not become op- erational until Februar)- 2006. It took off after that, transport- ing its 1 ,000th customer home safely after only two months in business and generating support from both students and the communitv; according to senior Tamra Cornwell, executive director for SafeRides. When SafeRides got its kick-start, expenses went straight through the roof In addition to donations, SateRides held a hand- raising week in the spring to fuel its operation, including a bake sale. Rock Off and male date auction. A big hit with students, the fundraising week yielded $3,148.92 in profit The SafeRides Rock Off alone generated quite a buzz. Five bands competed in the battle, with Skies o ' er Saturn prevailing as the winner. The band, consisting of seniors Jay McGiU, Eric Nanz and Teagan O ' Bar and junior Chris AntzouUs, won a show at Alstons Pub to fiirther showcase its Epic Space Rock talents to the community ' . The SafeRides Rock Off was a great experience for us as a band, said Antzoulis. AU of us believe that SafeRides is a great idea and is powered by a fantastic and cooperative group of individuals. We enjoy doing shows where we get the opportunity to entertain as well as help our fellow students or people in need. The organization also worked with Cold Stone Creamery and RT ' s Chicken Grille, garnering even more funds tor the newly established group while earning recognition firom the Harrisonburg community- Members of SafeRides hoped the fundraising week would not only raise their budget, but also make SafeRides a household name. We thought pro iding fun e ' ents on campus would get our name out there; ve really wanted people to know who we were, said Fundraising Director senior Megan Lake. The fundraising e ' ents were a big hit with students. But the male date auction Hot Bods, Hot Rods was, according to Lake, the most memorable e ent of all. SafeRides auctioned off the male a cappeHa group Madison Project, which caused quite a stir from the audience. I ' ve never seen so many girls fight over guys before, said Lake. The Madison Project went for $550; a bunch of girls pooled their money. It really helped us bring in a lot of monev. Ve were really grateful for Madison Project being there. At the Cold Stone Creamery fundraiser, members of SafeRides worked as Cold Stone employees. On one of the warmest nights of the week, this fundraiser raised a substantial amount of funds. We had a line out the door most of the night, said Lake. We made a little over S300. It was a really big deal for us to bring in that much money. WTiile the events of the week made for one of our most profitable years, according to Lake, it also strengthened the bonds within the organization. Working together at the -arious events unified the group as a whole. I used SafeRides once and I was really impressed with how well their whole system vorks, said senior Kelly Fisher I was at a house off campus and vanted to get home, but there were no bus stops nearby. I felt a lot more comfortable using SafeRides, which is operated by JMU students, than calling a cab with a driver I didn ' t know. Plus it was firee! she said. S4e ' RiJe6 OOeek 25 Chris Wernikowski i untencl lur iLTiicilf .tltention. The University Program Bo.ird co- sponsorcfJ Ihc m.iie aurti in u ' ith SafcRidc!,. Photo courtesy ofKristen Malzone 2.K L- eatured and sophomoic Andrew Morris show oil their talent. The band was unsigned but participating in competitions like the Rock Otf helped build its fan base. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Since it cost about S800 per week to fund the organiza- tion, Safe Rides had a difficult time getting off the ground. As it turned out, insuring SafeRides vehicles and drivers consumed the highest cost for the organization. Enterprise Rent- A-Car stepped up to cover the insurance needs of both the corporation as well as the 200 volunteers that worked for SafeRides. It also provided the rental vehicles used every weekend for the student-run organization. With the help trom Enterprise and sponsors like Domino ' s Pizza and SafeRides Before SafeRides I insurance, it had many cr Last year we got ; people who thought that ] Cornwell. People thou service to them that we ca SafeRides also hit i March 23 when one of the program ' s logo and ] food to the students on the |ie a huge success. be an organization and received Is. |)t of negative feedback from I were already operational, said we were falsely advertising a In ' t provide. leed bump on the weekend of le magnetic door signs with Ine number was stolen. A IMU [Notice was sent to all students informing them of the theft and potential impersonator. Even though the driver actually gave rides home to students, it was unknown if he or she was acting maliciously or just attempting to provide a ser ' ice to the students outside of the confines of the organization. Although Cornwell did not see this incident as a real threat, SafeRides released a notice to all students that they should not accept rides from ' ehicles bearing the SafeRides magnetic logo unless the drivers were wearing the official SafeRides T-shirts. For Cornwell, all of the positive responses SafeRides received from the university and the Harrisonburg area were encouraging, and allowed the organization to relay its ultimate message to the community. We want to make people aware of the consequences of drinking and driving, but we aren ' t here to either persuade or dissuade people to drink, she said. So what did the future hold for SafeRides? Kristin Gardner, Associate Director for the University Health Center ' s Office of Health Promotion, who worked to support SafeRides, was optimistic. I see the organization continuing to hold a strong presence and continuing to grow, she said. We believe in the organization, the mission and most especially the persistent and professional students who run the organization. S4e ' Ride6 90eek 27 Takin g j O) Joanna brennei Happy to be provided with d Steinway piano. Folds finishes up a song in the middle of his set. Later in the show, his band left the stage and Folds played alone with his synthesizer and Steinway onlv. Photo by Revee TenHuisen Smiling as he plays, Ben Folds sings to excited fans at the Convocation Center. Folds played a two-hour set along with his drummer. Sam Smith, and his bassist, lared Re nolds. Photo by Revee TenHuisen C eatured Ben Folds shared his distinct sound. r usician Ben Folds rocked the ' burg April 10 at the 2007 spring Convocation Center concert, entertaining over 1,500 spectators. Out of all the bands that have come to IMU since my freshman year, I was most excited for Ben Folds, said senior Emma Dozier. His music is so unique. Folds came on just after 9 p.m., direcdy following an opening perfor- mance by guitarist Eef Barzelay. It ' s damn good to be here, Folds said, greeting the packed audience. Folds, who split from his band Ben Folds Five in 2000, was known for his piano skills and original music and lyrics, inspired by artists such as Elton John and Billy Joel. He was happy to take the stage when he saw he was provided with a Steinway piano. Finally, a piano with a low end, Folds said. With help from drummer Sam Smith and bass pla)er Jared Re Tiolds, Folds entertained the crowd with his older rock songs such as Army, from his album, The Unauthorized Diary of Reinhold Messner, as well as newer, mellow songs, titled Landed, and You To Thank, both from his most recent album Songs For Silverman. His lyrics are funny and quirky, but then he also does those sappy love songs that everyone knows, said Dozier. Among Folds ' quirk) ' lyrics were Now I ' m big and important, one angry dwarf, from the song One Angry Dwarf and his many refer- ences to God-like ideas in his song Jesusland. In addition to the Steinway, Folds used a s Tithesiz- er to make sound wave ibrations throughout the show. He said in pre ' ious shows he had claimed that raising the frequency high enough would result in a brown note, causing the audience to defecate. He revealed to the audience, however, that there was no such thing as a brown note during the concert. It was shocking kind of, but I still thought it was freaking great, said sophomore Katie Soulen. He ' s really funny and has a good stage presence. Because of his popularity among college-aged smdents, the Universit) ' Program Board (UPB) had been trying to bring Folds to the university ' for quite some time, according to graduate Amie Kesler, public relations coordinator of UPB. We were very excited and fortunate to have Ben this year, he is such a legend, said Kesler. For each concert we plan, you must ' bid ' on an artist in order to try to get them to come to our venue and this vear we were very luck) ' to be able have him perform. Concert tickets went on sale March 19. Although sales did not start until 8 a.m., students started camping out at Warren Hall hours ahead of time. The cJt wad awedome — loen tJ oldd wad totallt} worth it. senior Rynn Hickman 13en (J-oUd Concert 29 1 mm I ' iihilllii ' UHI first person in line for tickets arrived outside Warren Hall at 1 1 p.m. the previous night. Doors were opened at 4 a.m., when members of UPB had a breakfast of muffins, bagels, orange juice and coffee prepared for anxious Folds fans. They played a DVD of Ben Folds in concert for us and we just hung out and talked to people, said senior Rynn Hickman. It was awesome — Ben Folds was totally worth it. Folds got his start in 1988, playing as a bassist in a band called Ma- josha. Then in 1990, Majosha broke up and Folds formed a band called Pots and Pans, which only stayed together for about a month. It wasn ' t until 1994 that Folds, along with bassist Robert Sledge and drummer Dar- ren )esse formed Ben Folds Five, spawning many hit songs. Folds went solo in 2000 with the release of his album Rockin ' the Suburbs. I think bands named after a leader are doomed from the beginning, said Dozier. You know they ' re eventually going to break off and go solo. Most of the songs 1 listen to are from Ben Folds Fi e, but when he performs them solo, they sound just as good. When Folds made his exit after playing his last song, the audience begged for more. After what seemed to be ages of anticipation. Folds encored with a song from his days as the lead singer of Ben Folds Five. J (J (featured Lopti atedbj Ben l-olds i piano and vocal stylings, excited tans enjoy songs iii e Rockin ' the Suburbs and Narcolepsy. Floor eating for the show was s(]ld out within the first dav ui ticket sales. Photo by Revee TenHuisen Toen cJ oldd C-oncerf 3V by Rebecca Schneider f k University community supported Virginia Tech in aftermath of tragedy. Holding candles in their hands, students and faculty gather late at night on the Quad to remember those killed and wounded in the Virginia Tech shooting. The turnout for the candlelight vigil was very large. Photo by Vkloria Sisitka 3t2. (featured onday, April 16, 2007 marked the date of the deadliest mass shooting to occur on a college _ campus. But to the university ' s community in Harrisonburg, the tragedy at Virginia Tech marked a time when the Dukes joined forces to boost Hokie spirits; remembering, honoring and supporting the 32 fallen victims, their families and others who were affected by the ill-fated events that occurred in Blacksburg that day. Along with the response from U.Va., our response was something to be proud of, said sophomore David Tashner. I was very proud to be at JMU after the Tech shooting because our response was quick and generous. Students watched the breaking news on CNN, joined on- line groups like JMU is Praying for Virginia Tech and bought Remember 4-16-07 T-shirts from JMaddy.com. Maroon and orange ribbon sold out at Wal-Mart as students made and dis- tributed pins to honor the fallen and those who were suffering. When more information was released regarding the i the entire community jumped to its feet to aid Virginu the healing process and pray for those in anguish. . 1 In response to the enormous loss at Vii counseling center at the Varner House w ..t iraBt. as well as 24-hour on-call counselors solation. Many students had close f in the incident and were unsure M r support n need of cor involved erealizat ' me and no that anything can happen to anyi can do anything about it, made Bnervous, explain sophomore Allen Dawes. One of my friends was actual wounded in the shoo ings and another one of my best friend ' s roommates wa; killed, Dawes said. In the media release from JMU following the events at Vir- ginia Tech, officials noted that the campus was a safe environ- ment in relation. On Tuesday, campuses nationwide held vigils and mo- f i :: - ' A  .C ' ■ jr ' U r -r ,- ? % y ' - on, jun ior Rose Coates looks lo her friends for comforl. StLiflcnts and fncultv showed fhcir Tech .ipp,ircl. Phnto by Siimmy fichenkn irginia cJech cJragedy . W 5 o cJcAiOi id a dcnool that cared. Oven though (J m not a dtuaent, cJ dtill elt treated ad one o i)our own. Virginia Tech senior Will Roney Waving fings h ing at half- mast to honor the victims of the tragedy. Flags an.! banners were placed many locations throughn the city and the universi: showing support. Pholo b Karen McChesney Dressed in Virginia Tech colors, students pray tor the victims of the schoi ' shooting. Many student- hurt by the tragedy gathcK . to find solace. Photo by Sjmmy Elchenko Overcome with emotion, students gather on the Commons tr) show their support and grieve loi Virginia Tech. Students mourned for friends and family members who were affected hv Ihe shooting Photo by Sammy Elchenko J U eatured ments of silence to remember the victims and their families. Will Roney, a senior at Virginia Tech, had three JMU friends drive down to be at his school ' s vigil with him. IMU is a school that cares. Even though I ' m not a student, I still felt treated as one of your own. A convocation was held at the Cassell Coliseum on the Virginia Tech campus to help the healing process begin. Charles King, senior vice president for administration and finance, represented the university and attended the event with his son, who was a recent ' irginia Tech graduate. I was very impressed with the comments made by V ' irginia Tech President Charles Steger, President George V. Bush, and Va. Governor Tim Kaine, said King. All three tried very hard with their comments to ease the pain that was being felt by the Virginia Tech family. While Virginia Tech started on the road to recovery, a moment of silence was shared around campus at 2 p.m. April 17. Later that night, a candlelight vigil organized by the Student Government Association spread hope The University Recreation , 1. ., -.lort Many symbol ol support ' .nrang up across campus he Ha s icillo inR the • icch. Photo by Sammy Elchenko 1 l.indLT.inini; ribbons, senior April Landreth creates or.inge tMMl m,iroon pins (or students to %ear to show support lor Virginia Tech. Ribbons were displayed everywhere from purses to clothing to backpacks. Photo by Karen McChesney Uyirginia cJech cJrageJij 35 Displaying aftection and support for Virginia Tech, the Baptist Studeni Center on South Main Street hangs a banner. The community united to pray for its struggles. Photo by Karen McChesney With a Virgrnia lech iiat on his head, the lames Madison statue reflects the extensive amount of support for the students affected by the school ' s tragedy. An abundance of Virginia Tech apparel was made available at local retailers. Photo by Stephanie Hardman Peers share memories and stories of Virginia Tech students. Hundreds of students and faculty gathered on the Commons days after the tragedy to pray, sing hymns and share reflections. Photo by Karen McChesnr 3o cJ ' eatureti and support for those affected by the tragedy. Stu- dents tlooded the Festival lawn and participated in prayers, the lighting of candles and chants for Virginia Tech. A Tech student was present to express gratitude for all of the university ' s efforts, and Dr. Mark Warner delivered an up- lift ing speech. With candles, flashlights, lighters and cell phones held high, Warner addressed the community. Tonight, when we light up our lights, let your light shine for glory for those who have died, for glory for those who have lost, for glory for our lives, he said. In continued support for ' irginia Tech ' ithin the days following the incident, purple and gold transformed into maroon and orange. The university ' s support for Tech was displayed for all to see, from the Quad to the Integrated Sciences and Technology (ISAT) building, via the Internet and within ones ' thoughts. Banners were hung from the highwa} ' o erpass, and a sign was hung from the University- Recreation Center. At ISAT, a Virginia Tech flag was hung at half-mast. ' irginia Tech apparel was worn during ma- roon and orange days. A final ceremony on the Friday following the shooting was held on the Commons. It was a moment of remembrance for those caught in the line of fire, and a time of reflection for the families and friends within the community. The students ' and faculty ' s support provided hope to a school that was close in proximity physically and emotionally. It was a horrible experience, said Tashner, but it seems to have made Tech a very strong, unified com- munity albeit at a great price. The tragedy at Virginia Tech brought the issue of school iolence and safet)- full circle. .Although the uni -ersit - had an open campus with a minimal amount of securit)-, administra- tors believed that the Virginia Tech campus was secure after the incident, and crisis management protocols were looked over and amended during the summer. At the beginning of the 2007-2008 academic year, an up- dated emergency response system was instated at JMU. In case of a crisis, a siren and P. ' system were used to broadcast mes- sages on campus. To ensure e ' er) ' one received the emergencj ' message, the university sent e-mail notifications to students, faculty and staffs. There was also the new option of receiving emergency information via cell phone text or voice messages. Don Egle, director of public affairs and university spokesman, would also add that the safety discussion is an ongoing process. IMU has been and continues to be committed to consistently evaluating and updating its emergency and communication procedures and policies. By keeping campus as accessible and open as pos- sible, the community could grow and develop, stepping out of the shadow of the ' irginia Tech shooting and into an environment focused on student safety and awakened to the fragility- of human life. Uirginia Uech cJragedtj jt celebrate Environmental issues gained attention across campus. by Bethany Blevins £_ preading environmental consciousness in the community became a popular movement as concern m over the Earth ' s future grew. As alternative fuel methods were developed across the nation, rec ' cling bins and energy conservation practices sprung up across campus. On one ot the first sunny spring days in April, students and members ot the community gathered on the Festival lawn to celebrate Earth. The spectacular view of the mountains from that hilltop is something that every JMU Duke has passed some time looking at, said senior EARTH Club member Brian Tynan. How would [students] feel if that view were no longer there, if the Arboretum were turned into another parking lot, or if the huge trees on the Quad were cut down to make way for more administrative buildings? Earth Week, sponsored by Environmental Awareness and Restoration Through o ur Help (EARTH) Club, Clean Energy Coaltion and the University Program Board (UPB) began April 16 and lasted until April 22. Events throughout this weeklong celebration included a community light bulb exchange sponsored by Wal-Mart on Wednesday, a 3-D visualization theatre presentation of the Earth on Thurs- day, a community bike ride on Friday and culminated with Festival Fest. [Earth Week] was a weeklong campaign to help educate students about environmental issues pertinent to students in the Shenandoah Valley and greater East Coast Region, said Tynan. To encourage people to attend the week ' s events, sophomore Annie Cantrell publicized the event by making posters and flyers, and designing Earth Week T-shirts with a picture of a tree from the Quad. Most prominently, students were encouraged to learn more about the environmental issues that threatened the Shenandoah Valley. Literature tables were set up for ' isitors to read about these issues and learn how to better protect the en ironment. Workshops were held b ' activist and commu- nity organizer graduate Hannah Morgan, who worked with a wide range of issues including mental health and Mountain Top Remo ' al Mining. In the workshop, Sustainable .Activism: How to Not Burn Out, we had a discu.ssion about sustainable activism, and what it meant to have a sustainable work and home environment for activists and how to prevent or treat unsustainable practices, said Morgan. Morgan was not the only speaker to share ideas during Earth week. Three other speakers with a wide range of experiences came to talk to students about many different issues that plagued parts of the Valle) ' . First to speak during the week was Ed Wiley, an employee of Massey Coal in Coal River, WVa. for nearly 20 years, according to Tynan. Wiley saw firsthand the pollution caused by the plant, as well as JO iJ eatuveA Sporting their Earth Week T-shirts, EARTH members enjoy the variety oi performers. The club focused on local, state and national issues. Photo courtesty ofKaty Kash Showing her enthusiasm tor Festival Fest , junior Caitlin Boyer blows bubbles into (he crowd. The first annual event attracted both students and Harrisonburg locals. Photo courtesy of Allison Avery (Jhid id the prdf u edtival cJ edt in what we hope will become a tradition. junior Marlev Green 8artli OOeek 39 -Si o Covered in clay, junior Nick Melas molds pottery on the Festival lawn. The Green Team sponsored Festival Fast to address environmental problems and inform students of what they could do to help. Photo courtesy of Katy Kash more than 100 federal laws the plant violated, but paid fines to continue operating. [Wiley ' s] goal was to raise enough money to build a new school to replace the current Marsh Fork Elementary School, located less than 1 00 yards away from the earthen dam of the coal processing plant, which held back over two billion gallons of coal slurry. Another speaker who appeared during the week was Joel Salatin, a proprietor of Polyface Farm. This farm processed thousands of pounds of chicken, eggs, pork, beef and milk every year with very little machinery, no pesticides or reuse of meat products, and conservation of energy to have very little impact on the environment. Next to speak was Mike Ewall, the co-founder of the Student Environmental Action Coalition, which promoted campus environmental activism. Ewall discussed the potential for using alternatives of basic carbon fossil fuels to decrease consumption levels and eventually end its use all together, using wind, nuclear, wave and geothermal alternatives. The fourth and final speaker of the week was Jack Spadaro, who served in the Mine Safety and Health Administration for over 20 years. Spadaro co-starred in the movie Sludge, a feature documenting the Martin Co. Kentuck) ' en ' ironmental disaster of 2000 and how big business and media put litde or no effort in preserving and protecting the environment. Spadaro spoke about the environmental bureaucracy and how new measures were taken in punishing big businesses for violating environmental protection regulations. Festival Fest events began Saturday at 2 p.m. Students indulged in free cotton candy and popcorn, and played Frisbee and kickball. There were also beach balls, disk golf games, hula hoops and tie-dye stands to add to the carefree carnival-like atmosphere to unite the people of Harrisonburg, according to senior Drew DiCocco, who helped prepare the lawn and the musical stage for the event. DiCocco also helped book the many bands and musical groups who played on the lawn. Eight bands, including Soldiers of Jah Army, Midnight Spaghetti and the Chocolate G-Strings, Blue Method, Dangus Kahn and the Tornadoes, Built to Write, and Devon Sproule and Paul Curreri, performed at Festival Fest. From hip-hop to folk, reggae, funk, soul, bluegrass and rock ' n ' roll, [there was] something for everyone, said Tynan. Local vendors sold their handmade, all-natural art and jewelry at the event, which attracted members of the community both young and old. The range of activities available drew about 500 students and Harrisonburg locals out on the lawn that afternoon. This was the first ' Festival Fest ' in what we hope will become a tradition, said junior Marley Green. In the future, we hope to bring in more local businesses, and to use this event to link the campus community with the sur- rounding community even better. By tiniting students and faculty with Harrisonburg citizens at the event, awareness of the depleting environment was voiced to everyone in Harrisonburg, not just to the students on campus. Our hope is that Festival Fest made contact with a lot of people who are not necessarily familiar with environmen- tal issues, and because of this event, they are now involved in some of the more pressing issues facing us, said DiCocco. To keep people updated on new practices to help the environment and to attract more students and citizens to the cause, the ringleaders of ' Festival Fest ' hoped to make it an annual event. We are hoping to keep having them every April so that we can keep reminding everyone to take part and do something for the Earth, said Cantrell. The strip of the Shenandoah Valley that the Dukes and Harrisonburg locals called h ome was beautiful, but there were plent} ' of things people could do to preserve its splendor. This is an issue that requires a change in lifestyle, in whatever capacity that may be, said Tynan. 0 c eatureti lad in sleepwear, Iruntman eth Casana of Mitlnight [1aghetti lakes the stage ' Utside Festival. The band, !■ nown for its unpredictable style, played at venues across Harrisonburg. Photo courtesy of Katy Kash Letting loose, two students take a moment to play with hula-hoops. Festival Fest provided many the opportunity to engage in simple outdoor recreation. Photo by Jonathan Bryant Sarth QOeeh 47 Relay for Life participants rallied for a cure, by Joanna Brenner Walking in stride, cam. survivors take tlie first lap of the niglil. The universitx- was one of the natio ' highest-ranked colleges i Relay for Life donations. Photo by Victoria Sisitio itW- 2. (j eatured f2 P Glowing in memor linarias line the stadiun Personalized hags were ■corated to honor friends md family members wliu died of cancer. Photo by Vicloriti Si ' iitLi Prepared for the fici aftermath, parlicipan scarf down hot wings the conlesi sponson by Buffalo Wild Win;; Committees held acliviln continuously throughn the nighl, mcludrnj; talent show and a ihn ' legged race. Photo In }onathc n [lr ,M)t mm t 6:30 a.m. on April 21, the lights of Bridgeforth Stadium were still illumi- M m nated. A crowd of students huddled m wr together with blankets and sleeping bags as they watched the sun rise. Congratulations! You made it! shouted a Relay for Life committee co-chair at the closing ceremony. After 1 1 and a half hours, the remaining Relay for Life participants prepared to take dovsTi their tents and head home after the closing ceremony speech. Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Societ) ' , was an annual cancer fundraiser in which students formed teams of about eight to 12 and gathered tn the stadium to promote medical research in hopes of one day finding a cure. Teams were formed within organizations and groups of friends. Anyone who wanted to participate was encour- aged to do so. At the beginning of the year, teams immediately started collecting donations. Sophomore Taylor Watkins, cap- tain of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia team, raised over S6,000. I sent e-mails to whoever I could think of, Watkins said. I recently lost my grandmother to complications of a brain tumor and it gave me a lot of reason to raise as much money as possible. Students began setting up their campsites as early as 4 p.m. They came prepared with tents, blankets, sleeping bags, snacks and games. We had a tent and we brought a lot of food because we were going to be there forever, said junior Erin Johnston. We also had sleeping bags and blankets. . .it was like, below freezing. By 6:30 p.m., participants filled the stadium for the opening ceremony speech. Immediately following, the relay commenced with its first lap of the night. They have [survivors] walk the first lap and it ' s really encouraging, said senior Kevin Anderson. While teams aimed to have one of their members cir- cling the track at all times, there were numerous activities lined up throughout the entire night to keep students am- ply entertained. Eating contests, a cappella performances, a group fitness class and a Ms. Relay pageant were only some of the amusing and crowd-pleasing events that took place in the stadium. The Ms. Relay pageant was a big hit with participants. Several brave males dressed in drag and competed for the title in formal wear, question and answer, and talent catego- ries. One contestant posed as Sanjaya, the popular contender from the TV show American Idol. Sanjaya was such a big thing at the time and it was funny how he fit the part so well, said Johnston. At 1 1 p.m., the lights went down in the stadium. Par- ticipants gathered in front of the bleachers while speakers told various stories of experiences with cancer. As the last speech ended, participants with family or friends who had died of cancer lit candles in white paper bags called luminarias. The bags were lined up on the bleachers to spell the word hope when each bag was lit, in honor of those who fell victim to the disease. As the night pressed on, it grew colder and colder. The crowd got thinner and thinner. By 5 a.m., the swarm of participants had diminished to half its size. Those remain- ing held strong until 7 a.m. It was definitely worthwhile, said Johnston. I was really cold and I was tired because obviously we were there for hours, but it was so worth it because I ' ve had family [members] who have died of cancer. It ' s the least we can do — just be there. O recently lo6t my granatnotner to complicatiomS o f a brain tumor ana it gave me a lot o f readon to raide a6 muck money ad poddihle. sophomore Taylor Watkins Rapidly devouring apple pie, sturienis race to consume an entire pie hefore the others Relay for Life was established in 1 ' 86 as a fundraiser for tlie .American Cancer Societv ' s search (or a cure. Photo by Jonathan Bryant Kelaij for Life Flashing a smile and giving a double thumbs-up, a female graduate shows her excitement. At the end of the ceremony, many alumni walked around the campus one more time to reminisce about their years spent at the university. Photo by Sammy Elchenko IV Personally decorated, students ' caps showcase various feelings about graduation day. With a large graduating class, students did whatever it took to stand out in the crowd. Photo by Sammy Elchenko itV i|r- ' 4 Bittersweetly, a student hugs her former professor, Alan Neckowitz. Graduation offered students one last time to thank their professors. Photo by Sammv Elchenko 4 cT ' eatured Bridgeforth Stadium roared excitedly as seniors anticipated graduation. Awaiting the start of the ceremony, eager undergraduates sit dressed and ready. The traditional cap and gown originated in the middle ages. Photo by Seth Binsted Cfraduation 5 - 1 M m m Wn purple and gold fanfare, the 2007 M W graduating class commemorated m the end of its undergraduate ca- r x reer at Bridgeforth Stadium May 5. The only thing to match the booming of proud parents and friends in the stands as they celebrated this milestone was the roar of the soon-to-be graduates themselves. Surrounded by an array of brightly colored flags mir- rored by personalized hats that declared Hi, Mom, and, JMU DUKES!, each respective college strutted onto the field and awaited the allocation of their diplomas. Students searched the stands, hoping to catch a glimpse of a recognizable face amidst the crowd in the overflow- ing stadium. Some were more successful than others with the help of parents ' posters that exclaimed, We Love you!, and, Congratulations, Emmy! Graduation was so cool, said graduate Samantha En- gler. The greatest thing was that my grandpa drove down from Pennsylvania to see me. He ' s pretty old, so it meant a lot to me to have him with me. The University Wind Symphony piped up as the 3,954 soon-to-be graduates took their places below the crowd of spectators, their black and yellow graduation gowns juxtaposed with brightly colored heels and sandals. The chatter finally subsided when a deep, opera-like voice filled the stadium as senior Thomas Florio sang The Star-Spangled Banner, culminating in a roaring ovation from the massive group. President Linwood H. Rose then took the stage for a brief greeting, and announced that the university ' s 100,000th de- gree would be conferred, which would set a landmark for the class of 2007. In addition. Rose acknowledged the Mrginia Tech tragedy, and asked that the class keep those affected in their thoughts as they celebrated this important day. After the words of congratulations, 2007 Senior Class kJnen mi) dad told me (J have no readon not to he proud o f ijou, it meant the world to me. graduate Samantha Engler Challenge Student Director Cwendohn Brantle} ' presented Rose with the class gift. In a record year, the senior class participation tor the year exceeded 20 percent with 620 participants, and Brantley presented a check to the univer- sity for $31,652.75. This sign will serve as a model for others, to be used as you [Rose] requested, for future IMU students, she said. The Senior Class Challenge was a program originated Thrilled by the announcement o( their graduation, students throw their caps into the air. It was tradition to transfer one ' s tassel trom the right side ol the mortarboard to the left side once thes received their dei;rec. Photo by Sammy Elchenko to allow seniors to give back to the university even before they left with their diplomas. Following the presentation of the gift. Student Gov- ernment Association President Brandon Eickel addressed the crowd with his admiration of the students and the universit) ' as a whole. There ' s much to love and much to be proud of here, he said. Graduating senior Amber Garrity agreed as she gave her student address to the anxious assembly. JMU has empowered us as leaders, she said. We never gave up on school spirit. Garrity reminisced on the advice given to her by par- ents and friends as she delved into her college career, all of it sounding so simple, Wash your sheets, take the bus and get a job. These directions, though certainly imperative, only touched on the complexity of the lives and emotions of the 2007 graduating class. Finally, the students sat up in anticipation as Ambas- sador Gaddi H. Vasquez took the stage to give his com- mencement address. Vasquez, the eighth United States Representative to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organizations, most recently served as the Director of the United States Peace Corps. In his stirring speech, he an- nounced that, as of 2005, the university ranked number two in the nation of medium-sized colleges and universities for participation in the Peace Corps. I challenge you to he a participant and not just a spectator, said Vasquez. If you embrace this ideal, you can be the generation that wins the war that can be won; the war on world hunger. Recalling his journeys over the years, Vasquez encour- aged students to look beyond their own lives and desires and to embrace their ability to do great things for their fellow man. I came here toda ' to ignite your sense of compassion, he (5 c eafured said. Together we can give to people with the greatest needs; we can give them the greatest gift — the gift of life. Following the distribution of the doctoral and master ' s degrees, eager seniors once again became restless in their seats. Colorful beach balls flew through the crowd as Florio once again addressed the crowd by singing the Alma Mater, signifying the end of commencement. Are you ready?, asked an energetic Rose, and a swarm of friends and family rushed the stadium to embrace their loved ones. The Wind Symphony piped up in the background, shadowed by the laughter of graduates and tears of family members as they made their way to their respective college ceremonies. Engler recalled the impact her parents made on her college career on the day it all concluded. You want to do well because you want to show them you can do well, she said. It ' s something you work your whole life toward, and when my dad told me T have no reason not to be proud of you, ' it meant the world to me. Detours were made on the way to college ceremonies for photo opportunities with the James Madison statue and final looks at dorms that once housed the graduates. Though eager to begin the ne.xt phase of their lives, the students lingered on the way to collect their diplomas, as if reluctant to leave the university that they had called home for so many years Exrilefl and smiling, vo ' ' ' ' ■ c)t family ; he stands. It was an extitingdaybutalniosi lell surreal that four years had already gone by, Siiid ;.;raduale Rachael Croseclosc. Photo by Sammy Elchenko V l f u ' - ' B n F , j.erjoyed alter recci. ..., (heir diplomas, two graduates embrace. Diplomas bore the university seal, which was based on the coat of arms of the Madison family, dating back to the 1 !th century. Photo by Sammy Elchenko ., .... .miera into the crowd, a senior captures graduation memories. The mass of students in caps and gowns afforded the opportunity to capuro a memorable moment. Photo bv Maria Nosal Cfraduation Hrf Learnin U) Lidiiiif rdinidi.iti ' i 1787 Orientation eased new students into college life. M 787 Orientation started with a downpour. But m the rain didn ' t dampen the spirits of the univer- m sity ' s largest incoming freshman class to date. f On Aug. 21, freshmen moved into their empty dorm rooms, met their roommates and began their new lives. Parents and freshmen struggled to keep personal items dry, running for cover in the process. It was an interesting experience, said freshman Chris- tina Constabile. I got soaked completeh ' head to toe. [My parents and I] probably got three things in the dorm before it started to pour. Ever ' thing sat out in the common room so that we could dry things off, but it didn ' t really work. For the first time, the move- in process was scheduled for two days to alleviate the traffic and chaos. Campus maps, known as mappies, and keys were passed out as students began the transition to college life. Orientation volunteers arrived to assist with the mo e-in process and comfort worried parents and students. First veaR Orientation Guides (FROGs), clad in vellow T-shirts, welcomed students with gusto, singing, dancing and lifting hea y objects. FROGs underwent training with Orientation Program Assistants (OPAs) for several days prior to learn how to handle the challenges of orientation. Training helped me to become more comfortable with how strange I can be, said sophomore FROG Tyler Conta. All of the FROGs I trained with and my OPAs were all great people who had lots of similarities to me and helped me to open up even more than I had thought possible. Overall, training to be a FROG helped me to actually become more m self. The University Welcome kicked off the weeklong festivities, with FROGs performing the infamous FROG dance. Other activities throughout the week included icebreakers, conversations with professors and break- dancing performances. To educate and entertain. Reality Educators Advocating Campus Health (REACH) peer educators held a program in Wilson Hall called The Duke is Right, which promoted Imitated by onlookers, OPAs dince on the steps of Wilson Hall. OPAs first met the incoming freshm.in cKiss ol Summer SpnnglKwrd, an tricntatiitn tmniram in June arxl Phnlnh ' imp Conner ■ h c eaturd Bunting ci move, junior OPA Andy Gibson practices his sprinlcier dance move. Silly fiances helped new students lo loosen up while making the college transition. Photo by laime Conner safe beha ' iors. The game show spoof of The Price is Right taught students about alcohol and sexual health. ' arious residence halls wore togas, camouflage and other themed costumes. To show unity, those students wearing the most spirited outfits were called up to the stage to answer ques- tions for prizes. I got to go up on stage and show spirit for my dorm, said freshman lUl Whalen. And [the presentation] also taught me safer ways to get around campus on the weekends. The Duke is Right wasn ' t the only teaching tool designed to help students transition. Students met with professors to discuss the summer reading selection, Fed- eralist 10, which was chosen in honor of the university ' s centennial celebration. Students also had a chance to discuss how classes worked, putting them at ease and preparing them to be active participants. The centennial theme continued as the class of 2011 tound out more about the campus through the centennial challenge scavenger hunt. The winners received a back- stage meet-and-greet with the band Gym Class Heroes, who performed at the university Oct. 3. Despite the heat, students ran all over campus, becoming more familiar with the area and getting excited for the new year. FROGs formed special bonds with their groups of freshmen. When I was feeling down, every time I saw my first years, or any other freshman, I just got so happy, sopho- more FROG Lorayah Priester said. I was so excited for them because they don ' t even know what their freshman ear will be like. The element of surprise established itself on move-in day and lasted as the unexpected weather added to the confusion of the first week. Because of rain, the pep rally was moved inside the Convocation Center where students were introduced to football players, the Marching Royal Dukes and Duke Dog. Spirits weren ' t dashed by the rain as a processional afterwards led freshmen into UREC for Orientation - 9 .2 iriake in orienladcm aclivilies, students hciicl through Duke Dog Alley to the Convocation Center. By having events in difterent areas of campus, orientation helped new students learn the layout ol the university. Photo by laime Conner 30 (featured Playfair, a giant icebreaker in which everyone was mixed together to meet more people. The highhght of the event was the Standing Ovation, which allowed any student who felt that he or she deserved recognition to stand and re- ceive uproarious applause while being lifted high in the air by surrounding students. New traditions like Playfair were added to old favorites like the performance by hypnotist Michael C. Anthony. Always a popular event, students crowded into the Con- vocation Center, excited for the possibility of being h) ' pnotized. Anthony called students up to the stage and gradually put them into a deep sleep. As they sank deeper and deeper into h)pnosis, unbelievable events began to occur. One freshman changed his name to Cha-Cha, another howled at the moon and other students were terrified b - a belt the) ' thought had be- come a snake and were quick to jump backwards. As laughter drowned the room, Anthony told the hypnotized students that sliowing its school spirit, the |iep rally audience cheers tor its university. Although the event was moved to the Convocation Center due •i) weather, the crowd still (dialed |)urple and gold. Photo by Sonya Euksuzian ttentively watching the ' ■p rally, four OPAs take : break from their high- nergy jobs. OPAs helped ■lany new students relax nd settle into college life :jring orientation. Photo by ' onya Euksuzian C riei it at ion 1 .a s nothing had happened, that they would remember nothing until they walked otFthe stage. As the sudden realizations of the nights events dawned on them, the audience erupted with applause and laughter. Throughout the week, students had several activities to choose from when night fell. An ice cream social, free movies at Grafton-Stovall Theatre and BREAK were all events presented to students. BREAK was a high-energy break dancing event. BREAK members held a dance workshop during orientation, and later showcased their moves at Jimmy ' s Mad Jam, an orientation show consist- ing of a cappella groups and other performance clubs at the university. Since I had the decision to either make friends or be an aloof hermit, I decided college will be what I make it and therefore allowed myself to just have fun and enjoy the week with my new friends, said freshman Kelly Pilkerton. Even though 1787 August Orientation only lasted a week, it made a difference in many students ' lives. Overall, probably the best week I ' ve ever had at JMU, Conta said. M 3tc ij eatured Hypnotized into tliinl ing lie ' s dancing with a girl, ,1 stLicleiit entertains the (- lowd as he floats gracefully across the floor. A returning tavorite, hypnotist Michael C. Anthony amazed the crowd as he made participants act in hysterical ways. Photo by Snnv3 Euksuzian Holding their signs high, freshmen demonstrate their knowledge of proper condom usage at the Dul e is Right. The annual program taught freshmen about alcohol, sexual health, campus safety and preventing sexual assault. Photo bv Sonvs Euksuzian Proudly displaying their purple and gold, a FROG and her freshmen get pumped up before Quad Fest. Quad Fest featured a spirit station anri resourre fair Photo by Sonya Euksuzian Keeping the crowd laughing at Jimmy ' s Mad lam, comedians The Late Night Players emcee the show. Various acts took the stage to give the freshmen a taste of the entertainment options available on campus. Photo by Jaime Conner CJrientafion ho Focused on gellinn his work done, Ifeshmjn Michael Stanley studies lor a t l,i in his dorm room. For sludents who preferred not to study in their rooms, dorm study lounges. Carrier Library and Taylor Down Under were alternatives. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Seated on a windowsill at the ct d ot her nxdctii r h.ill Ireshnian Cori Lindenbaum keeps in touch with someone from home. Many sludents wlw) were miles away from family and high school friends used cell phones as a nwin means of communication. Photo by Sammy Elchenko 3 C eafure.i orm p M Mii M by Jessica Benjamin From Skyline to Bluestone, students navigated a variety of li j lg ations. ogwoods. Magnolias, Spruces and Willows — all unique trees and so much more. lust as special as the trees they were named for, these four dormitories represented only one of the five distinct residence areas on campus. The treehouses were part of the Lake residence area. The other four housing sections were Skyline, which consisted of Chesapeake and Potomac, the Village, nine suite-st) ' le dorms located in the center of campus, Hillside, three haU-st) ' le dorms only steps away from Taylor Down Under and PC Dukes and Bluestone, which included all the dorms on the Quad made of the universiU ' s famous bluestone. Each of these housing areas created a difTerent atmosphere Smith pass the lime by reading magazines. In order to make move- in day less chaotic, there were two different days tor freshmen to gel settled. Photo by Sammy Elchenko TDorm Ci e 55 1 Seeking privacy in the hallway, a Wayland resident talks on her cell phone. Wayland Hall was named after )ohn VV. Wayland, a former department head in both history and social science. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Piled up in the middle of a dorm room, laundry and trash are evidence of the busy college lifestyle. All dorms were equipped with laundry facilities, recycling options and dumpstcrs. Photo by Samnn Elchenko jjj U •ST 1 f H W 3 ' ' - JB Sn fc —.iJr I while making a phone lM. freshman Katherine Bennett miilli-l,isks hile silling on her dorm room bed. The university housed students in 16 on- campus residence halls. Photo by Sammy Elchenko lilinfllOCl III ' :i 1 MMMlsriKt and her plaid comforter, freshman Lauren Catino catches sonic mid-day Z ' s in her room. All dorm room beds were bunkable, so students could choose the style they preferred for their rooms. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Sd tJ-eaturea sophomore Lauren Shutt and emironment. As freshmen, students were required to live on campus. They were not, however, able to choose where they lived. Some students fell in love with not only their dorms, but also their roommates. I ' m really close with everyone down my hall, said freshman Christina Ferrari. As a resident of Gifford Hall in the Bluestone area Ferrari was in a unique dorm set-up. Gifford was a hall-style dorm, with several accompanying suites. The hallway consisted of multiple suites of two bedrooms and one bathroom. The true suites were located in the VLUage. There, dorms such as Hanson and Garber were divided into sections A, B and C. Each section had a lab) ' rinth-like stairway that led up to each suite. The suites contained three bedrooms and a common room. Two of these suites shared a bathroom. This set-up led to one of two likely outcomes. Either students quickly bonded with their suitemates, and enjoyed the company of five roommates, or they didn ' t get along with their suitemates and potentially had a difficult time meeting other people in the dorm. It was alienating me from the other sides of Ikenberryr said junior Nicole Andrade. If students could have selected their own dorms, and relived freshman year, I would probably pick one ot the hall styles, like Hillside, Chesapeake or Potomac, Andrade said. Although the Hillside and Skyline areas were both hall-style, each had its own personality. Yeah, they ' re definitely different, said junior Laura Braft. Chesapeake and Potomac have more of a part) ' atmosphere. As a resident of McGraw-Long her fresh- man year, Bratf was jealous of the potential to bond with a whole suite. I feel like people bond better because [they] have that common room, she said. I was always jealous of that suite bonding. Freshman Nathan Taylor, on the other hand, enjoyed living in Hillside. I love it. My entire hall is really, really cool people. We all go out together, said Taylor. I will probably end up living with some of the people on my hall next year. The Lake area was made up of the treehouses, as well as Eagle, Chandler and Shorts. Sophomore Lauren Shutt, who rece ntly came to the university after moving from Alaska, was placed in Willow Hall, a two-floor dorm in this area. I think it ' s awesome, said Shutt. The girls are on one floor and the guys are on one floor I think it ' s easier to meet people this way. We ' re like one big family. On the opposite side of campus from Newman Lake was Sk ' line, made up of onh- Chesapeake and Potomac. Everybody was really united [in Potomac], said junior Megan McCarel of her freshman year living situation. No one was left out. I feel like everyone was always trying to include everyone else. McCarel ' s current roommates, however, were not as fortunate their freshman year. They had a ver) ' horrible experi- Cly ) ' hi J • . ■} ence, she said. If you don ' t get along nJere liRe one big fjanimt. , ,, , , ' ' with your suite. Its really hard to branch out, especially if you don ' t have an activity on campus, or aren ' t involved in anything. Each dorm allowed for a unique experience, highlighted by the different activities offered in each dorm, junior Kristi Van Sickle, a resident adviser (RA) in Wampler Hall, hosted activities for her residents like painting door wedges, icebreakers, a roommate agreement signing event and planned to take them camping. Her favorite program was her roommate program. We played a lot of games and everyone got to know each other. It was a good bonding program, said Van Sickle. RAs took an eight-week class while holding the position. The class was offered for one credit and met for two hours each week to train advisers in tasks such as handling resident conflicts and resident bonding. RAs, roommates and living style added up to create a unique experience in each dorm. But why build a suite- style dorm? Why hall-style? Office of Residence Life employee Frances Samson explained that upperclassmen preferred suite-style living. Most of the newer dorms on campus were hall-style so the freshmen could experience that t)-pe of living situation. A new dorm featuring hall-style living was planned to open in 2009. The Milage dorms were built ) ' ears ago, and at that time suite-style living seemed more suitable. Recently it seemed that the hall-style was more preferred. Over time we realized that hall-style was a better living environment, said Samson. iDorm Li e 57 58 c -eatured bv Caitlin Harrison UPB presented a week of nostalgia and fun. iLaced and ready, students prepare to skate. It was an event that brought students back to their youth, many were a little less than stable on the floor Photo by Victoria Sisitlia Sporting high-top sneaker-- a student displays his love of the qOs. Students showed their support of the event by wearing ' 90s apparel at the Dennis Haskins event Photo by Victoria Sisitio ■ ie-dye. Legends of the Hidden Temple. m The Macarena. Clueless. Saved by the Bell. m The University Program Board (UPB) brought back   « all these classics during ' 90s week Sept. 10 through 14. We wanted to create a variety of events that were reminiscent of JMU students ' childhood, said Jenna Cook, UPB vice president of marketing and communication. Members of UPB met Dennis Haskins, better known as Mr. Belding froin the ' 90s T ' show Sa ' ed b - the Bell, at a conference for program boards, and brainstormed the idea to host various events that would remind students of their childhoods. T-shirts with a JMU loves the ' 90s logo on the front were on sale for seven dollars patio outside of Warren Hall. Monday night ' s feature event was a movie on the Quad, which was moved inside Wilson Hall due to inclement weather. Students came out to see In- dependence Day starring Will Smith. During the event, UPB held a raftle for dinner at Madison Grill with Mr. Belding. Tuesday ' s events were scheduled to consist of a band playing ' 90s covers on the Festival lawn, as well as T-shirt tie-dyeing. But because of the rain, the band True Currency was moved inside, and tie-dye was moved to Wednesday. True Cur- rency performed top songs from the ' 90s like Flake by Jack Johnson, Inside Out by Eve 6 and Santeria by Sublime while students ate their lunches. Tuesday night featured karaoke at D-Hall. Students requested songs they wanted to sing, and could then perform the song alone or with a group of friends. Some of the D-Hall staff even joined in. Dc III Cove fg PW o Positioned outside the slinwing of Independence Dr. e illrv Kyle Perron. Caitiin Hylinski ,inij junior Christine Schaefer sell shirts supporting ihe ;MK. The logo of the week resembled that of the TV show I love the ' 90s. Photo by Victoria Sisitka Humored by the interview, Dennis Haskins laughs at junior Andy Gibson s questions. Hawkins hegon his career as a concert promoter and then began acting in various TV shows. Photo bv Victoria Sisitka Wednesday was perhaps the most important day of ' 90s week. Dennis Haskins (Mr. Belding) came to the university to speak to students on various topics. Before he spoke, students who won the raftle during Monday ' s events joined him for dinner at Madison Grill. He wanted more than fi e people to come, so he went around some of the academic buildings and interrupted meetings, telling people to come to dinner, said sopho- more Lindsey Andrews. Haskins also made the dinner extra special when he visited a table nearby where someone was celebrating a birthda ' . After dinner, the group took a walk around campus. He wouJd wave to people on the Quad, and they wouldn ' t realize it was him until they turned around, said Andrews. Sophomore Telmyr Lee said, It was really cool and weird at the same time to have dinner with Mr. Belding. The whole time I was sitting there thinking, ' What the heck, I ' m having dinner with Mr. Belding! VVTio does that? ' Students were lined up at 7 p.m. to be the first to buy tickets and get into the Wilson Hall auditorium. Once they were let in, students rushed into the hall to try to get front row seats. A bold student even held a poster that read, Marry me Mr. Belding! WTien evePi ' one was seated, a clip montage was shown of all of Haskins ' recent work on TV shows and moNdes, ending with the opening credits of Saved by the Bell. Haskins then came out and introduced himself as well as the a cappella group Madison Project, who later performed. The group sang an assortment of songs from ' 90s TV shows, including theme songs from Family Matters, Full House, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and, of course, Saved by the Bell. Haskins began the program by talking about his recent work in the film industry, and then introduced Student Government Association Vice President Andy Gibson, who had the privilege of interviewing him. Haskins discussed his career and how he got his start in the film industry. He also talked about his claim-to-fame role as Mr. Belding in Saved by the Bell, (1989 to 1993). Students asked questions the) ' had about the show, or about his career. At the end of the program, 10 students answered tri ' ia questions about the show. The first-place contestant won a JMU loves the ' 90s T-shirt, and a photo of the Saved by the Bell cast, both signed by Haskins. The second-place winner won a water bottle and photo also signed by Haskins, and the third-place winner received a photo signed by Haskins. Signed photos were sold for five dollars and students could wait in line to get their SO (J eatwed ■ ( picture taken with Haskins. Tuesday ' s postponed tie-dye event also took place on Wednesday, from 1 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Festival lawn. Within the first hour, about 60 T-shirts were given out, said junior Rachel Blanton. Thursday night ' s event v as roller skating at FunZone from 7 to 10 p.m. Students caught the bus or paid a dollar to ride a shuttle that would take them to the skating rink. There was also a ' 90s costume contest, and the winner re- ceived tickets to the upcoming Gym Class Heroes concert. The popular ' 90s movie Pulp Fiction, starring Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, Bruce Willis and Uma Thurman played at the Grafton-Stovall Theatre at midnight on Friday. About a hundred students showed up to catch the flick — a fitting end to an extreme ' 90s week. iuinin in iliL ' iiitjaaijuiic;;;, Dennis Haskins performs with Madison Project. Haskins made guest appearances on a variety of TV shows, including The Dukes of Haz zard, 7th Heaven and |AG. Photo by Victoria Sisitka Shown in Wilson Hall Auditorium, the classic ' 90s movie Independence Day entertains students. Due to inclement weather, the turnout for this event was not what would have been expected at its original location on the Quad. Pholo by Victoria Sisitka cJcMIyt Cove m u Stricken with fear, sophomore Connor Oven Vi ll.lll ' CS hi t.TtC. 1 chicl ene(l out — I ' m ,iit,ii(l oi heights, said Oven Pholo courtesy of Nick Pence OtZ creatures by Rebecca Schneider Heading out of town made it possible to escape routine. ei I get so bored here on the weekends, said sophomore Kelsey Da) ' ton on a Sunday afternoon, reahzing that her weekend consisted of nothing new and exciting. For many students, weekends were a time to sleep in and relax, grab brunch at D-Hall, maybe do an hour of schoohvork and then get ready for the night ' s fes- tivities. Students had the opportunity to seek other options at the university, such as watching the Dukes in action or attending an activity or event sponsored by various campus organizations, like watching inexpensive movies at Grafton- Stovall Theatre. But what happened when a student wanted to take the road less traveled? Although Harrisonburg seemed to be in the middle of nowhere, the university was conveniently located a short distance from many local attractions. Students headed north, south, east or west to escape the dullness of campus and apartment life. It a group of friends wanted to go for something extreme, they could head down North High Street to Rud ' ' s Paintball. Continuing past the city limits, possibilities were endless. Just 30 minutes away was Shenandoah Stretched to the limit, a student climbs a rock at Blue Hole. The local water hole. nestled in the woods, was a warm weather attraction for many students. Photo by Sammy Elchenko TDaiJ (Jripd i)3 National Park. At the park, swimming, boating and rafting were permitted in most of the rivers and streams. Students could also enjoy a drive or bike ride along Skyline Drive, located west down [Route] 33, said sophomore Jeff Hart. It ' s a great place to just get away from the stress of school and just enjoy the outdoors. Instead of going to the University Rec- reation Center for a daily workout, students also visited Dark Hollow Falls, a five-mile trail that led to a striking view of a 70-foot waterfall. The path is very simple and easy for those inexperienced at hiking, said sophomore Franz Roitz. There are also several other alternative routes for the more bold. In addition to hiking, there are multiple cliff sides that are ideal tor climbing or rappelling. Dark Hollow Falls is also conveniently located near Big Meadows, a giant field on the top of the mountain, that is perfect for picnicking or just sitting in the sun. Other scenic mountain destinations were Blue Hole and Reddish Knob. Blue Hole was a swimming hole with a large rock for jumping and areas for sunbathing. Reddish Knob was the highest point in northern Virginia, provid- ing a memorable view. Also a short distance west on Route 33, Massanutten was an area with a rich variety of activities. As a four season resort, Mas- sanutten had options to suit everyone ' s interests. The most popular included golf, Frisbee golf, snow sports and the indoor water park. The Luray Zoo, Endless Caverns and the Natural Bridge were located in the Shenandoah Valley. Those on a stricter budget tried ven- turing into Washington, D.C. for the ultimate American experience. I ' m interested in going into D.C. because it ' s free and [college students] don ' t have a lot of money, said Dayton. The museums and FAlling ihroLigh the air, ophomore Nick Pence hurries himsflt nil , 40-foot cliff in Shenandoah National Park. Those who enjoyed taking the plunge could also try hang gliding at the park, liul a permit was required. Pholo courtesy of Christian Carroll Dotting the hillside, trees at higher altitudes are first to develop the oranges, reds and yellows of autumn. Shenandoah National Park was covered with hiking trails, a natural waterfall and breathtaking landscapes. Photo courtesy of Nick Pence Following a long day oi swimming, sophomore Samuel Kistner and h ■■ dog. Cailie. .-i : h .)ih.-r swim at Blue Hole. She goes everywhere I go, said Kistner. Photo by Sammy Elchenko m ■ r? ... ■ . ■ i.A ,. . f ' r .. ■4 (J-eatured monuments are free, so all I would have to pay tor is gas. After exploring Harrisonburg and Wash- ington, D.C., another noteworthy attraction was in West Virginia. Nelson Rocks Preserve provided an opportunit) ' to hike and rock climb via ferrata-st ' le. Students were outtitted with a harness, two safety lines and a helmet, then sent up the side of a cliff, over a wooden bridge and to the summit of a mountain. It was fairly safe, and a reasonable challenge for novice climbers. When you are climbing, you attach your safety lines to a metal cable, so at most you fall 10 feet, as opposed to hundreds, said freshman Matt Powers. There ' s nothing else like standing on a rock that ' s four feet wide, and having a 1000- foot drop on either side of you, especially after exerting your own energ) ' for a few hours. I felt ' ictorious. Doing the course is a great break to the mundane apartment [and] campus life. I enjoy being outdoors and being challenged, so the via ferrata is perfect for me. Dwarfed by the towering rlitt ' .ibove, sophomores Nick Pence jnH Connor Oven t.- ].ili.irr .1 ir.iil j! Shenandoah . ational Pork. Hikes through the park served as an escape from the daily grind. Photo courtesy of Christian Carroll TDaij cJripd 65 Under by Walter Canter nstructicm Campus changes welcomed students back in the fall. ince the beginning, the univers ity ■ was constantly changing. Its - appearance was never the same fc two years in a row. Students returned to campus in the fall to evidence of the universit) ' S e ' er-changing nature. The most notable change on campus was the amount of construction. Miller Hall, which housed laboratories, classrooms and a planetarium, was continuing renovations, and Harrison Hall finished renovations on the ' ideo production studio in the basement. The end of the Quad was dug up in preparation to create a tunnel walkway under Main Street to the brand new Warsaw Avenue parking deck. Heavy machinery and construction crews interrupted the Quad ' s typical tranquility. While driving by on Main Street, it looks like some kind of canyon, said junior John Fitzgerald. PoSilionoci ii Irif ftui (II Inr Qu.id, ihc underground tunnel construction bk)f ks roughly a third of the jrea from usage. The projec I began in the summer ,ind was intended to provide students a safer route for crossing South Main Street. Photo by Karen McCheiney But sitting on the steps of Wilson it looks more like an excavation, like they are looking for some kind of ancient tomb. Junior Nick Pascarella said, I am sure the Quad, when finished, will still be peaceful and green as it once was, but as far as plasang football in the vast expanse of flat Quad near Main Street, those days are sadl) ' gone. Students kept close tabs on the historic parts of campus, whether in awe of the construction or disappointed in the changes. The Bluestone area was not the only section of campus under construction. On the east side of campus a new- library was in the works. It was constructed to house science, technology and health science resources for departments located on the east side of campus. Small details maintained the university ' s natural beaut) ' . Landscapers made slight changes 66 (J-eatured J aV3HV )ldOM avoy Causing .i5ion, jrtion signs add chaos to campus. Students accounted lor construction messes b allowing extra time to get to classes. Photo by Karen McChesney tting inside the ne ' j.iMo ' s, sophomore David Conley nd senior Justin Hardy take a lunch breaN. jizno ' s was a new dining ■ L;ili! added inside Mr. Chips Convenience Store. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Campwi (changed Ot in ISAI, the bast C im|XK Libraa- underj«oes construction lo become a fi« 5tor ' , 106.000 square-foot (adlilv The nev ' lilxars ' wxild hold the science and technology collections and provide students with a nev inhumation resource. Photo b y Sammy Elchenko Avenue Parking Deck, the electronic parking space monitor is helpful lor students rushing lo class. If the parking deck was full, students utilized the gravel lots located behind Buffalo Wild Wings. Pholo by Sammy Elchenko Oo cJ eatured and touch-ups to counter the construction. The lobby inside Warren Hall turned into a gallery to display student art and the school re-landscaped the area in front ot Burruss Hall and transformed the old entrance to the library into a courtyard with a raised flowerbed. A Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) gaming machine was installed in the Festival Conference and Student Center as well. The new game replaced an old pinball machine. Students showed off their pattern-stomping skills while trying to stay on beat with the music that boomed from a system v«th two sub-woofers. The flashing lights and constant beat revitalized what was once a seldomly used game room. The on-campus convenience store Mr. Chips was completely revamped by the addition ot Quizno ' s. The sandwich restaurant provided students with toasty treats as an alternative dining option. I had never eaten in a Quizno ' s before; the store looked nice, and the sandwich was great, said junior Matt Bryant. I like the way the store section fits into the back. Warsaw Avenue was filled with clutter and chaos. The new parking deck housed 784 parking spaces and was five stories high. There ' s no way to get to the top without stopping, either someone stops to wait for a spot to open or someone takes a turn too sharp and makes the other lane of traffic stop, said sophomore Jackie Kane. When someone stops, it holds everyone else up. Junior Theresa Egan said, I try to avoid the [Warsaw Avenue] parking deck if possible, but it is usually the best place to park for classes on the Quad; it got me to class on time. The deck was built to reduce parking and traffic troubles on campus. But it seemed to create problems of its own. It ' s stupid to have a two-way deck; the traffic going out always messes with traffic going in, said junior Matthew Slater. But the deck added more commuter parking in an area of campus that was in great need. It still beats walking from the baseball lot, said Kane. The university had a history of change, and in its hundredth year, the tradition continued. The changes came as a blessing for some and a pain for others, but most were accepting of the new feel of the uni ' ersitA ' . Memorial Hoii was home to the education, gefjiogy and environmental science departments. The universit y continued to expand its borders with the purchase of the building, formerly Harrisonburg High School. Photo by Karen McChesney bulldozer is evidence of the ongoing campus construction. Kyger Funeral Home, seen in the background, was torn down in the fall to make way for a new performing arts center. Photo by Karen McChesney L anipud (changed Oz oodness is The Ghandi Center for Global Nonviolence recognized Pi K? peace activist Desmond Tutu. 70 (J-eatureii n the evening of Friday, Sept. 21, lines spilled out the doors of the Convocation Center. Students and faculty alike anxiously awaited the Most Rev. Desmond Tutu ' s speech entitled Goodness is Powerful. Doors opened at 5 p.m. for the 7 p.m. ceremony with students, faculty and communit) ' members vying for a chance to get in to experience Tutu ' s good. The phrase be the change was driven into the minds of students from their first days at the university. Though inspiring, the motto was simply words and possibilities unless acted upon. When Tutu visited and spoke, his inspirational words made changing the world truly seem possible. A person with such influence who dedicated his life to change for the better could really influence JMU students to live up to our motto, said freshman Christine Dang. Tutu, the first black South African Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, was the first to be honored with the Mahatma Gandhi Global Nonviolence Award. The award was created to recognize an individual who had helped advance human rights through nonviolence. A moral voice who joined the advisory board of the Mahatma Gandhi Center for Global Nonviolence at the university in 2005, Tutu was a clear choice to receive the first award. Best known for helping end apartheid in South Africa in the 1990s, he was the recipient of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize. Tutu evoked knowledge and empowerment as he spoke of the evil and oppression that still existed throughout the world. I knew that he was an influential political figure that had something to do with human rights in South Africa, but I did not know exactly what he did, said Dang. Empowering others to create change. Tutu encouraged students to take action and make their dreams for the world come true. The end of apartheid was aided by the international bands of students nonviolently demonstrating and protesting. Tutu urged young people to continue to enact change. JMU students live and breathe the idea of being the change, said sophomore Shaneta McDougall. Desmond ' s life has been dedicated to being the change and serving other people. The majority of the world is not like Desmond Tutu and sometimes it is hard to be the one who makes a difler- ence out of thousands and millions. Tutu gave hope to JMU ' s students. It was some assurance that we can all go out into the world and make a difference and find happiness through reaching out to others and being that change. ' ... kJe can all go out into the world ana make a ai erence ana ina nappinedd through reaching out to other 6 ana being that change. sophomore Shaneta McDougall Internationally recognized for helping to transform the world for the better, Tutu accepted his award Sept. 21, the International Day of Peace. President Linwood H. Rose and the Indian ambassador to the United States, Ronen Sen, welcomed Tutu to the stage and presented him with both the award and an honorary doctorate from the university. Attendees showed their appreciation for the living legend with enduring applause. Humble and charismatic, he breathed a sigh at the long list of distinguished guests who were all there to watch his acceptance. Tutu used humor to discuss the realities of the world today and to assert Ghandi ' s teachings of nonviolence. While receiving his award, he danced across the stage. I didn ' t know Desmond Tutu had a sense of humor. He is quite funny, said freshman Leigh Simpson. Tutu said we are all born with the power of goodness— to laugh, experience joy, share compassion and seek justice. Goodness will prevail and has prevailed. Tutu was a very appropriate recipient for the Ghandi Award as his activism in pursuit of nonviolence inspires us all. Despite helping South Africa end its racial segregation, Tutu noted that suffering continues throughout the world in countries like Iraq, Sudan and the Philippines. However, he did not dismiss the triumphs of countries like Liberia and Yugoslavia. His ideas resonating throughout the crowd. Tutu discussed the hardships faced and those individuals that stood up to challenges. It is quite wonderful, yes amazing, that in a hard-headed cynical world such as our own, those we admire most, indeed revere, are not as we might have expected, the macho, the aggressive, even the successful, said Tutu. Why do we revere such as these? It is because they are good and our hearts rejoice, exult in their presence. They make us feel good about being human. Tutu told stories and promoted nonviolence to a rapt audience, even joking about his own fame. Tutu characterized goodness as a possibility. His inspirational words offered hope for the future. Accomplishing so much in his lifetime and yet accepting his award on behalf of South Africa ' s brothers and sisters. Tutu attempted to claim he was not modest. He fought for the freedom of millions and if he did that in his lifetime, we all can create a better world in our lifetime. He made me believe, said McDougall. Humbly, Desmoncl Tutu tTccepts the his words. Ultim.ilelv, prev.iil, s.TJfl Tulu. hy Sonytt FAiksuzinn V. Ueiimona Uutu Ti cAll in A weekend with loved treets, sidewalks, cars, the bookstore fei H nd dining halls were overflowing - Twith excited relatives from Friday, m Sept. 28 until Sunday, Sept. 30. Families drove or flew to spend time with students who had left home just a month and a half prior to their asit. They came from all over the state, and some from more distant parts of the countr ' . My parents were planning on isiting from day one, right from the time they drove away from my dorm, said freshman Brooke Manziak. They really didn ' t want to leave me here in the first place. Activities were lined up throughout family weekend and were designed for parents and other family members to get to know the uni% ' ersit) ' a little bit better while spending time with their missed and loved ones. The football game and of fun reconnected students ones. tailgating events prior to the game were a popular attraction. There was no way my parents were going to miss the football game this year, said sophomore Stephanie Synoracki. They couldn ' t make it my freshman year, but they were very determined this year. The long drive didn ' t stop them from coming. Her parents made the four and a half hour drive from Pennsylvania to see the Dukes squash the VUlanova Wildcats 35-7. The women ' s varsity soccer team also had a victorious weekend, defeating the Georgia State Panthers with a score of 3-1. Aside from athletics, families were wel- comed vsith an outdoor sculpture invitational, the Arboretum bulb sale, a morning hike to Hidden Rocks and Reddish Knob as well as many other outdoor activities. r C eatured Hilling ihe high nole sophomore Shanti Chang troni tile BluesToiv performs with otlier grou| at the A Cjppella Thor The student-led grou[ performed annually at tl widely attended evef Photo by Natalie Wjll The university ' s symphon surprises the audienc with an anniversai dedication performance i a compilation of songs from Star Wars. The School oi Music sponsored Ihe FamiK Dav Pops Concert. Pholo hv Sammv Elchenko Cj cvnily rOeekend TO T Presented in front of the packed Bridgeforth Stadium. Floyd ,ind Sharon Byrd accept the Parents of the Year Award. Nominated by their daughter, sophomore Katie Byrd. the Byrds were iin !edged for their Mtltpori .ind dedication. Photo by Sammy Ekhenko Beaming with school spir; ' freshm.in Kim Thompson plans her a: . her parents. Air Illusion lace paintings by Marl Powell were done o i Godwin Field before thi football game. Photo bv Sammy Ekhenko c yltf parentd were planning on viditing p ' oni dai) one, right -om the time theij drove awaij from mij dorm. freshman Brooke Manziak My mom and I went on the hike to Hidden Rocks and Reddish Knob, said sophomore Ahce Anderson. Luckily, it was a great day for it and the weather was amazing! We weren ' t able to tailgate for the game, but we made it back just in time for kickoff. It was a great experience and I plan on doing something similar next year, maybe with m - dad. Freshman Clint Shepherd said, My parents and I went open climbing until noon on Saturday and were exhausted b) ' the time we got back, but it was all worth it. We didn ' t manage to make it to the football game, which was a little disappointing, but there ' s always next year. The weather couldn ' t ha ' e been nicer. After years of living at home, some students enjoyed being on their own. However, whether they liked to admit it or not, some students did actually miss their parents and looked forward to family weekend. I was really excited when my parents told me they were planning on coming, said sophomore lennifer Meth- vin. ' Ihey couldn ' t make it last year and 1 felt left out when my roommate ' s parents took her out for dinner and I had to stay home by myself I also saw it as as an opportunit)- to try to get them to buy me groceries too, she said with a laugh. Family weekend wasn ' t restricted to just underclassmen. Ju- niors and seniors welcomed family members and showed them around their apartments and the ' alley. Senior Sarah Mills ' parents made famil) ' weekend a tradition every ) ' ear. Living in Hadden Heights, N.J., Harrisonburg was about a five-hour dri e for Mills ' parents, but they always made the annual trek. TM (featured I ' m really glad my parents were able to come tor tamily weekend this year because it was probably one of the last times we will be together at JMU, said Mills. Unfortunately, some students went very long periods of time without seeing their parents, being so far from home. I live in Long Island, N.Y., so I only really get to go home during the long breaks — Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break, but my parents decided the trip was worth it this year, said sophomore Travis Fuchs. They took me to eat at Outback and bought me groceries. My closet hadn ' t been that full of food all semester. They can come back every year if it always includes food! Many parents were just thrilled their kids were surviving life in the fast lane. My parents wanted to make sure that I was still in one piece, said freshman A.I. Kaylid. I think they thought this year was going to be really hard on me, leaving home and all, but they really had nothing to worry about. Near or far, young or old, families flocked to the uni- versity to partake in family weekend activities. Between athletic events and experiences unique to the Shenandoah Valley, the most valuable part of the weekend was spending time together as a family. Flooding the rommons, families gother tor t picnic. The family ueekend picnic was cookout style, complete with hamburgers and hot dogs Iresh Irom the grill. Photo by Sammy Elchenko C cuni y wC eeUena rO MTV ' s Best New Artist graced the Convocation Center, by caitim Hamson take a look i ' uniptd up lor {iie performances, fans pack the Convocation Center. Four female attendees of the concert danced on stage along with Cym Class Heroes during the encore. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Accompanying lead singer Travis McCoy as he moves across the stage, the band finishes up another song. McCoy referred to Harrisonburg as his favorite slop on tour thus tar. Photo by Sammy Elchenko 7S (featured mm t 5 p.m. the line started forming; by 6 p.m., it gi was wrapped around the Convocation Center. By m 7 p.m., fans of the band Gym Class Heroes, voted m Best New Artist on the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, began to fill the building. With the concert still an hour away, anxious fans were entertained by the Verizon Wireless 41 1 campaign, set up to teach people how to use the 41 1 feature on their phones. The floor was almost full by the time the first opening act, DJ Abilities, took the stage. He was part of the Verizon Wireless 41 1 campaign, and traveled with the band on its tour. After DJ AbOities left the stage, there was a small break in the action while the second opening act, The Pack, prepared to make its appear- ance. In the meantime, the large screen on the stage showed messages and pictures from the Verizon 411 kiosk, which kept students occupied. The Pack, a small hip-hop group from California, then came out to entertain the crowd. The group performed a combination of cover songs and original numbers, including Vans and I ' m Shinin ' . After perform- ing, the band members threw a few of their shirts into the audience. Finally, the lights went down in anticipation of the entrance of Gym Class Heroes. The crowd cheered as lead singer Travis McCoy, wearing the mask from the movie V for Vendetta, came out onto the stage. The band began with one of its widely known songs, Shoot the Stars Down, and played many more popular songs throughout the concert including Viva La White Girl, Cupid ' s Chokehold and Papercuts. I really like the song ' Cupid ' s Chokehold, ' said junior Kelsey Murray. I thought [the concert] was pretty good... the singer is really funny. The band also played a cover of a song by the band The Arctic Monkeys. Gym Class Heroes was able to get a break from perform- ing when McCoy ' s cousin and his group played some of its own original music. Gym Class Heroes returned to the stage and played a few more songs and then left the stage. Just as the crowd assumed the band had finished its performance, McCoy surprised everyone with an encore, walking directly into the crowd singing Clothes Off. After- ward, the band returned to its bus, but not before throwing everything from sweaty towels to drumsticks into the cheering crowd. The concert marked the band ' s third appearance at a Harrison- burg venue. It played its first show in 2004 at the Crayola House on Old South High Street, and in 2006, Gym Class Heroes headlined the hip-hop showcase at the Mid-Atlantic College Radio Conference, commonly known as MACRoCk. 6 j w; C laM (TTeroed C oncert TT ' Si •I- Pointing his t ' ingii Pack member Li; i r teaches the audience th- band ' s dance to its son:4 In My Car. This upbea song got the crowJon ' if teel and excited tor th. rest ol the show. Photo by Sammv Elcbenko In May, five months before the concert, the planning process began. The University ' Program Board (UPB) first had to check on the ax ' aUabQity of various artists as well as the Convocation Center, which was onh ' avail- able on weeknights. After compiling a list of possible artists, UPB sent out surveys to students to determine the most desired artist. After Gym Class Heroes was chosen, the band was contacted and the concert was arranged. UPB did a great deal more behind-the-scenes work than just arranging for the band to come. With the help of professionals, the members assembled the entire stage, as well as the lighting equipment and structure to hold the various lights. During the fall, it was UPB ' s job to spread the word that Gym Class Heroes was coming. The main thing we have been doing to get ready for the concert is trying to get the word out about the show all around campus, said UPB member sophomore Katie Schmidt. We post fliers everywhere on campus, make banners to put up in Warren and Festival, chalk the Commons, and promote through Facebook. UPB was also responsible for selling the tickets for the concert. Sophomore Randi Robinson, a fan of Gym Class Heroes for two years, was the first person in line for tickets. ¥S c eafure,i We got there at 1 a.m. and the funny thing is, we were scared people were going to beat us there! said Robinson. It was really spon- taneous, we just decided to go out and make sure we had floor tickets. Also, we had morning classes we could not miss, so we couldn ' t aftord to stand in a line. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the week of the concert, students were able to enter a raflle to meet the band. Those who won received a free cop ' of the Gym Class Heroes ' latest CD, Cruel as Schoolchildren, and a poster signed by all the band members. Sophomore Keith McPherson, a longtime fan, was one of the lucky students to meet the band. I got to go backstage before the concert for a little to meet the band and for autograph signing, said McPherson. That was definitely tight because only about 10 people were able to do that. The tour guys in the band are all regular guys — really cool and the ' definitely wanted to get a chance to meet and talk to their fans. UPB member sophomore Christine Schaefer said, Hie best part about being in UPB is seeing the reaction from the students, and see- int; how much thev enjov the concert. Spinning hits from different genres, DI Abilities opens the show with a bang. Songs he played included Stronger by Kanye West and Seven Nation Arm - b The White Stripes. Photo h Sammy Elcbenko C)ijtn Cladd (Zeroed C-onceri ry ' 5 e have had none. We will have none. We shall have none. Alongside a skull and crossbones, these words, the embodiment of the faculty ' s stance on sororities, appeared in the 1911 edition of the School Ma ' am, the university ' s yearbook. And so it was 17 years later, on January 30, 1928, the university ' s first fraternity, the Alpha Chi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, was established. As an all-female university, this honors fraternity designed for education majors became extremely popular. It was only open to juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and membership was based on merit, leadership and scholarship. The fraternity ' s purpose was to encourage in its members a higher degree of devotion to social service by fostering high intellectual and personal standards during the period of preparation for teaching and by recognizing outstanding service in the field of education, according to the 1928 School Ma ' am, the university ' s yearbook. The existence of Kappa Delta Pi opened the door for creation of Sigma Phi Lambda, an educational honors fraternity for freshmen and sophomores with a 3.0 overall GPA. Membership was also extended to incoming fresh- men who were in honor councils in their high schools. Besides honors fraternities, other Greek organizations associated with specific areas of study began to appear. Alpha Rho Delta was a fraternity for students who were interested in the Roman and Grecian classics or were Latin honors students. Its motto was we chose the highest things. The fraternity Greek life marked its 80th year at the university. by Caitlin Harrison oO L: eature,i Sealerl on top of two male ■-tudents ' shoulders, a Sigma Kappa and her sisters how enthusiasm for their Mirorily. Sigma Kappa was tiiunded at Colby College n VVaterville. Maine Nov. f H ' 4. Photo from The Bluestone archives Happily passing the time between recruitment rijLjnrK, senior Rho Chi Kelley Sutton rests on the grass on Greek Row. Rho Chis were impartial counselors for women participating in sorority recruitment. Photo by Natalie Wall Located at the top of Greek Row. Delta Delta Delta sisters represeni their ' trganization as they clap and hant during recruitment. We look for girts who will carry on our tradition and uphold our values, said 1 iniMi Becky Vaschak Photo bv Natalie Wall Cheering and dancing, senior Sigma Sigma Sigmn Recruitment Chairs Sarah Combiths and Sara Snyder welcome potential new members into their house. It was tradition for each house on Creek Row to try to be the loudest during recruitment. Photo by Natalie Wall Cfreek crridtory Ol Imitating Madonna ' s style, th sisters of Signvi Kappa perfor ■ during 2007 Creek Sing. Cret Week was a traditioo Ih brought the 1,500 sorority an rratemit women and me together tor e enls, including blood drive, the Shack- VTh( and Comnxxis Da% . Photo b ?mm ' Elchenko was created in 1931, and was affiliated with the Omega Delta Club of Harrisonburg High School. Beginning in 1939, Greek life on campus began to move awa) ' from fraternities that were strictly academic towards more socially-oriented organizations. In 1939, the Alpha Omi- cron Chapter of Pi Kappa Sigma and the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma were both established. A year later, the Beta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha was created. The sororit) ' s motto was aspire, seek, attain, representative of the letters, ASA. The Panhellenic Coun- cil was also created in 1940. Made up of members from different sororities, the council was organized to govern the rules of procedure for recruitment. The establishment of the sororities would lead to years of legacy at the universit) ' . By 1941, sorority after sorority turned up at the uni- versity. The Gamma Mu Chapter of Theta Sigma Upsilon and the Psi chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau were created. The Gamma Kappa Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha was added in 1 950. Taking a step away from the social sororities popping up, the National Business Fraternit) ' was created in 1946. Soon after, the Panhellenic Council made a significant change to the way recruitment would occur. Only upper- classmen were permitted to rush, and each sorority was only allowed to have one informal party. The Council also decided to allow, for the first time, open bidding during the spring and fall semesters. In 1946 the universit) ' became coed, and the first all-male fraternity, Sigma Delta Rho, was established in 1947. Sigma Delta Rho e entuall) ' became the Mu Tau Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon. Its traditions began with a dance in the Reed G)Tn, which was the first dance sponsored b) ' male students. Over the next 50 years, numerous sororities and fraternities were added to Greek life at the university, andnotjustthesocial variety. Fraternities like Alpha Rho Delta, a fraternity for those interested in the fine arts, and Kappa Pi, a fraternity dedicated to honors art students also h C eatured Proudly showing off Iheir fraternity ' s sweetheart, Tau Kappa Epsilon brothers Steven Nottingham and lohn Hays drive while Alpha Sigma Tau sister Patricia Page smiles in the back seal. Fraternity 5weethearts were a tradition in 197-) and held the position for one vear. Photo from The Bluestone archives kicking their legs high, four Alpha Sigma Alpha sisters perform at a recruitment party in 1965. The party, themed Club ASA, was one of several events during a weekend of welcoming potential new members. Photo from The Bluestone archives came to campu.s. Kappa Pi was the first fraternity ot its kind in the United States and was formed in 1967. Tliere was even a fraternity, Phi Sigma Iota, which was a national romance language fraternity for both students and faculty. In 2007, there were nine national sororities and 14 national fraternities at the university. In the fall, Kappa Alpha Theta, the first Greek fraternity for women, made its debut at the university. Besides the social Greek groups, there were many coed fraternities specifically oriented for people ot different ethnicities, religions or majors. Some fraternities were geared toward extracurricular activities, like miisic or communit)- service. Although 80 years of Greek life history had passed since Kappa Delta Pi was created in 1928, there were still many students and faculty members at the university who were passionate about making a difference, whether it was through fundraising for a cause, or initiating new members into the organization. Excited for a new member. Alpha Sigma Alpha sisters greet iheir future sister with a hug in 1965. Over the school war, ASA hosted events such as a Merry-Co-Round of Fashion with ASA and a Founder ' s Da ' Banquet at Bear Trap Fann. Photo from The Bluestone archives Cfreek crridtory OO m I faking the decision of what career m U to pursue after graduation could W M k be intimidating with all the un- y W certainties of working in the real world. Internship experiences, however, provided the opportunity for students to get their feet wet and explore their occupational options. They allowed young career- minded adults to practice the skills of holding real-life jobs and test the waters to determine what career fields were right for them. I got to be an adult without the real pressures and responsibilities, said senior Rachel Canfield, who interned with APCO Worldwide, a global strategic communications consultancy. Sixty percent of internships were initiated directly by students who sought out a company of their choice. Students also found internships through networking. Internships provided a glimpse into the v! including parents and family friends. I had a friend recommend that I do my internship down at Florida State Universit) ' , said senior Jared Sronce. He had done his internship there and said it was a great experience. Sronce worked in the athletic program working game-day operations during the spring semester. Another student found her internship through the Web site of the Department of Art and .Art History. Junior Lindsay Casale, an art history major, interned at the Gallery at Festival, a subsidiary of the Madison Art Collection. This internship is unpaid, though many students get credit hours for it, said Casale. I am doing a one- credit-hour internship, and I think you can go as far as three credit hours. She did research and wrote labels for different pieces in the gallery, performed docent duties while students were in the gallery and worked with the Madison Art Collection. It is extremely hands-on and O C eatureii Focused on pi I lull sptil g , Brandon Wall; ice prepares to liang a paini Sawliill Gallery Irequently feat of internaliona and regiona Photo by lamii ki ing the adiiate ing in . The gallery ired exhibits , national iportante. Conner a perfect segue into the curatorial field, which I am very interested in, said Casale. The students who did not find internships themselves or through networking could go to the Office of Career and Academic Planning, located in WUson Hall. Every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m., there were special informational meetings for students who wished to learn more about internships and the interviewing process. There were also many other options to find internships, like MadisonTRAK, an online job search resource specifically for students. On this Web site, students could post up to 10 resumes to be searched by employers. Students were also able to search for graduate schools and find out when there were internship fairs, either for specific fields or for a general internship fair with many different companies. The employers section of the Career and Academic Planning Web site was also helpful, providing calendars for each month, which contained events and workshops to help students build their resumes, conduct mock interviews and learn about the resource center. In the section intended for facultv and stafl, there were advising and career resources that helped professors and internship coordinators assist their students. There was also the option to request that the Career and Academic Planning staff give a presentation on different topics such as internships and the search for an internship, resume building and interviewing etiquette. The alumni portion of the Web site was especially useful, as students were able to contact alumni of the university and attempt to network with them to seek out an internship. After students researched different methods of obtaining internships through the Web site, they were able to set up appointments with a career and academic adviser, to either polish their resumes or request assistance in searching for an internship that fit their needs. Besides a personal interview, there were many informational books in the resource office. The books were organized by type of career; general occupation, business and liberal arts. There were also books organized by region, so students who lived in difterent states could still find an internship in their hometowns. In addition, there was a section of informational self-help books specifically designated to help with interviews and internships, such as what to do to help get the student the internship. There were also books that helped students find a graduate school that matched their needs. by Caitlin Harrison Collaborating, senior Megan Koptish and Thanh Dang, an environmental technology specialist with Harrisonburg ' s Public Work Department, prepare a [lamphlet about lawn care lor city residents, Koptish nterned for the city ' s public nformation officer, Miriam i iickler. Photo by Katie Piwowarczyk Busy organizing the newest o hibit, junior Jessica lacklin and sophomore Erin Kapp keep gallerv events running smoothly. Sawhill Golle( was a free public galler located in Duke Hall. Photo bv lalme Conner Onterndhipd 85 o o u o ■-5 Resting in a pan of water, two halves of an acorn squash receive a pal of butler lor extra richness. Some home chefs could easily detect exactly what a dish needed to reach its flavor polenli.il. Photo hy Stephjnie H rdman Working; lngether. junior- Caitlin Roscloli .im Brooke Darlington (r. ;- 1 ti I h.lkc ,1 swffi Irr.i: Teamwork helped neu cooks who were unsure of their culinary abilities Photo by Sammy Elchenko Off-campus students tested their skills in the kitchen. I .ireiLilly. junioi Caitlin Roscioli cracks an egg iiin itir cake baiter. Some student bakers preferred utilizing boxed mixes, whili other baked from scratch. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Quick and simple, frozen meals anrl pizza provide a stress-free alternative. Busy schedules and limited cooking experience kepi some students from being .ifkenturous in the kilt hen. Photo by Sammy Elchenko OO ij eatured ■ ollowing freshman or sophomore year, m most of the student population had m P ' to find off-campus housing. After the % _ r long process of choosing the perfect location, signing a lease, painting, cleaning and setting up a new place with furniture and decorations, a short walk over to a dining hall would have been a pleasant reward. . . if the apartment was on campus! Living off campus, dining facilties such as Dukes, Top Dog, Festival and Market One were not just minutes away on foot. But being apart from the convenience of on-campus dining also gave students the opportunity to try out new restaurants, or even develop their own unique cooking styles. Popular places to eat off campus included Panera Bread, Qdoba, Luigi ' s, Dave ' s Taverna and The Little Grill, according to many university students. Dinner-to-Go was a fast delivery option that worked with many off- campus restaurants including Mr. J ' s Bagels, Francesco ' s Italian and China Jade. But ordering or going out to eat frequently could get expensive and instant food such as ramen noodles and macaroni and cheese were not healthy enough to be eaten every day. As a result, many students found various ways to cook healthy meals. We all contribute to meals and who cooks, said sophomore Mckinzie Ward. One night we made tilapia; it ' s a white fish. We also have some chicken that is like [the chicken] from Outback, taco night and spaghetti! Sophomore Ian Ratclifl said, Moving oti campus made me want to bring out the cook in me so I always look for recipes and try to make things from scratch, sometimes to impress the girl- friend, and just to gain more experience. Usually, it turns out well. Living away from home, some students longed for mom ' s home cooking. Sophomore Tiara Pietrangelo prepared meals that were easy to make and reminded her of food she usually ate back at home wath her family. I make some Brazilian meals, but really it ' s just meat and rice, said Pietrangelo. My mom had made me a whole bunch of Brazilian food that I just freeze and heat up sometimes. I also make a Brazilian candy that we keep in the refrigerator. But what about students with special diets? Was it more difficult to follow dietary habits with or without a meal plan? On-campus dining halls actually have a lot of options, said vegetarian senior Katie Piwowarczyk. I have five [meals] a week — it ' s easier to have a meal plan so I don ' t have to worry about where I ' m going to get my protein and iron. After living independently for some time, most students Crooking or o o (J o Dividing up the work. seniors Elizabeth Sokolik John Boyd and Colleen Cooney begin to make their dinner. Helping hands in the kitchen were aKvays welcomed, especially during cleanup. Photo by Katie Phvowarczvk Baking vegan cupcakes. lunior Kelly Abbott consult a label to make sure .iM ingredients are dairy-frei. Some students had varying dietary preferences that required extra attention to ingredients. Photo by Rachel Canfield OO c eatureti 5 figured out what worked for them, and learned new dishes to make with ease. I love cooking chicken. I use garlic pow ' der, chopped onions, chili powder and some oregano, said senior Matt Takane. I also cook a lot of pasta with homemade pasta sauce. Sloppy joes are really good and the thing I cook the most is eggs. I cook omelets, scrambled eggs, egg sandwiches all of which have onion and garlic powder, Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, which are all ver) ' good Nith a toasted onion bageL By working as a team, roommates could find fast and easy ways to prepare a good meal without ordering out or driving back to campus. With a little practice and process of elimination, students could find what worked for them. V Cooking 8 3 Si- students cared for their critters in between classes. ' ut everyone else has one, why can ' t we get one? Junior Brooke Darhngton remembered the frustration ot yearning for a playful companion in high school. You voice it for so long and you keep getting ' no ' as an answer, she complained. Now on their own, what was stopping newly independent college students from getting a pet? While most of the olT-campus communities chose to have a no pets rule, some housing developments, such as Squire Hill and Ashby Crossing, allowed residents to own a pet for a charge. I am allowed to have pets, but for a fee (about $400), said sopho- more Lindsey Wyatt, the owner of a Pomeranian and Lhasa Apso. But daily fines could be imposed if caught in a no pet community and they added up quickly. To avoid fines, many students purchased animals that lived in tanks or cages. Low maintenance and inexpensive, these animals were reasonable alternatives. Snakes cost less than six dollars a month for food. The cool part? It eats live mice, said sophomore Robert Guanci, owner of a corn snake named Gertrude. The bad part? You can hear the mice screaming while being eaten, said Guanci. If feeding a pet live animals was too much to bear, a turtle was a vegetarian and friendly alternative. [Our turtle] is cheap! She only eats lettuce, which is like $2.50 a bag, said sophomore Alyssa Schneider about her turtle, Hermione. [My roommates] all love her; she adds a little something special to our home, said Schneider. Fortunately, she doesn ' t shed or make a mess of our apartment, but we can ' t take her for walks or go to parks or anything like we could if we had a dog. Junior Fegan Hewitt wanted the companionship of a pet, but found that taking a full course load and being in a fraternity on top of working as a lifeguard took up more time than she had to spare to walk a dog or play with a cat. That ' s when she adopted Flarke, Jose, Marg and Rita— her four colorful fish. They are pretty and easy, said Hewitt. And I wanted a pet of some sort, but not too much responsibility. As the trend to own exotic pets became more prevalent, man ' students looked into purchasing sugar gliders — a cross between a flying squirrel and a ferret that glided from object to object. My girlfriend just got one and I thought it was kind of weird at first because it looked scary, but I think I like them now, said sophomore Kevin Fedkenheuer. They get really attached to their owners and they can sleep in your pocket, which is pretty sweet. Sugar gliders were very sociable and liked to play at late hours when they were most active. For some, having man ' s best friend was the only option, and adopt ing a dog from the animal shelter was a popular idea among students. Growing up, sophomore Samuel Kistner ' s family always had a 90 c ' eatureif Soaked to the bone, puppy Zee is eager for her bath to end. Puppies were sold at Ivia ' s Pets, only a short Irtve from the university. Photo by Karen McChesney Pot;o the parakeet finds a ' iiiv.; pl.nf on sophomore Keli Birchfield ' s hat. For stutlenls who wanted a lower maintenance |jet, parakeets and other birds were interactive allernatives. Photo courtesy of Danielle Ainson iVet 91 3 But everyone elde had one, why cant we get one ' . junior Brooke Darlington dog. I ' ve always wanted to get one ot my own, he said. In October, he went to the animal shelter and got Callie, an 1 1 -month old border collie. I wanted to find a dog that wasn ' t rowdy, he said. She ' s really quiet and it ' s perfect. Puppies were popular as well, and they are adorable, [but] they are high maintenance, said Wyatt. A new puppy required training and constant attention. Puppies required a great deal of time and responsibility, especially with high costs of food and veterinary bills. This was taken into consideration before adopting or purchasing a dog. Students with dogs could be seen wdth Frisbees on the Quad and Godwin Field, or roaming through campus with their furry companions dressed as Duke Dog. Aside from dogs, other convenient college pets were mice, ham- sters, rabbits and ferrets. I had a mouse named Alfalfa in my dorm last year, said sopho- more Margaret Waesche. I used to hold it and touch it and he would move around, but he pooped on me a lot. But my roommate made me get rid of it when she found it under the bed. Animals were funny, and when looking beyond the time, money and commitment involved in having a pet, most college students ultimately enjoyed having animals for companionship and entertainment. i. j d f y 1 1 j q 2. (J eatured N ' f,i t ' uilv, JLirii Jordan Burdon starts a game ni lug , jr with her dog Zoe. • jjunding titne with pets ' , as a good stress reliever lor students and comforting lo animals who spent much • li the day alone. Photo by Karen McCbesney Sleepy after a long afternoon, Oliver the cat gets some much needed rest on his owner ' s bed. He brings joy lo the hou.se, because you can ' t be stressed out when you come home and there ' s a kitty sleeping on your bed, said junior Amanda Phillips. Photo by Rachel Canfield Serving as a reminder, a sign at Sunchase icourages residents clean up after pets. Pet waste stations were convenient for the apartment complex ' s large student population. Photo hv Karen McChesney l.:i mil; on ihe ( uad, junior Natalie Dewey and her bunny. Zorro, enjoy the green grass and sunny weather. Bunnies offered unique companionship during lazy afternoons. Photo by Karen McChesney • ' ' cPet 93 M ommunity Service-Learning (CS-L) created Alternative ■ Spring Break (ASB) trips to train and immerse stu- B dents in a purposeful service experience designed to connect students and community members while en- hancing personal growth, mutual awareness and life-long learning, according to the CSL Web site. After an ASB trip to the Gesundheit! Institute in Hillsboro, W.Va., a group of university students found a new, fun way to help people — clowning around. The Clowning Club, though not yet an official university organi- zation, was created after the ASB trip and Patch Adams ' 2006 visit to the university, in which he spoke about philosophies and his clown- ing health care. My clowning story evolved starting with leading the ASB trip to Gesundheit! Institute last year where I learned about the vision of Patch Adams and his organization, said senior Kourtney Rusow. I realized living was much more than going through your daily routine, but caring about people along the way, and being conscious of the pain going on around you. His vision is linked to the idea that happiness creates wellness, and that is what our current health care system is missing. I want to put that back into society ' ' The group still dressed in silly clothes and played funny stunts and games, but the main difference between the Clowning Club and its big top cousins was the audience. Seated alongside a local niHsirv home patient, junior Caitlin Boyer spends an afternoon clowning. Both the young and the young at heart were amused by the clowns ' attention. Photo by Karen McChesney Smiling Irom e.ir to ear, senior Kourtney Rusow interacts with an elementary school student. Since Patch Adams built his hospital, clowning has become widespread throughout the i.AjnIinc nl. Photo courtesy of Kourtney Rusow whole % by Walter Canter Patch Adams ' work inspired students to heal others through happiness. 1 We ' re not t) ' pical birthday clowns ... we ' re health care clowns, said junior Caitlin Boyer. The Clowning Club toured hospitals, charity events, elementary schools and nursing homes, bringing joy and smiles. The members spent their Fridays talking with the elderh ' and the ill. It ' s not about an act, said Boyer. It ' s about making people smile and breaking down barriers. People are more likely to talk to a clown. The group visited an elementary school in West Virginia that had one of the highest numbers of students receiving free lunches in the country. The clowns brought games and songs, but mostly just hung out and talked with the children. Clowning seemed scary for me at first, because you have to emotionally connect with those who you may not know very well, said Rusow. My first experience was at a retirement home, and the big lesson I learned was that, in the end, people just want interac- tion and uncontainable love, that ' s what clowning is really about. Patch Adams wanted to help put the care back into health care, according to the Gesundheit! Institute Web site. Clowns strove to achieve this through love and one-on-one conversation. Adams focused on using both medicine and love to promote the well-being of his patients. Clowning was one way to promote love. Clowning in Ecuador was a trip that changed my life, said Rusow. We went on three to four clowning outings for two hours at each hospital or facility, for 14 days. I cannot describe in words the joy we brought to the dying children and men in the develop- . HfeBti ' ' S country, and the way that this place embraced the vision of alterna f tive health care. Holding a woman dying of cancer, who has no fam- ily, and seeing her cry because I brought a smile to her face, if onhi for a second, was a miraculous experience I wouldn ' t trade for all the | money in the world. At times, clowning could be awkward. Tlie dress was strange anc talking to strangers was difficult. The clowns got over their fears anc eventually found ways to express themselves through their clowning.! Each clown had their own personality... It ' s who you are, saic Boyer. A love for humanity was the one thing linking all the clowns. ' Rusow and Boyer played a large part in bringing clowning to the universit) ' . The clowns missed the deadline to be a fall club, but pursuec otficial club status for the spring. They wanted to share their experi- ences and inspire students to help others. Dressing up with bright vsdgs,! excessive makeup and baggi,- clothes allowed them to help people in ways they could not before. It ' s about pure unadulterated joy, endless love, and the effect of one soul touching another, said Rusow. This effect was what the two founding women wished to pass on to the university. By bring-] ing this club to JMU, I want more people to experience the feeling of pure joy, and love that people like those associated with clowiiing and Gesundheit! radiate from their souls, said Rusow. ownmg ,5 Situated in a iilirau ind carrell, senior Heather Vanderslice exert isi well-lnoneri suirlv - i ill Library study carrells ottere ' isolated study locations will limited distractions. Photo by Stephanie Hardman hittin ' th Rigorous schedules made forming study habits imperative, by Eleni MenouUs ■ hough usually associated with freedom, op- M portunity and just letting loose, sometimes W W the reality of the college lifestyle was dif- .■K ficult to grasp, from freshman all the way to senior year. Whether it was deciding on a major or profes- sion, cramming for a test, procrastinating until 2 a.m. the night before a paper was due or simply feeling homesick, most students experienced challenges at some point in their college experiences and developed unique academic lifestyles to lessen the stress of those hectic college years. The transition from high school to college put a lot of pressure on students and required them to make adjust- ments to study habits, time management and overall pri- orities. Classes are typically much harder, students have to learn more study skills, and get used to different teaching methods and styles, said Laura Yu Hickerson, academic and career liaison to technology from the Office of Career and Academic Planning. lennifer L. Flynn, liaison to humanities, said, Many of the students I meet witli talk about how they have to modify the ways in which they study, adjust to living with a roommate and cope with being away from home tor the first time. So, yes, even though they are here taking classes and pursuing their academic goals, the shift to a new environment and all the things that that entails truly has an inlluence on students. ( U k 96 (J eaiured The freshman ad ' ismg program offered adNice to fresh- men about selecting a major, according to Career and Aca- demic Liaison to Education Teresa Gleisner. They discussed interests, personalits ' strengths, work values and abilities. Flynn said the program is designed in such a way that we serve to support students in this transition, help- ing to interpret sometimes confusing academic policies, setting expectations for the importance of academics while they are with us, and lending an ear to listen if the transition to college is a little rocky. Students also faced the challenges of developing and maintaining appropriate time management skills and fitting them into their personal academic lifestv-les in addition to selecting a major, altering work methods and developing solid career goals. You might only have class for three hours out of a da -, but it takes a lot more time than just those three hours to do well in a class! said Liaison to Science and Math Laura Haas. Think about how man) ' commitments ) ' ou ha ' e both academicalh ' and with clubs, organizations, volunteer work, lobs, etc. in addition to academics, and make sure that ou have enough time to do all those as well as maintain a healthy lifest) ' le. Chris Campbell, academic and career adviser, also agreed that the amount of free time students encountered at the beginning of their time at the university ' was not easy to manage. He said that having to schedule study and reading time as opposed to time with his parents along with adding too many club commitments at once made academic life complex. Students ' academic lifest les at the university ' consist- ed of many components, and each individual student had different study habits and preferences, including where and how they studied. I love to study in the libran-, said senior Jessica Cheng. Carrier is like mv best triend. taking use of time between iasses, students line the v jlkvvay on the Quad and take a study break. The location served as both a popular meeting point and people-watching spot. Photo by Stephanie Hardman Study J4ahifd 97 1 Prepared to stud-. sophomore Sarah Halchel reviews her notes with coltee ,ind water within close reach. The Starbucks on campus provided students with the catteine thev needed to make it through long days and late nights ol studying. Photo by Sammv Elchenko Ln ir-o on the Quad, senior Audrey Stone finds a suitable spot with just the right amount of shade. The Quad was a popular place for students to study, sleep and hang out with friends. photo bv Sammv Elchenko Senior Dan Rylands said, This being my sixth year at JMU, We really perfected the art ot stud ing. What 1 like to per- sonally do is read for exams on the Kissing Rock in the Quad. Not all students perfected the art of studying, though, and some tended to fall behind. Gaining the motivation to study, attend class and maintain good grades didn ' t come easily for all. The university ' s advisers were always available as mentors and support systems for students ' ho experienced fallbacks. The mission of the Career and Academic Planning advisers consisted of helping undergraduates find academic direction, supporting students in discovering valuable out- of-class opportunities and guiding seniors on the appropri- ate career path. The university also provided an academic recovery workshop for times when academic life became a bit too overwhelming. Students vho fell behind could attend an aca- demic summer session to raise their GPAs to good standing and continue studying at the universit) ' . I always feel like each test I take will make or break my career, said senior Vanessa Herrada. And not only are there pressures from test-taking, there are always the high pressures of life after college and achieving a successful career in such a competitive work world. Academic lifestyles were not only important to develop, but were important to impro ' e and maintain. The universit) ' ad isers, teachers and study facilities helped students person- alize and find a lifestvle that suited them to the fullest. I 98 cJ ' eatureii w . Keeping up the pace, .1 student focuses on her textbook while on an elliptical at UREC. Multitasking became .1 necessity as students tried to lind time in their l usy schedules. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Comfortable on her roof, senior Sara Kelly studies one oi her school books. The vie from the rooftop included downtown Harrisonburg, students walking to class and scenery . Photo by Katie Piwowarczyk Study c ahitd 99 Straining lo pusli ahejci sopliomure )osh lenkins scrambles (d it-l.ax- :• ball from the scruni. A scrum formation was iiseri to restart play either after a penalty or when the ball went out of bounds. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Madison Rugby won the memorial tournament in honor of their fallen teammate. by Laura Becker Rachel Canfield After winning the tournament, the team raises a golden keg trophy in celebration. This victory marked the first lime the (.miversity had won the tournament. Photo courtesy of Scott Thompsnn 100 (featured Balllir or the ball, sopho ' e Michael Hitchcof f IS throu n inio ihe air b -hmiin Matt Gibb out, equivalent v-in in loulball. otbnll, rugby was played without s for protection, wore scrum caps their ears. Photo Pressured by his opponent, sophomore David Ford races tor the try zone, similar to an end zone in football. The game of rugby originated in England. Photo bv Sammy Elchent.o mt 2003, Hurricane Isabel ravaged the East Coast. Effects were felt throughout Virginia and even reached the university, ■ resulting in the tragic death of Christopher Ball, a senior who V _« drowned in a canoeing accident in Blacks Run Stream. In honor of Ball, nicknamed Blumpkin, Madison Rugby created the Chris Blumpkin Ball Memorial Tournament in the spring of 2004. The annual tournament invited other Virginia schools to participate, including Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia. Ball played in the Mid- Atlantic Rugby Football Union with players from both schools. After Madison Rugby faced a three-year losing streak, the team was victorious and finally took home the trophy, a spray-painted golden keg. We finally won the golden keg this year in the fourth annual Blump- kin tournament, said Coach Holmes Browne. It was ven ' special for a lot of players but especially because Chris parents and three brothers were there to see us lift the trophy. This tournament has turned out to be a spring homecoming of sorts where players who played with Chris will come back to support the club. hour years had passed since Ball ' s death, but his memory lived on. Tlie team ' s most valuable player senior Pete Perantonakis said though he never knew Ball, he was still inspired by stories he heard fi-om both Dukes and other players in the state. He was such a big figure on our team, said Perantonakis. He was the captain and he was somebody everyone wanted to be around. He was the spirit of Madison Rugby, just the way he lived his hfe and the way he inspired everyone to Uve life for the fullest. Excitement about the tournament did not fade as time passed. Perantonakis said it seemed as if everyone wanted to get involved with the Blumpkin Tournament because of the kind of person Ball was. The team wore T-shirts to the tournament that displayed one of Ball ' s favorite sayings: rock like you got a pair. People looked up to him — he was just a great player, said Peran- tonakis. He ' s kind of a legend. When he died, it was such a tragedy. The memorv and the story of him is what inspires a team. ..it gives us a pla er to strive to be like. I ughij UownaniefLt lUl Utc c eatuieii student EMTs dedicated their free time to helping others. ■le Harrisonburg Rescue Squad (liRS), also known m is Rescue 40, received over 6,000 emergenq- calls M a year. W th so many people in need, emergenq ' , ,0 technicians (EMTs) were in high demand. UnK ' er- sit} ' students stepped up to the plate, whether it was because they needed medical experience tor future careers or simply wanted to help others. They dedicated their time to working as a unit to save the Uves of Harrisonburg citizens and others in need. For students, becoming an EMT took about six months of training and shadowing. You must complete 12 clinical hours riding along with the rescue squad with three patient-care contacts, said senior Ainslee Smith, a member of the HRS. Applicants first took part in two mandatory observer shifts in which they were surveyed on interaction with the current working staff and their cooperation on the job. After completing these t vo shifts, the board of directors properly processed the applications, and applicants began at the Training Academy. The program familiarizes you with the way Rescue 40 operates and the way things are done around the squad, said Smith. There are lots of EMT basic class opportunities in the area including a class at JMU, and classes through Rescue 40. During time at the Training Academy, the applicant was responsible for working regular shifts with the squad and becoming trained as an EMT. To become an EMT, I took a course at JMU, said sopho- more Karen Hayes. The course was about four months long, one semester, and covered ever)thing from medical to trauma emergencies. The only requirement to get into the class is to be CPR and AED certified Red Cross CPR classes were available at UREC, and were taught by students who were emergency technicians. Certification was good for one yean At the end of the course, you must take a state exami- nation. The examination has both written and practical sections, said Hayes. During the six-month period of training and certifica- tion, the applicants ' performances were observed to ensure full commitment to the squad and to prove they would be a positive addition to the team. The board of direc- tors determined if the applicant could become a full-time member of the squad after reviewing the proper certifica- tion ot the applicant and reports of his or her performance b )• members of the squad. Once a ftill-time member, student EMTs worked six shifts per month, or 48 hours. Students were able to pick shifts convenient with classes and campus ac- tivities. Because shifts had to be covered during the summer, stu- dents who lived far away had the option to block their shifts to a two or three-day period for their convenience. Because of the time and money spent in training new applicants, those who ap- plied for the squad had to agree to a t% ' o-year commitment. Working for the HRS was a volunteer service, meaning that those working shifts at the station were dedicated individuals working for the health and well-being of Harrisonburg citizens because they wanted to be, not because they were required. I have had so many rewarding experiences running with HRS, said Hayes. E -er)- call teaches you something about vourself as a person. [The squad] becomes a second family. There are so many wonderful people from the agency who have become my most positive role models. Being an EMT allows you to connect with people at a deeper level. The people that we are picking up are sometimes having the worst days of their lives, and look to you for the support and comfort thev need. Securing the backboard, - iiliomoreSarah Creekmore |i irlicipates I ,i i(.mi(ngacti il with sophomore Christine Eckstein. Rescue 40. the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad. as one of the I ' irsl volunteer rescue squads in the United Stales and Virginia. Photo by Natalie Wall Student 8cMJ6 103 from Uuke to Our favorite pooch has evolved since 1972 Prdurih. Mark Neofotis shows otf hi ' ■■.•T ' . itw n Duke Dog, ■ Siegdl, clad in a university football jersey. Siegal was a regular attendee at university football games Photo by Sonya Euksuzian Liirger man lilc, the inlljUin Duke Dog towers o i Siegal. The blow-up Duk Dog debuted in 2004 ani provided a grand entryw.i into Bridgeforlh Stadium Ic the football team. Photo b Sammy Elchenko The first basketball team was named The Dukes after university president Dr. Samuel P. Duke. 1972 An English bulldog in a purple cape attended football games as the first mascot. A costumed Duke Dog debuted at a basketball game, but made few other appearances. (featured M M M modest Duke and a royal dog. M m m His story was grand and legend- , W iiry- From the moment he was born through his puppy-hood, the dog always appeared destined for greatness, and greatness was what he achieved. But how did Duke Dog come to be? What was the history of the Madison mascot? Madison College became coed in the late 1940s. The first basketball team was created, and the men worked with former president Dr. Samuel P. Duke. They said they would name themselves after Duke if he agreed to supply the team with gear. The deal went through and the Dukes were born. Women ' s sports picked up the name soon after, becoming the Duchesses. The name lasted until the early 1980s. Bo Hobby played men ' s basketball for the Dukes in the late 1960s and early 1970s. When 1 was playing basketball, the Dukes were Dukes and Duchesses, just that, not the dog. . .sometimes we were called the ' top hat and tails ' . . . there was an old logo of a man tipping his hat with a cane in the other hand, like a duke, like the British royalty, said Hobby. Popularity of sports climbed at the university over the years. The 1970s brought even more significant sports expan- sion and the administration wanted a mascot that would stir 82 Duke Dog as we know riim first appeared at the grand opening of the Convocation Center. greater school spirit than merely a vague royal figure. The first concept for the Duke Dog came from Dr. Ray V. Sonner in the early 1970s. Then director of public affairs, Sonner reasoned that the typical pet of British royalty was an English bulldog. He put duke and dog together and cre- ated a masterpiece. The original Duke Dog was a cartoon. He made his first appearance on the 1973 men ' s basketball media guide. Graphic artist Bob Privott drew a cartoon version of Duke Dog onto a photograph of a huddle taken during a timeout. In 1973, Duke I, a live English bulldog, began his reign as Madison ' s mascot. Kristi Pascarella attended the univer- sity shortly after Duke I appeared, from 1974 through 1978. I remember the bulldog came to the football games, said Pascarella. The football program had just started and Dr. Carrier came to every game. He, or someone else, would always walk in with a bulldog, a live one, and the dog always wore a purple cape. . .Everyone would pet it and when the weather was hot, he would pant and drool. An intimidating half-dog, half-man creature also ap- peared on the men ' s basketball sideline. The costumed char- acter was more frightful than enthusiastic and was quickly cut from the team. The first lovable Duke Dog remained in the hearts of students. Presently, Duke Dog interacts with students and fans throughout the games, making sure they stay pumped up. cAladcot Ovolution o W o 706 J-eatwed ■ ' ■ ■ ' . u -;;? . • ;«;■ M .-c .: - ' I E 2 5: ? -c o c. : : ' r i- ' = - 5 T £ C I o ■= - 3 £ cAladcoi Svolidion 107 o 5. E) a Vi , i% -ti. Jokingly exchanging iiandbilis on the Commons, seniors Lee Brooks and Ilk Ghavami make light of the unique campaigning situation. The campaign went unbeiievaljiy well, I thought, with both Ilk and myself exchanging jokes, comments and platforms, ' ' said Brooks. Photo by Stephanie Hardman Addressing the SGA senate, senior Brandon Eickel gives his resignation speech and steps down from his position as SGA president. The audience supported his decision with a standing ovation as he exited the room. Photo by Victoria Sisitka T-J5? he Student Government Association (SGA) Constitution stated, In case the president of the Student Govern- ment Association vacates his her office, the vice president of administrative affairs of the Student Government Association shall temporarily fill the office of president until a special election is held within two weeks. The SGA inserted this long sentence in its constitution as a precau- tion. Winner of the unprecedented midterm election, senior Lee Brooks described the situation. Never before has something like this happened at JMU, and we were faced with the transition period that was only writ- ten on paper and had never been implemented. Senior Brandon Eickel began his second term as SGA president with high hopes and innocent ambitions. The head executive of the SGA reclaimed his title in an election where the only challenger was a write- in candidate. He worked hard to get his name out to the student body, even though voter turnout was low. Before the election, Eickel attended a conference where students from manv universities shared ideas con- lOo L: eatured cerning the betterment of their respected campuses. Eickel ' s platform was based on ideas from the conference. An unusually warm Septem- ber brought the heat on Eickel when the student body had a negative reaction to his public apology in the form of a letter to the editor in The Breeze. His points almost perfectly paralleled the points on the platforms of the College of William Mary ' s candidates Zach Pilchen and Valerie Hopkins. The floodgates opened. The pressure was on Eickel. In a very heated debate, [the SGA] chose not to impeach Brandon, said Brooks. We did however, pass an extreme censure of Brandon which said that we as a body do not condone or sup- port his actions, that we believe what he did was wrong, but are ready to move on with the year and continue to be productive. A week later, after pressure from The Breeze and the student body, Eickel resigned. I believed that he did the right move after all the circumstances revolving around his presidency, said presidential candidate senior Ilk Ghavami. He took the high road and did what was best for him and the school in that particular situation. Once the word came out SGA held its first midterm presidential election. by Walter Canter about the SGA senate not impeaching the president after his incor- rect judgment, it would cause a lot of attention and distrust in our student leaders for not standing behind the honor and integrity of the university. The university was about to face its first SGA midterm student body presidential race. The election drama had only begun. Ghavami, the write-in candidate who challenged Eickel in the previous election, took on senator Brooks, newcomer to presidential politics. The campaign was epic. The elections were coming after a huge scandal and there [was] a lot of negative energy towards the SGA, said Ghavami. James Madison took a huge hit with the controversy in the election, such that [William Mary] newspapers were even commenting on the scenario. It was a time for the campus to step up and make a move. The campus stepped up. The turnout for the midterm vote exceeded 20 percent. A mere 20 votes separated Ghavami and Brooks. Neither can- didate could claim the majority, so the SGA called for a run-off between the two. A week after the first midterm, another election was held. Roimd two saw equal voter turnout and a Brooks victory by 70 votes. I felt honored to be elected to this position, said Brooks, but very conflicted because of my friendship with Brandon and because of the unfortunate nature of the election that got me to this position. I ran for this position committing to moving the Student Government forward, and proving to the student body that we are still an impactful group on campus. But I think that the school learned a valuable lesson from this election, that the moral integrity of their leaders are important, but more importantly the voices and opinions of students reaUy do matter. Despite the loss, Ghavami continued to serve as an SGA senator. He offered his take on the SGAs position after the events leading to the election. The SGA [was] an organization that [was] supposed to be the representation of the student body and they unfortunately had a rough year. . . said Ghavami. The SGA definitely took a hit with this indigni- ty and rebuilding [became] an important job so that the SGA [did not] maintain the image that it has kept up to have such low voter turnout and so much student apathy... I think that the elections helped students understand that their issues and their voices are more important than the egos and the figures that are running for office. The election spawned a new generation of SGA politics focused on the power of the student body. It forced the president to honor an unwrit- ten code. Emotions on and oft campus reflected on the university ' in both a negative and positive light and the SGA ultimately faced a time for change. SQcA Re-elections 109 iiRiicrsrrrrTOr m j Vlli,JI i!i;ii!ii:-... iUHUiBflliliBm iSft. a enior Triathlon Club member Kyle Knott was 1 on the cross country team when he was in high . ' school. Races were always five kilometers long. was always pretty spent after the 5K, ' But I never really trained that hard. Kut to members of the Triathlon Club, five kilometers was only a warm up. jlWhen I went down to the Collegiate National Champion- ship, Ugot my butt handed to me, said Knott. I trained all summer and even hired a coach because there was so much training. ior the club, multiple practices every day of the week ted of long runs and bike rides training at the University Recreation Center (UREC) track and cycling studio and l.njoyinj; ojcli olln r , company, senior Genevieve Holland A tl lu ' i U ' .nnni.iif juniMi Katherine Welling stdy IP) slruic ( iimpk ' linH such .1 diflicull fcot was eased by llic siipporl of other ( luh (iiernhers. Photo courtesy of Emily Haller Nli.ii-lrvs. |iiiiiiii Dana Corrierc ti.inMiion ' , ii Ihc ( yc hng porlioii ol ihe Inalhlon. The trialhlon (luh met two lo three times a week lo practice cycling loiii; rli-.lances lordlier. P io(o courtesy of Emily Haller 770 U eatured Triathlon club members trained every day in preparation for competitions, by Bethany Blevins morning swims at the UREC pool. The intense practice schedule prepared the members for long races such as Septembers Outback Big Lick 01 Tnpic Triathlon, which was held at Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia, as well as the Giant Acorn Triathlon in October in Lake Anna, Va. Many of us have completed a few endurance races like half marathons, half Iron Mans, Olympic distance events [like the] 1,500-meter swim, 40K bike, lOK run and sprints anywhere from a 300 to 700-meter swim, 12 to 1 7-mile bike ride, and a 5K, or 3. 1 -mile run, said junior Dana Corriere. President senior Christie O ' Hara finished her first Iron Man race, which consisted of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run, and she competed in the Triathlon World Championship. The Club members participated in many outdoor activities that prepared them for races. The Shenandoah Valley Century was a bike race held in September consisting of a 25, 50, 100 or 124-mile route through the Shenan- doah Mountains. On Fridays the team did bricks, which were bike rides to L ry River Road in Dayton, Va., and back to Harrisonburg. Members pushed each other to finish the workouts, and the long rides were an excellent time to bond with people who love doing the same thing you do, said Cor- junior )e ff Kuhlan d keeps up the pace in tlie mnning portion of his Iri.ilhlon. Running several miles became more bearahle for the Triathlon Club members due to their daily practices. Photo courtesy of Emily Haller riere. Training in the mountain terrain surrounding the ' alley prepared members tor competitions held all over the country. Our races are all over the nation, from Alabama, where the National Collegiate Triathlon Championship was last year, to a simple sprint distance race in Hampden-Sydney College to the Donut 5K right here at IMU, said graduate Stephen Lackey. The club ' s claim to fame event was the l onut 3K held in the fall. Your job as a runner is to eat as many donuts as possible while running, because for every donut you eat, time is taken off your final time! said Corriere. Besides the many practices and competitions, the club participated in a variety of activities in order to stay in physical shape through team workouts and mental shape through social activities and community service, according to Lackey. Service was also a focus of the club. Together we create a unified ' T.E.A.M. ' that together Trains, Endures, Achieves and Matters, said O ' Hara. I like to think our club embodies all of those disciplines, and outside of training we also do a lot ot communirs ' service and fundraising and like to make a difference out there. We have a sponsored road out in Dayton on Dry Ri ' er, which we clean regularly. We also have a strong connection with the cancer community. Three years ago, a member of the team passed away from brain cancer, and another member recovered from ovarian cancer after going through a rough treatment of chemo. Because of that, we all like to participate in Relay for Life e ' ery year in remembrance of them and to show our support for cancer research. No matter what amount of experience students had, the Triathlon Club welcomed them to be part of their fitness family. Our goals are to get students in ' olved Nith the multisport community or just staying in shape, said Corriere. Tri Clubs ' members are of all various levels of fitness. We have some that have never swam a competitive event in their life or run more than two miles to some that place in the Triathlon World Championship (Olympic distance). Lackey said, We ' ve had people come in who can barely run one mile and they ' ve worked up to doing an Olympic Distance race at the National Collegiate Triathlon Championship. The members created strong, unbreakable bonds through trust and support during difficult races and events. With the help of others, members learned to become disciplined and to see a race through to the end. What I love most about Triathlon Club is meeting all the great people who are motivated to train and work hard to accomplish their goals whether it be to do their first triathlon, half Iron Man or full Iron Man, said O ' Hara. I love helping beginner athletes out and seeing them cross the finish line at their first race. That brings a lot of excitement to the team and I love knowing that I have helped them to achieve their goal. cJriamlon C-Iup 111 Proudly, students spread purple and gold cheer through the stands after the Dukes score. Throwing streamers after touchdowns was a long- lime university tradition. Photo by Sammy [Ichenko The university celebrated its centennial Homecoming. 77-2 (featured A --: I N N , tmecommg 113 5 U O t rained all night Friday, Oct. 26. The cold air was harsh and biting, but as the sun began to rise on Saturday morn- ing, the clouds disappeared and the air stayed warm and pleasant as students celebrated the 100th birthday of the university on Homecoming. Even though it was a dreary, wet week, everyone rolled with the punches and came together in true IMU spirit to make it an amazing, fun and memorable week, despite the weather, said Sophomore Class Treasurer Nicole Ferraro. An event-filled week led up to Homecoming weekend. But before the Centennial Week could start, the Homecoming committees and Student Ambassadors had to plan everything. Co-chairs from market- ing, banner, Sunset on the Quad, Commons Day, incentives and parade committees met weekly to discuss problems they encountered and get any help that they needed, according to marketing co-chair senior Kendra Bassi. Our theme this year was the ' Birthday Party of the Century ' and the different events had their own sub-themes that tied into the main theme, said Bassi. We tried to make this Homecoming bigger and better than the years before The committees planned the budget, worked with catering compa- nies, arranged for different t -pes of entertainment and created banners all to make the events leading up to the big weekend as memorable as possible, according to sophomore Marly Flores, one of the incentives committee co-chairs. The week kicked off with a banner contest Monday, Oct. 22 in Tran- sitions. Various dorms and organizations were invited to participate by making birthday card banners for Duke Dog. Dining Services even cre- ated a banner that featured signed cards from each of the dining halls on campus. The banners were then hung on the side of Godwin Hall for the rest of the week. Students ' oted the Madison Ad ' ertising banner as their favorite. The First Year Involvement Center ' s programming adviser staff was awarded second place and the Mozaic Dance Club came in third. On Wednesday, Student Ambassadors gave Centennial walking tours of campus, featuring historical backgrounds of the university ' s buildings. Members of the university and Harrisonburg community were invited, and entertainment was provided by the Stratford Players and New and Improv ' d. Both groups performed reenactments of the university ' s history. Chips, hot dogs and hot chocolate attracted man) ' students to Sunset on the Quad, which took place Wednesday evening. Students entered a beach party, complete with leis and beach balls, as they stepped in Wilson Hall, where the event was held due to rain. Sunset on the Quad began with a steel drum performance, and afterward. Student Government As- sociation (SGA) president Lee Brooks addressed the spectators. A cappella and dance groups pertbrmed, and games took place intermittendy beUveen the performances. Audience members were inNited to participate in relay races, a hula-hoop contest and a iLmbo contest. Winners received assorted prizes including 2007 Homecoming T-shirts and Duke Dog dollars, which were used at the incenti es auction. Thursday ' s Commons Day was also moved inside to Transitions due to rain. Organizations had tables set up all day gi ' ing out Duke Dog dollars. The SGA table included a poster displaying the Mr. and Ms. Madison contestants, voting ballots and free giveaways like homecoming beads. Commons Day featured games like Plinko, a cakewalk and a Wheel of Fortune trivia game. There was an eating contest every hour in which participants were required to eat marshmallows and ice cream to find a single Tic-Tac in a pie. Duke Dog dollars were given to students for winning any of the games, or for participating in some- thing, like voting for Mr. and Ms. Madison. Clubs and organizations Charging onto the field, the tootball team emerges from the fog, ready to take on the University of Richmond Spiders. In the eighth game of the season, the Spiders were tough competition and the Dukes suffered a close loss. Photo by Sammy Elchenko ilH (j eatured M omecommg 115 s- s ) u O -2 Channeling university spirit, a student decked out in a jester costume emcees the Homecoming pep rally. Rain dampened the university grounds, but the students ' spirits remained high through the week. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Airborne, Madison Dance members perform as part ot the Homecoming pep rally. Madison Dance showed off their abilities at other events such as Sunset on the Quad, late-night breakfasts and their end of the semester show. Photo by Sonya Euksuzian Making noise in support of the Dukes, students proudly display their school spirit during the Homecoming football game. Thundersticks were always placed in the stands of the student section so fans could keep the volume pumped up. Photo by Sammy Elchenko nominated members for Mr. and Ms. Madison. Four men and women were chosen to go on to open voting. On Thursday night, MTV ' s Rock the Vote Campus Invasion Tour made a stop at the universit) ' . Stars from the MTV show The Real World, Robin Hibbard from the San Diego cast and Jose Tapia from the Key West cast, came to encourage students to vote. The night also included an incentives auction and a late-night breakfast, vs ' hich took place in the Festival Conference and Student Center. The incentives auction was a chance for students to spend the Duke Dog dollars they had collected at different events and locations over the course of the week. Several area businesses, like CiCi ' s Pizza, Martin ' s Food Markets, Buflalo Wild Wings and James McHone Jewelry donated prizes to the auction. While Martin ' s and the restaurants donated gift cards for various amounts, James McHone Jewelry donated a diamond necklace and T-shirts. The late-night breakfast, hosted by Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA), be- gan at 10 p.m. Students could participate in activities such as painting pumpkins, singing karaoke and decorating cookies. At the breakfast, ZTA sold T-shirts to fundraise for its breast cancer philanthropy. Rain that Friday night caused the Homecoming pep 77 C ea uren Glowing, Duke Dog prepares to make his Centennial birthday wish. The Centennial Homecoming ' s theme. Birthday Parly of the Century, was centered around the university mascot. Phntn h .Sammv Ekhenko Presented with a gift, the new Ms. Madison, senior Shannon Thacher, is surprised by Madisonman kneeling before her. Thacher was nominated for Ms. Madison by her sor()rit . Delta Delta Delta, for her commitment to the organization and the university. Photo bv Samnn Elchenko rally to be moved into the Festival Ballroom, and students lined up more than an hour early to get the wildly famous and highly sought after purple-out T-shirts. The shirts were given out 1 5 minutes prior to the start of the pep rally and once inside, students were provided with sandwiches, chips, drinks and cake. Madison Dance and the cheerlead- ing squad performed. Then football Coach Mickey Mat- thews gave a pep talk, and Duke Dog made an appearance. A new contest called Paint Harrisonburg Purple was held throughout the week by the Student Duke Club. Members of the university community were encouraged to decorate homes and dorms purple in any way pos- sible. Winners of the contest, senior Teresa Garbee and juniors Sasha Cabell and Jessie Bannat, won four sideline passes to the Homecoming game, a L ' ltalia pizza party and smoothies for everyone in the residence. Teresa is the one who told us about the contest and we thought it would be an amazing opportunity to watch our last Homecoming game as students from the sidelines, said Cabell. We created a scene on the wall of our apartment with the Duke Dog exterminating ' the Richmond Spiders, with the help of Coach Matthews and the football team. It took us between four to five hours to do, but we had a great time getting into the spirit of Homecoming week. We teel so lucky to be one of the few people to get to say that tliey watched their senior Homecoming from the field. On Saturday morning, tailgating for the big football game against the University of Richmond Spiders began as early as 8 a.m. The game started at noon. During half time, after a performance by the Marching Royal Dukes, seniors Chris Ellis and Shannon Thacher were announced as Mr. and Ms. Madison. Shannon is a role model, not only for our sisters, but for the JMU community as well, said senior Caria Blumen- thal, Thacher ' s sorority sister. She is passionately dedicated to the organizations she is involved in, her academics and her friends and famUy. Though the Dukes fought a hard battle, they lost by one point with a score of 16-17. After the game, a field festival took place on Godwin Field, complete with musical enter- tainment and activities for kids. The week concluded with the annual Homecoming step show. The university ' s black and Latino Greek-lettered organizations, as well as those from surrounding schools, competed in a step competition. The first place fraternity and sorority won a $1,000 grand prize. CTT ' omecoming 117 Playing a video g.iriif , a Harrisonburg resident palientiv wails lo eat lunch. Ron Copeland, the restaurant ' s sole owner proposed the idea of U becrjiiilng worker-ownr Pholo bv Seth Binsted Located on North Main Street, the Little Grill Collective is a popular restaurant among university students and Harrisonburg locals. Almost all of the meals served there were made entirely from scratch Photo by Seth Binsted nyone in the world could walk in for a hot, free meal on Mondays at the Little Grill Collective (LGC), a small downtown restaurant, ac- cording to Ron Copeland, one ot its owners. Though the front door often got stuck and parking space was limited.j worries were stifled by the aroma of bread baking along with the constant chatter of men and women while they cooked. During this 15-year-old ritual that began in Octo- ber of 1992, people from all different races, ages and social backgrounds came together to share in the simple therapy that came from cooking a meal together. It has been my vision to break down class barriers so that, for e.xample, a college professor and a homeless man can share this experience together, said Copeland, who was also director of Our Community Place (OCP), a community center in the making, which would house the Free Food For All Monday meal. Though the meal itself did not begin until noon, prepa- ration started at 10 a.m. A constant .stream of people poured in — some homeless, some hungry and all ready to create not only a meal, but an atmosphere of social welcoming. Past the front desk of the restaurant, the kitchen buzzed with activity, despite its limited available space. On a chilly October morning, Haifa dozen members of the .Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity came to LGC ready to help out. The fraternity had been volunteering there for years. I first started x ' okinteering here when 1 was pledg- ing, said senior Lauren Tebbenhoff, an Alpha Phi Omega member I just loved the atmosphere; the people here are great, and same for the food, she said while grating blocks of cheddar cheese. Fven before noon, LGC, which had been worker- owned since 2003, was overflowing. It feels like a real 778 (J eatured With open arms, The Little Grill Collective welcomed those with empty stomachs. byErmVenier community here, said Harrisonburg citizen Ken Wettig. You don ' t often get a chance to talk with people from such diverse backgrounds, but here there is no discrimi- nation on race, social standing or anything like that. Atter everyone was seated and plates and forks were distributed, volunteers stepped up to dole out the food. As opposed to typical soup kitchens, LGC ' s community meal was served directly to the visitors for a more personal experience. Bags of croissants and fresh vegetables were offered to anyone who wanted to take some food home and leftovers were distributed to those in need as well. Fresh apple pies and muffins along w ' nh sweet apple slices quickly disappeared as everyone ate their fill. This was amazing, visitors commented. Despite the meal ' s success, the restaurant was far too small to make way for such a large undertaking, the scope of which had only grown in the 15 years since its conception. As a result, Copeland, through loans from the community and donations from the Monday meals, bought a run-down building on the corner of Main and Johnson Street. For 10 years, he had been transforming it into a community center. Not only would the OCP house the Monday meals, but it would also hold theater events. Alcoholics Anommous meetings and adult literacy programs. The OCP ' s inviting exterior showcased a large mural painted by local children on the side of the sky blue build- ing. Picnic tables adorned the lawn just left of a volleyball net. There was a flower and vegetable garden in the back, which provided many of the vegetables used for the Mon- day meals at LGC. Though still not completed, the 3,000 square-foot building would provide ample room for all of the events Copeland envisioned, most of which could not be held within the restaurant. Though it took several years to finally pay off the building, Copeland attributed the success of OCP to the community as a whole. When funds were short, Cope- land looked into the area for help. He got such favorable responses from people willing to loan money that the OCP could open free of debt in January of 2008. Though not a businessman, Copeland transformed what would have been a simple soup kitchen into a local phenomenon. The LGC, which had been in business since the 1940s, was almost bought out in the mid ' 80s before he decided to purchase it. The building was then going to be sold to a group of people who did not cherish the heritage of the restaurant, and Copeland simply could not let that happen. It has almost achieved cult status, he said. In spite of more than a decade of hard work and dedi- cation accompanied by a number of transitions, Copeland was overcome with enthusiasm about the continued suc- cess of the Monday meal and th e future of the OCP. It ' s crazy and chaotic sometimes, but then all of this beautiful food produces itself, said Copeland. It ' s pretty groovy. (j ie Little Qrill Community cAteal 779 Masterpiece Season presented five series of entertainment. ■ bv Jessica Benjamin snow for all easons Pnssioniilely, sophom Adam Cerlach, in di as Rochesler, kisses ot senior Emily Nil: Eyre was a Victor writlen by Charloj ' M8. Pholo hy ' w 1 2.0 (featured joking over senior Emily Nilsen ' s shoulder, senior Lauren Meyer acts in the Mi role as Jane Eyre. The ay was held in Latimer- laefier Theatre Nov. through 10. Photo by Victoria Sisitka Illuminated by the set lights, the bed on stage draws the audience ' s attention. The Evening Standard reviewed Jane Eyre as a riveting exploration of female passion. Photo by Victoria Sisitka f . ■ he show must go on, and it did at the universi- 0 m ty, thanks to Masterpiece Season. Masterpiece m M Season was a collection of events devoted to .. y honoring the arts. The season consisted of five series: the dance series, music series, theatre series, family series and encore series. Each series included multiple artistic events. Each year lerry Weaver, the executive assistant to the dean of the College of Arts and Letters, played a large role in selecting the programs for the encore and family series. I get phone calls from agencies tr ing to sell their artists, said Weaver The encore series brought in professionals to perform, usually at Wilson Hall. The 2008 series included performances such as Neil Bergs 100 Years of Broadway, Mickey Rooney: Let ' s Put on a Show and Bob Dubac ' s The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? Getting Dumped has Never been Funnier. If You Give a Pig a Part) ' was the only show the fam- ily series featured for its 2007-2008 series. The show was based on the popular children ' s book series, If You Give... by Laura Numeroff. Numeroff wrote If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and If You Give a Moose a Muffin. These two series were different than the others, not only because of the professional performers, but also because they were performed in Wilson Hall, which could seat 1,200 audience members, and the ticket prices were often higher The music, dance and theatre series, were faculty super- vised and directed, but involved student performers. The individual directors decide their programs, explained Veaver The faculu- in the music, dance and theatre depart- ments had the opportunit) ' to select the individual titles of the performances they put on during the Masterpiece Season. The theatre season was comprised of four productions: What the Butler Saw, Jane Eyre, Twelfth Night and Urinetown: The Musical. The annual musical was the big ticket seller, according to Weaver The musical generally sells out, or close to it, said Wea ' er Ticket sales for Urinetown: The Musical followed the trend. The show was an off-Broadway smash hit and the winner of three Tony awards. It portrayed a town where citizens had to pay to use the bathroom due to a drought. The hilarious comedy included lovable characters like Little Sail)- and outrageous songs Uke It ' s a Privilege to Pee. The dance series consisted of the New Dance Festival, the N ' irginia Repertory Dance Company and the Con- temporary Dance Ensemble. The dance series was unique because there were often facult) ' members who performed along with the students, as well as guest performers. The finale of the season was the music series. This series included concerts such as Holida)fest, Spring Bands cA ladterpiece z: eadon 1J.I -tei _ Concert and individual music extravaganzas such as the university ' s opera theatre and symphony orchestra. The opera theatre event was The Merry Widow a famous opera originally composed by Franz Lehar. It was filled with romance and spots of comedy I ' m Going to Maxim ' s and Love Unspoken (The Merry Widow Waltz) were just two of many famous songs from the opera. The students who performed in these productions de- voted many hours in preparation. Freshman Amanda Bloss, assistant stage manager for the 2007 production of What the Butler Saw, said, We started the fourth day of classes and we opened Oct. 6. It was prett ' much like having a class every night and on Saturdays. Bloss explained how the rigorous rehearsals would continue for at least three hours a night for weekday rehearsals alone. Students weren ' t the only ones who had to put in the effort for these productions. I ' m very involved with them, said Weaver. I attend all the shows in the encore and family series because I work [them]. Even with all the time and energy that went into the performances of the Masterpiece Season, it didn ' t sound like anyone was complaining. It was so much fun, said Bloss. It worked out just like I hoped it would. Ticket sales proved that the Masterpiece Season was here to stay. Lit with expression. sophnmiirc Alison Hoxie acts out J ■ (Mf itli senior Lauren Meyer The proclm lion w.is flirtntud In Roger Hall of thu School ul Theatre and Dance. Photo by Victoria Sisitkn tctZ cJ ' eafureii Resting his injured toot, Rochester, played by Cerlach, sits with one of the production ' s other characters. This version nt Jane Eyre, adopted by Polly Teale. depicted Eyre as a passionate woman struggling from the confines of Victorian societ . Photo by Victoria Sisitka c ' I ladterpiece Seadon 1 2.J O tj it M o learn more from the students than they learn from me, said College of Business Professor Eric Stark. The students are engaging here. They are inquisitive and consciously seek out help when they need it. The evolution of the university was constantly evident through the centennial year. Throughout the years, the university saw a diverse range of professors and other faculty members come and go, and each did his or her best to make a lasting impression on the lives of students. Some current professors taught at the university when it was still Madison College and some were a part of the first semester abroad program. Even professors who had only been at the university since the late ' 90s saw changes in programs and the lives of students throughout the university. Dr. Dave Herr, the graduate coordinator for the De- partment of Exceptional Education, came to the university for the first time in 1972, when it was known as Madison College. With master ' s and doctorate degrees in special education, he had considerable experience working with children who had emotional disabilities. In 2001, Herr received the All Together One award for dedication and service. He also received the Faculty Service Award in 2006 from Student Organizations Services. At the time he started teaching, the student population was just under 4,000. The whole campus was just the bluestone buildings and a few other ones, said Herr. Herr was involved with programs throughout the university, including alternative spring break and Young Life. He taught both graduate and undergraduate courses, including behavior and classroom management. Every day is a memory ' said Herr. It ' s just been a won- derful career and I hope I can last about 20 more years. Ideally I ' ll retire at 85. In the College of Arts and Letters, Professor Mary Louise Loe began teaching in the history department at the university in 1973. I love it, said Loe. I love having contact with students. It ' s not really like a job; I don ' t see it as a task. Loe earned her master ' s degree in Russian history from Columbia University. When she first began teach- ing, she only had Russian history classes. With a significant past rooted in fighting for civil rights in the 1960s, Loe had always been fascinated with contemporary human rights issues. In 1991 she created GHUM 251, a class on modern human rights. I thought Dr. Loe was a great professor, said junior Victoria Sisitka. Her involvement in the civil rights move- ment really added a personal perspective to the subject. 1 2. C eatured (J ' aculhj cPerdpective I 2Jd 5 cJ love having contact with dtuaentd. cJtd not real y like a job; (J aont dee it a6 a tadk. Professor Mary Louise Loe It made the class more interesting to hear stories from someone who actually participated in the events that we were learning about. Loe compiled a collection ot readings from a variety ot human rights activists concerning issues from all over the globe. She was in- volved in leading a semester abroad program in Geneva, Switzerland. Professor Roger Hall of the School of Theatre and Dance was a part of the university ' s first semester in London program in 1980, which, according to him, was only the second time faculty members brought students overseas. It was a big deal, all the lives that program has influenced, said Hall. It ' s nuggets of things like the London trip and the first original play that make good moments. Hall came to the university in 1973. He was there to see the school open its first production of an original play in the fall of 1979. [The play] led to many students developing scriptwriting skills and having extraordinary careers, said Hall. But by the 1990s, the university had significantly grown in student population. To accommodate, the uni ersit - focused on expansion. Profes- sor Charles Cunningham of the College of Science and Mathematics began teaching at the university in 1994. At the time, the Science and Math Learning Center was merely a math lab down in the basement of Burruss Hall. 1 ' ' 2.(D c eatiired It was just me [working at the lab], said Cunningham. As the years progressed and the student population grew, the Learning Centerl moved from Wilson Hall and finally ended up in Roop Hall. Ninetec-ii tutors were employed and science became an additional area tor helpi at the Center. Cunningham loved helping the students. Cunningham graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and attended graduate school at the Universit) ' of ' irginia. He had always been interested in mathematics as a professor of calculus, statistics and algebra classes. His main interest vs ' as in getting to know his students. I ' ve really come to like the students, said Cunningham. It ' s fun to interact and teach with them. It ' s the kids that keep me coming back. In the College of Integrated Science and Technology, Professor Wayne Teel started at the university in 1999. He began by teaching! environmental science classes. Then, in 2001 when the university had grown by 3,000 students, a geography program was added and he began teaching classes within that department. Since he began teaching, he saw the construction and addition of buildings throughout campus. Abo ' e all, it was teaching students at the universit)- that had the strongest impact on Teel throughout the years as well. I came with a lot of experience before I got here, said Teel. It ' s getting to know young people in a different way that ' s been enlightening. (j acultij iPerdpective I J.T N Performinflal TDU ' s talt show, soi ' fioniurr- Lianne Loizou Grant fi Students to [ event. P iotc yy Seth Binsted itlo U eatured niS Anna Laura oft their saK rOU invited , rticipate in tht t ,l|ltlv,lHn - ' I.:. ■! - ■. ' , j:. n lunior Eileen Graham mil senior Gaurav Narang perform at V) J . In- kiiu. played host not only to |MU talents, but to outside entertainers as well. Photo by Se(h Binsted VVdidiiu . ' ■ sophomore Cyndle Has h sings a duet v iih ulK • ophoniore Yvonne Tinsley TDU events encouragi creative collaboralioi among students Photo b) Seth Binned Weekly programs provided free entertainment and a popular hang out for students. by Rebecca Schneider m mJ commonly referred to as TDU, was a r m place where students could sit down with a ■ %r book and a latte from Java City, take a nap between classes or play a game of pool. Instead of meeting at the library for a group project, students looking for a change of pace could meet at TDU for a more relaxed, laid-back environment. But in the evening, all that changes and TDU is the closest thing to a nightclub we ' ve got, said Shari Scofield, program coordinator at TDU. On any given night, one might find live music, live spoken poetry, dance clinics and dances, a panel discussion or a documentary film. Weekly events included Monday night movies and Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? sponsored by the Cen- ter for Multicultural Student Services. Every Tuesday was open-mic night, where students could show off their musi- cal talents. Beginning at 8 a.m., students could sign up for a 15-minute time slot between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. I perform because it is a waste not to, said sophomore Nathan Caruso. Regard- less of your skill level, music is something you share. There is no sense of judgment, just people sitting around drinking good coffee interested in seeing what others have to offer. Another opportunity for students to express them- selves was through poetry open-mic nights and slams. TDU devoted a night to poetry on the first Thursday of every month. Wednesdays consisted of wild Scene It? and Mario Kart tournaments at night. TDU also had Big Shows on Wednesdays, featuring bands such as Blatant Vibe and Justin Jones and the Driving Rain. WXJM, the university ' s radio station, also booked bands at TDU such as the local favorite, Shapiro. All student bands and performing artists were welcomed to World Beat Week in March 2008. In addition, for almost every weekend classes were in session, TDU hosted a wide variety of late- night programs Thursdays and Fridays. Recording artists and musicians such as Namoli Brennet and the a cappella group Exit 245 frequently came to perform. Another staple that began in 1999 was performances by New and Improv ' d, the comedic improvisation group that performed two shows a month at TDU. I absolutely love it when New and Improv ' d comes to TDU, said TDU employee senior Kendra Bassi. They bring a huge crowd, therefore the room is usually torn apart and completely rearranged at the end of the night, but they are very funny. Speaking from his soul, frcsliman Colby Connelly shares his poetry with the talent show audience. In addition to the talent show, students could share their writing talents at poetry open-mic nights on the first Thursday of each month. P io(o h fi-ih Binned -i ' gag yjt DVU8vent6 129 730 (j eatured The feelings were mutual. We love performing at TDU because of its relaxed environment, senior Lindsay Long, president of New and Improvd, said. Because ever)thing we do is made up on the spot, the audience is a critical part of our shows; every suggestion is from them, [and] they build the show they want to see. TDU offered an open space where students had the chance to expand their horizons. Senior Natalie Munford, Mozaic Dance Club president said, Ve hold monthly hip-hop clinics in TDU to give those students who want to learn choreography a chance to do so without the pressure of previous experience. Senior Valerie Hargis, president of the Swing Dance Club, agreed. We hold monthly beginner swing dance lessons at TDU. [It] tends to be a good place for events because it makes our club visible to random students hang- ing out in TDU, said Hargis. [TDU] is simply a fun place to be. The relaxed atmosphere, good music and caffeine [make] for some great dancing. The different events at TDU attracted a diverse range of university students. I have watched it really transform over the years, said Bassi. She loved that TDU had become a second home to her, as it continued to do so for many commuter students year after ' ear. TDU is a place that you can mold and make it your own, and we are encouraged to do so, said Bassi. So, if your niche is with music, you can help bring in bands, set up for them, etc. If you like marketing, you can do that. If you prefer to play pool, we have you covered. TDU is what you make it, and that is why I love it. It is one place that so many people come to, but each one comes for a different reason. TDU was always open to ideas, and as crazy as some ideas may have been, as long as the event was legal, it could premiere on stage. The program coordinator and employees at TDU were there to help maximize students ' imaginations and bring new things to the university. The opportunities were endless, as TDU provided a student playground for creative energy. } Focused on his shot, a student plays a tree game ot pool with some friends. There was a minimum charge oi S3 to play pool prior to the tall 2007 semester. Photo by Karen McChesney Strumming his guitar, senior Ryan Payne plays a song for the TDU crowd. TDU gives vou a chill, relaxing mood u hen you perform there. said Payne. It ' s got a small, yet intimate feel and I enjoy the atmosphere. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Relaxing, a group of students watch a Friday night show. Centrally- located, TDU was a great place for friends to meet and enjoy an on-campus alternative for weekend fun. Photo by Sammy Elchenko ti .p.: ftT ' - ' CTCT X i ifncf Thoughtfully, senior Stefanie DiDomenico looks o ' er her cards and plans her next move in the game Apples to Apples. TDU provided board games to help students pass their free time between classes. Photo by Karen McChesney Ji J Si ¥ 4e { JD 8ver,i 131 p w wT ' -wa Twm I ' hitui irnm Ihr liluvstom- .i , i; f. ' . linu ' linr iniotm.tiion iinino ol ' IStLI Cvnli-nni.il Oilici ' t J-cafurCiS in the midst of our progress toward the future, we pause to turn our faces backward. We open the door of the past and look down the long corridor of yesterday. We see great hosts of Madison people, working, planning, giving, and sharing. In their living together they are forming the foundation of our college. The foundation has been made strong and permanent with their gifts — gifts of Madison spirit, traditions, friendliness, and love. These people proudly pass their precious gifts along the corridor until each of us at Madison receives his share. Our hearts are grateful for the past, the past that has made our Madison. Foreword from the 1 948 School Ma ' am cr chtaJidon Cegacij 1 33 by Rachel Canfield Scanning old yeatboote, MsTtle Little remembers faces of fellow students. I didn ' t have am- trouble |in school). ' said Little. I wasn ' t outstanding. 1 was tcx) bus ' nosing around at what ever ' one else was doing. Photo by Stephanie Hardnisn I ' m 94 years old, said Myrtle Little. So, when you ' re 94, you ' re a peculiar old duck. Seventy-three years after her graduation from the State Teachers College at Harrison- burg, Little resided in Sunnyside Retirement Community just six miles from the university. When Little saw yearbooks from her days at the university, she was overwhelmed. These remind me of the good old days, said Littie. She recalled notable memories ft ' om her past and remembered receiving a demerit for unladyhke beha ' ior— waving to a boy who honked at her while driving down the street. Little worked in education and was a teacher and principal for 43 years. I thoroughly enjoyed working with chil- dren, said Little. She was committed to im- pacting the Uves of students and going against the grain of traditional teaching methods. I had a few ideas about education, she continued. There was no use to paddle them [the children]. I found out that ' s not where the brains are. She explained how the children responded well to her attitude and were tickled to death by her methods as both a principal and a teacher One of her favorite stories from her days working in schools was about a boy who would arrive to school early because his parents had to get to work. To stay warm in the colder months, he huddled near the school building. I didn ' t like that, said Little. I had the custodian come in early and have the boy help take out trash. Then I slipped him a dollar in an envelope each week. Little was elated by the story, particularly the part about the boy using his earnings to buy his mom a present. Little expressed infinite gratitude towards her unyieldingly giving parents. She was fond of her school experience through school years and beyond. Harrisonburg [State Teachers College] did a wonderful job with what they had to work with, said Little. I ' m happy with my life. 1908 1914 1919 1924 State Normdl and Industrial Schfxjl for Women at Harrisonburg established. Julian Ashby Burruss became president. School renamed Stale Normal School for Women at Harrisonburg. Dr. Samuel P. Duke becanx- president. Sf ho il renaniMl the State Teachers College at Harrisonburg. ( ■ •eatured aK Surrounded by souvenirs of her lime ar Madison. Mary B. Stinnett recounts stories to her grandson, senior Patrick Stinnett. Even though a lot has changed over the years, it makes me happy to think ot Bee imv grandma) walking around the same campus, said Patrick. Photo hv Rachel Cmlield She was front-page news in February 1948. Red-headed Mary Brown Feagans, as she was described by The Breeze, was a nominee for the annual Miss Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Pageant. As a senior at Madison Col- lege, Mary Brown Feagans Stinnett was a home economics major and science minor who went on to teach for 30 years. After staying at home in Lynchburg, Va., for the first two years of college, Mary B. decided to attend Madison with her lifelong friend Martha Cook Ramsey, affectionately known as Cookie. Mary B. joyfully reminisced about the school that was once home to her and later to two of her grandchildren, Lavely Miller COO) and Patrick Stinnett ( ' 08). I was scared and shy back then, said Mary B. while her husband. Page Stinnett, laughed in disbelief exclaiming, That ' s all left her now. During her time at Madison, rules were strict-especially when it came to dating. There was a list of acceptable young men in Har- risonburg who could be dated, and the dates had to meet the housemother before going out. The housemothers also stayed up waiting for the women to return home and issued campus restrictions for those caught behaving unacceptably in public. The small, tightly knit community of women afforded several advantages over larger, impersonal institutions. Mary B. remembered Madison College President Samuel P. Duke stopping the Greyhound bus on Route 1 1 at the request of parents who were worried about their daughter ruiming away from school. Sixty years had passed since Mary B. gradu- ated from Madison and she fondly reflected on the two years she spent at the college. There was no doubt about it, I loved it, ' said Mary B. Every minute I was there. rown by Rachel Canfield 1938 1946 1949 S hiKil fcn.nni ( olleuc liiinl Ilr. Ci. lyli ' r Miller hetame president. iPT (AliiJi,H n Lecfticij 1, 0 ■- 4 - ' : don by Stephanie Hardman - ' S ' The year 2008 was sure to be an exciting one for Patricia Pat Smith Wilson, who would be celebrating her 50th wedding anniversary in the same year as her 50th college reunion along with her alma mater ' s centennial celebration. Wilson, who attended every reunion since her Madison College graduation, looked back on her experience fondly. Being the first in my family to go to c ol- lege, you can imagine what kind of an impact it had, said Wilson. One of the things Wilson liked best about Madison was the absolute intimacy where you knew everyone you ran into, she said. Wilson reminisced on how the times have changed since she was in college five decades ago. [As women,] we had three choices of what to be back then, she said. You could be a house- wife, secretary or teacher. Those were all ladylike professions — acceptable jobs for women. Wilson personally chose to go into teaching, and taught high school for a number of years. To her, the most rewarding aspect of teaching was knowing she had an impact on the hves of the students, and she enjoyed hearing back from them through the years. One of the things Wilson felt hadn ' t changed so drastically since her time as a student was Madison ' s warm atmosphere and small-college feel. I ' m still amazed— kids are still friendly, said Wilson. I ' ve been to a lot of campuses in a lot of states, and some campuses are just cold as ice — those big university- type schools just aren ' t as fi-iendly. After her time at the college, Wilson kept in touch with many of her peers and was a driving force behind the class ' giving campaign that resulted in over $100,000 being given to the university within 35 years of their graduation. Humble about her significance to the class, Wilson said, I was not the ' who ' s who? ' or the ' what ' s what? ' or any of that The only thing I can say I ' m truly proud to do is bring people together Sh3t -jei! - !?;-- ' • 1952 ' School bought 240 acres, bringinR Ihc campus size to 736 J-eatured .t. W%.? k vHiai Shreck ' .1 ...-i. ' ta Me Brittany Lebling The longstanding legacy of Madison has been its awareness of the events occurring in the community, the state, the nation and through- out the world, said Judith Shreckhise Stridden After her graduation in 1960, Strickler created her own legacy by staying involved locally She was on the board of visitors, an estab- lishing member of The Rocco Forum on the Future, a charter member of the Arboretum Advisory Council and involved with several other organizations that helped better the com- munity she always loved. Madison College re- inforced Strickler s values of integrity, honesty, loyalty and discipline, she said. Strickler graduated from Madison with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. Though her profession was teaching, she always treasured being a student. Madison stimulated my desire to embrace lifelong learning, she said. I continue to enjoy taking classes today across a broad range of discipUnes, many of which are not related to my college major. Strickler raised four children, two of which attended the university. Anne Marie Strickler Elles received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1991 and Stephanne Strickler Byrd received a Master of Sci- ence d ree in 1993. JMlTs presence has had such a positive impact on my life, said Byrd. As the university continued to evolve after Strickler ' s graduation, she was especially excited for the new performing arts center that began construction in 2007. She knew it would provide the students facilities where they can continue to hone their exceptional skills. Byrd was interested in what was yet to come. I believe that JMU is once again on the verge of some of the most exciting times it has ever seen and I look forward to the future with great expectation for what it will mean for the students, faculty and administration, and the other residents of the City of Harrison- burg and Rockingham County. Greeting new sludenls, ludy Shreckhise Strickler fulfills her role as chair of the Student Government Association social committee. II was customary at that time to hold a formal reception for all incoming freshmen known as the Major Student Organizations Tea, said Strickler. Photo from The Bluestone arc i ves 1964 1966 Enrollment passed 2.000. School ' s tirst African- American student enrolled. CT cAladiiion Cegacy i3t 1 would never tell people what my last name was, said Merritt Dingledine Lincoln. I would go to D-Hall and hear people talk- ing about Dr. Dingledine — I always wanted to fit in and didn ' t want to be any different. Lincoln, whose family had been called JMU ' s ' Royal ' Family by the university ' s Centennial Celebration Web site, kind of grew up on the campus of JMU, she said. She spoke fondly of her grandmother Agness Dingledine, commonly remembered as Mama Ding. As a child, the biggest treat was to go spend the night with her, and we would go play Providing a fresh outlook, ' senior loanna Davidson assists in Ms. Lincoln ' s I kindergarten classroom. I can give them my ' experience and my ideas, and thats ' s one way we can help each other, said Lincoln. Photo by Stephanie Hardman on the Quad and play cowboys and Indians on the rocks, said Lincoln. We explored over at JMU. We used to go up to the sorority houses and went through the rooms to see if they had any candy ' ' For Lincoln, her family ' s legacy of attend- ing, teaching and working for the college made her choice for college predestined. I always knew I would end up at Madison College, she said. [Madison] really gave me a passion for what I believe in, in teaching. Although she had been teaching for over 30 years, Lincoln felt she would never stop learning. even from younger educators. Some say that first-year teachers don ' t have anything to give back, but I don ' t ee with that, said Lincohi. 1 always like student teachers— they are refreshing. Lincoln recognized that while her family had given much to the university through the years, it had done the same in return. I wouldn ' t be the type of teacher I am now with- out JMU, said Lincoln. The lov e of children and passion for teaching they instilled in me is something I ' m still giving back. cJVlerritt Uinaledine y ' w tncvln by Stephanie Hardman 1971 1972 Di. Ronald E. Carrier Ix ' came president. School played first football game, rnrollnient passerl s.onn. 7 yt ( 4-eatttre,i by Brittany Lebling werd John Bowers had been coaching football for 26 years, and was still thankful for the guidance he received from coaches while playing football and baseball at the university. Challace McMillin and Brad Babcock were just tremendous people to be around, said John. [Coach Jim Prince] and I have talked at least twice a wedc for the last 30 years. Bowers excelled in sports, and was the football team ' s most valuable offensive player and captain in 1978. His wife, Joanne Caravana Bowers, also attended the university and graduated in 1982. Personally I think it was much easier to grow up back then, said John. You have so many more things now to distract you and take your time away from what you ' re trying to get accomplished You ' re kind of never disconnected... where it ' s probably good to be disconnected sometimes. When he graduated in 1979, John estab- lished his own legacy by becoming a gradu- ate assistant coach for two years. Hopefully I had an impact of showing them how to work hard and keep a good attitude and be excited about playing, said John. After graduation, John coached at nine different schools and became the recruiting and special teams coordinator at Western Wash- ington University. In 2006, Joanne became head gymnastics coach at the University of Washington and was voted the Pac-10 Coach of the Year. Trying to balance two coaching lives is not easy sometimes but we ' ve been able to do it the past 26 years, said John Bowers. Even though he hadn ' t been back to the university in a long time, John kept an eye on its evolution. I just think they do things first class, said Bowers. They built a first-class football facility, and all the things that you get firom them in the mail is first-class stuff. And that ' s really how I stay in touch with them. Gathered with his teammates, quarterback lohn Bowers rallies team spirit. I think it was much easier during thai time to enjoy college, ' aid Bowers. Photo from The Blue ' ilone archives 1977 SchiK)! renamed lames Madison University. a4 (AtaJuic n Cegacij 1 3 As Student Government Association (SGA) president, a member of Delta Sigma Theta and Ms. Madison her senior year, Patricia Pat Southall Smith was a role model for her peers as a student at the university. H I started out as a senator and then worked my way up to being SGA president and then was Ms. Madison, said Smith, a journalism graduate. Originally from Chesapeake, Va., Smith was a leader for both the university ' s African - American community and the entire school as one of the first African-American SGA presidents. Through her work with the histor- icaDy African-American Greek organization. Delta Sigma Theta, her involvement with the Minority Affairs Office and her dedication to the SGA, Smith said she probably helped to bridge a gap between the African-American community as well as the rest of the commu- nity because I kind of represented both sides. She said, The community was so sup- mm CaplurinR the Pxperience, Mi tthew Miller brings his camera to document om of his Caving Club arivcntures. Miller ' s athletic pursuits .it the university preparer! him for the physical requirements of the C Different Foundation. Photo from The Bluestone ircbivps by Meg Streker portive and nurturing... It [the university] really provided me an opportunity to grow and realize ' gifts about myself that I didn ' t , ' even know I had. Since her graduation. Smith maintained her role as a leader. She was Miss Virginia USA in 1993 and first runner-up in the Miss USA Pageant in 1994. While living in f Los Angeles, Calif, Smith acted in popular television shows such as The Wayans Bros., Beverly Hills, 90210 and Sunset Beach. She hosted the show Keep the Faith and did a talk show pilot with King World. Smith lived in Dallas, Texas and marriec Emmit Smith, a former National Football League player for the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals. They had four children. Swim, swim, swim, was what Matthew Miller did when he was a student at the university. Being a Duke Dog warrior at JMU for the men ' s swim team was the ultimate college experience, said Miller. I came to JMU as a no-name freshman, wanting to make my mark on the world, said Miller. I was naive, I certainly had my fair share of trouble, but I came away with a positive outlook on life, and an immense sense of accomplishment. Miller, who was also an amateur triathlete, left Harrisonburg after graduation to begin a career in modeling and acting. He eventually decided to follow another path to make a difference in the world. Miller foxmded the C Different Foundation (CDF), which was created to inspire visually impaired people around the world to lead active  Smiling w.irmly, Pat Southall Smith welcomes everyone - i.l the Student Government ' Association ' s Christmas tree lighting on the Quad. She s.iid of her experience at the , lilclinie. Photo from hv atuvitonv jrchhvs by Rachel Canfield and healthy lives, according to its Web site. Miller received the Inez Graybeal Roop ( ' 35) Distinguished Alumni Service Award in 2006. The world has become such a judgmental place that I wanted to do something that would break down society ' s barriers, said Miller. And that is what the C Different Foundation seeks to do year after year. A prime example of the universit s dedication to service, Miller looked back on his time and hoped his accomplishments would inspire other students. He also recognized the role the university played in his own life. I realize that JMU is the stepping stone which set me upon the path I am on today, said Miller. Life at JMU was about being a part of something great. It was Duke Dog pride. 1987 Enrollment passed lO.OOO. 740 iT-eature.i 1 , • Discussing plans liw a Student Government Association (SCAI event, Wt sli Spencer fultills his role as SGA president. Spencer held SGA ixjsilions during each ot his four years at the university. Photo from The Bluestone archives by Rachel Canfield Wesli Spencer s mentor once told him, College is a Utopia. When Spencer arrived to the university, he was ready to take advantage of all the opportunities presented. I was anxious to explore and find out who there was to meet, what there was to do, said Spencer, a political science major. Spencer was renowned for his involvement in the Student Government Association (SGA) as freshman class president, sophomore class president, a senator and finally as president in his senior year. SGA was just one of those places where I learned how to apply creative skills in an envi- ronment where you were just given an open space, said Spencer. Spencer and other university students created Neo-Underground Railroad Conduc- tors (NURC) — a nonprofit organization that promoted social issues awareness and allowed for freedom of the mind. He also participat- ed in Low Key, Students for Minority Outreach, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and spent a summer as an Orientation Program Assistant (OPA). When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2006, he was a driving force behind Katrina on the Ground, a relief effort that sent groups of college students to the Ninth Ward of New Orleans, La., every week for a month. When I was in college, we always thought big, said Spencer. We thought everything we did was the defming thing in our generation, the thing that was going to change the world. Spencer left the university in pursuit of an acting career. My heart, my passion is in theatre and acting, said Spencer. I realized that at JMU. Spencer said of his life post-graduation, I ' m just happy that I ' m at this place right now in my life where I ' m actually doing what I want to do. I feel like I owe that to Madison, because I learned so much about myself there, about people, about everything. 1997 1998 t ! : 2001 I nrollnieill ll.isscd I 1.00(1. I )r I inwood H. Rose l)ei .Htie president. rnn.llmenl passed I5,(HM). C7T cAlaaiiSon Cegacij i—ti .5 1 MarchJ by Jacqueline Quattrocchi Practices and performances paid off for the Marching Royal Dukes. CfVeryhodyd attitude had been to take it to the next level ana try to make thid hand the hedt it can he. senior Carly LeDuc new director, new goals, a new schedule and new student leadership made be the change an extremely relevant motto for the Marching Royal Dukes (MRD). Scott Rikkers kicked off the snowball effect of changes when he became the new director. It was clear that he had big plans for the Dukes. Throughout the fall season, the band members faced a demanding schedule. Not only were they seen and heard on campus, but they were often around the local community and the region as well. The JMU Marching Royal Dukes are committed to providing its members, JMU Athletics and fans and the JMU community with quality entertainment and ambassadors to the community, the region and the nation, said Rikkers. With 383 total members, the MRD made appearances and performed at high school football games and band competitions, while still performing in local parades, hosting their own competitions at Bridgeforth Stadium and supporting the football team on Saturday game days. The MRD also accompanied the football team to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and some members went to the College of William Mary, representing the university near and far. Traveling to away games was important for the band as it provided support for the football team and gave the MRD irreplaceable experience. One of our most important responsibilities, as one of the largest and most visible organizations on campus, is to support the JMU football program and represent and promote JMU both in our community and around the region and country, said Rikkers. The MRD also went out on their own, even representing the university internationally on four European tours. hJ. (j eatured Positioned dt the hetid of the b.ind, drum major senior Kevin Elkins conducts. The drum major was responsible for providing commands either verbally, through hand gestures or with a whistle Photo by Sammy Elchenko lA larching Koijal TDuked 1 3 J 1 o U Within United States borders, the band performed in Presid ent BUI Clinton ' s and George W. Bush ' s inaugural parades in 1997 and 2001, respectively. In 2002, the band performed at Virginia Governor Mark Warner ' s inauguration ceremony. The MRD were also invited to perform in the 2008 Macy ' s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This would be the band ' s second performance in the parade following its appearance in 2001. When a new director took over a band, it could be scar) ' for some returning members and raised some questions about the future of the program. With over 50 student leaders in the program acting as drill instructors, section leaders, color and drum line captains, band librarians, logistics crew and drum majors, much depended on the motivation and cooperation of the students themselves. Everybody ' s attitude has been to take it to the next level and try to make this band the best it can be, said senior trombonist Carly LeDuc. Student leaders have had a more active role and everyone just brought their ' A game, ' really trying to ' be the change ' and be more innovative. The student leaders played a vital role in the band ' s success. Not only did they provide their sections and the overall band with structured leadership, but they also acted as liaisons between the students, and the directors and staff helping to accomplish tasks more efficiently. Focused on the routine, color giisrtl member senior Sam Howard eyes the spinning rillt The guard used c horeography ,ind equipment tor ddded visual afipeal during shows. Photo by Sammy Elchenko 1 (featured Walking heel to toe, the MRD move in sync during halftime at a football game. MRD members also performed at National Football League games and other prestigious institutions throughout the countr . Photo by Sammy Elchenko Feeling the weight of their instruments, MRD tuba players bellow iheir notes. Tubas were the largest brass instrument, as well as the lowest-pitcht ' d. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Marching in cadence, the drum line leads the band into Bridgeforth Stadium. The drum line appeared with Keith Urban during the Richmond slop of his Love, Pain the Whole Crazy World Tt)ur in Richmond. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Watchful of the drum major ' s commands, MRD flautists stand ready to play their next measure. The band was founded in 1972, the same year that the university ' s football team started. Photo by Sammy Elchenko c A larcliing TZotjal TDuked 1 5 7 6 ' ' eatureii c o C 7 M; 5 — ? si- ■ ' c QJ so - vi -1 1 ' J Q - 7T -jt; ■ - c:i T ,0 p 1 OJ o v: 1 2j O 1 v: ZJ i •- o if X ' 5: X -A 5 5C ;: r— ' -J t:; . o c -P zj c 5 ii .£ o- (Jcu7ied c 4 lauidon 1 T iways remember that class time ' is f or text messaging, sleeping or perhaps just sitting there with your pen at your paper, but not actually writing anything. This was one of the sarcastic lessons offered to prospective students in a nvo-part YouTube video, Welcome to JMU. The mockumentary portrayed a t qiical student ' s day. It provided tips such as proper bus etiquette and a tutorial on the D-Hall Dash, a four-stage process occurring after a meal at the popular dining facilit) ' on campus. It included bloating, cramping, nausea and finally the D-Hall Dash to the restroom. A university ' club for filmmakers, founded by graduate Benjamin Frazier in 2006, produced the video during the 2006 fall semester and posted it on YouTube in February 2007. Since then, it had received a combined total of over 2 1,000 hits and 55 comments. The comments ranged from encouragement such as, Bravo! Very funny satire! I love JMU, to outrage, What kind of proud JMU Duke tells students not to take classes serioush-?. . .You guys are an embarrassment. Welcome to IMU began by showing some popular spots on campus, such as the Commons, the Quad, Mr. Chips, the bookstore and Bridgeforth Stadium. Afterward, student tour guides, placed b - juniors Jereni) ' Anderson and Cathleen Chen, led the audience through the ins and outs ot James Madison. They started by gixing a brief introduction to buildings on campus. lHt L: eatured Led by Sludenl Ambassadors, a group of prospective sludents and their families get a feel for the campus. Welcome to JMU offered a non- traditional lour of the university, giving satirical insider tips. Photo by Sammv Elchenko From there, the ideo launched into two t)pical students ' lives. The camera followed Billy, played by junior Malcolm Henderso n, and Sally, played by Delaina Leroy, as they attended class in Health and Human Services and ate at D-Hall and Festival. Afterward, the video followed Billy to a part) ' in the Ashby Crossing apartment complex. Getting to parties also brings certain challenges, the narrator advised. One of the most domineering challenges you ' ll face is walking up the hUl on Port Republic Road. Scenes like this were intended to be humorous, but since the video appeared to be selling the university to prospec- tive students, some viewers were confused by its purpose. Some accepted the video as a satire, but others were angry about the video ' s take on the university. The overall message of the video is that JMU, and college in general, is a fun, dynamic and interesting place to be, said junior Brendan Bagley, a member of the filmmaking club. To us there is just too much ridiculousness going on to not look at the college experience with a sort of tongue-in- cheek sense of humor about the whole thing. Said screenplay author and graduate Chris Schrack, The message of the video is nothing other than fun, it was and is not meant to be taken seriously or as anything more than a small joke. . .If there is a ' message ' to ' Welcome to JMU, ' you ' ll know it with a sense of humor. The video was not created in a indicti ' e manner; how- ever, some viewers were less than happy when they saw it. I feel bad for any prospective students or incoming freshmen that see this and decide that they ' re making a bad decision, one viewer posted on the video ' s YouTube page. Similar comments included, ...this is a horrible mis- representation of James Madison University. If I was compar- ing this university to others, this is definitely a turnoff No doubt about it. Some viewers understood the different reactions to the videos. I am sure some people are worried that someone thinking about going to JMU will see this ideo and decide to go to some other college because it portrays some things at JMU in a negative way. ..if someone is basing their deci- sion to attend not attend a university based on a YouTube video, then they probably should not be going to JMU, said graduate Michael Keating. Although there were some negative responses, overall viewers enjoyed its sarcastic portrayal of the universiU ' and its students. Most did not seem too upset over the fact that some prospective students might have seen the video and thought badly of the school. Bagley responded to some of the negative opinions of the ' ideo, It is incredibly ironic to us that some folks seem to think that we possess a hatred or loathing of JMU and that ' s what this video is trying to get across; when frankly, we wouldn ' t have lovingly crafted this satire if we didn ' t enjoy being here. JcMC CJouJube Video 1 9 s 53 ■o 4 1 I II 4:  I i  L.i  Musical • l , J J I J J , , I J EEj World-renowned composer Steve Reich headlined the Contemporary Music Festival. m utfitted in a baseball cap and black blazer, Steve Reich, ■ labeled America ' s greatest composer by The Village L M Voiee, impressed the crowd during the university ' s Contemporary Music Festival (CMF). As a prominent force in contemporary composition, Reich was widely known for combining aspects of Western classical music with the structures, harmonies and rhythms of non- Western and American music, especially jazz, according to his Web site. Reich received the interna- tional Preamium Imperial Award in Music in October 2006, which was an award given in areas of the arts not covered by the Nobel Prize, and a 1990 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Composition, according to his Web site. Reich was also honored by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music and the Franz Liszt Academy. Steve Reich and Musicians had the honor of playing sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall and Bottom Line Cabaret, and Reich ' s music was played by symphonies around the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the British Broadcasting Corporation Symphony Orchestra. From Feb. 6 to Feb. 9, the university held the 28th Annual Contem- porary Music Festival (CMF), where Reich was honored as a special guest composer. Reich is considered the Mozart of today, said junior Alison Thomas, president of the international women ' s music fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota. We chose to fund the CMF because we felt the weekend full of music would help advance the studies and improve the performance of each member of the music department. CMF events were made possible by Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthro- pies Inc., a program designed to keep music constant throughout the community and world. The Impact Grant of $1,500 allowed the music department to host the festival and feature Reich as the guest composer. hy Becky Schneider On the opening day of CMF, the first concert of the series was held in Miller Hall, where the entrance flooded with students and faculty for the pre-concert conversation with Reich. During the jam-packed session, a student questioned Reich ' s methodology on composing. When asked if he waited for inspiration or if he composed every day, Reich responded, I ' m with Edison on that one.. .it ' s 99 percent perspiration and I percent inspiration. Reich ' s hard work was demonstrated in the second piece of the concert, his famous Music for 18 Musicians, which Reich noted was a turning point in his life. The composer said the real task of the song was figuring out how to get 18 people to play together without a conductor. To solve the problem, Reich used the West African and Balinese technique of allowing one player to take the role of conductor who would then announce the shifts in the music. The musicianship was very impressive, said senior Clayton Dingle. At different points during the piece, several of the musicians were bobbing their heads and feeling the music. Focused on their own parts, the music kept them connected. All the performers had a great degree of stamina and poise to play the entire piece with such precision, said Dingle. In the following days, three more concerts were held to celebrate the weekend dedicated to contemporary music. Reich ' s pre-concert conversa- tions gave students and faculty the chance to engage with him before the performance. Reich ' s appearances and concerts allowed members of the university ' s community to advance their studies in music and culture, in addition to receixini insight on how to enhance their own talents. 730 (J-eafured 1 m «HU ' li ■1 a ' L •• JiiJ iiiiutiitik Skillfiillv, Professor James Kluesner filays the Irumpel in Concert II of tlie series. KJLiesner was formerly Ihe principjl Irumpet for Ihe Orchestra of the State Theater of Hessen ill VVieshaden. Gernianv. Playing opposite one another, two musicians jam on Ihe xylophone. Concert I of the series featured Music for Hi Musicians, which was written for a cello, two clarinets, four pianos, a vitilin, three marimbas, a melallophone, maracas, Iwn Nv Ir.i i.vtf- ,}l- c four Eberately, Michael .Striking the claveS B Hrian, an instructor. students perform Stffll L ecutes his percussion pari Reich ' s Music for Pieces of the Ihree-fiarl Menhir. Overman as accompanied )y Protesbor lames Kluesner and Assistant Professor Lori Piilz. of Wood, composed in l ' !)7. . The percussion piece was played by senior and freshtnen Recalling his (Inys .is d studenl at the university, Robert Phoef Sutton compares the lifestyles of current graduates to when he graduated during his commencement address. Sutton traveled from South I ' asadena, Calif, to speak to the graduates. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Keafiing the commencement program, students keep up with the cermony ' s proceedings. Those students earning a bachelor ' s degree with honors were recognized hy gold cords worn around their necks. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Standing below the university seal, President Linwood H. Rose wears the university chain of office and medallion. According to the commencement program, the chain and medallion were created in 1999 by Ronald I. Wyancko, retired professor of art and art history. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Seated, students wait to be called to the stage to receive their diplomas. President Linwood H. Rose officially conferred the degrees earlier in the ceremony. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Scanning, a student searches the crowd. Typically, fewer students graduated in December than in May, but the Convocation Center was nearly full with family and friends. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Setting themselves apart from the crowd, graduates display their decorated caps. The caps, or mortarboards, were part of the traditional academic costume worn for graduation. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Uhei) alwatjd datj college id the hedt ' our tjeard o f tjour Ime, and ior me 1 It that wad true. graduate Lisa Pelegrin loJ. (J eatured inter University students took their first steps to the rest of their lives at December graduation. hy Joanna Brenner m m Ihen President Linwood H. Rose made his M m I opening speech at the second convocation of m the 98th annual commencement ceremony r Dec. 15, he recalled students ' apprehensions during their first days at the university. You were scared of doing your own laundry, said Rose. But as the fall semester came to a close, it was not the fear of do- ing one ' s own laundry occupying the minds of some of the graduates. It was kind of surreal, said graduate Lisa Pelegrin. I remember being in [the Convocation Center] on my very first day. I didn ' t know what to expect. They always say college is the best four years of your life, and for me that was true. The ceremony began as students proceeded to their seats and the Mad- ison Brass Quintet played Heroic Suite, composed by G.P. Telemann. After the processional, soon-to-be graduate Lindsay Russell led a performance of The Star- Spangled Banner during the Presentation of the Colors. Students and audience members took their seats as Rose took the stage. You have done it! Congratulations! Rose addressed the students. It ' s the centennial year — but this day is your day. Rose acknowledged the faculty, friends and family members who had strong impacts on the lives of the graduates. Before ending his speech, he left the graduates with our deepest congratulations. After his greeting. Rose introduced the speaker of the commence- ment address, alumnus Robert Phoef Sutton. As a student, Sutton was an actor and a playwright. For the last 20 years, he had been making a living as a writer, earning two Emmys for his work on the renowned television show Cheers, after working his way up from staff writer to executive producer. Sutton also worked with many other television nciudmg News Kadio and Boston tegar He was funny, said graduate Mike Pawlo. He was dov main message was ' you ' re young, who knows where yd fext; and I really liked that. As a member of the Writers Guild of America, Sutton 1 ;e for the six weeks leading up to the commencement! ut still managed to turn out an uplifting and motivati] It starts every second of every day, said Sutton to the on reminisced about his days as a student. There was no such thing as YouTube, he joked. There y ones, and we had to watch TV when it was actually on. Sutton dosed his speech by quoting Gandhi and giving I iOtivating send-off. Be the change you wish to see in the world, said Sutton a hell of a ride. Following Sutton ' s commencement address, Rose made I of the honorary degree and the conferral of degrees. The ent graduates had been anticipating. Dean Reid Linn commenced the presentation of the h students from the College of Graduate and Outreach ceremony continued with the presentation of graduate er six colleges. After all the graduates had walked acrosi audience gave them a standing ovation. Directly following, Russell once again took the stage i U Alma Mater. Faculty members and graduates left I ing the recessional to My Spirit Be Joyful. Uecemher Cjrd ation OJ Football Team Warmups Starlet Smith IB (J-eatured Everyone Loves Duke Dog Samantha Taylor UREC in Ice Yanitsa Staleva THROUGH LENS your Students showed their views of the university through photography. Purple and Green Aaron Sobel Wilson at Night Craig Hutson cJlvough CJour Lend lOO ■ %:- ' c i ■W: :■ ' . ■■v - . J ' ' S ' Features .-A. •: Organizations t pUHtffilS« - f center 164 smad tv studio 167 mine action Photo by Sammy Elchenko 15S C added fellowship 168 liam buckley 171 Japanese 172 College o f tArtd Cetterd ' 159 love of the Tanquaqe_ J J by Sara Riddle The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) was formed in 1995 when the College of Fine Arts and Communication was joined by the humanities and social sciences units of the College of Arts and Sciences, said David Jeffrey, dean of CAL. Branching out of this college were three units of fine arts, three units of communication, four units of humanities and two units of social science. The challenging courses that were a part of this college were designed to promote lifelong learning, improve computer and communications skills, cultivate a facility with written expression, enhance cultural awareness and foster awareness of the nature of knowledge, according to its mission statement. The four main goals of CAL, according to its Web site, were to improve foundational skills fostered by general education courses, develop the ability to use writing to acquire knowledge and to communicate ideas effectively through writing-intensive courses required in the major, enrich cultural perspectives essential to effective citizenship in the 21st century and provide significant active-learning experiences through field courses, research projects, internships, studies abroad and simulations. CAL attracted a diverse faculty, including Liam Buckley, assistant professor of anthropology who did field work in The Gambia; Kevin Borg, associate professor of history and author of Auto Mechanics: Techtiology and Expertise in Twentieth Century America; and Mike Grundmann, School of Media Arts and Design (SMAD) assistant professor and former reporter and photographer for over 25 years. The college also offered 13 foreign languages and unique international opportunities, such as the university ' s Gandhi Center for Global Nonsaolence, founded in March 2005, and the Demining Program Fellowship, a year-long position with the U.S. State Department offered to a university student or recent graduate. The growth within each of the college ' s departments necessitated renovations and new technology. Miller Hall became the new home for the Department of Political Science and SMAD ' s high-definition TV studio in the basement of Harrison Hall was completed. But, there was still a need for expansion. Currently, there are three faculty proposals which will, in the next few years, result in the creation of three schools which will grow to become colleges, said Jeffrey. These will become the College of Public and International Affairs; the College of Communication, Information and Media; and the Liberal Arts College The College of Public and International Affairs would include political science, international affairs, public administration and justice studies. The College of Communication, Information and Media would include the Schools of Media Arts and Design, Communication Studies, Writing and Rhetorical Studies, and Technical and Scientific Communication. The Liberal Arts College would include English, philosophy and religion, foreign languages, literatures and cultures, history, and sociology and anthropology. Inform.ilion compilnd Irnm www.jmu.edu C3talog 07 . D e SLn ' S QfflGB, David K. Jeffrey, Dean 160 Clodded Dedicated to her studies. senior Jessica Spielberg completes .1 reading assignment. Many major programs within CAL were both reading- and writing-intensive. Photo hv Sammy Elchenko On the air, a former student broadcasts front the WXJM studio. Studeni- could display their talent- as a disc jockey on th university station since T590. Photo from The Bluestone archives ■ ( ' AL by the NiTHih T ' a Most Popular Majors: Media Arts Design (130) Communication Studies (522) | English (472) Full- Time Undergraduates: Male: 1,333 Femal e: 2,111 Total : 3,510 Part- Time Undergraduates Male: 63 Femal e: 44 Total : 101 tments English History Foreign Languages Communication Political Science Studies Justice Studies Media Arts Design Philosophy Technical Religion Scientific Anthropology Communication Sociology Writing 5. entord 161 . astlglione. Somer J. Abdeljawad, English; Arlington, Va. Mona A. Abdelrazaq, Anthropology; Falls Church, Va. Hushmath F. Alam, SCOM; Sterling, Va. Amanda L. Albach, TSC; Huddleston, Va. Harry M. Alles, justice Studies; Westminster, Md. Amanda S. Atkins, English; Roanoke, Va. Jillian K. Aurrichio, SCOM; Dix Hills, N.Y. Lucy J. Axton, Int. Affairs; Great Falls, Va. Rachel A. Barone, Sociology; Oakton, Va. Paul H. Beadle, SCOM; Nassavvadox, Va. Courtney D. Beavers, Anthropology; Fredericksburg, Va. Allison S. Beisler, SCOM; Round Hill,Va. Caria S. Blumenthal, SCOM; Blue Bell, Pa. Sarah M. Bordeaux, History; Flanders, N.J. Amanda K. Bowman, History; Leesport, Pa. Jessica M. Brazil, English; New Freedom, Pa. Emilie A. Campbell, Justice Studies; Schuyler, Va. Rachel R. Canfield, SMAD; Richmond, Va. Meredith J. Carlton, TSC; Oakton, Va. Elizabeth L. Carpenter, English; Spotsylvania, Va. Anthony R. Carter, English; Stephens City, Va. Lauren M. Caskey, SCOM; Abington, Pa. Amanda M. Cassiday, Political Science; Fairfax, Va. Allyssa M. Castiglione, History; Toms River, N.|. 161 Clodded is the way rr by Erin Venier Decorotively landscaped, the Ordinal House lawn receives a new addition, a tree planted in honor ot the Most Rev. Desmond Tutu ' s Sept. 21 visit. Tutu, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, visited the university on the Internationol Day of Peace. Photo courtesy oflMU Photography Services In a media-rich world full of flashing headlines, blaring music and sometimes violent sports, a step into the university ' s Mahatma Gandhi Center for Global Nonviolence offered a serene environment to the casual visitor. Slightly off the beaten path, yet still v rithin the confines of the university, was Cardinal House. It was home to the Gandhi Center, but was not well-known, even to the sawiest student. Decorated with statues and handmade fabrics from India, the Gandhi Center provided a calm atmosphere reflective of Gandhi ' s principles. Sushil Mittal, director of the Gandhi Center, echoed this sentiment with his demeanor and passionate speech. It ' s awesome, I ' m expected to work hard, but it ' s a very unstressful environment, said Mittal ' s Administrative Assistant sophomore Sarah Castellvi. He ' s calm, he doesn ' t talk down to you; he ' s very respectful. Mittal ' s passion extended for good reason, as the Gandhi Center made great strides in the way of nonviolence, drawing the attention of the Indian government in recognition of their promotion ot the Gandhian philosophy: self-sacrifice, self-suffering and self-discipline. In honor of their work, the Indian government gifted the center with a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, the second of its kind in the United States, and the first housed in an educational institution. A massive bronze statue represented the Indian government ' s appreciation for the contin- ued support of its beliefs, and would be unveiled Oct. 2, 2008, the birth anniversary of Gandhi. Part of the reason for the gifting of the statue came from the center ' s dedication to community outreach to further promote nonviolence. Mittal demonstrated his passion for the new prison program that the Gandhi Center launched. Originally requested by an inmate, the center hoped to promote understanding of nonviolence in a place where it was needed the most. Another notable cause the Gandhi Center supported was the Youth and Children ' s Programs that endorsed a culture of nonviolence and peace by raising awareness among a younger crowd with an art contest. The Children ' s Art Contest encouraged children from all over the world to draw pictures based on the basic principles of sharing, tolerance, war and peace. The result was a collection of pictures of understanding by children as young as 6 years old. In addition to the youth programs, Mittal planned on initiating a small summer camp for children and youths, to be held in Cardinal House ' s backyard. Though not objected to expansion, Mittal expected to only accept a small amount of children into the camp for its first year to see how it blossomed. I don ' t believe in taking things too fast, said Mittal. We ' re taking it slow, it ' s better for getting the message across. 7emord 163 roll the by Caitlin Harrison i After two years of construction and equipment installation in the basement of Harrison Hall, the School of Media Arts and Design (SMAD) high-definition TV Studio was completed in September. The studio was used in SMAD 302, a videography class, and SMAD 303, a digital post-production class, both requirements for the digital video concentration. SMAD 405, a video producing and directing class and SMAD 406, an electronic news gathering and producing class, also used the studio. Students who took SMAD 406 studied the process of producing news for electronic distribution and also created stories for distribution over the air, on cable and over the Internet. Two other SMAD classes utilizing the studio were SMAD 295 and SMAD 395. SMAD 295 was a practicum for first and second year stu- dents who wished to gain broadcast media experience. SMAD 395 was the advanced practicum in media arts and design, offered to juniors and seniors for one credit. The studio is used for something nearly every day of the school week, said SMAD Technology Manager John Hodges. The broadcast journalism class uses it for live newscasts and interviews, the practicum students use it for production of everything from sitcoms, to gossip shows, to improvisation. SMAD students use it to shoot green screen and still photo shoots. We have provided pro- duction for off-campus clients, local produc- tion companies and for on-campus clients like the International Beliefs and Values Institute. In SMAD 202, students used the studio to gain general knowledge of the principles and practices of audio and video production for digital media. The studio control room dis- plays were customizable to allow the teachers to focus on several video sources, or enlarge one particular source, according to Hodges. I think having access to our own personal TV studio enables students to gain the neces- sary skills to become a successful broadcaster, said sophomore Caroline Cournoyer. It eases the transition from college to the real world in terms of working for a TV station. The studio gave students who wished to go into broadcast journal- ism and studio production a head start in experience. The studio has already provided many students with the opportuni- ty to work with ' real world ' equipment on the cutting edge of technology, said Hodges. It was constructed with teaching in mind, so the space is providing teachers with ways of presenting information that they did not previously have. Surrounded by high- detinition equipment, SMAD ' s Chief Engineer Burl Fnceniire adjusts the dials on the soundboard. Facemire was a familiar and friendly fare to SMAD students who needed help learning how to operate the equipment. Photo by Sammy Elchenko 76 ' Cladded Lauren M. Clark, History; Fairfax, Va. David I. Coffey, SMAD; Fairfax, Va. Kelly B. Conniff, SMAD; Lorton,Va. lenna M. Cook, SMAD; Harrisonburg, Va. Rebecca E. Cooper, Political Science; Vienna, Va. Megan N. Corker, English; Richmond, Va. Matthew j. Cover, Political Science; Stafford, Va. Adam R. Cross, Justice Studies; Portsmouth, Va. Christine M. Dachert, Sociology; Rockville Centre, N.Y. Kristen R. Darby, SMAD; Richmond, Va. Rachel T. Day, English; Christiansburg, Va. Maribeth Doherty, Justice Studies; Voorhees, N.). Lindsay M. Dovvd, SCOM; Virginia Beach, Va. lustin R. Drott, Political Science; Rockville, Md. Theodore). Dubinsky, History; Blacksburg, Va. lamie L. Dunn, Int. Affairs; Blue Bell, Pa. Carly J. Eccles, SCOM; Lynchburg, Va. Brandon C. Eickel, Political Science; Germantovvn, Md. Ashley C. Eisenman, Political Science; Alexandria, Va. Brooke E. Ekiund, justice Studies; Centreville, Va. Robert M. Eustis, SMAD; Alexandria, Va. Kelly A. Fisher, SMAD; Richmond, Va. Rachael A. Flora, English; Staunton, Va. Bria K. Gardner, English; Roslyn, Pa. tfeniord ' 7SS -y :T:z M C e __ Michael P. GerriU ' , SCOM; Brick, N.J. Victoria E. Gonzales, SCOM; Virginia Beach, Va. Alicia F. Gore, Sociology; Newport News, Va. Kelly E. Guinan, SCOM; Mechanicsville, Va. Ashlev N. Gutshall, English; Fredericksburg, Va. Sarah E. Hagen, SMAD; Water Mill, N.Y. Brittany L. Hall, SMAD; Yorktown, Va. Meghan K. Hardgrove, SMAD; Rockville, Md. Stephanie N. Hardman, SMAD; Germany Lindsay P. Harmon, SCOM; Stafford, Va. Brian W. Haske, SCOM; Leesburg, Va. Whitney L. Hewson, Foreign Lang.; Louisville, K . Ashley R. Hopkins, SMAD; Grottoes, Va. Kristin A. Hubbard, English; Teaneck, N.). Cory B. Jankowitz, Justice Studies; Burke, Va. Tiffane J. lansen, , nthropology; Bellmead, Texas Jeremy R. Jones, Political Science; Buckingham, Va. Jared W. Kenlon, English; Fredericksburg, Va. Lauren I. Kimmey, SMAD; Springfield, Va. Stephanie E. King, Phil. Religion; Manassas, Va. Anna M. Klemm, History; Glen Allen, Va. Ashley B. Knox, SMAD; Media, Pa. Devin R. Krotman, Public Admin.; Fairfax, Va. Laura C. Lafalce, English; Herndon, Va. 766 Cladded experience Dv Bethany Blevins Alongside another former fellow, rodujte Elise Becker tests range-finding binocuUus used for surveying suspected mine- contominaled areas. During her time as a fellow, Becker attended this conference on new mine detection equipment. Photo courtesy of Elise Becker Every year, a Demining Program Fellowship was offered to a distinguished university student or recent graduate. The Frasure-Kreuzel-Drew Humanitarian Demining Fellowship was a paid position, which took place from lune to May of the following year in Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Depart- ment of State ' s Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (WRA). We had been running the internship for a good eight to nine years, and so a number of JMU students have been in the position over the years, said Suzanne Fiederlein, research associate at the university ' s Mine Action Information Center. Graduate Elise Becker, 2006-2007 fellow, worked for the resource management section of the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM), processing and awarding grants as well as traveling abroad to Murten, Switzerland. There she participated in a conference sponsored by the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), an association that coordinated mine action organizations across the globe. She also traveled to Senegal for her work in helping organize the PM WRA Humanitarian Mine Action Plan for Senegal. The fellowship not only offered students experience in the field, but it also taught them how to interact and present information, and gave them the opportunity to travel. Graduate Erin Snyder, the 1998-1999 fellow, traveled to Djibouti to examine landmine conditions and crossed the Gulf of Tadjoura to Obock. The 2005-2006 fellow, graduate Jennifer Lachman, went to Sudan to help assess mine conditions. I have recendy received the tide as program manager for Sudan and assistant program manager tor the Quick Reaction Force that WRA is creating, said graduate Derek Kish, the 2007-2008 fellow. I just returned from a policy assessment visit to Peru. Typically, the tellow gets at least one overseas trip. I am also in the process of planning a trip to the Sudan in March. All students were eligible to apply for the position, but seniors and graduates had higher priority. The fellow could gain credit in his or her graduate program as well. Fellows worked about 40 hours a week for a year, preparing PowerPoint presentations, processing paper work, making Web pages, preparing speeches and performing other administrative tasks. Kish had some of the same jobs and others, such as reviewing quarterly reports, reviewing proposals for the Sudan country plan (overall strategy for Sudan), programs asses sment visit (trip to Sudan) and more. Only one applicant was chosen per year and candidates had to go through a security screening. The fellowship was awarded to a student who showed desire for a new experience and an interest in diplomacy and global issues. s, entorti ■767 worldly perspective by Joanna Brenner Some of his students had no idea what anthropology really was before taking his introductory class, and that didn ' t bother him at all. They haven ' t really thought about why the rest of the world is here, said Liam Buckley, assistant professor of anthropology. Buckley taught GANTH 195: Introduction to Anthropology and several other classes for anthropology students. He enjoyed teaching his GANTH 195 classes the most because the students were like blank slates. The shock of learning une.xpected ideas about different cultures was sometimes overwhelming for his students. People are angry in that class, said Buckley. Some are happy, and some are just shocked. The other classes are different because they ' re majors only. It ' s more focused. I ' m training people in those classes to be anthropologists. When Buckley first started teaching at the university in 2001, he was two years out of anthropological field work in The Gambia in Western Africa. We believe that you have to be immersed in a culture to be able to learn about it, so we study close up, said Buckley. In addition to learning the language, Buckley stayed in a compound that housed four to five different families. Living with the families helped Buckley get a sense of the everyday routine. The houses are so noisy, said Buckley. There ' s always someone talking. Even in the middle of the night, you ' ll hear people having conversations. Buckley ' s main research in The Gambia, however, was on the practice of photography, specifically with how Africans took photographs of each other. There are as many photography studios [in The Gambia] as there are Starbucks and gas stations here, said Buckley. Buckley talked to over 100 photographers and did several months of archival work. But when he wasn ' t doing his field work, Buckley said his recreational life in The Gambia was similar to his life in America. You have friends, you go out to dinner, you shop, you travel. . . said Buckley. Although he enjoyed his field work thor- oughly, it also helped him grow as a teacher. He used his findings to help students better understand anthropological ideas. One of the good things about field work is that it ' s a never-ending teaching source, said Buckley. Students in his classes could tell Buckley had a true passion for anthropology. I loved his class, said junior Hailey Adkisson. It was a great way to start college off during my first semester freshman year. He really enjoyed what he was teaching and didn ' t treat it like a boring general education class. He used a lot of real life examples that we could relate to and better understand. Alongside Dickson b.nk.iya, Assistant Professor Liam Buckley poses for a picture while visiting Amboseli, Kenya in J004. In addition to his anthropological field work and teaching, Buckley also served as a co-editor of the V .M;a Anthropology Review. Photo courtesy of Liam RuMey 1 8 ClaMed lilR e — Horge - Megan E. Lake, SMAD; Caithersburg, Md. Jennifer C. Lambert, English; Woodbridge, Va. Brittany A. Lebling, SMAD; Sharpsburg, Md. Brandon S. Lee, English; New Orleans, La. Patrick W. Leonard, Anthropology; McCaheysville, Va. Leila M Lucas, English; Ashburn, Va. lustin M. Mallen, Sociology; Wyckoft, N.J. Laura A. Maloney, Anthropology; Boston, Va. Tina Masic, Int. Affairs; Bosnia Kathryn L. McAbee, Political Science; South Boston, Va. Elizabeth L. McCard, SMAD;Yardley Pa. Karen L. McChesney, SMAD; Plymouth, Mass. Matthew T. McEadden, Anthropology; Lebanon, Va. Kirsten M. McGlone, SMAD; Guilford, Conn. Megan M. McMahon, SCOM; Media, Pa. Caroline Mehrtens, History; Burke, Va. (1 (g I- o 11 II Molly E. Mercer, Public Admin.; Stafford, Va. Sarah M. Mills, SCOM; Haddon Heights, N.J. Kristin M. Mitas, Int. Affairs; West Chester, Pa. Amy L. Montgomery, Sociology; Earmville, Va. Courtney E. Moore, English; Easton, Md. Katherine C. Moore, Int. Affairs; Charlottesville, Va. Kacie N. Morgan, SCOM; Quinton,Va. Laura A. Morgan, Justice Studies; Westwood, Mass. 5, emord 169 ;ser - Reitet- Margot E. Moser, English; Fredericksburg, Va. Jessica A. Murray, Political Science; Fairfax, Va. Dominique M. Musacchio, Sociology; Long Valley, N.). Alissa R. Nagle, SMAD; Pasadena, Md. Christina A. Nelson, SMAD; Richmond, Va. Alexander!. Newcomer, History; Groton, Mass. Catherine E. Nightengale, English; Mechanicsville, Va. Alex F. Norcross, English; Vinton, Va. Rosanne E. North, English; Faber, Va. Jenna L. Oddo, SMAD; Davidson, N.C. Sarah M. Osgood, SMAD; Grottoes, Va. Kelly A. Owens, SCOM; Dunkirk, Md. lulia K. Pagones, Political Science; Hopewell, N.Y. Lisa A. Pelegrin, SCOM; Fairfax, Va. Lauren A. Peterson, SMAD; Earlysville, Va. Melissa J. Pfau, TSC; Myersville, Md. Katie M, Piwowarczyk, SMAD; Cranford, N.|. Hanna J. Porterfield, Sociology; Alexandria, Va. Christopher!. Postak, SMAD; Keswick, Va. Stephen R. Powers, History; Midlothian, Va. Rachael C. Ragland, English; Mechanicsville, Va. Megan). Ramsburg, English; Fredericksburg, Va. Margaret M. Ransone, History; Kilmarnock, Va. Rebekah C. Reiter, Political Science; Bethesda, Md. T O C aMed Tconichiwa by Eleni Menoutis Intent on helping her students, Yoshiko Ozeki has i student trnnslate English phrases into lapanese. Lower-level classes required one hour of work per week in a language lab to build elementary skills. Photo by Sammy Etchenko Eighteen diverse students sat in one of Keezell Hall ' s classrooms. They all shared an affinity for the lapanese language with each other and their dedicated professor. When Professor Yoshiko Ozeki walked into the classroom, she brought an essence of culture with her. Dressed in a colorful knit sweater with a smile stretched from ear to ear, she stood in front of the class and every student rose. With her hea 7 native accent, she recited a Japanese g reeting, which the class collectively repeated before bowing before her. This ritual marked the start of every class. Her traditional behavior came from her upbringing in Kyoto, Japan. She brought her language to the university and spread her knowledge for 19 years in teaching two different courses: JAPN 102: Elementary Japanese and JAPN 232: Intermediate Japanese. She was the only Japanese professor at the university, and students loved her. She is a very dedicated and enthusiastic professor who has developed Japanese [at the university] through the years all by herself ' said Giuliana Fazzion, foreign language department head. It is remarkable that her ' beginner students communicate with her by e-mail in Japanese. Only three weeks into the semester, students willingly stood up from their seats and tackled the assignments on the board, drawing various Japanese and Kanji symbols, each of which possessed multiple pronunciations and meanings. They took detailed notes and constanth ' asked questions, im- mersing themselves as deeply as possible in the Japanese language. I love it! said junior Katrina Finch. It ' s so fascinating and you feel accomplished once you understand something. Students learned basic vocabulary, com- pound words, adjectives and nouns, sentence structure, and common phrases and expressions that helped them with day-to-day conversations. Japanese is such an elegant language to speak, said senior Ginny Soenksen. Ozeki ' s interactive teaching method encour- aged students to participate. She used motivational phrases, such as: Your writing is very good- perfect! and You JMU students are smart, nice! Her deep concern for her students ' educations was evident. To make sure students had a true under- standing of the material, at the end of each class she reviewed what was covered. She recited phrases in English and students translated aloud in Japanese, demonstrating what they had accomplished for the day. Before they left, they stood up, recited the traditional Japanese farewell and bowed three times. The world is getting small, said Ozeki. I hope students study Japanese more. It ' s good tor them. Her students had that plan in mind. I want to work with Japanese and American mtjseums and help with negotiations between them, said Soenksen. Finch would like to work with translation and interpretation, in an area that relates to many cultures. Freshman Emily Gardiner planned to work somewhere in East Asia, hopefully Japan. ii ' III (0 (D 7eniord 777 II CI rl i- V car and teacher by Erin Venier Although professors at the university declared expertise in their fields of study, not all could boast having written a book as well-received as Associate Professor of histor)- Ke in Borgs Auto Mechanics. A social his- tory following the meanings and associations with auto mechanics, it was Borg ' s first book and was released in June 2007. In his book, Borg wrote about the social and class disruptions that mechanics faced, and what it meant in a larger sense for us as a society. A mechanic has power over you, but not class, said Borg. They are viewed as suspects by clients, and it has to do with this asymmetry of po ver. Borg took his childhood ambition of becoming an auto mechanic and melded it with his subsequent love of history to create not only his dissertation, but also classes he could teach on the social commentary of the two. With a bachelor ' s degree from the University of California and a doctorate from the University of Delaware, Borg brought a diverse understanding of history in a social context to his teachings. In addition to teaching general education history, which he enjoyed because you get a chance to break through their calluses from years of the same U.S. history. Borg also taught four upper-level classes, which rotated each school year. In the fall, he taught a public history practi- cum for the first time, focusing on business, industry and workers in the Shenandoah Valley. More commonly known as the Harrisonburg course, students could take this broad picture of 1870-1930 industrialization and concentrate on one area that interested them. After com- pleting the course, the students went on a trip around Harrisonburg accompanied by local historians and Harrisonburg ' s former mayor to discuss their findings about the area. Another one of Borg ' s popular classes was the Automobile in 20th Century America. It used the automobile as a way to look at social commentary on the nation. In the class, Borg discussed issues of race, gender and class in association with cars, reflecting on the myths of the female driver, African Americans in the Jim Crow era and how cars paralleled the creation of a government bureaucracy. Though he had an obvious passion for automobiles, Borg no longer practiced his mechanical skills on them. I ' ve fallen out of love with cars, said Borg. I know them too well. But Borg still appreciated the history behind them, as well as the spectrum of interpretation that could be gained from their climb into society and what they meant to the people who interacted with them. It ' s a whole world that ' s operating on a day-to-day basis that we don ' t even know of, said Borg. Engjged in conversation, Borg Hi ' ;rii ; ' ;p« cars with graduatf Paula Smith. According U) the history deportment ' s Web site, Borg ' s research interests were U.S. soci.il and cultural history, the history of technology and public history. Photo by Sjmmv Fichenko 172 CL i 5e i TugJeanaHS - Haley E. Rice, SCOM; Toms River, N.J. Stacy L. Robinson, Foreign Lang.; Kensington, Md. Katelyn Sacco, English; Yonkers, N.J. Amy L. Sale, English: Lynchburg, Va. Michael P. Sargent, Political Science; Spotsylvania, Va. loshua C. Schmidt, SMAD; Woodbridge, Va. Justin M. Scuiletti, SMAD; New Milford, Conn. Andrea M. Secrist, SCOM; Roanoke, Va. lustinT. Seidel, Political Science; Farmingville, N.Y. Reetika Sethi, Int. Affairs; Springfield, Va. Shaina M. Shippen, History; Springfield, Va. Abby E. Sine, Int. Affairs; Glen Allen, Va. Marie E. Spiece, Justice Studies; Spring City, Pa. Kristin M. St. Mars, SCOM; Glen Allen, Va. John P Stinnett, SMAD; Lynchburg, Va. Sara M. Streker, SMAD; Newport News, Va. James T. Strickler, SMAD; Broadway, Va. Kate L. Succolosky, English; Oak Hill, Va. Richard J. Suchopar III, Justice Studies; Kings Park, N.Y. Cassandra L. Summer, SMAD; Warrenton, Va. Elisa G. Thompson, SMAD; Fairfax, Va. Daniel W. Tichacek, Sociology; Woodbridge, Va. Claudia L. Torres, Public Admin.; Arlington, Va. Whitney D. Turkanis, Sociology; Cape Elizabeth, Maine Senii emord 173 J Imer - Young Laura E. Ulmer, Int. Affairs; Midlothian, Va. Mary C. Veltri, Sociology; Lawrencville, N.|. Erin N.Venier, SMAD: Lynchburg, Va. Brittany A. Vera, Political Science; Burke, Va. Sarah J. Wagoner, SCOM; Oakton, Va. Megan A. Weber, English; Williamsburg, Va. Dana L. Weismuller, English; Richmond, Va. Philip L. Wilkerson III, History; Alexandria, Va. Mar - A. Williams, English; Clouster, Va. Eric M. Williamson, History; Newport News, Va. Janelle S. Wilson, Anthropology; Virginia Beach, Va. lames C. Workman |r, Historv; Falls Church, Va. William M. Yarborough, Historv; Falls Church, Va. Mark A. Young, Anthropology; Great Falls, Va. 17 CU )ed on the tne 1 record by Caitlin Harrison Discussing stor ' ideas, Assist Tnt Professor Mike Crundmann shares tips with his feature writing class. Crundmann often referenced prestigious publications like The Washington Post in his Feature Writing classes to aid his teaching. Photo by Sammv Elchenko New professors were sometimes hired straight out of college or graduate school. Others spent time developing careers. School of Media Arts and Design (SMAD) Assistant Professor Mike Crundmann had worked with a variet) ' of publications, doing different jobs at each one before he came to the universits ' . In the first five years of his career, Crundmann vorked at the Marin News Service in California, the Xevada Appeal in Carson Cit ; Nev., and the Stockton Record in California. He then worked at the Sacramento Bee for seven years. He worked mainly as a reporter or photographer at his first few publications. After completing his time at the Sacramento Bee, Crundmann spent the next five years working at the Daily News in Philadelphia, Penn., the Daily News in Los Angeles, Calif, and the Orange County Register. His last job with a publication was with the Los Angeles Times for nine years. Crundmann became a new professor at the universit)- in the fall. This academic year I taught News Editing and Feature Writing, said Crundmann. As I gain experience in the department, I ' U branch out into other courses, according to both the department ' s needs and my strengths. Crundmann was also the new adviser to The Breeze. His duties included meeting with the staff, holding mini- workshops and critiquing each issue of the paper. He comes into the office on production days and during staff meetings, said sophomore Megan Williams, assistant arts and entertain- ment editor. On production days, he ' s there to look over amthing we ' re working on and offer suggestions, or if we have a tricky AP problem we don ' t know. He was a copy editor at the Los Angeles Times, so he almost ahs ' ays kno ' s the answer. During staff meetings he gives out awards for best page, lead and headline, and listens to us toss around ston.- ideas. Crundmann not only had an impressive print journalism record, but he also dabbled in other media. SMAD and I are a good fit because, like SMAD, I work in more than one medium, said Crundmann. I have produced six video documentaries, most of them broadcast regionally or nationally by PBS affiliates. The last t vo documentaries focused on facial birth defects. Once I tried teaching five years ago, I loved it and adopted it as yet another ' medium ' of communication. I encourage students to be judicious and skeptical but also stoke their passion. To produce good media work is hard work, and without passion, it ' s just hard work. ii. (■ 7emord 175 cob 300 1 82 htm theme dinners 1 85 business Photo by Sammy Elchenko ' 7¥S Clodded fraternities 1 86 venture creation 1 89 showker College of loudinedd Itt taking care of iDusiness by Sara Riddle According to BusinessWeek magazine, the university ' s College of Business (COB) ranked in the top 5 percent ot undergraduate business schools in the nation during 2007. The ranking was based on student surveys, recruiter surveys, academic quality, starting salaries and the number of graduates accepted to the top 35 Master of Business Administration programs in the country. COB strove to prepare students to be active and engaged citizens who were well-qualified leaders for success in a competitive global marketplace, according to its mission statement. The college ' s programs were based on solid foundations in general education and an integrated busi- ness core curriculum. Majors ranged from accounting to computer information systems to management. Because the departments of COB held the majority of their classes in Zane Showker Hall, the college came to have its own Duke Dog statue named Zane, after the building ' s namesake. Artist Mary Anne Harman designed the dog. He wore a regal crown displaying the COB logo and numerous international currency symbols, all representing the college ' s vision for global connectivity between students and the international business communit) ' , according to the university ' s centennial celebration Web site. The college ' s enrollment was over 3,700 students out of the 17,765 who attended the university. The diversity of programs offered students many options when considering their career goals. COB also encouraged students to take part in internships prior to graduation. Each concen- tration had organizations students could join to further their academic pursuits, such as Madison Marketing Association; Beta Alpha Psi, a professional honor society for accounting majors; and the university chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals. I am still in the process of trying to decide if I am going to major in accounting or marketing, said sophomore Mark Browner. I know that either major will make me competitive for getting a good job outside of college because the College of Business is very highly rated. We are rated high for a reason — the courses are very rigorous, you can not slack your way through the program, and you have to be dedicated and willing to put in a large amount into your work. COB offered a number of challenging courses in each concentration, but one was frequently discussed even outside of Showker. Every business major had to complete the notorious COB 300: Integrated Functional Systems, a series of 12 credits that aimed to demonstrate the relation between management, finance, operations and marketing functions. The college also announced the nation ' s first undergraduate program in business sustainability, which would start in fall 2008. Students could earn a Sustainable Business Certificate through the combined efforts of COB, the College of Integrated Science and Technology and the newly planned College of Engineering. Its high-ranking status, rigorous courses and notable reputation set COB apart. Informatinit compiled from www.jmu.oJu cataloj O? . D Azi ' a Offic e 1 Robert Raid, Dean Philip DuBose, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs Kimberley Foreman, Associate Dean, Human Resources and Administration Joyce Guthrie, Associate Dean, Student Services 778 C addCii Immersed in thought, J grou[3 of studenl ' j iht Stten iKUTi fiho ' p. m Hoil. Team assignments helped students improve their leadership and interpersonal skills-two traits that were important In the business world. Photo by Sammy Elchenko rornrei ijusnTC rs roLreTtr- collaborate on d assignment in the ShowU Hall lobby. Showker opened in 1991 and wjs known for its grand marblu lobby. Photo from The Bluestone archives COB by the WrimbfSZg: Most Popular Majors: Marketing (826) Management (718) Finance (684) Full-Time Undergraduates: Male: 2,157 Female: 1,607 Total: 3,764 Part-Time Undergraduates Male: 64 Female: 21 Total: 85 - - -7 ai j yf-wi nj ■ Accounting International Computer Business Information Hospitality Systems Tourism Economics Management Finance Quantitative Business Law Finance Management Marketing s, entord 179 Aaronsoa- Margot L. Aaronson, Marketing; Springfield, V ' a. Tyler W. Adams, Management; Bel Air, Md. Jake R. Akers, Marketing: Poquoson, , ' a. Christopher F. Angelastro, Accounting; Sayville, N. ' . Christina M. Arcaro-Thompson, Marketing; Pennington, N.|. Brian K. Armstrong, Economics; Pottstovvn, Pa. Pete P. Bahmani, CIS; Caithersburg, Md. Kara E. Barnard, Accounting; Fairfax, Va. Meredith G. Barnard, Finance; Manassas, Va. Del Ciela P. Basilio, Accounting; Fairfax, Va. Matthew N. Birzon, Marketing; Setauket, N.N ' . Anthon ' M. Blanchard, Marketing; Caithersburg, Md. Lauren |. Bolsover, HTM; Ashburn, Va. Marv E. Bonfils, HTM; Ashburn, Va. Drew T. Bowman, Management; Glen Allen, Va. Katherine C. Bovd, HTM; Audubon, F . John E. Braun, Int. Business; Fairfax, Va. Benjamin F. Bruins, Int. Business; Davidsonville, Md. Kimberly M. Burkett, Finance; Franklin, Va. Rachel A. Burrows, Management; Fredericksburg, Va. Stephanie C. Byrne, Int. Business; Arlington, Va. Sasha N. Cabell, Marketing; Alexandria, Va. Ellen L. Callahan, HTM; Vinton, Va. Matthew S. Carbaugh, Finance; Stephens Cit , Va. ' 180 Cladded rite of by Becky Schneider Working on their business pl.in juniors Amrou Kotb Andrew Rantanen Matt Stowell Kuangta Lai senitii Adam Giles !: junior Hans Pendersen ink through their ideas. COB 300 students dedicated their entire semester to the 12-credit course. Photo by Karen McChesney COB 300. Was it a secret code or the secret to successfully entering the business world? COB 300: Integrated Functional Systems was 12 credits, in which four classes taught by a prestigious faculty team were taken simultaneously. The faculty developed a curriculum allowing students to learn in a real-life environment that demonstrated the interdependence ot different business fields; linance, management, marketing and operations. If you look at any business, not one has just a marketing division, a finance division, a management division or an operations division, said junior Matthew Joseph Vincent Cass. It takes multiple disciplines to make up a business. JMU does a great job at integrating these four disci- plines into COB 300 in order to show how a business truly is. I hope to strengthen my focus in management, while understanding more about other disciplines and have a greater understanding of what they bring to the table. Working in teams of four to seven members, students developed business plans for a company or product of their creation, which they entered in a competition at the end of the semester. The input and knowledge the students gained from the faculty team was crucial, and demonstrated how businesses became successful in the modern world. Many students stressed about taking COB 300 during the school year, and opted to take the sequence of courses over the summer. I ' m taking COB 300 [in the] summer because the criteria to get admitted into COB 300 has changed, said sophomore lim Kelly. Beginning in fall 2008, students would be required to have a cumulative 2.8 GPA in the 10 prerequisite business classes to be accepted into COB 300. Prior to this change, students had to maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA in all classes, including general education and elective courses. With this [new] criteria I would not have been able to get into the program, but I do have above a 2.5 cumulative GPA, so I was lucky to just make the cut-offline, said Kelly. It ' s a win-win situation because with COB 300 finished in the summer, I will have a head start, beginning my management classes ne.xt fall. Another COB 300 option was to study abroad in Antwerp, Belgium for the semester. Many students jumped at the chance. The fact that we have the opportunit) ' to learn in a foreign country is unbelievable, said sophomore Nichole Addison. If you had the option, would you rather be in Belgium or Zane Showker Hall? Although studying in Harrisonburg provided an exceptional education, Addison felt that the advantages of stud)ang abroad were endless. I have a chance to learn about European business, discover the vast cultures of the people, meet new people, have a better outlook on business in general and definitely help me in m) ' future career, said Addison. As the business world became more integrated and spanned the international market, the university ' s COB 300 students were confident and prepared for life after graduation. s. emord 181 set the tabl The candles had been Ut, the forks and knives placed in the formal dinner setting and the student servers were properly dressed and pre- pared. With no detail overlooked, the scene had been set for a success- ful and exciting theme dinner. Seniors in the Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) pro- gram were responsible for the planning and executing of a theme din- ner as their capstone project in HTM 471: Advanced Food Service and Production Management. One of the requirements of this course was to plan, organize and budget for an entertaining evening composed of high quality food, exceptional service and entertainment, according to the course catalog. Teams of six typically worked together for each dinner, which was planned during one semester and held the next, according to senior Heather Gauta, who hosted A Black and Pink Affair. Students designed Web sites for their dinners to inform both guests and staff of what to expect on the day of the event. The sites, conforming to their respective dinners ' themes, included such information as directions and the dinner menu. I was impressed by how weU organized it all was, said senior Rachel Brenegar. The dinner I went to was themed ' Centennial Celebration. ' Ta- bles were named after various buUdings on campus and the courses named after the university ' s presidents. Purple and gold everywhere really helped tie it aO together. Guests were greeted with hors d ' oeuvres and theme appropriate decor, and every detail of the experience was carefully thought out. Usu- ally held in the Festival Ballroom or Highlands Room, between 100 to 200 guests attended each dinner, including families and friends of the stu- dents who were putting on the event. According to the HTM department ' s Web site, 96 percent of parents attend their child ' s dinner production. Underclassmen HTM majors enrolled in HTM 271: Intro to Foodservice Management signed up to work at the events. They arrived at 8 a.m. and worked all day and night cooking, decorating and cleaning. But that didn ' t mean the seniors had the night off. They took on vari- ous management roles to ensure things went smoothly in the back of the house, reception area and dining room. This hands-on experience in plan- ning a large event from start to finish proved beneficial to HTM students. It was extremely practical — it will be very much like what I ' ll be dealing with after I graduate, said Gauta. I learned a lot about the cost of things and how to budget everything Careful financial management was critical, considering that each din- ner had a budget of several thousand dollars. Every team also calculated a profit loss report to accompany their electronic portfolio on their Web sites. by Stephanie Hardman Preparing the table for soon-lo-he .irriving guests, senior Katherine Parker pours v at( ' r .il I ' .u h plat e setting. The Arabian Nights theme dinner menu featured Middle Eastern fare, including pita chips ,vk baba ghanoush. Photo by Sammy Elchenko 13 2 ClaMed Megan S. Carlman, Finance; Reading, Mass. Eric M. Carlson, Management; Clifton, Va. William P. Clatterbuck, Accounting; Richmond, Va. Susan H. Cook, Marketing; Manakin-Sabot, Va. Tamra L. Cornwell, Management; Virginia Beach, Va. Lindsey C. Cramer, Management; Stanhope, N.J. Benjamin ). Creinin, Marketing; Alexandria, Va. Christine M. Dale, Management; Newport News, Va. Kristin E. Danenberger, Finance; Reston, Va. Tory I. Delong, CIS; Fort Belvoir, Va. Lisa M. Derry, Marketing; Oak FHill, Va. David A. Dolan, Quan. Finance; Woodcliff Lake, N., Amy E. Eblacker, Marketing; Downingtown, Pa. Chris R. Ellis, Management; Collegeville, Pa. Michael P. Engel, Accounting; East Lyme, Conn, lames M. Fernandes, Accounting; Fort Belvoir, Va. Cynthia |. Ferrufino, Economics; Alexandria, Va. Brittany N. Fetherolf, HTM; Franklin, Va. Rachele |. Fink, Management; Centreville, Va. Samantha R. Floyd, CIS; Staunton, Va. Hallie R. Founds, Accounting; Clinton, N.|. lames C. Fuller, Accounting; Lexington, Ky. Courtney F Cearhart, Marketing; Virginia Beach, Va. Brittani R. Goff, Management; Warrenton, Va. s, •eniord 183 Gof iiaOas se Derek A. Cotf, Management; Marshall, Va. Tricialyn Guarascio, Accounting; Blauvelt, N.Y. Brian D. Gubin, Management; Centreville, Va. Michael C. Guthrie, CIS; Menclham, N.). Carly E. Hanson, Management; Spring House, Pa. Gina L. Harp, Accounting; Richmond, Va. Leslie C. Harrelson, Marketing; Columbus, Ga. Candace A. Hay, HTM; Johnstown, Pa. Samantha L. Head, HTM; Staunton, Va. Elizabeth], Hebert, Economics; Springfield, Va. Patrick L. Hertzler, Management; Harrisonburg, Va. Steven R. Huber, Management; Falls Church, Va. MaryV. Hutt, Int. Business; Fredericksburg, Va. Alex W. larvis, HTM; Mechanicsville, Va. Kathleen A. Jeffries, Accounting; Richmond, Va. Gwynne E. loseph. Management; Devon, Pa. Amit K. Kakar, Finance; Vienna, Va. Matthew P. Kattler, Finance; Landenberg, Pa. Daniel R. Keeler, Economics; Exton, Pa. WestleyT. Kern, Marketing; Charlottesville, Va. Katherine L. Kielar, Marketing; Westfield, N.J. Andrew D. Kleinfelter, Management; Lebanon, Pa. Jennifer L. Kost, Marketing; Fairfax Station, Va. Liam C. LaCasse, Marketing; East Rockaway, N.Y. 78 Cladded making connections. by Lianne Palmatier Interested in what the fralernit ' has to offer. potential new members mingle with Alpha Kappa Psi brothers. Business fraternities expanded both social and professional opportunities for members. Photo courtesy of Heather Cauta Mlx business suits, resumes, intenie- vs and a lot of nerivorking and it was like being in the real world. Add a pledge pin and it was a business traternit) ' . Business fraternities emphasized professionalism and showed members that success in the business world was a strong possibility. From seesawing to battling bands, Alpha Kappa Psi, Delta Sigma Pi, Phi Chi Theta and Pi Sigma Epsilon, the four coed business fraterni- ties, encouraged service in addition to camaraderie and sought to form to form a network of students with similar goals. Debating whether to rush ma ' have been an initially difficult decision, but after meeting brothers, it could prove less difficult. I rushed Delta Sigma Pi because I wanted to be a part of some- thing that was not only fun but also worthwhile, said junior Laura Garrett. The friendships that I ' ve gained and the professional guid- ance I ' ve received are irreplaceable. 1 would not be who I am today vithout the help of the fraternit) ' . The virtue of selflessness helped sohdifv ' friendships. Delta Sigma Pi led events like the annual seesaw-a-thon in which students spent hours at a time on a wooden seesaw, regardless of cold and rain, to earn money for cancer research. Phi Chi Theta was a nationally-accredited coed business and econom- ics fraternity that promoted professional and social acti ities. WTiile it had the fewest brothers, it too offered students a chance to meet like- minded individuals and prepare for the future. Pi Sigma Epsilon focused on those students interested in marketing, selling and sales man- agement. They combined the idea of brother- hood with a strong aptitude for service events. My favorite activity in Pi Sigma Epsilon would have to be our Battle of the Bands we hold every spring, said sophomore Theresa Finley. We ha ' e a blast with planning it and all of the money we raise goes to CAS A, a charit) ' for Court Appointed Special Advocates. .-Vlong with four professional business fraternities, there were several other business- related organizations around campus. Delta Epsilon Chi allo ' ed members to see into the business world without actually having to be a business major. Within this college division of DECA Inc., formerly the Distributive Education Clubs of America, members developed ties to the business community and prepared for real-life business scenarios. The highlight of ever) ' Deka Epsilon Chi year is the International Ca- reer De ' elopment Conference, said junior Keith Downing. We compete in marketing-based competitive events with some of the best marketing students in the vorld. It is sort of a ' The Apprentice ty-pe of atmosphere. These organizations gave students the skills to be competent in the business world and network with successful professionals in their fields of interest. n cfl 3 a ?eniord 185 risky lousinesa by Erin Venier C o -H a 0) u u lil Not many classes boasted the opportunity of a start-up business upon completion. Management 472: Venture Creation, however, was unlike other classes offered by the College of Business (COB). With support from venture capitalists, such as John Rothenberger and Professor Carol Hamilton, the class offered a way for any student, not necessarily in COB, to put his or her aspirations of entrepreneurship into action. The venture creation class was as close to the real world as you can get in college, said senior Lane Robbins. Working in a team with students outside of my major was challenging, but an overall incredible learning experience. Incorporating students from any major in an upper-level business class struck Hamilton as a great opportunity for creating real-life scenarios in which students would create a business from scratch. The results of the class surpassed all of her expectations. The panel of judges who presided over the students ' business plan presentations was impressed with the level of thought put into them. The students were so good about digging into their topics that by the time they were ready to present, they just knew everything, said Hamilton. None of the questions from the judges surprised them. The proposals were diverse, from biodiesel reactors to textbook sales, each reflecting the range of interests from one group of students to the next. Each group put its passion into play when developing plans, and the semester concluded with a formal presentation to discover the winning idea decided by a panel of judges made up of entrepreneurs and business professionals. As a testament to their hard work, over 60 people came to view the presentations, including Dean of COB Robert Reid, filling up not only all of the available seating, but also standing in the back of the room. The fall winning team, Madison Solutions, received cash prizes for its business proposal dedication. Senior Adam Cerulli was honored with the title of MVP, along with a $250 prize from Rothenberger himself for demonstrating the most growth in entrepreneurial perspective, according to Hamilton. I ' ve never seen anything like it; the way they work so well together, said Hamilton. Most importantly, however, the class taught business skills utilized outside the university that each student could apply to their respective career paths, whether or not that was in the area of management. Students have to realize that at a job, they ' ll be working with all sorts of people, so this class was a great introduction to that environment, said Robbins. Almost every one of us could have walked out of that classroom and started our own business, and that is an incredible achievement. «. «■.• . 1 - ■ - I : ■ si f Absorheri in the lecture, students in MGMT 472 take the intormjtion to heart as voun entrepreneurs. In the course, The t ' orm ul.Hion, financing and operation of new ventures by individual entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial teams Iwasl explored, according to the ( Hirsc catalog. Photo by Karen McChesney 18 ClaMed Elizabeth M. Lacy, HTM; Woodbridge, Va. Tyler J. Levis, Finance; Pittstown, N.). Hyun E. Lim, Marketing; Springfield, Va. Ann E. Lowry, Management; Butler, Pa. Katie E. Lucas, Marketing; Gainsville, Va. Brian R. Lynch, CIS; Montrose, N.Y. Roy L. Mace, Marketing; Warrenton, Va. Amanda C. Maurer, Marketing; Yorktown, Va. Glynis A. McCabe, Economics; Rockville Centre, N.Y. Molly A. McCoubrie, CIS; Woodstown, N.J. Theodore J. McNab, Management; Virginia Beach, Va. Michael |. McNally, Accounting; Fulks Run, Va. Jonathan B. Meadows, Finance; Elkton, Va. Michael B. Meehan, Management; Sayville, N.Y. David A. Meiggs, Business Admin.; Chantilly, Va. Matthew). Melhado, Finance; Hammonton, N.J. leremy L. Miller, Finance; Berryville, Va. Karen E. Mimm, CIS; Woodbridge, Va. Gregory R. Munson, CIS; Virginia Beach, Va. Ryan M. Naff, Management; Blacksburg, Va. Rachel A. Neiman, Management; Sterling, Va. Michelle T. Nemeth, Int. Business; Mahopac, N.Y. Ryan C. O ' Connell, Marketing; Oradell, N.|. Laura S. Osmundson, Accounting; Norfolk, Va. II 10 s, ' entord 187 dllclCi Xt: WXUi - Slaiighten Michelle A. Ranaslevvicz, Int. Business; Landenberg, Pa. Christine M. Pepin, Marketing; Great Falls, Va. Robert M. Pettit, Management; Montclair, Va. Brian j. Raffertv, Finance; Centreville, Va. Mollie B. Randa, Management; Springfield, Va. Brvan Regalado, Finance; Manassas, Va. Emily I. Richardson, Marketing; Great Falls, Va. Christopher J. Rielly, CIS; East Sandwich, Mass. Christopher G. Rineker, Accounting; Columbia, Md. Jennifer A. Rizzo, Management; VVoodbridge, Va. Sean M. Robbins, Management; Dumfries, Va. Christopher M. Robinson, Finance; Mechanics ille, Va. Ion C. Runkle, Marketing; Waynesboro, Va. Joseph M. Ruppert III, Accounting; Oakton, Va. Michael J. Ryan, Finance; Springfield, Va. Kristen E. Sanders, Accounting; Staunton, Va. Aubrey L. Schluth, Management; Ellicott Cit , Md. Jonathan D. Seastrom, Management; Stanles, Va. Nicole M. Shofner, Accounting; Virginia Beach, Va. Allison C. Shroeder, Management; Springfield, Va Patrick J. Sims, Finance; Boston, Va Noah L. Singer, Marketing; Stony Brook, N. . Michele K. Sink, HTM; Chesterfield, Va. Aiana L. Slaughter, HTM; Virginia Beach, Va. 188 Clodded Tousines as usual :asey Smith Spread out across the lounge, students spend precious minutes before or after class doing work. The Showker study lounge was an alternative to dorm study lounges, the Airport Lounge and Carrier Library. Photo by laime Conner Zane Showker HaD was a second home to students in the College of Business, offering classrooms, computer labs and a new study lounge. The study lounge ' s convenient first-floor location and calm atmo- sphere allowed students to sit and study for hours without interruption. It provided students a place to go during breaks while not strapng too far from friends or other classes. It made it easy to get a jumpstart on some reading or some last-minute review time for an upcoming quiz or test. The study lounge was so convenient for me because I had a class in the same room in Showker but two hours apart, said sophomore Alicia Puzin. It made it so I never had to leave campus and fight for a parking spot an hour later and it really helped me when it came to pop quizzes and tests, it was nice being in a place where I knew I wouldn ' t be bothered knowing that I could stay there for as long as I needed during the day. For some, studying in the Showker lounge was an enjoyable alter- native to other campus locations. The lighting in the Showker study lounge was great; it was always bright and easy to read in there, said senior Jin Lee. It also helped me stay awake at times when I thought I needed sleep the most. Another perk of the study lounge was the many professors around at an ' time. With busi- ness classes being taught in the building and all the offices so nearby, it was easy for students to ask professors for assistance with a problem. I could always find someone to help me when I needed it— it was very convenient, said sophomore Tiffany Burbic. I spent a lot of time in that study lounge and it definitely paid oft ' in the end. Easy access and quiet surroundings made the Showker study lounge a hot spot during the year for those who wanted to boost their grades or simply needed some time to themselves. With such a wide variety of classes offered in Showker, the study lounge catered to students in any major, gi ' ing them a place to relax, read and enjo)- them- selves secluded from all the hustle and busde around campus. 7emord 189 home-bakecL business by Erin Venier Not many students took school assignments to heart as much as junior Scott Davidson. When presented with the challenge of creating a functional Web site for his COB 300: Integrated Functional Systems class, he channeled his entrepreneurial skills to develop a small busi- ness. Craving Cookies, which catered specifically to the sweet needs of the university community. The company was a cookie delivery service, providing solutions for students ' late-night hunger with six basic cookie t -pes, three cookie combos and a cookie of the week. Though it was difficult for Davidson to get his business off the ground, he was more pleased to give back to the community, one cookie at a time, than turn a profit, although the prospect could be a definite perk. Most of the advertising for Cra ang Cookies came from simple fli- ers and word of mouth. Da idson relied most hea ' ily on his Web site for sales, which offered online ordering as well as more information about their products, such as the sale of Red Bull and .Arizona Green Tea. The site offered another feature centered around the sale of gift or- ders that friends or parents could send to hungry students for a special holiday, birthda ; or e.xam week treat. The cooki es could be ordered s ' ith balloons or other extras to make the recipient feel special. I think that Craving Cookies is a won- derful idea that offers a unique service to the students in the area, said junior Erin Andrea. ' ho doesn ' t love fresh cookies delivered directly to your door, especially when you only want a few cookies and do not have the time to bake them yourself? . lthough Cra ing Cookies had generated a buzz since its inception on Sept. 7, Davidson had a difficult time creating the business, which he modeled after Insomnia Cookies from the University ' of Pennsylvania. It has been an uphill run trying to fight for this, said Davidson. .A lot of people that first saw me didn ' t have respect for what I was trying to do, but now they really want to come out and help me. Utilizing his connections with Sysco and Otis Spunkmeyer, Da idson expanded on his ision, and hoped to attain a storefront for Cra ing Cook- ies by fall. He relied on two paid employees and friends to aid in delivery when some nights got bus) ' . Da idson worked on his business ever)- night, which could run quite late, since the business was open Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Saturday 7 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. Davidson maintained that he would not be pulling such long hours if he did not enjoy it every night, and he was excited to bring a bond between parents and students with his gift ordering system. I ' m good at envisioning what I want, said Davidson. I can take my idea and others ' experience and turn it into my personal vision. Delicately, junior Kevin Cretella prepares a batch ol cookies for a delivery order. Craving Cookies otiered cookie combos, rotating weekly special cookies and colossal cookies, a mixture of three cookies of the customer ' s choosing. Photo by Natalie Wall 190 ClaA6e6 SmalT — Wright - Rachel A. Small, Management: VVestwood, Mass. Megan A. Smith, Finance; Herndon, Va. Elizabeth D. Sommers, HTM; Chesapeake, Va. Kristin C. Sommers, HTM; Falls Church, Va. Karen M. Stang, HTM; Bozman, Md. Griffin R. Stanton, Finance; Hillsborough, N.J. Nicholas P. Stathis, Accounting; Williamsburg, Va. Amanda C. Stoucker, Management; Fairfax Station, Va. Kipp A. Stumpf, Finance; Apollo Beach, Fla. Paul A. Sweet, Management: Mclean, Va. Christina L.Tafaro, Marketing; Hillsborough, N., Burns A. Ta lor. Management; Bahamas Emily L. Turman, Finance; Mechanicsville, Va. Christopher L. Tutwiler, Finance; Bridgeuater, ' a. Lindsay R.Varle , Marketing: Stamford, Conn. Nyiri K. Vartanian, Economics; Annandale, Va. Lace E.Viar, Accounting; Evington, Va. Bradle J. White, Marketing: Allentown, Pa. Jessica, A. Williams, Marketing: Franklin County, Va. Patrick T. Wright, Finance; South Hill, Va. 7emord 191 196 education practicums 199 rote Photo by Sammy Elchenko 192 CU e College of oducaiion i yC teaching the by Meg Streker Since JMU started out 100 years ago as a Normal School (the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg], the College of Education (COE) is actually the only academic college that can trace its history back to the very first day of JMU ' s existence, said Dean of COE Phillip Wishon, We have been preparing teachers for a hundred years. With its long history at the university, the college strove to main- tain the Normal School ' s original goals: to impress upon the teacher the importance of the work she is about to undertake, the honor and nobility of the profession, the responsibilits ' of the teacher as a mem- ber of society, and her duty to her pupils, patrons and fellow teachers, according to its Web site. Although the wording changed over the years, the ideas behind the words remained. The college ' s role was to prepare future and current educators for professional licensure through its departments: Early, Elementary and Reading Education; Exceptional Education; Learning, Technol- ogy and Leadership Education; Middle, Secondary and Mathematics Education; and Military Science. Students who were already licensed teachers had the opportunity to earn additional endorsements such as School Administration, English as a Second Language (ESL), Math or Reading Specialist, Gifted Education, Autism and Visual Impairment. The students also participated in programs Uke Adult Human Resources Development, Military Science Army ROTC and Teacher Education. Practicums helped students gain a better understanding of what it was like to see the classroom through a teacher ' s eyes. Senior Whitney Lemke had completed three practicums: one in a pre-kindergarten at-risk classroom, one in a kindergarten class and she was currently working in a second grade classroom. Practicums are an excellent opportunity to test out one ' s teach- ing skills, said Lemke. My practicums have helped me narrow down what kind of school I would like to teach in and allowed me to better understand the inner workings of a school. I have found that practicum experiences mimic best what I will encounter when I am teaching full time. COE students also devoted their time to community service. Students, staff and faculty contributed within the Shenandoah Valley by tutoring pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, volunteering at local service businesses and giving time to both regional and national rehef events, such as the Katrina Relief Mission. As the universitA ' celebrated its centennial year, COE could reflect back on its own rich history. Intorm.ition cnmfyihd from www. jmu.edu catalog 07 . D e An ' d Of£±C 1 Phillip Wishon, Dean Margaret Shaeffer, Associate Dean Rich Clemens, Director of Educational Technology and Media Center 794 Clodded Pointing his way fhrough the lesson, L. Horvey Aimarodt incorporjtes teaching. The SMART Board provided an interactive method tor teaching and was available in Memorial Hall ' s departmental computer labs Photo by Sammy Elchenko ihe i]d Muum Selling. . ' t ' ormer education student fulfills her student teaching requirement. Education wa Madison College ' s claim to fame. Photo from The Bluestone archives J i 1 .V5 1 ge partat Individualized Study Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies Most Popular Majors: Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies (819) Education (220) Individualized Study (88) Full-Time Undergraduates Male: 31 Female: 793 Total: 824 Part-Time Undergraduates Male: 2S Female: 55 Total: 83 s, emord 195 practical- I _. _, __. ' _, __. -_. -_ by Lianne Palmatier experience m It entailed a high level of passion, a bit of pressure and real-life practicums. Students in the education program dedicated their lives to molding the minds of young ones, although they sometimes had to settle their nerves at the thought of teaching the future of the world. Education practicums were designed to give students experience in the field and prepare them to touch lives. By participating in these practicums, students got out of the classroom and into the classroom simultaneously. I ' m actually in there working with children and doing what I hope to be doing for the rest of my life, said junior Laura Ginish. Practicum is the most valuable e.xperience I have gotten from JMU. This is stuff that you just can ' t learn from the classroom. Although classes equipped students with knowledge of child develop- ment and classroom etiquette, practicums had an unpredictable quality that could not be taught. You experience what a full day is like for a teacher, said junior Maggie Purdon, including what happens just before students arrive, what you do when you get a few spare minutes and even when to find time to use the bathroom. Simple issues could present difficulties while occupying children with hours of instruction. Practicums allowed students to see how teachers already in the field adapted their edu- cation knowledge to create a positive learning environment. Each teacher definitely has his or her own teaching style, said junior Michele Ritner. It ' s a great opportunity for me to see so many differ- ent ways to teach because I ' m going to have to find my own teaching style one day Within the practicum, students observed teachers ' methods. But they were also required to develop a lesson plan and read books aloud followed by a class discussion. Remembering every child was important. Some of the schools we get placed in are bombarded with student teachers and helpers, so for me, when they remember my name it makes me feel that 1 have made as much of an impres- sion on them as they have on me, said Ginish. The children hoped they had made strong enough impressions so their student teachers would remember their names as well. On the first day, they were already quizzing me to see if I knew aU of their names, said Purdon. I made mental notes of what they were wear- ing or distinguishing features when I first met them and when I could name everyone, they applauded. Having the children excited about an education major ' s presence in their class made all the effort worthwhile. Practicums gave students the chance to learn, eliminate some nerves and increase their overall passion. The more I can get into classrooms before I ' m a teacher, the better off I ' ll be when I am the teacher, said Ritner. The day I go to my practicum is my favorite day of the week. Being in the schools has really confirmed that teaching is definitely what I want to do with my life. I p.irning the ropes, junior jaimie Lofurno nssisls a sftonfl gr.ider at Mountain View Elementary School on his writing assignment, Education majors were required to work at schooK in the surrounding area U better their knowledge oi the tield of teat hint; Photo by Sammy Elchenko 796 Gadded Amanda E. Barclay, IDLS; West Windsor, N.; julianne Benoit, IDLS; MIddletown, N.J. Erin E. Beverage, IDLS; Fairfax, Va. Tabitha A. Bost, IDLS; Strasburg, Va. Michelle C. Boyer, IDLS; New Providence, N.J. Tiffany M. Cary, IDLS; Powhatan, Va. Shannon M. Childress, IDLS; Mechanicsville, Va. Christina M. Chirovsky, IDLS; Bridgewater, N.J. Meredith E. Crook, IDLS; Yardley, Pa. Casey L. Culpepper, IDLS; Chesapeake, Va. Jessica M. DeLosa, IDLS; Sterling, Va. Peggy L. Dubina, IDLS; Millersville, Md. Sara E. East, IDLS; Dublin, Va. Cristina Fernandez, IDLS; Springfield, Va. Helah L. Fisher, IDLS; Fairfax, Va. Elizabeth C. Foster, IDLS; Mechanicsville, Va. Erica L. Frederick, IDLS; Reston, Va. Anastasia N. Gettas, IDLS; Midlothian, Va. Brittany M. Haas, IDLS; Chesterfield, Va. Audrey N. Hancock, IDLS; Suffolk, Va. Tara J. Heintz, IDLS; Fredericksburg, Va. Valene M. Heruth, IDLS; Springfield, Va. Kathryn E. Hickman, IDLS; Arlington, Va. Daniel S. Horton, ISS; Austin, Texas Marv Kenny, IDLS; Monroe, N.Y. Anna M. Korman, IDLS; Richmond, Va. Brittney S. Lovitt, IDLS; Stafford, Va. s emord 197 Caroline S. McKay, IDLS; Damascus, Md. Whitney ). Milanesi, IDLS; Wading River, N.Y. Erin |. Miller, IDLS; Woodbridge, Va. Elizabeth L. Nappi, IDLS; Vienna, Va. Elizabeth A. Newcomb, IDLS; Laurel, Md. Kelly |. O ' Neill, ISS; Virginia Beach, Va. Scott). Pober, IDLS; Fanwood, N.J. Sarah P. Price, IDLS; Harrisonburg, Va. Dt ■ I Kaitlin R. Raines, IDLS; )effersonton, Va. Anna K. Rippy, ISS; Springfield, Va. Hailey L. Salamone, IDLS; Chesapeake, Va. Andrea L. Sherrill, IDLS; Woodbridge, Va. Evelyn J. Sin, IDLS; Virginia Beach, Va. Ashley M. Smith, IDLS; Chesapeake, Va. Karia A, Smith, IDLS; East Hampton, N.J. Katharine E. Spiker, IDLS; Egg Harbor Township, N.J. Kelley L. Sutton, IDLS; Richmond, Va. Shannon L. Thacher, IDLS; Kennett Square, Pa. Kelly M. Threat!, IDLS; Manassas, Va. Haley E. Turner, IDLS; Richmond, Va. Kristin N. White, IDLS; Stephens City, Va. Jennifer L. Whitescarver, IDLS; Richmond, Va. Jennifer M. Whittaker, IDLS; Chesapeake, Va. Kelly M. Zeltmann, IDLS; Virginia Beach, Va. 79 ClaMea army strong Covered in tnurl, .1 group of ROTC students works together to pull a van through the grass. Builrling esprit He corps, or team morale, was a central theme in ROTC activities. Photo courtesy of Rodney Lusher Students living in Eagle Hall freshman year might have wondered why camouflaged men and women otten rappelled from the building ' s root. These ad ' enturous students were not just thrill -seekers, but members of the university ' s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). We like to challenge the students both physically and mentally, said Enrollment and Scholarship Officer Lesley Kipling. If they ' re afraid of heights, we ' ll make them rappel off of the root? The typical cadet spent four years training in addition to their classes, which the ROTC marked as the highest priorit) ' . Each year the classes be- came more advanced than the year before. Freshmen began the program attending a tactics class and leadership lab, learning such things as Army values, how to march and proper s ' ear of the military uniform, according to Second Lieutenant David Ochs. In their junior years, cadets took charge of platoons and companies for the first time, leading as many as 100 people. This training prepared the cadets for the Leadership Development .Assessment Course in Ft. Lewis, Wash., the summer following their junior year. The assessment culminated in the cadets ' senior year, in which they basically ran the program under cadre superxision. At the end of the year, cadets received their golden pins, distinguishing that they had completed the program. Then each gradu- ate accepted a commission as Second Lieutenant, an officer in the Army. Even though ROTC ' s four-year program attracted students interested in serving as officers, another route for students interested in learning more about the program, but not contracted with the ROTC, was the Basic Course Cadet (BCC) program, according to Ochs. In this program, the BCC completed one of the military courses for credit or simply tor personal growth. The BCCs are a vital and much appreci- ated facet of the program as they offer a group of ' soldiers ' through which cadets can practice their leadership skills, said Ochs. More BCCs gives ROTC a larger class, and therefore an increased teaching opportunity. Another division of ROTC, the Ranger Group, consisted of a group of cadets who chose to endure a more intense lifestyle ot be- ing an Army cadet, according to Ochs. Not onh ' did they conduct lon- ger and more frequent physical training sessions, but they also trained for the Ranger Challenge, an event where Ranger groups from different schools competed in such events as physical fitness, land navigation and rifle qualifications. The most recent Ranger Challenge in October pitted the university against eight other teams in the division, includ- ing the United States Naval Academy, in which the university ' s Ranger group took first place. The ROTC program at JMU cultivates leadership potential in all participants to prepare them for key roles and crucial positions for ac- tive duty and reserve components, said ROTC cadet graduate Aaron Avery It ' s the best ROTC program east of the Mississippi. .n Venier I- s, emord 199 205 potty mouth 206 scuba skin diving 208 passport Photo by Sammy I Ichenko 200 C aMe events 210 wilderness adventure education 213 College o f (Jntegrated t ' cience dechnology 20 I mill 0) i -H Cn U O W H o X) C 0) £ 4J U n) u M EH o mill! tech support by Rachel Canfield Years before the landmark Integrated Science and Technology Computer Science building stood tall above Interstate 81, Virginia ' s Commission on the University of the 21st Century released a report calling for recommendations of innovative reforms in the state ' s higher education institutions as the next century approached, according to the College of Integrated Science and Technology (CISAT) Web site. In 1989, a College of Applied Science and Technology was proposed and eventually became CISAT. The college was piloted in 1992 with only two programs: computer science and integrated science and technology. Over the following 16 years, health and human services, communications sciences and disorders, health sciences, nursing, social work, geographic information sciences, psychology and kinesiology came on board. Every CISAT program shared similar goals and a commitment to an interdisciplinary curriculum, emphasis on innovation, belief in the value of technology and professional preparation, according to its Web site. In addition to the 21 undergraduate programs and 24 graduate programs, CISAT focused on the necessity of practical experience for over 4,000 students. According to its Web site, approximately 68 percent of all CISAT undergraduate majors participated in an internship, clinical experience, and or directed research project. Sophomore Yanitsa Staleva, a computer science major, said, I ' m learning a lot of new [programming] languages and I definitely feel well- prepared for the work force. The college also received external funding totaling more than $9 million annually, a testament to the university ' s national ranking as one of the top 35 colleges and universities in undergraduate research. Grants are available for students for independent study and they encourage students to partner with a professor and do research they are interested in, said psychology major senior Emily Ebersole. CISAT faculty, administration, staff and students often went beyond traditional academics, securing numerous community partnerships. These included: the Applied Spatial Research Center, Center for Materi- als Sciences and Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services. Some courses strayed even beyond Harrisonburg, focusing on international issues. Health 490: HIV AIDS Prevention in South Africa was a special study course allowing students to go abroad and learn about the epidemic ' s devastating effects. CISAT housed a broad range of programs and provided numerous op- portunities for its students integrating natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and information technolog) ' throughout the curriculum; and collaboration across departments, according to its Web site. As science, technology and healthcare continued advancing at a rapid pace, CISAT students were well-groomed to confront these developments with essential knowledge and skills. Information conjfiilt ' d t ' lom imw.fmu.edti cMalog 07 . D e an ' a Of£l£i . A. Jerry Benson, Dean Sharon Lovell, Associate Dean Rhonda Zingraff, Associate Dean 202 C aMe P.itiently, three students This 1  nnnsldini i oinputer .iiflt ' cl ck-signs into physical models. Although the tpchnology was colled rapid prototyping, it may have taken several hours or days to finish a mode!. Photo by Sammy Elchenko rA lii.niiMwiBW..Mr,!.T.-;.i.,. nr .1 h.inunifi, ■.iLifli-T. iniecl beer inio a patienl;. arm. The photo, entered into the Shoot Yourself competition, the yearbook ' s photo contest, won thirc place. Photo from Tht Bluestone archive ' jPepaxtm e n tg : =S| Communication Sciences Disorders Computer Sciences Health Sciences Integrated Science Technology Kinesiology Nursing Psychology Social Work j : n : sM th Nimh w Most Popular Majors: Psychology (808) Kinesiology (783) Health Sciences (776) Full-Time Undergraduates: Male: 1,291 Female: 2,885 Total: 4,176 Part-Time Undergraduates Male: 57 Female: 70 Total: 127 Seniord 2.(Jj Akinis- - Campbell Victoria T. Akins, ISAT; Virginia Beacii, Va Ashley N. Alexander, ISAT; Colonial Heights, Va Alessandra M. Alvarez, Psychology; Vienna, Va Amberson V, Health Sciences Admin.; Weston, Conn, Stephen K. Bailey, Health Sciences; Mechanicsville, Va. Katharine S. Bartko, Health Sciences; Manassas, Va. Keith C. Baulsir, Kinesiology; Rockville, Md. Amanda L. Beavin, Psychology; Berryville, Va. Erica C. Bennetch, Nursing; Virginia Beach, Va. Michelle N. Bice, Nursing; Lynchburg, Va. Kristi M. Blomstrann, Health Sciences; Manchester, Conn. Brandon |. Boer, Psvcholoov; Blaine, Minn. Valerie R. Booth, Nursing; Manassas, Va. AmberK M. Bowling, Health Sciences; Chesapeake, Va. Carolyn A. Bradshaw, Psychology: Southburs-, Conn. Gwendolyn A. Brovyn, Psychology; Culver City, Calif. lared S. Brown, Kinesiology; Ashland, Pa. Kimberly C. Brown, Health Sciences; Fairfax, Va. Zina E. Brown, Nursing; Sterling, Va. Autumn M. Bryan, Health Sciences; Mechanicsville, Va. Whitney M. Burke, Kinesiology; Fredericksburg, Va. Lauren M. Burlew, Nursing; Sterling, Va. Andrew C. Butterfield, Studio Art; Windhan, N.H. Ashley M. Campbell, CSD; Danv nville, Va. 2.0 CI added writings on .the stal] by Becky Schneider Overseeing the Potty Mouth stoft, graduate assistant Annie Kliizanishvili assists in the editing process. At the beginning ot each class period, one member of the staff led a leambuilding activity to encourage staff cohesiveness. Photo by Natalie Wall Most people didn ' t expect to look up and see a brightly colored piece of cardstock hanging less than a foot away on the back of a bathroom stall door. But this user-friendly and informative newsletter, known as Potty Mouth, was a university staple. Potty Mouth emerged in 2001 as a two-credit health practicum class, HTH 389: Practicum in Health Educa- tion. Under the supervision of a university graduate student, the 10-stu- dent staff published the bi-monthly newsletter, which encompassed the six dimensions of health covered in the general education health course: physical, social, spiritual, emotional, environmental and occupational. The topics are brainstormed in class by the Potty Mouth students themselves; therefore they are completely pertinent to the college population, said graduate assistant in the Office of Health Promotion and Potty Mouth Adviser Annie Khizanshvili. Instead of placing content in a textbook or The Breeze, a much more convenient alternative was in store: the bathroom stall. There are many ways to disseminate educational information, all it takes is finding a medium that will reach the right population, said staff writer senior Emily Belyea. Every student had to use the bathroom at some point whQe spending days and nights on campus, so why not read Potty Mouth and learn something? Written in short blurbs of about 60 words, the easy-to-read newsletter covered ' arious health topics, promoted healthy lifestyles and informed students about other current issues. Although sitting down to read Potty Mouth may have cost readers an extra moment in the stall, the information was worth the time. Whether one was looking for a new study tip, updated sexual health information or a recipe to use ramen noodles. Potty Mouth had the answers. The staff worked hard to find issues that were relevant to college students and covered the different areas of wellness. Each student wrote one blurb for each issue of Potty Mouth and then the class edited the blurbs together for length and clarity. Every staff member had a specific job in addition to being a writer for the publication, and those who were in charge of the layout designed the newsletter every two weeks. With increased popularit) ' came the demand to place Potty Mouth in bathrooms all over campus. Everyone on the staff has designated buildings, and [the staff members] ha -e to post one in every bathroom stall, said Belyea. Putting health first, Potty Mouth delivered a creative, entertaining source of information, right at students ' fingertips. Finding just the right medium to serve on-the-go students. Potty Mouth was a hit all-around. Due to just another student-friendly innovation at the university, students were able to make their bathroom trips more enjoyable and educational, whether it was an early Monday morning in the dorm or a late night in the library. ' c o (1 (1 (] IJ ' 7entord 205 right In :Y Eleni Menoutis If you want to get up-close and personal with the underwater world, there is no better way than scuba, said senior Evan Dyson, a former scuba student. The university offered Kinesiology 156: Scuba and Skin Diving. Scuba classes were available for enrollment twice a year as a credit no credit course to any student interested. A Professional Associa- tion of Diving Instructors (PADI) open-water course was taught as part of the curriculum. PADI was the largest scuba diving certifying agency worldwide and was used at the university since 1993. Michael Goldberger, head of the kinesiology department, Julie Wallace-Carr from the University Recreation Center and PADI members Kathy and Paul Clancey made this course possible. Scuba diving is a door to great adventure for those who allow it to be opened for them, said Kathy. It is a great feeling to be able to open that door for students at JMU. Kathy and Paul were the main instructors of the PADI course, as well as university graduates and owners of Kathy s Scuba, a local full- service dive store. A third instructor and two dive masters also helped teach the class in Godwin Hall each semester. Dyson said that scuba lets you learn valuable skills, and you get to do something totally different. The class consisted of academic topics and pool sessions held in the 13-foot deep Godwin pool. Students learned how to properly use the equipment and adjust to being underwater. At first you ' re so uncoordinated, but then it becomes second nature, said Dyson. Once you experience that strange sensation of inhal- ing for the first time underwater, you feel like a whole new person. Students also learned about several topics relating to scuba diving, such as physics, physi- ology, equipment and the emironment. We have had students who go on to stud - marine biology and underwater archeology, said Kathy. To become certified divers, students had to successfully complete the scuba course and perform four open-water dives within a year of course completion. An open-water dive required performing the skills learned in class on each dive in open water in a lake, quarry or ocean. Students were able to complete the dives through Kathy ' s Scuba or on vacation, where they were required to recei ' e proof of certification to allow them to rent equipment and charter boats. Diving lets you e.xperience a part of the world where ery few people get to go, said Kathy. I have been diving all over the Caribbean, visited the wrecks off the coast of North Carolina, explored underwater caves in north Florida and enjoyed the reefs in Australia, Fiji Palau and other islands in the South Pacific. Paul said, Scuba can change your life. Geared up for unde ' instruction, juniofs Amanda Eberle ind Mike Fleming re ' vt .It liif holtuni III the Godwin pool. Students learned core principles such as the most important rule in scuba, which is: never hold your breath, said Kathv Clancey, scuba instructor. Photo courtesy of Kathy Clancey 206 Cla e6 -Gamuso Do er- William H. Camuso III, Kinesiology; Boxtord, Mass. Stuart VV. Cannaday, Biotechnology; Troutville, Va. Justin C. Cantrell, Physics; Virginia Beach, Va. Jessica M. Carrillo, CSD; Poolesville, Md. Kerri-)ean Carter, Psychology; Virginia Beach, Va. Jeffrey C. Clement, Psychology; Clifton, Va. Marilyn S. Coates, SCOM; Danville, Va. Shane |. Confer, ISAT; Marshall, Va. Laura A. Copley, Psychology; Harrisonburg, Va. Renee R. Cramer, Kinesiology; Hammonton, N.J. Robert VV. Crawford, Health Sciences; Richmond, Va. Charlotte A. Cribb, Health Sciences: Lurav, Va. Laura G. Damico, Kinesiology; Roanoke, Va. Kimberly M. Daniels, Health Sciences: Voorhees, N.J. lessica L. Davis, Health Sciences; Alexandria, Va. Whitnev L. Davis, Health Sciences; Glade Hill, Va. Ashley N. Davison, Psychology: Locust Grove, Va. Kathr n M. Decicco, Kinesiology; Tounsend, Mass. Christopher!. Delzotti, Kinesiolog ' ; Red Bank, N.J. Heather B. Denucce, Health Sciences; Southington, Conn. Brian L. Dillensnsder, Computer Science: Woodbridge, Va. .Ashles ' A. Dockendorff, Psychologv; Sterling, Va. Mar V. Dodson, Nursing; Roanoke, Va. Paul L. Dorn Jr, ISAT; Mechanicsville, Va. 7entord 207 Dors€5 Paige C. Dorsey, Nursing; Falls Cliurch, Va. Carrie D. Drinkard, Psychology; Windsor, Va. Molly N. Dymond, Health Sciences; Blacksburg, Va. Emily C. Ebersole, Psychology; Reston, Va. RaniT. English, Kinesiology; Chester, Va. Katherine E. Eves, Psychology; Dumfries, Va. Kristin A. Fogel, Kinesiology; West Chester, Pa. Mary B. Fox, Psychology; Fredericksburg, Va. Jon M. Fulginiti, ISAT; Mechanicsburg, Pa. Jackie A. Gateau, Kinesiology; Alexandria, Va. Christopher!. Gauldin, Kinesiology; Berryville, Va. Dena E. Gaunt, Health Sciences; Glen Gardner, N.J. Richard R. Gilliam, Kinesiology; Williamsburg, Va. Danielle P. Goodson, Social Work; Camp Hill, Pa. Margaret M. Grandon, Kinesiology; Falls Church, Va. Kasey C. Greene, Athletic Training; Moneta, Va. Christopher D. Griego, Health Sciences; Ramsey, N.J. Allison L. Guinta, Health Sciences Admin.; Middleton, Mass. Erika N. Gunerman, Kinesiology; New Miltord, Conn. Marsha L. Habetz, Nursing; Orange, Conn. Katie L. Haldeman, CSD; Lancaster, Pa. Andrea E. Hall, Health Sciences; Mathews, Va. Nicole K. Hardy, Psychology; Flemington, N.J. Lindsey M, Harriman, Geographic Science; Leiand, N.C. 208 Cladded wel] rounded by Lianne Palmatier Fulfilling the physical dimension of wellness, a UREC employee presents tips for healthy eating on campus. In one week. as many as 20 passport events could be offered by a variety of organizations. Photo by Natalie Wall As part of General Education Health 100: Personal Wellness, students were required to complete 30 hours of fitness and attend five wellness passport events. Comprised of several dimensions, students picked events that interested them and received attendance verifica- tion. Interest areas included the six wellness dimensions: environmen- tal, intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional and occupational. These different categories created an opportunity to find out what the university had to offer. Many of the students taking GHTH 100 were freshmen fulfilling general education requirements. Through this class, they experienced an abundance of health and wellness activities, services and programs available around campus. Wellness passport events were partnered with many of the uni- versity ' s offices, such as the Office of Career and Academic Planning (OCAP), the Center for Multicultural Student Services, the Honors program and the University Recreation Center (UREC) to bring students interesting programs. UREC provided creative activities focused on improving mental and physical health. Belay and Climb 101 was a fun way to learn how to use the UREC climbing wall. Other programs, like yoga in the arboretum or canoeing down the Shenandoah River, extended beyond UREC. Wellness was not just about having a healthy body or acquiring a healthy mind and spirit. The spiritual, intel- lectual, social and emotional dimensions were embraced when the Most Rev. Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu spoke to the packed Convocation Center, an event sponsored by the Mahatma Gandhi Center for Global Nonvio- lence, and when participants learned conversa- tional Spanish, French, Italian or German during International Week. To meet the more abstract dimensions like environmental and occupational, students oc- casionally had to step outside the events listed on the calendar. I did an independent occupational study where I took personality tests to figure out what type of job I would be best for and then we researched the jobs in that field, said fresh- man Stephen Eure. It actually helped a lot and allowed me to think about what I might like to do in the future. A need to figure out uncertain futures also led to high attendance at programs like Get on Track: Finding a Satisfying Major Career, sponsored by OCAP. But learning from the past and present exposed ways to achieve wellness. Students attended eye-opening events, such as the annual Asian Student Union ' s culture show and Rachel ' s Chal- lenge, where attendees learned to treat others with kindness through the father of Rachel Scott, the first person killed in the Columbine High School tragedy. You left the room wanting to change the world, said treshman Sarah Miller. You could see the lump in everyone ' s throat around you trying to fight the tears. 3 l« Seme; 209 call of the - H ' I ' I C m o m -H tt) -p C (0 M o 0) 3 •O T) rH M -H IS 0) t-l .. p in 4J N G CM 0) H rtj r jif liiJ wilcL_ by Brianne Beers In KIN 225: Skill Laboratory: Wilderness and Adventure Educa- tion, students not only learned the basics of outdoor activities but also Wfhat it meant to be a leader. The class provided students with the skills to learn wilderness and adventure activities in an extensive physical education program. The students were involved in an activit) ' , an initiative or high ropes experiences and we processed the experience and attempted to make connections to everyday life, said Professor Jacqueline Williams. Students took part in activities involving group initiative and prob- lem solving. The course included canoeing, high ropes activities and rock climbing. One of its goals was to guide students through collabora- tive activities that would eventually develop characteristics necessary for a more positive and constructive society. I feel the class was taught in a way that we, as students, got a chance to learn through our own experiences and understand how to work as a group in order to lead one, said senior AUi Knighton. The course enabled students to expand their knowledge of the natural world. They were led through the accurate procedures for both preparing and teaching an assortment of adventure activities. Everything we did was turned around at us to relate it to a dif- ferent aspect of life, said Knighton. A lot of times it was possible for our conversations to go in any direction, which enabled us to learn more about each other, our limits and our own challenges within and without the classroom. Employees from the Adventure Club at the Universit) ' Recreation Center (UREC) instructed the students how to rock climb, teaching them different belaying methods. They were able to practice their skills at Camp Horizons, where they belayed their classmates through several high rope challenges, and the George Washing- ton National Forest, where they got a chance to climb a rock face. The students also went on weekend hikes to rock climbing areas as well as High Knob in Wise County, Va. I believe [the class] opened these students ' eyes to what can be included within a physical education curriculum, the importance of cooperation in all of our educational and sport acti ' ities and how much growth occurs when we chose to take risks with the support of a group, said Williams. The course ' s advocacy project prepared the students for their future of battling the system to keep physical education in schools and the possibility of implementing an adventure curriculum into their program. This was most definitely an important class for us to take within the program because it was a perspective of physical education that was being seen more and more in the schools, said Knighton. Adjusting their harjiessfb, the students o( KIN 225 get ready tor a rock climb and ix ' ljy exercise at UREC. The class ensured students were prepared for real climhing and helay activities hy first teaching them the basics. Photo by Seth Bimted 2-70 Clares - Kudla Tara L. Harrison, Psychology; Closter, N.J. Mol K E. Harshberger, Psychologv; Walkersville, Md. lessica L. Mines, Kinesiology; Culpeper, Va. Derek L. Hittie, Computer Science; Friedens, Pa. Tro . Hollev, ISAT; Virginia Beach, Va. lessica L. Hollinger, Health Sciences; Camp Hill, Pa. lessica L. Hoppe, Health Sciences; Stafford, Va. Brittans j. Horak, Social Work; Hopewell, Va. Rebecca L. Houtz, Psychology; Hershey fti. .Meghan A. Hummer, Health Sciences Admin.; Locust Grove, Va. Maria llliano. Health Sciences; Hammonton, N.). Sarah B. Irb , Psvchologv; Richmond, Va. Sarah N. Isom, Psvchologv; Chester, Va. Daniel S. lackson. Health Sciences; Mechanicsville, Va. Sarah E. Jackson, Social Work; Blacksburg, Va. Andrew P. Jasper, ISAT; Virginia Beach, Va. Erin C. lones. Health Sciences; Patrick Springs, Va. lessica A. Karger, Health Sciences; Chester, Va. Katherine L. Karpell, Psychology; Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Andrew D. King, ISAT; Woodbridge, Va. Megan E. Knicely, Health Sciences; Bridgewater, Va. .Allison C. Knighton, Kinesiology; Martinsville, Va. Kristen M. Kotak, Geographic Science; Massapequa, N.Y. Rachel E. Kudla, Nursing; Marshall, Va. £, eniord 211 LaS M e r - Murata Brian S. LaShier, ISAT; Stafford, Va. Kendra M. Lacy, Health Sciences; Lorton, Va. Tessa J. Laidig, Health Sciences; Columbia, Md. Laura R. Lamie, Health Sciences; Glade Spring, Va. Brandon H. Lapetina, Kinesiology; Williamsburg, Va. EvanV. Lauderdale, Psychology; Richmond, Va. Meghan C. Lemieux, Kinesiology; Plaistow, N.H. Stacey A. Lewis, CSD; Martinsville, Va. 1 s u ■H t U O CO H O n c D si ■P o (0 u M H CT (U « ■p c ■ Villi Charles B. Loparo, Kinesiology; Smithtown, N.Y. Lauren E. Lucyshyn, Psychology; Burke, Va. Joseph M. Lynch III, Athletic Training; Roanoke, Va. Lauren M. Madey, Health Sciences; Virginia Beach, Va. Sean M. Malone, Psychology; Fairfax Station, Va. Ashley A. Mantha, Kinesiology; Ann Arbor, Mich. Ronaldy F. Maramis, Biology; Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. )ohn A. Maresco, Psychology; Chesapeake, Va. Geetha R. Mathew, Health Sciences; Germantovvn, Md. Cassandra L. McCarty, Psychology; Chesapeake, Vd Kristin A. Miller, Psychology; Chesterfield, Va Amy D. Milot, Health Sciences; Yorktown, Va Jordan W. Mole, Kinesiology; Newton, Mass. Colleen E. Moran, Nursing; Herndon, Va. Megan T Morris, Health Sciences; Cape May, N.|. Michelle H. Murata, Psychology; Fairfax, Va. 272 aa,Uie,i headf knees and toes ' Y Bethany Blevins Displaying the muscles in the leg, an anatomy student finds a creative and colorful way to study. As one of the historically challenging classes on campus, anatomv required extensive hours of outside studving. Photo by laime Conner Known as one of the most difficult classes offered to pre-physical therapy, pre-professional health, health science and nursing majors by many students, BIO 290: Human Anatomy, had many anxious students in a panic. I spent about four hours a week [working] outside of class, said junior Kerri Guth. This amount is a compilation of carrying note cards around with me [24 hours a day seven days a week] with origins and insertions. Students studied constantly not just because the content was diffi- cult, but because the extensive amount of information presented required many hours of memorization. But what set this course apart from others was the laboratory portion, where students examined and studied cadavers. Looking at the cadavers for the first time was kind of shocking, but also really exciting, said sophomore Caitlin Cunningham. We got to touch them and pick up the organs such as the heart and brain. Guth said, To me they weren ' t ' real people in that some of their faces were completely removed, as well as the skin. In some labs, the students saw parts of the body ffiat made the cadavers seem more like the living people they once were. The faces were hard to look at because you could see facial features, said sophomore Joanna Lang. For example, you could see a nose but you can ' t see a heart because it is inside you, so when you looked at the tace, it makes it more personal. The initial encounter often shocked stu- dents, but after a while, the cadavers became a normal part of the lab experience. After using the same cadavers for multi- ple labs, the students learned to identitv good r . o and bad examples of what certain organs and body parts were supposed to look Uke. We were constantly using the bodies and touching them to become familiar with all of the veins, arteries and organs, said Cunning- ham. On one cadaver, the lungs were so much better to study because they were relatively healthy looking. The other cadaver was a huge smoker and had black lungs. Despite its difficulty, some students found a true appreciation for the class. Anatomy was the best class I have taken at JMU, said Guth. I got the most out of it with the cadavers and whatnot, practical information and amazing professors. Lang said, Anatomy made me decide to switch from nursing to pre-physician ' s assistant because I was so intrigued by the body that I wanted to learn more about it by working in the tield and going to grad school than just working in patient care. liiiiij , eniord 213 u o 04 I 0) u a m hands by Joanna Brenner Though not otfered at the doctoral level, the uni ' ersit)- ' s pre-ph) sical therapy program, offered to both health sciences and kinesiolog)- majors, not only taught students the basic skills needed to become a physical therapist, but also opened doors for further physical therapy education. There ' s an entire class that focuses on grad school applications, said senior Tessa Laidig. Because the main training for physical thera- pists was offered at the graduate level, the university ' s pre-physical therapy program focused on making sure students knew what it took to be accepted into a graduate program. The caliber of classes here is awesome, said senior Emily Wer- ner. The standard they set at JMU prepares you really well. Laidig said aside from core classes to fulfill the major ' s requirements, the program also prepared her in ways basic science and math classes couldn ' t. Her favorite class was Health 441: Rehabilitative Biomechanics. It basically told you what you need to know, said Laidig. It put physics and biology into real life situations. The university ' s Pre-Physical Therapy Society met monthly and visited different physical therapy facilities. It also held an annual physi- cal therapy expo, where graduate schools throughout the region were invited to the universiU ' to speak to students about admission require- ments and what programs entailed. The Pre-PT society is really good, said sophomore Kathleen Murphy. They do all your research for ou and they let you know every- thing you need to do to get into grad school. Because most physical therapy graduate programs required a certain number of volunteer hours, students in the university ' s pre-physical therapy program were recommended to begin acquiring hours as soon as possible. Some schools required up to 500 hours, according to Werner. You need to know what it ' s like to work in the clinic, said Werner I learned so much when I volunteered. You really get an intuitive feel of how ou need to think to be a phx ' sical therapist. Students volunteered at facilities through- out Harrisonburg, including Harrisonburg Health and Rehab Center, Sunn side Retirement Center and the ' irginia Mennonite Retirement Communih ' . At Harrisonburg Health and Rehab Center, the patients were also residents, so the goal of the therapist is to get the patient up and walk- ing and ready to go home, said junior Fegan Hewitt. Hewitt observed a therapist at the center, which she felt made her well prepared for physical therapy school. I ' ve gotten to see a lot of situations where the patients aren ' t cooperative— it ' s prepared me for the real-life aspects of being a physi- cal therapist, said Hewitt. I never considered going into a geriatric setting, but after volunteering here, I ' ve realized how much I enjoy being around [the elderly]. You make such a bigger difference working with older people. Helping .1 p.Uient stretch hri knee, junior Bryan Ausink applies what he learneH .it his internship shadowing a local physical therapist. While interning was not a university requirement, some viewed it as nece5sar in applying for graduate schools. Photo illustration b Karen McChesney 2 ? ClaMe.i gee dK a iR -- Strickland Holly D. Needham, Psychology; Virginia Beach, Va. David A. O ' Connor, ISAT; Annandale, Va. John M. O ' Toole, Kinesiology; Hopkinton, Mass. Sarah A. 0 erdont, Psychology; lohnstoun, F . loanna C. Paeno, SCOM; Bristow, Va. Ikjae Park, Computer Science; Alexandria, Va. Lindsay J. Parker, Health Sciences Admin.; Eldersburg, Md. Isabel H. Perry, Psychology; Virginia Beach, Va. Lindsev ' M. Petersen, Psychology; Virginia Beach, Va. Crystal J. Phillips, Health Sciences; Culpeper, Va. Elizabeth Randall, Health Sciences; Orange, Conn. lames N. Reddish, Kinesiology; Mclean, Va. Morgan L. Reinig, Kinesiology; Rosvvell, Ca. Zachary D. Rezin, Computer Science; Middleton, Va. Meredith L. Robotti, CSD; Clinton, N.|. lennifer L. Rotz, Psschology; Virginia Beach, Va. Adam C. Schiipp, Kinesiolog ; Manassas, Va. Brand! j. Sears, Kinesiologx ' ; Barbours ille, Va. Trac L. Seckler, Health Sciences; East Brunswick, N. Juliet N. Shalon, Psschology; Narberth, F . Andrew D. Sickler, Kinesiology; Sayville, N.Y. StacN E. Sklar, Health Sciences; Bishopville, Md. William R. Slate Jr, Health Sciences; Emporia, Va. Hannah M. Smith, Nursing; Burke, Va. Angela P. Stagliano, Kinesiology; Broomall, Pa. Meredith H. Strickland, Nursing; Norfolk, Va. S eniord 215 - S uozzo - Youn Laura B. Suozzo, Psychology; Frenchtown, N.|. Anastasia J. Swartley, CSD; Harleysville, Pa. Lisa M. Talley, CSD; Fredericksburg, Va. Dawn M. Tiiompson, Health Sciences; Garden City, N.J. Vera L. Thurman, Social Work; Harrisonburg, Va. Anthony C. Tisdall, Health Sciences; Springfield, Va. Timothy S.Toney Jr, Health Sciences; Marietta, Ca. Kelsey H. Toscano, Psychology; Lavallette, N.J. Thienduven D. Iran, ISAT; Fairfax, Va. Courtney L.Trenary, Psychology; Salisbury, Md. Joseph B. Turner, ISAT; Beaverdam, Va. Ryan C. Tuttle, ISAT Falls Church, Va. Lisa J. Ulmer, Psychology; Midlothian, Va. Sarah A. Verne, Health Sciences; Bowling Green, Va. Danielle M. Vitali, Kinesiology; Somerdale, N.J. Brian H. Vu, ISAT; Annandale, Va. Brandi M. Wagar, Athletic Training; Haymarket, Va. Erica N. Waltrip, Kinesiology; Quinton, Va. Anthony C. Ward, ISAT; Hot Springs, Va. Hana A. Weaver, Kinesiology; Yorktown, Va. Emily L. Werner, Kinesiology; Ashburn, Va. Sarah B. Weston, Psychology; Fairfax, Va. Rvan T. Wilkins, Computer Science; Chesapeake, Va. Japera C. Wilson, CSD; Alexandria, Va. Benjamin R. Wolford, Health Sciences; Supply, Va. Meghan M. Wyka, Kinesiology; Shelton, Conn. Jennifer A. Young, Health Sciences; Fairfax, Va. 276 C added code writers Writing code, students in J computer science lab learn the basics. The Department of Computer Science allowed students to become familiar with various operating systems and computing languages. Photo by Sammy Elchenko In a world where technolog} ' was constantly changing, it was often difficult to keep up. The Department of Computer Science recognized this challenge and offered a solution in its courses. Whether they chose to study computer graphics, intelligent s}-stems or the workings of the Internet, com- puter science students immersed themselves in this ever- changing world. Computer Science organizations played a big role in the College of Integrated Science and Technology, boasting three distinct clubs for un- dergraduates. The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) hosted a variety of different events and activities that garnered the attention of computer science students. Every week ACM held a tech talk meeting, according to ACM president and senior Brian Dillensnyder. In these talks, the organization discussed ever)lhing from modif)-ing an XBOX to building a PC to computer forensics. In addition, ACM hosted ' ideo game nights, resume workshops and internship panels. This organization helped me with hands-on learning early in my CS career, said Dillensnyder. I attended a coding tech talk when 1 was a freshman that helped me learn a new programming language that I use during my current internship. In addition to ACM, the Department of Computer Science featured the Cyber Defense Club (CDC), an organiza- tion where students interested in the opera- tional aspects of managing and protecting network infrastructure could come together and share their passion. In 2007, CDC repre- sented the university at the National Collegiate Defense Competition, placing third and receiv- ing awards for the Highest Ser ' ice Availabilit} ' and Best Incident Reporting. CDC was set to participate in the competition again in March 2008 in Lancaster, Penn., according to Profes- sor Mohamed Aboutabl. The students utilized the club to harden the defenses of the network against external attacks by implementing security ' s best practices and utilizing state-of-the-art open source tools to deter, detect and recover from attacks. In addition, they mastered the use of attack techniques for the purpose of penetrating the testing of a network, according to Aboutabl. In doing so, students gain a valuable understanding of the beha 1or of these attack mechanisms for the purpose of defending their networks in the future, said Aboutabl. Erin Venier li i (B II r (1 ! ' ■ I) It n (I jeutori) 217 mineral museum 225 ornithology Photo by Sammy ikhenko 0.18 CI added College of Science cA lathematicd J.i ahead of the curv by Brittany Lebling 0) 4J O (0 C B 0) 0) -H The College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) was first recognized as a division of the university in 1971, and was known for offering a first class research-oriented experience to its undergraduate students. Along with a dedicated faculty lineup, this quality was due in part to the many funding sources it acquired over the years, including the revered National Science Foundation. With six research facilities, the college prepared students for responsible positions at all levels in research, industry, education, medi- cine and government, according to its Web site. These facilities included the Shenandoah Valley Regional Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Center, which was used by students in the organic chemistry lab. The center had three spectrometers, instruments for measuring the properties of light, for students— the Bruker DRX-400 FT-NMR, Bruker DRX-300 FT-NMR and Bruker AMX-200 FT-NMR. Due to the excellence of the college ' s facilities and research programs, the Association of American Colleges and Universities recognized the university as a Greater Expec- tations Leadership Institution. As host of the Shenandoah Undergraduate Mathematics and Sta- tistics Conference in the fall, students in the college were able to show off their hard work. Two hundred and fifty people from 13 states and Washington, D.C., traveled to participate and 28 students gave speeches on their undergraduate research. There was also a math competition workshop for participating high school students. As the college grew in size and reputation, its collections continued to do the same. The meteorite collection curated until 2005 by physics professor William Alexander had tripled in size since its inception. Moved to the second tloor of the Physics and Chemistry Building, it featured a meteorite from Mars and fragments of a meteorite from the moon. The specimens were from the Diablo Canyon, Ariz., the Sahara Desert and the Central European Strewn Field. The display was open to the public year-round during university business hours, according to the college ' s Web site. The James Madison University Mineral Museum featured 550 crystals and gemstones from locations as distant as Afghanistan and India and as close as Staunton, Va. The collection was started in 1976 by professor Lance Kearns, and a new display was built for the minerals in Memorial Hall under the direction of Dean of CSM David Brakke. In addition to outstanding facilities and a notable faculty, the college also offered small classes to create the best possible learning en- vironment, according to its Web site. With these amenities, the college sought to provide student-centered learning, whether it was in biology, chemistry, geology and environmental science, materials science, math- ematics and statistics, or physics. tnloimtiliun contfjileJ lioin ivww.iniu.edu catalog 07 . D e an ' s Q£fiCSL David Brakke, Dean Judith Dilts, Associate Dean J. Robert Hanson, Assistant Dean 220 C aMe Carefully, seniors Ronaldy Maramis and Brandon Kocher ii .i .iut s.iniplrs ■ ■ ■ ' = ' ■ '  Its Focused on their specimens r . nil iTir si.-ilr-Pl Ihr- .111 ICL hnulog ci jiLibk- to students allowed them to efticiently pursue their research interests. Photo by Sammy Elchenko ohsrK.iiions while using a miLiusLope. CSM provided students with necessary equiptment to get the most out ot (heir courses. Photo from The Bluestone archives -z CSM l tdfefee Most Popular Majors: Vumbers Biology (798) Chemistry (175) Mathematics (157) Full-Time Undergraduates: | Male: 505 Female: 735 Total: 1,240 Part-Time Undergraduates Male: 29 Female: 20 Total: 49 3 O II II Biology Chemistry Geology Environmental Studies Mathematics Statistics | Physics s •eiiiord 221 find by Brianne Beers The university ' s very own mineral museum was located in Memorial Hall and displayed over 550 crystals and gemstones from all over the world. Mineral Curator and Professor of Geology Lance Kearns had been building the mineral collection at the universit) ' since 1976. When the department moved from MUler Hall in 2006, the minerals were put into storage. This represented over a half million dollars in specimen material that was no longer available for viewing enjoyment or scientific study, said Kearns. To facilitate the situation, Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics David Brakke initiated the development of a new and more secure museum, which was approved by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Douglas Brown. The new museum was constructed over the summer in a room previously used for storage. The room was selected based on security and availability, said Kearns. There are no windows and only one access door. There is a very sophisticated, state-of-the-art, multilevel security system that protects the room and the specimens. The October grand opening was a success. Over 100 people attended, including the State Geologist of Virginia, mineral curators from the Smithsonian Institution and the Mineral Museum at the University of Delaware, and the curator of the Madison Art Collection. The museum contained locality collections with minerals from Virginia and Elmwood, Tenn., and a fluorescent mineral display from Franklin and Sterling Hill Mines, in Sussex County, N.l. There were even minerals from places as far away as Afghanistan. The rest of the minerals were arranged descriptively by their chemistry and atomic structure. 1 tried to populate the museum with specimen examples of the earth ' s more common rock-forming minerals, as opposed to extremely rare and esoteric mineral species, said Kearns. The room, slightly over 600 square feet in size, hosted 16 display cases and a special ultraviolet display room. Generous gifts from individuals and mineralogical societies around the region allowed us to complete the purchase of the mineral display cases, said Kearns. The museum welcomed many visitors. Science classes used it extensively. School groups from both public and private schools, with students ranging from kindergarten through high school, came in, as well as students from surrounding colleges and universities. Mineralogical societies around the region generally made the JMU Museum one of their winter Saturday field trips, said Kearns. Educational outreach is the big thing. Most people just do not know that the earth produces such beautit ' ul things. Awed, a visiting student views the crystals on display at the mineral museum. The mineral collection greatly expanded upon sizable gifts from Richard Mitchell, mineralogy professor from the University of Virginia, and his father, Clarence Mitchell, in I98 ) and 199S respectivei ' . Photo hy Setb Binsted 222 ClaMe £4o — M es l e t Alex M. Amurrio, Biology; Arlington, Va. Deborah L. Archer, Biology; Midlothian, Va. Carmen J, Asbun, Biology; Burke, Va. Justin A. Autry, Biology; Glen Allen, Va. Rachael E. Clark, Chemistry; Lincoln University, Pa. She Rae L. Clegg, Biology; Yorktown, Va. Julianne N. Coxe, Mathematics; Newark, Del. Katie |. Criswell, Biology: Prince George, Va. Victoria M. Ellison, Mathematics; North Beach, Md. Lauren E. Estep, Biology; Harrisonburg, Va. Elizabeth A. Eabian, Biology; Perry Hall, Md. Kristin L. Fertick, Biology; Ashburn, Va. Louise M. Eiori, Biology; Newark, Del. Holly A. Fitzgibbon, Geology; Winchester, Va. Michael K. Frempong, Mathematics; Alexandria, Va. Gabrielle M. Glaubke, Biology; Norfolk, Va. II 0) CO r+ n t3- p- (0 (D 3 3 f n ft fl : III Victor A. Gyamt ' i, Biology; Ghana, Jack R. Hester )r. Biology; Hardyville, Va. Eric P Hoppmann, Physics; The Plains, Va. Callie A. Johnson, Mathematics; Harrisonburg, Va. Katherine M. Kross, Biology; Yorktown, Va. Joshua S. Levy, Statistics; Horsham, Pa. Chelsea B. Lincoln, Physics; Alpharetta, Ga. Robert A. Mesler III, Physics; Manassas, Va. Seniord 2.2.0 . ' aynter - Yannello Amanda M. Paynter, Biology; South Hill, Va. Sean L. Porse, Geology; Lancaster, Pa. Kaitlyn M. Ruvel, Geology; Jericho, N.Y. Melanie C. Schaffer, Biology; Allison Park, Pa. Catherines. Schwartz, Mathematics; Fredericksburg, Va. Tiffany C. Short, Mathematics; Roanoke, Va. Katrina B. Smith, Biology; Vienna, Va. Elizabeth A. Steffy, Biology; Wyomissing, Pa. i: -:m Patrick L.Turner, Chemistry; Martinsville, Va. Mary E. Wilkins, Physics; Montross, Va. Charell L. Wingfield, Mathematics; Sutherland, Va. Steve H. Winward Ir, Mathematics; Springfield, Va. Sara A. Yannello, Biology; Poquoson, Va. 22 ClaMe oird Is the word jy Bethany Blevins Wide-eyed, an ornithology student gets up close and personal with a feathered friend. Ornithology students had to adapt to unusual class and exam hours in order to see birds during their most active times. Photo courtesy of Charles Ziegenfus Rarely did students stop to appreciate the diversity of bird species evi- dent on campus. But the students of Associate Professor Charles Ziegenfus ' BIO 305: Ornithology class took the time to really understand these animals and learn more about them. Ornitholog) ' , the study of birds, was a course available for approximately 33 students who traveled to different spots throughout the Shenandoah Valley to study different species. Due to migration and life cycles, the course was only available in the spring. There were 85 to 115 bird species sighted in Harrisonburg during the spring every year, including woodpeckers, Canadian geese, ducks, swans, quail, wild turkeys, cardinals and chickadees. Every week during the semester, students traveled in Rockingham County and Augusta County to specific birdwatching sites to see vari- ous birds in their natural habitats. Sometimes the class traveled as far as West Virginia to see bald eagles, which were rare in cities and suburbs. The laboratory portion of the class lasted from 7 a.m. to 1 1 a.m., in order to see the birds when they were most active. Despite the early start of class, students were enthusiastic about studying birds and enjoyed the experience. The class would all look at the birds in our personal binoculars, as well as take turns viewing them through the scope, said graduate Mary Beth Sor- rentino. Exams were kind of nerve-racking because they were all-day events, but [Ziegen- fus] always made them an enjoyable ordeal that we looked forward to. The last part of the final exam was taken at Ziegenfus ' home, where the students iden- tified birds from models and slides, and then enjoyed a large home-cooked meal at the end of the day for their hard work. In addition to the types of birds that lived in the Valley, students studied the different behaviors birds acquired for survival. For example, hawks and other carnivorous raptors circled an area of land high in the air, looking for the urine paths of mice and rodents using their ultraviolet vision. I had the wonderful opportunity to catch sawhet owls with Zig! said Sorrentino. Instead of getting up early, we traveled to a mountain location at night. Over loudspeakers would blast recordings of owl mating calls, and the owls would tly into nets. The owls were really neat, not only due to their large size, but we could note their wing patterns by putting them under a black light, and we also took trachea swabs to test for bacteria. Much like the smaller birds, we would also weigh the owls, note their age and count feathers. The various activities students participated in during their semes- ter in ornithology taught them to raise awareness of bird habitat loss while giving them a new appreciation tor the animals. r. H !■■■ t S, eniord 225 230 performing arts center 233qen ed art history P hoto by iammy Etchenko 226 ClaMe College of ' Z idual tPerjorming cnrtd 2.2.T 0] 0) 4-1 qallery of talent by Brittany Lebling With four student art galleries and a new Performing Arts Center to be completed in 2010, the College of Visual and Performing Arts offered several ways for its students to show off their talents. Whether students sought a degree in art, art history, music, the- atre or dance, the college prepared them to be articulate, effective and inspiring performers, educators, creators, scholars and professionals in the arts, according to its Web site. The School of Art and Art fiistory had evolved greatly since the university opened in 1908. In 1909, Mattie Speck was employed part- time as the first official instructor in the Manual Arts. The school offered degrees in studio art, graphic design, interior design, industrial design, art education and art history as its reputation as an outstanding place to study art continued to grow. The Music Building on the Quad opened in 1989. Its recording studio, music library and listening lab, practice rooms, rehearsal halls and laboratories made it a place for students to not only learn, but to practice and express themselves with music. Completion of the new Performing Arts Center would add com- plete, world-class facilities to the school ' s repertoire, according to its Web site. The School of Music had degree programs in performance, music education, music industry, composition and musical theatre. Students interested in stage arts turned to the School of Theatre and Dance, where they could choose a concentration in theatre, dance or musical theatre. Those who chose the theatre concentration learned what it took to put together a production, including acting the parts, constructing the costumes and sets and running the actual production itself The dance concentration helped students to develop their skills in performance, choreography and movement instruction. Musical theatre students were trained in musical theatre theory, practice and literature performance. Theatre professor Roger Hall loved the diversity of the school, and thought it was nice to see different students prosper in different aspects of entertainment. Inlinniiilinn compiled Irom ]nni.f(Iu ' i il.llni n D e an ' s Qf£±c I Marilou Johnson, Interim Dean 228 C a.Med f P ' ' t ri1-f Art Art History Music Theatre Dance Senior, 229 u xi 0) ■p c (U u m 4J M expanding the stag by Becky Schneider Contrary to the commonly held perception, the addition ot the Warsaw Avenue Parking Deck was not simply a solution to the parking problem on campus. Instead, the new parking garage, which opened at the beginning ot the fall semester, would be attached to the west side of the new Performing Arts Center (PAC), projected to open in 2010. The construction of the $82 million center was underway following the Oct. 26 groundbreaking ceremony. Things become more real as they grow, said William Buck, di- rector of the School of Theatre and Dance. People become e.xcited as dreams come closer to completion. Buildings only become important when people begin to visualize what might happen inside of them. The Schools of Music and Theatre and Dance began to envision the opportunities the PAC would deliver. Along with new recital and concert facilities, the School of Music would be able to move out of Anthony-Seeger and Wilson Halls into a home of their own. Wait- ing in lines for practice rooms would be an inconvenience of the past with the greater amount of space it would offer: 174,524 square feet total. Because of large amenities, such as studios with moveable and motor- ized seating, classes could be taught during the day and performances could be held at night. With state-of-the-art facilities, the College of Visual and Perform- ing Arts anticipated becoming competitive among universities in attracting top students. It is hard to think of any great society or any great university that isn ' t reflected in its art, said Buck The students of this great university deserve an arts center that they can feel proud of? ' Perhaps one of the most extraordinary features of the PAC would be a 450-seat theater de- signed for music, dance and theatre productions. [The university] finally wUl have the appro- priate concert facilities for bringing in nation- ally and internationally known artists, said Director of the School of Music JefFShowell. I suspect, that within a short period of time, the arts center will be a catalyst for the growth of other arts organizations in the Valley. With audiences of theatrical and musical events exceeding 25,000 each year in Harrisonburg, students would be able to show oft their talents in interdisciplinary productions in a proper setting, where audiences would be able to enjoy the programs in a new and impressive facility. I believe this is something that everyone will be proud of, said Buck. It is a facility that will serve the students, faculty, and staff of JMU well into the next century. Proucliy, President Linwood H. Rose speaks 01 the Performing Arts Center firoiindbreaising. The realization ot our dreams iiegins today as we stand together as partners, said Marilou lohnson, interim dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, at the ceremonx Photo by Sammy Elchenko 230 a added Carly S. Baker, Studio Art; Harrisburg, Pa. Sarah F. Birgfeld, Theatre Dance; Manassas, Va. Jessica L. Brown, Music; Winchester, Va. Anne E. Carmack, Studio Art; Abingdon, Va. Michael F. Carson, Music; Springfield, Pa. Anastasia Christofakis, Music; Syosset, N.Y. Elizabeth A. Coco, Theatre Dance; Suffolk, Va. laime L. Conner, Art History; Vesuvius, Va. Marie). Contreras, Studio Art; Newton, Pa. Resa V. Curley, Music; Hampton, Va. Nancy |. Daly, Studio Art; Falls Church, Va. Christina M. Dean, Studio Art; Franklin, Mass. Kelly E. Dean, Studio Art; Waynesboro, Va. Rebecca A. Dixon, Music; Vancouver, Wash, lessica A. Files, Interior Design; Chicago Park, Calif. Kathrvn T. Finch, Art; Stafford, Va. Katherine E. Giles, Art History; Washington, Va. Jonathan D. Goren, Music; Baltimore, Md. Denise C. Kanter, Studio Art; Pearisburg, Va. Katherine E. Kerr, Interior Design; Woodbridge, Va. Stephen J. Klingseis, Music Industry; Oak Hill, Va. Allie N. Larson, Theatre Dance; Seneca, S.C. Laura E. Layman, Music; Charlottesville, Va. Nicole M. Lendvay, Music; Shermans Dale, Pa. r+ (D 1 Hi D s. eniord 231 WRi€ebead — Lindsay E. Long, Theatre Dance; Warrenton, Va. Charlotte M. Martin, Music; Williamsburg, Va. Raleigh C. Maupin, Studio Art; Charlottesville, Va. Bethany J. Morel, Music; South Riding, Va. Elizabeth ). Morgan, Music Education; Alexandria, Va. Laura K. Murdoch-Kitt, Studio Art; Richmond, Va. Katherine M. Naeher, Studio Art; Vienna, Va. EricT. Nanz, Music Industry; Roanoke, Va. Jennifer A. Nolte, Music Education; Richmond, Va. Drew S. Richard, Studio Art; Bridgewater, Va. Megan E. Rotz, Music Education; West Chester, Pa. Anne M. Salembier, Art; Waynesboro, Va. Courtney A. Sheads, Music; Rixeyville, Va. Megan B. Sheeran, Interior Design; Hillsdale, N.j. Carolyn A. Stewart, Art History; Mclean, Va. Sarah K. Thomas, Studio Art; Burke, Va. Emily E. Thornton, Interior Design; Forest, Va. Anna L. Wagner, Studio Art; Annapolis, Md. Alison B. Whitehead, Interior Design; Midlothian, Va. 232 aa66e6 an eye for art by Caitlin Harrison Quickly jotting down notes, GARTH 205 students listen to Vicki Fomj. In addition to being general education, GARTH 205 was a requirement for all art history majors. Photo by Karen McChesney Undergraduate students were required to take 41 credit hours of general education courses to qualify for a b achelor ' s degree. In the fine arts cluster of classes, students had a choice of general art, music or theatre. Many students chose GARTH 205 or GARTH 206, both titled General Education Art History. GARTH 205 covered art from prehistoric times to the Renaissance, while GARTH 206 covered art from the Renaissance to modern times. 205 and 206 are very different in that the general concepts of what art is, how it could or should be made, who was making it and what role it played in day-to-day life are drastically altered, said Adjunct Instructor Vicki Fama, who taught both GARTH 205 and 206. Sophomore Alex Taylor chose GARTH 206. I went into class hav- ing absolutely no background knowledge in art at all, but I think that GARTH helped to give me an appreciation for the art field, said Taylor. The general structure of the classes and the style were alike, although professors spent different amounts of time on certain topics. Despite these differences, we all make sure that students under- stand the basic methodologies of analyzing and writing about art and that they walk away with a general understanding about the progression of art through time, said Fama. Some professors required students to write a paper on a piece of artwork and see the artwork in its current location. Students opted for nearby museums, like the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., or the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Va. Tests were difficult, since students were tested on not only the title of the artwork, but usually on the artist, date, time period and sometimes even the location. Some professors also tested students on vocabulary learned during class and required students to write a short essay or comparison of two pieces of art. While the classes were considered general education classes, they gave students not only a great deal of art history knowledge, but also an idea of what challenging college classes were like. I don ' t think that I will use what I learned in GARTH specifically in any other of my classes but I use the study techniques I learned, said Taylor Fama said, I think it is extremely important to have a sense of all arts, not just the visual, and to understand that people have multiple ways of interpreting the world and expressing both individual and cultural values. 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WcM IK Bz l 2.38 Gadded Pumphrey - Yeun — BP Lesemann Pumphrey Ginna Quillen lillian Regan Carolyn Rehman Renee Revetta Heidi Richards Sara Riddle Mary Anne Riley Elyse Ritter Amanda Scheffer Emily Senn loshua Shaheen Ashley Sipe Amanda Slade Ashle ' Smith Casey Smith Thomas Smith Katlvn Stiedle Kerb ' Stuller Alyssa Suran Gregory Tamargo Katie Thisdell loshua Thompson kira Thompson FilipeTrein Dillon Trelawny Virginia True lennifer Turner Nichole Underwood Larissa Via Lee Anne Ward Alexandra Warren Kristine Wasser Taylor Watkins Katherine Way bright Jessica Weaver Lindsay Weida Danielle Wilcox limmette Williams Lindsav Williams Miranda Williams Emily Wishon Sarah Young (ylnderclcuidmen ' 2.3 z Joanne B. Carr Senior Vice President for I ' niversitY Advancement Douglas Brown Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs David Jeffrey Dean College of Arts and Letters Mark Warner Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and University Planning and Analysis Charles W. King Jr. Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance Robert D. Reid Dean College of Business Phillip Wishon Dean College of Education Linda Cape Halpern Dean University Studies Jerry Benson Dean College of Integrated Sciciue and Technology David Brakke Dean College oj Science and Malhcmalics Marilou Johnson Dean College of I isual and Performing Arts Ronald E. Carrier C hancellor 2 0 CUie leading the by Brittany Lebling Lin wood H. Rose President I When the university was founded in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg, its mission was to set an excellent model for other schools, according to the Centennial Celebration Web site. Although the university ' s name was changed just sLx years later, subsequent administrations never lost sight of that goal. Our steadfast commitment to students and their intellectual and personal development sets us apart from many institutions, said President Linwood H. Rose. At many universities, few would know the mission of the institution, but at JMU, ' preparing students to be educated and enlight- ened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives ' is not a slogan, it is a way of life. Rose hoped that as the uni ' ersity evolved, we do not forget our roots and our values. Rose ' s 2008 university innovations included the unveiling of a construction project — the new Performing Arts Center. The 174,524 square-foot complex was to be completed in March 2010. In addition to this new commitment to the arts. Rose also pledged a stronger commitment to STEM programs (science, technology, engineering and math) because these programs are vital to our prosperity as a Commonwealth and as a nation. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Douglas Brown worked with the Office of Academic Affairs to help continue to provide students with experiences not limited to the classic classroom setting. This was an effort to give students insight on what it took to create a career in the expanded global community. Charles W King Jr. was the senior vice president tor administration and finance and helped to strengthen the staff ' s connection with the university community. The administration office was committed to helping prepare students to lead productive and meaningful lives after graduation. Because of increased enrollment. King boosted the university ' s budget 9 percent in the 2007-2008 academic year, to $363.1 million. Senior Vice President for University Advancement Joanne Carr worked to cultivate the university ' s global reach through fiindraising and philanthropy. By creating the Madison Century Campaign, the university strove to raise $50 million by the end of the centennial year. The money would go to scholarships, faculty support, program e.xpansion and building construction. The Office of Student Affairs and University Planning was dedicated to keeping the university student-cen- tered by acting as a li aison between officials and students and planning helpful programs and services for the student body. The main goal of 2008 was to, ensure that we preserve the personal touch and smaller college feel, while at the same time create environments that transform lives, said Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and University Planning Mark Warner cAdmimdtration ' ' J.H-I h t- K ? -A ' ' W . mmm. ' 7 ■i-yS:l kmm Association for computing Machinery ACM ' s main goal was to help Ml 1 31 r v vji n -Jljl jlj j the world fully realize computing |2|( B IE - - ! ' 1 ' r potential. With 35 members, the organization held tech talks, company presentations and other social activities, and sponsored programming teams that participated in regional and national competitions. 1 9 - N 1 — li 1: 5 The African Student Organization was created so students could increase their knowledge of Africa. The organization ' s most well-known educational programs were, Taste of Africa, Celebration of Change and International Cultural Show. Front row: Rebecco Rust, Elizabeth Adams, Georgia Weidnio Back row: lonathan Spiker, Brian Dillensnyder, Brad Harris, Willis Vandevanter a n 1 z a 1 1 o n ' Km I L ' fl K M 1 ik W PifctB 1 P ' 4 TV yp ' w l ■ .■;. Si B B F r .. H m mljM rSS H i .M Front row: Martha Alemayehu, Edgar Auumoy, Asia Brown, Mary Aiemayt-hu; Second row: l|jeli-ng BuMluiig, DanM)waa Ahima, Eric Williamson, Anita Maina, Back row: Theresa Carter, Sheila Ngonghn Moh.iniud Mohamud, Brian Golosa, Nana Danquah-Duah 2. CJi-ifcviizafiond Alpha Chi Sigma Alpha Chi Sigma ' s Gamma Kappa Chapter was the university ' s only professional chemistry fraternity. Members helped each other grow as individuals as well as future chemists. They participated in professional, community service, alumni, district, fundraising and recruitment events. Front row: Anne Battaglia, Jessica Mirandi, Michelle Bender. Y.ignasri Eagala, Cynthia Ot Second row: Urita Lawler, Rohm Lucas, Kristina Hamill, Tracy Nichols, Stephanie Torci Back row: Puja Mody, jenniter Fombs. Brandon Avers, Kevin jellerson, Allyson [ones Alpha Kappa Alpha was the first Black Greek-letter organization established by women. The Lambda Chi Chapter received the university ' s Dolly Award in 2007 and participated in programs such as Adopt-A-Highway, AKAdemic Study Hall and AKAflashbock. Front row: Gino Harp, CliiquiUi l tfig, Tillany Graves Back row: i iizabetii Ogunwo Llniuerditij LJvgcouzationd lead over heel Stretched tn the limit, senior Kelly Bender cheers at a tnollj.ill game. The Club Cheerleading squad placed in national competitions foi the past three years. Photo courtesy of Kelly Bender Cautiously posed, llie squad executes a Swedish falls stunt at a Cheer Ltd. competition. Cheer Ltd. held annual regional and national competitions tor collegiate cheerleadin;.; squads. Photo courtesy of Kelly Bender td O Drganizatkmd bv Caitlin Harrison For women who wanted to cheer at the university, there were many options. Some tried out for the coed varsity squad. Others wanted to be a part of All-Girl Club Cheerleading, which was dedicated to competition. The squad participated in cheerleading competitions against other colleges across the country. I didn ' t know what to expect last year, but I knew it would be a lot harder than high school cheer and that the stunts would be more intense, said junior Vernisha Sellers. At many high schools, cheerleading squads were restricted from back tuck basket tosses, or any toss that involved a full rotation of the body. But college cheerleading had different rules, and there were hardly any restrictions. The atmosphere was what I expected it to be, since I knew that the stunts would be harder than those from high school because of the three-high pyramids and different restrictions for the basket tosses, said sophomore Allie Sena. Like other club sports teams. Club Cheerleading did not have a coach. Four executive members ran the team: sophomore Brittany Bonta, president; sophomore Sarah Perkinson, vice president; senior Kelly Bender, secretary; and senior Felicia Jenkins, treasurer. Together, they made all the decisions and came up with each part of the routines, including dance, jumps, tumbling and stunts. The team practiced trom 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday in the Godwin gymnastics room. Each year, the women held a preview night, where they performed entire routines in front of friends, as they would for a competition. The goal of preview night was to prepare the team for the national cheerleading competition held in Myrtle Beach, S.C. It was especially important for the women who had never competed. Frequent practices and intense competitions led to many fast friendships. My favorite part about the squad this year was detinitely the girls, said sophomore McKinzie Ward. You just have to learn to trust each other so fast in a sport like cheerleading, and we have really bonded. Club Cheerleading also had many social events, including a winter formal and fundraising events at Cold Stone Creamery. The team had to raise money through fundraising and donations to be able to attend the competitions. Front row: Sarah Perkinson, Felicia lenkins, Brittany Bonta, Kelly Bender Second row: Siiari Carlos, Erica Frederick, Stepha- Hf Simms, Ashley Yates, Rosie Ortiz: Third row: Kathryn Cushman, Stephanie Tan, Kelley Koiar, Stephanie Passino, llie Sena, Sarah Ratchiord: Back row: Briana Guertler, Katharine Bussells, Stephanie Fortune, Ivy Hensley, Katherine Cole, Nrystle lohnson, Vernisha Sellers, Kellie Schmidt, Jordan Guskind lialanced on one another ' s l acks, members of Club I heerleading perform a ible lop stunt for a football -;ame crowd. While their !y icus was competition, he club also performed at -ome sporting events. Pho to courtesy of Kelly Bender cAll-Qirl Cluh Cheerleadmg worldly cause worldly cause hv Sara Rirldip .alpha sigma tai flj j jy noted AIDS aware Made up of 120 women, the ladies of Al- pha Sigma Tau (AST) were no strangers to giving back. The women were in 72 organizations throughout campus and were involved in community service as well. We participate in intramurals, are active in the Harrisonburg community, do community service at the Boys and Girls Club, started a Send a Smile campaign and participate in highway cleanup, said President senior Whitney Welsh. You name it and we have probably gotten around to doing it. Philanthropy programs they participated in included volunteering with Pine Mountain Settlement School, Habi- tat for Humanity, Adopt-A-Highway and Light the Night. But AST ' s philanthropic focus was AIDS awareness. In October, we have our Band-Aid Benefit Concert at the Pub downtown that raises money for AIDS awareness, said Fundraising Chair senior Liz Carpenter. Over 300 people came out to support the benelit and enjoy live music. All in all, the women raised over $2,000 for Broward House in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. This AIDS organization provided assisted living for people diagnosed with HIV AIDS, educated the surrounding community and donated thousands of dollars to help advance the search for a cure. AST also created an AIDS education program to further the campus ' general knowledge about AIDS HIV, and worked on developing a presentation to give to the university ' s other organizations about the disease. Because AST attempted to participate in all other sororities ' and fraternities ' philanthropies on campus, the members implemented a new system to ensure that sisters are always present at other Greek life events by dividing the chapter into groups of A, S, and T, said Carpenter. The sys- tem was all about unifying the Greeks. This change was just one of the many changes made within the organization for the better, said Welsh. The women took pride in knowing each person with- in the organization and had mutual respect for everyone. AST is a fantastic organization that has changed my life for the better, Welsh said. I know in my heart that these girls are going to continue to do incredible things within Alpha Sigma Tau. You just wait and see. FronI row: Brouke Brehm, h ' li.?dbeth Cnrpenlcr, Lyribfy Leib, Whilney Welsh, Emily )essee, Mallory Shields, Hfth.iin Rile ; Second row: Brittany Lee, Claudia Torres, Nicki Teilch, Rachel Abram, Nicole Alfieri, Courtney Smith; Third row: Briana Wchbi-r, katie Brennen, Lindsay Fraspr, Kvlie Salvo, Lisa Talley, Sara Christie, Lisa Rosenbauni, Erica Masin, Rurch Ha elgrove, Sarah Kyger, Kim Kavanaugh; Fourth row: Sara Hatchell, Meghan Gardiner, Alex Koiko, Lauren Li ttleton, Megan Kennedy, Kendall Meyer, Megan Shea, leii Ryiiiker, Kate McFadand, Kalherine Clark, Michelle DeMeo, Christine Brome; Back row: Samantha Donnelly, Bayley Lesperance, Nina Szeniis, Krista Rockhill, Vanessa Stevens, Ariel Brown, Kristen Westbrook, Cirnljn ' Martin 1 ,iiir ' n Misi i.) f hristini Anrlrf ' wr- ' s N,itali( ' Pnlt n K 2,HO iJrganizafion i Porlraying their Vegas- style altitudes, AST members compete in Greek Sing. AST won the Best Riser choreography award, also l nown as Best Hands. Photo by S mmy Elchenko Excited to have one of their Rho This back. AST sisters splash senior Brittany Lee with water at the Bid Celebration. Bid Cel welcomed new members and reunited sisters with disatfilialed Rho Chis. Photo courtesy of Lisa Talley c4!plia Sigma cJaM2 The Nu Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi was founded at the university in 1991 and was the university ' s largest professional business fraternity. The organization hosted an annual golf tournament, a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fundraiser. Front row: Lynda Carr, Corinii Hope, Kirsten bhasky, Mary Kosenlhal, Meghan Hollenliack, Marsha Nhenk, Amy tbiacker, Sara Williamson, Allison Broemel, Sarah Nelson, Nicole Furtado, Erin Lenihan: Second row: Katherine Kielar, Karen Minim, Ellen Callahan, Heather Gauta, Belinda Sarosi, Zari Hdmavva s, lacqui Giordano, Ali Maccarone, Kristen Dunn, Lauren Johnson, Elizabeth Bonasso, Kelly Salire, lessica Naquin; Back row: lames Mahoney, Andrew Kleinfelter, Chris Ellis, Elise Fecko, Katie Rippy. Amy Powell, Sarah Yeargan, Whitney Ryerson, David Dolan, Ryan Farrell, Bradley While Ipha Phi Alpha F raternity, f Alpha Phi Alpha was the first intercollegiate fraternity established by African-Americans. The university ' s Xi Delta Chapter was chartered in 1 979. The fraternity focused on good deeds, scholarship and love for all mankind. The men were also the 2007 Homecoming step show champions. nc Front row: Lin_ Paikcf, I jn drillin. Back row: i-li.induii iiiu n, Mahuel Fifnifjung. ' itU.M Cjyanili mCOO Drganizafiotu Front row: Ljuca Trumbo, lulia Pagones, Katie Stewart, Kelly O ' Neill, Jennifer Fralin, Stacey Dvoryak, Kelly Shanley; Second row: Sharon l orler. Nicole Patterson, Shawn Mughal, Lauren Matlson, Adrienne O ' Rourke, Rachel Barone, Randi Rohinson, Tracy Campbell; Back row: Jeremy Jones, Joanna Paeno, Lane Robbins, Lauren Seabloni, Katie Blessing, John Nettles, Caro- line Cray, Mary Martin, Niccjle Brigagliano erica n Criminal Jul The American Criminal Justice Association was created to enhance studies in the criminal justice field. Most of the organization ' s members were studying to receive a major or minor in the criminal justice program. Front row: Lindsay VVeldon, Chrisiin.i LXisth, Patricia O ' Neill, bleplidiiie kin ; Second row: EiuuU- Lkluiid, Dana Miihjel frin Murphy, Katlin Saville; Back row: Mary Alice Needham, Harry Alles, Matthew Raiton. Keith Speers uiniverdify Drganizatiorii cuitural unify .puttural I u hv R cHpI C?intield ' ?n(i Stenhanie Hardman AiU n cfiiriont iinir n nrr mr tpri n A n rg n «a r f all 11 are welcome! was the central K message of the Asian Student H Union ' s (ASU) mission statement. Mm ASU got its start at the universit) ' in 1971 and had since more than doubled its membership. The organization was most recognized for its promotion and support for Asian cultures, but multiculturalism was its key focus. A general theme for this semester was uniting the separate Asian organizations on campus. . .in order to work together more cohesively to make a stronger impact on campus in educating the general student body on Asian culture, said senior Leanne Carpio. ASU hosted a widely publicized Asian Culture Week in November, which featured multiple events to make the Asian cultures on campus known across the student body. The week was dedicated to educating and entertaining the JMU student body, said Carpio. We had Ill-Literacy, a spoken word group that blew me away with their performance, Tak Toyoshima, a brilliant comic strip artist, and other great events all week, said junior Karen Sin. Those other events included tea tastings, instructional Feng Shui, Asian Cuisine Night at D-Hall and fundrais- ing for VOICE, the Vietnamese Overseas Initiative for Conscience Empowerment. This organization ' s mission was to protect refugees, counter human trafficking and build a civil society in Vietnam. The ninth annual culture show, titled Reunited, topped off the week and consisted of various acts performed by the Chinese, Korean and Vietnam- ese Student Association. For the spring semester, the organization planned to host a basketball tournament with neighboring universities. In 1991 and 1993, the universit) ' held a wideh ' attended Asian-American Student Conference. ASU planned to attend a similar event this year, the East Coast Asian American Student Union, a leadership conference at Cornell Universit) ' . A main goal of ASU ' s was stepping away from gener- alization of our culture and moving to inform the student body about what we ' re really about, said Sin. This year has brought many positive changes within ASU and we hope to continue achieving our goals throughout the following years here at JMU, said Carpio. Surrounded by orange, junior Emily liang rehearses her ribbon dance. Jiang choreographed Ihe traditional Chinese dance herself. P iolo courtesy of Lined up, a group ot ASL member . runs through thi motions of a synchronizec dance. Uniting the university ' Asian organizations allowec! ASU to make a stronger impact on campus ii! educating the general sluden ' body on Asian culture according to senior l.eanni ■ Carpio Photo courtesy of Stephen Sanlayana JJyJ. ijrgcunzaticmd Front row: Bonnie Tang, Adrianne Maraya, Leanne Carpio, Kim lohnson, Nammy Nguyen Second row: Angeline Vo, Liiii I , guyt.-n, Nona Aragon, Victoria Truong, Monique Huynh, Karen Sin, Reachany Ea, lessie Salvador: Back row: Amanda Ciianey, Jonathan l?elmonte, Elizabeth Nguyen, Kevin Loflus, Mike Drew, Veronica Choi, Victoria Alcantara, Stephen Santayana cndian Student l tn 253 iing a legacy building a legacy • Rebecca Schneider the blue s taff encapsulated 100 400 page Playing a crucial role in portraying and docu- menting the university ' s history, Tlie Bliiestonc was often underappreciated by students and set upon a shelf to collect dust. We were looking through old yearbooks not too long ago in Vie Bluestone room and I thought it was amazing how a book can become a time capsule, said staff writer senior Erin enier. Managing Editor senior Rachel Canfield said, Fifty years from now, who knows what people will still have from college. I know many people don ' t keep their campus newspapers much longer than it takes to read it. A year- book is much more permanent, it ' s a piece of JMU history. Knowing that we ' re making something that ' s going to last 100 years is amazing. We ' re always looking back on earlier yearbooks, as far back as 1911, and we know that we ' re carrying on The Bluestone legacy. As the universit) ' basked in Centennial celebrations and events, Hk Bluestone staff worked intensely to create a book that encompassed the universit) and student body as a whole. The editorial board, composed of six women, led a staff of 30 dedicated writers, photographers, designers and producers. It ' s a really cool thing if you think about it, and we work really hard to make The Bluestone the best it can be, said ju- nior Joanna Brenner, copy editor. It ' s such a magical process. It ' s like a giant magazine. Watching the whole thing come together — photography, design and copy — is a really awe- some and gratifying experience. Throughout the year, staff Reading an article, senior Meg Strefcer makes careful .•flit ' . V. ith her blue pen. i always wear comfortable clothes and sit with m feet propped up while I edit stories. said Slreker It helps me to concentral( during seemingly endless deadline weekends. Photo by Sammy Elchenko writers and photographers completed assignments, which the designers and editorial board compiled into Legacy. Capturing the essence of the 2007-2008 academic year as weU as the past 100 years had its challenges. Over deadline weekends, the editorial board persevered through long hours and accepted sleep was not an option. As creative director, senior Katie Piwowarczyk was in charge of designing the entire look of the book, and spent many long hours in The Bluestone ' s basement office, noting that her roommates never saw her during deadline weekends. Rather, her time was spent finalizing scores of pages for an impending deadline with Editor in Chief senior Stephanie Hardman. There are nights when Steph and I don ' t leave until 4 or 5 in the morning, only to wake up a few hours later and do it all over again, said Piwowarczyk. Its stressful, but it onh ' lasts five days. Not so bad in the grand scheme of things. Luckily, the women in the office spiced things up a bit in order to get work done and relie e some stress. We spend a great deal of our deadlines laughing. We joke [and] thro v dinner mints at each other, said Canfield. Piwowarczyk said, Our first deadline, we ordered from Craving Cookies, the cookie delivery service. We lo ' ed the treat so much that we ' ve made it a deadline tradition. As traditions carried over and new ones began in the centennial year, 77 t ' Bluestone staff aimed to capture the true legacy the universiU ' made over 100 years, and the 2007-2008 yearbook served as an irreplaceable reminder. photoqs. i Mm ■ Iff • ■ -j Si ' L 1 r r • V Wl 1 w  ) M - 1 ■■M M 5w 1 JJd LJiyanizafiond Reaching for nnother die- rui leller. senior Brittany Lebling orrangefi words on d banner advenising yearbook class photos. As a member of the marketing committee, Lebling helped to publicize various yearbook events, including the annual pholo contest and distribution. Photo courtesy of Will Roney Comfortable, Creative Director senior Katie Piwowarczyk places photos ci [3read. Piwowarczyk pulled together the copy, photography and design to ' reate each spread. Photo hv Sammy Elchenko Front row: In.inn.i Brenner, Meg Sireker, Rachel Canfield, Sammy Elchenko, Katie Piwowarczyk, Stephanie Hardman, Bril- jny Lebling Second row: Rebecca Schneider, Sonya Euksuzian, Seth Binsted, Casey Smith, Jaime Conner, Kaylene Posey, atalie Wall: Back row: Bethany Blevins, Michelle Melton, Sara Riddle, Erin Venier, Ashley Knox, Caitlin Harrison, Kalelin Burkholder, Leslie Cavin cJ ie loluedtont 255 ciation of Women in Communication AWC was a professional organization that championed the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing excellence and promoting leadership. The organization strove to prepare members for the working world and encouraged involvement on campus. Front row. Allie Rogers, LIndsey Monroe, Riley Barrar, Leslie Gavin, Elizabeth Montgomery, Chelsea McGrath Back row: Katherine Wilson, Kim Le, Trjcia White, Kate Sautter, Megan Lake, Jessica Dorlds, Dayne Mauney, Tina Larson The Astronomy Club fostered interest in the search for our place in the universe. Students had a chance to use state-of-the- art, research-grade astronomical equipment to further their research and goals. Front row: Lintisa Weitl.i, Kevin Ciijani Back row: Travl i.i , iluliljv Mt- ' sler, Joshua KolIi 2Jd(D CJiyanizatioim Best Buddies Best Buddies was established to provide opportunities for students to enhance both their ives and the lives of the mentally challenged through one-on-one relationships. Members were assigned buddies to build such relationships. Front row: Kara Sentipol, Tiffany DeVito, Jessica VVray, )ackie Dean, Marissa Robinson, Amber Roberts, Charlotte Sohr; Back row: iWL ' gan McKee, Erin Stehle, Katherine Cole, Kyle Duffy. Lura Harrell, Regina Duffy, Lindsey Smith Beta Alpha Psi was an honors business fraternity open to accounting, finance and computer information systems majors with good moral character and a record of academic excellence. The organization encouraged and recognized scholastic and professional excellence while providing an opportunity for self- development. Front row: Knslen Shaughnessy, Kara Barnard, Molly Brown, iXicole Harris, Laura Osmundsun, Lacey Viar, Sue Hwang; Back row: Curtis Kavanaugh, Marc Baecht, Bryan Baker, Tom Martin, Daniel Jackson, Wesley Wiggins, Katie Comer, Sam Brown Llniverditij (J)rgcunzationi picking up the pace Pic king up the pace . g,lub cross country and track added to its members itle IX may have cut men ' s cross country from the university ' s roster of varsity sports, but many members from the eliminated team found a home in Club Cross Country and Track. The close-knit group of runners welcomed the influx of newcomers. This allows us the opportunity to attract fast runners to our club and have input from faster runners of what workouts would help our club best prepare for races, said Treasurer junior Brittany Burke. But with faster runners came a few social obstacles. Since there are different levels of runners, we don ' t always have the opportunity to chat it up with everyone on a run, said President senior Jessica Hoppe. We are able to engage with everyone as we go bowling, out to student discount night at IHOP and have pre-race pasta parties. While bonding experiences were important for cultivating unit) ' , the group thrived on their different abilities when they competed in races. There is no real pressure to get a certain time or place, said Burke, a three-year club member. These races are about having fun and running to the best of your ability while enjoying the company of your friends. Even if members chose not to compete in races, they were still an integral part of the team, according to Hoppe. After coming back from an away race, the team is always closer from the traveling and team camaraderie during the races, said Hoppe. The organization expanded greatly and began to make Charging the course, a Club Crofs Country and Track athlete tackles the terrain. The Club prepared tor races with a variety of local runs, ranging from 4.23 to 10 miles. Photo courtesy of lessica Hoppe a name for itself at the university. As new inductees into the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association (NIRCA), the team members hoped to be able to soon host club regional meets. They hosted their first cross country invitational and continued the tradition of a Turkey Trot 5K in November. Cans of food were collected for the Blue Ridge area food banks, and the event allowed them the pleasure of not only help- ing our club earn money from the race, but to also do a good thing for the community, said Burke. The club was also very involved with helping disabled adults in the Harrisonburg area by holding dances and volleyball nights for them. We enjoy seeing the smiles on their faces as they dance and show us their volleyball skills, said Hoppe. It ' s nice to be able to give back to the community. While the organization grew in the past few years, it was always looking for new, dedicated members to add to the family of runners and community service activists. Because they did not have coaches helping with organiz- ing, planning and executing race strategies, they relied on each other for support and they didn ' t back down from challenges. We still compete with high levels of competition during NIRCA events as well as in varsity races, said Hoppe. Burke added, I would recommend to someone that would like to join the club that it is important to just like to run and be committed. 2 0 CJrganizationti Surrounded by mountain scenery, women cross country runners make it the top 01 the hill. Runne trained to maintain stam in different climates nd terrains. Photo courtesy i lessica Hoppe Front row: lessica DeLosh. Kini Daniels, Tessa DuBois, Laura Bryant, Leah Raskin, Anne Ralston, Laura Lascio; Second row: laitlvn Berkovvitz, Andrea Wolff, Matthew Harmon, Sarah Verne, Brittany Burke, Tina Dilegge, lessica Hoppe: Back row: Patrick Deal, Eric Schramm, Danielle Haas, Cash DeWitt, Ryan Cury, David Frazier, Michael Breslin Club Crodd Country cvid (JracKM 2 praise singers singers by Meg Streker contemporary gospel singers united in faith Contemporary Gospel Singers (CGS) was an organization created not just for gifted musicians, but also for those with strong faith and appreciation for life. We are a gospel choir and a ministry and the way in which we minister is through song, said Corresponding Secretary sophomore Erica Ponder. CGS, the university ' s only minority gospel choir, had a religious focus and its members represented a wide range of faiths. Gratefulness was a theme among the singers this year, not only as a song they frequently performed but also as a way of living for members of CGS. The song ' s lyrics echoed the singers ' passions: I am grateful for the things that you have done 1 am grateful for the victories we ' ve won 1 could go on and on and on about your works because I ' m grateful, grateful, so grateful just to praise you Lord. CGS Director sophomore Demetrius Lancaster believed this song embodied the beliefs of the singers because of the way they lived their lives. When we take the opportunity to show appreciation to our Creator for all that He has done for us, the stresses of being students become so insignificant and we ' re able to work with new motivation, said Lancaster. Members of the organization showed gratefiilness to their femilies while en route to a concert at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Va. Broken down on the side of Interstate 64 East, the singers were concerned about making it to their performance. It was scary, but so many members were from the Gathered on Homecomint; weekend, CCS members siiij; along with .ilumni following trndition. The focus for ICGSI this year is to show the love of lesus Christ on IMU ' s campus and in the surrounding communities, said sophomore Demptrn Lancaster. Pholo courtesy m Charell Wingfield Richmond area, and they called their parents, and family members, and we were still able to get to the event on time, said senior DaNae Colson. This is memorable because to see how strangers came together to make sure we got to our destination safely (especially on a Sunday) touched my heart. According to CGS ' constitution, its mission was to promote and cultivate spiritual and mental growth by spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through song at James Madison University and the surrounding communities. The group performed three to four times a month and some of their most notable performances included off-campus concerts at Sunnyside Retirement Home and an AIDS Benefit Concert. On campus, the group performed at its annual family weekend concert, the Homecoming concert, the Gospel Extravaganza and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. At Homecoming we always do a few songs at the end with alumni members of CGS on the stage, said Vice President senior Michael Frempong. It ' s always fun to see what songs they remember and meet more alumni members. Before every rehearsal, the group held small Bible studies called devotionals. Divine Unity Righteously Applying God (Du RaG) ministries ' founder Troy Burnett would speak to the choir and set the atmosphere for the practice, CGS is a way to take a break from the hectic college life we live and also a way to praise God and I can appreciate CGS for that, said Colson. 2.C U iJrgcmizationd Passionately belting out songs of worship, CCS serenades Dukes tans at the Homecoming weekend concert. Before the singers took the stage, poets from the FurioLis Flowers Poetry Center opened the show. Photo courtesy of Charelt Wingfield Front row: l;rira Ponder, ChMM Rawlings, Alicia Carroll, Tiffany Johnson, Allyson Kennedy, Telmvr Lee, Ansa Edim, Ashley [laniels, Victoria Gaines, Porscha Penn, Claudia Boateng, Amanda Williams, Tiara McKeever; Second row: Ashton lones, Felicia Bracey, DaNae Colson, Brittany Hopkins, Anthony Bowman, Jillian Flowers, Angela Saunders, Margaret Beckom, kathy Logan, Brad lones, Cassandra Howell, Leah Young, Renee Jacob; Third row: Constance Fillison, Andrew lackson, Ron Clay, Rissan Major, lasetta Perkins, Charell Wingfield, Darria Whitley, Nicole Carter, Amber Martin, Joshua Brown, nemetrius Lancester, Jeremy Winston, Tana Wright, Liam Smith: Back row: Heavenly Hunter, Lenise Mazyck, Winston Inland, Michall Frempong, Shaun Winbush, Troy Burnett, Ashley Perry, Tabatha Sherman, Durrell Lewis, Loren McLaughlin, Cina Harp, Resa Curley (contemporary Cfodpel jingerJU 2.0 I w cToc an STm e u c u s The Black and Latino Greek Caucus established standards to govern the other Black and Latino Greek-letter organizations on campus who were members of the National Panhellenic Council or the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations. The organization sponsored the Centennial Homecoming step show with the Center for Multicultural Student Services. Front row: Gina Harp, Ashley Clarke, Brandon Borne, Angel Brockenbrough, Nicolas laramillo, Anasa King; Second row: Ashley Daniels. Muso Chukwu, Victoria Gaines, Victor Cyamfi, Eric Parker, Candace Long, Chiquita King, Tiltany Graves, Ashton Jones; Back row: Michael Frempong, Elizabeth Ogunwo, Ashley Perry, Brandon Artis, Brandon Brown, lerrica Browder, Courtne ' Dixon, Meaghan Mixon The Black Student Alliance promoted the interaction and involvement of minority students within the university and the recruitment of future students. The organization established communication with the minority community to achieve goals and foster awareness among both minority students and the university community as a whole. Front row: charnfice Barnes, tltriSla c lark, Alexandra VVashington, Ciera Haskm- Back row: luslm (.drier, biaiKa ISevvlun, Anthony Ward, Mynik Taylor, Brandon Bundoc 2,K 2, Organization,} The BluesTones was an all- female a cappella group focused on entertaining the university community and beyond. With 1 4 members, the organization released its fourth album in the fall. Front row: Meredith Rohotii, Amjncia Wright, Rachel Tombes, Liz Hareza, Alexia Ennis, Holli Matze. Back row: Mandy Dully, lulie Lukeinan, Laura Fender, Laura Barkley, Lindsay Casale, Marissa Mangual, Andee Eisensmith occe Ba The Bocce Ball Club was dedicated to educating the university and local community about bocce. A newly established organization, the group was open and inviting to anyone with passion for the sport. Front row: |en Miller, Courtney Crenshaw, Lexi Ureen, Erin lasenak; Back row: Melissa PddI, Iravis Black, Jasuii HiU, cutofity DiVittorio Ciniverditi) iJrganizationd :bie commitment visible commitment hv Erin Venier delta delta delta exceeded fundraising expectations Adorned in shirts emblazoned with their Greek letters and equipped with bright smiles, the women of the Gamma Tau Chapter of Delta Delta Delta were as confident and well-poised as any university organization. But a love for others and dedication to those less fortunate truly connected them as sisters. The sisters of Tri Delta had the opportunity to bond with each other not only through their sorority, but also through the act of charity. The group raised nearly $2,000 through Charity Denim, a nonprofit organization that offered women ' s designer jeans at discounted prices, accord- ing to Collegiate Chapter President senior Kate Heubach. Tri Delta also contributed in many other ways to the St. Jude Children ' s Research Hospital. We understand that life is precious yet unpredictable, and we enjoy working together as a group to selflessly contribute to a cause that gives young children a chance to live, said senior Lyndsay Hooper. The moment that I realized that St. Jude Children ' s Research Hospital was more than just an organization that we support, was when we were making cards for the children, and we were told not to write ' get better soon, ' because some of the children are terminally ill. It touched my heart when I realized this, and made me want to do all that I possibly could to make the time that these children do have special and exciting. The women participated in a letter-writing campaign Sheltered irom the rain, a Tri Delta sister talks on her cell phone as she avoids the bad weather in her shack at Shack-A-Thon. The 44 new members used the events during Greek Week to get to know each other bettt-r according to Presider : senior Kate Heubach. Photo by Sammy Elchenko that reached out to children receiving treatment at St. fude, as well as to friends and family to ask for donations for the cause. The women raised over $16,000 simply through the campaign. Titled Sincerely, Yours, every member of the sorority wrote at least 25 letters. Those who wrote 50 or more were entered in a raffle to win an iPod video. Tri Delta also worked in conjunction wth other sorori- ties and fraternities in the Triple Play Softball tournament, in which participants paid an entry fee to play. The proceeds from this event also went to St. Jude, according to senior Elizabeth Foster, Tri Delta ' s academic development chair. Last spring at Tri Delta ' s national convention, where all 133 chapters from Canada and the United States met, the women pledged to raise a collective $10 million in 10 years for St. Jude. The execution of the gift would mark the largest contribution to the hospital from any Greek organization. Heubach ' s unwavering appreciation for the women of her sorority and their dedication was mirrored in the halls of St. Jude, where one room displayed a plaque to rec- ognize the university chapter ' s commitment to the charits . She attributed this success to the women who participated not only in the St. Jude charity, but to the sorority itself A banner year for their charity donations, Foster ex- pressed her amazement for the women she called her sisters. We ' ve had such a great year, she said. We ' re really so proud of our chapter. J.OH CJrgatiizafiond Dressed as genies, the Ijclies ot Tri Delta prepare lo perform in the annual Creek Sing competition. The women celebrated their 1 1 -year presence at the iniversitv in 200? , Photo by _Sammv ' Elchenko Front row: Kate Heuhach: Second row: Amanda itornarlh, Sarah Johannes, Heather Guzei , Stephanie Myers, Colleen lAPch, Allie Giiima, Laura La nijn, Heather Denucce, Katie Bennett, Kirsten McClone, Kale Chesney, Michelle Panasiewicz, Emma Sutherland, Stephanie Marino, Carrie Riggin, Rachel Barker; Third row: Meg Cerloff, Moira Gallagher, Christina Smith, Caitlin Kiizma, Heather Cote. Lauren Maggitti, Becky Vaschak, Erica Calys, Emily lohnson. Eve Brecker, Lynsey Steele, Lihhy Hale: Fourth row: Kristin Launi, Anne Blessing, Kate Freshwater, Ashley Oakey, Stephanie Scamardella, Alison Ma- linchak, Lauren Hottman, Alyssa Whithy, Lauren Coble, Ashley Jensen, Mary Waugaman, Stacy Mackin: Back row: Cheici Marcantoni, Lindsey Halverson, Allie Hopkins, Lindsay Hooper, Ali Forbes, Caitlin Nicolson, Christina HIalky, Kelly Bonncz, Keryn Dohanich, Kellen Suber, Courtney Daczkowski, Lauren Harris Velta Delta Deltc 265 do good Leaning un taLii uthef tor support, the sisters of Delta Gamma pertorm at Creek Sing. Sororities incorporated various styles of dance into their routines for the event. Photo by Sammy Elchenko KeaLlung Uj ihc sks, hancis performers work hard to stay in sync with each other. When 1 graduate I know that it will be hard to leave my chapter, but I look forward to joining an alumnae chapter and meeting more women who love Delta Gamma as much as I do, said senior Megan Marker. Photo by Sammy Elchenko 2oS Urganizationd do gnod by Mes Streker i Sophomore Kelsey Schum, Delta Gamma vice president, became a part of the social soror- ity because of her mother. Growing up, I did not really understand how something as simple as a ' club ' could still be so serious to her 25 years later, said Schum. It was not until Schum came to the university that she began to understand her mother ' s dedication to her sisterhood. Coming to JMU, I felt a little lost in such a big campus, so I chose to go through with sorority recruitment (my mother was thrilled!). I made it through the intense week of events and finally ended up at the Delta Gamma house. As soon as I walked into the doors, I was greeted by a group of many differ- ent girls all held together by something indescribable... Now I understand my mother ' s love for her chapter. Delta Gamma was established at the Lewis School for Girls in Oxford, Mississippi in 1873. The three female founders planned to create a club of mutual friendship and chose the motto, Do Good, which was translated into Greek letters to become the sorority ' s name. Delta Gamma. The women of Delta Gamma ' s university chapter, Epsilon Nu, strongly believed in this motto and chose to exemplify this in their philanthropy, Service for Sight. Through this service, the women aided both the blind and visually impaired. The culmination of the philanthropy was Anchor Splash, a weeklong event that invited both Greek and non-Greek organizations to participate in events such as a dodgeball tournament, penny wars on the Commons and field events. The women also collected eyeglasses throughout the year and groups alternated volunteering at Virginia Menno- nite Retirement Community and baked muffins, played Bingo and spent time with residents every other weekend. delta gamma served as role models in the community. Our chapter makes every effort to portray Delta Gamma in the best light and show others what we are about, said senior Megan Marker, president. Individually, we strive to be the best women we can be and recognize that we are who we are because of Delta Gamma. The women didn ' t just serve the community; they served each other as well. Each semester, they held a series of events called senior programming to honor their sisters who were graduating. They pro ' ided the graduates with small gifts and held a senior dinner and Alumnae Installation Ceremony at the end of the semester. Senior programming is very important to our chapter because most of these women have dedicated themselves to Delta Gamma during their time in college and need to be recognized. said Schum. The events allowed women to spend valuable time with the soon-to-be graduates. Each one of my sisters is beautiful on the inside and out and has so much to offer the world once graduating from JMU, said sophomore Jackie Kurecki. The women dedicated time to alumnae as well. Each year, they traveled to Washington, D.C. for a Founders ' Day Brunch. This is a time we can come together as fraternity women and celebrate what makes us DGs, said Schum. Although the women enjoyed spending time working with the community, they loved each other ' s company as well. We aren ' t just people who share the same major, we are sisters. said Marker. Delta Gamma is a lifelong dedi- cation; I know that I wUl be able to count on my sisters forever. The best part is that I don ' t just have the 60 members of my chapter to count on; I have hundreds of thousands of sisters all over the world. If JL % Mm K L r T F P Hr 3 K H ■H hf ' H P ' B flL H l 9 4 Front row: Megon Marker, lulie Bryant, Tyler Thompson, Lisa Ulmer, Laura LJinier, Natalie Godwin, Katie Reed, lessica Par- sons, l.inya Mohed: Second row: Sarah Irby, Michelle Srotellaro, Victoria Hannemann, Lizzy Clawson, Samantha McQuaig, Stephanie Duston, Katherine Huttnn, Trishena Farley, Dana Santye, Abigail Walling, Hilary Cook: Third row: Katie Coleson, Elizabeth Rudloff, Anastasia Gettas, Kendra Parson, Krislina Winn, Kate Voelkner, Rachael Youra, Courtney Doby, Brittany Stele, Kaitlynn lenkins, Caroline Darland, Emily Inge: Back row: Shannon Murrow, Kelly Carpenter, Kelsey Schum, Tory Federvvisch, Rebecca Walton, Shelley Spruill, Jacquie Pavis, Cari Morris, Kimberly Aspden, Catie Black, Lindsay Wolfendale, Rachel Bremer T)eka Qa P onsE ■ IJ ' 1 s ft: i CARE, Campus Assault ResponsE, A rf K i- ' im ' fc. ' ' m A ' ' BX k «au sought to spread awareness M¥. ' W ' ft. V about sexual assault and reach W 11 %M iZ ' J kuL out to and support primary L ii m 1 r ' tf .4rJ IMf and secondary survivors. The iVl mr f i 1 rr rHIf organization ran a helpline _ jSI 1 ri 1 1 ' f ft 24 hours a day, seven days a v eek and put on Sexual Assault 1 1 , 1 - m 1 ■ 1 ■•• -v 1 Awareness Week and the Rape . - -i 1 H H is Not Sex program. ■ 1 -. ;ib- . |£ -- Front row: Cditlin Howard, Christine Iran, Brittany Vera, Alison Huffstetler, Stephanie Tigue, Maria Candollo; Back row: Tiffany Kim, Andrea Brown, Elise Freeman, Ali Nicholson, Anna Applegate, Sarah Wilson, Peter Mooney, Clare Badgley, Kristen Maccubbin dent Association The Chinese Student Association sought to enhance diversity and was dedicated to promoting awareness of Chinese culture and traditions. Started in fall 2006, the organization educated students on Chinese culture, language and current events. Front row: ' i-Vjn Pliam, Phuebe Liu, Karen Sin, Michael VVu, My-Ha Moon. Erica Villacrusi Back row: C.ilhleen Chun, Stephen Santayana, Steven Lin, Chris Dal, lason Chuang, Victoria Truong 2.00 LJrganizationa fly oi gmizatio Cinemuse Film Club With 40 members, Cinemuse educated the university and Harrisonburg community on the creative aspects of classic, independent and foreign films via exposure, discussion and analysis. The organization held an annual film festival in the spring and supported and produced student- made films. Front row: Clare Almand, Victoria Elliott, lessica Weaver, Noah Singer, Vince Battistone, Jeana Horton, Christine Smith: Second row: f onor O ' Rourke, Anne Feild, Peter Smeallie, Will Martz, Shawn Bush, Carl Irons, Traise Rawlings, James . .. Back row: Corbin Crat ' t, Seth Blogier, Robert Cordon, Andrew Williams, Greg Tamargo, John Pierce, Derek Silvers, Garrett Johnson ircie N inTernanonai Circle K was a collegiate service organization dedicated to the tenets of service, leadership and fellowship. Members participated in a variety of community service projects throughout the year, including Christmas caroling at Sunnyside Retirement Community, volunteering at the Harrisonburg Children ' s Museum and fundroising for charities. Front row: Emily Senn, Chaney Austin, Jaime Cunm-i Anoela Lewis, Erica bchnurbusch, Ekjlenna ivsen hyk, Bonnie VVeath- erill, Kelley Kolar, Alexis Bergen, Mayra Yanez: Second row: Jone Brunelle, Lauren Hater, Jillian Russell, Allison Forrest, Kelly Pilkerton, Alyssa Suran, Mamie Siten, Kelly Gatewood, Jenniier Schwartz, Emilia Randier, Cheryl Marcs; Back row: Courtne Carter, Jacqui Peworchik, Emily Thornton, Chelsea Gutshall, Andrew Montoya, Parag Parikh, Patrick Wiggins, lenna Stapeli- eld, Alexandra Conroy, Monica McComse ' , Jordan Burdon Llniverditij (Jrgcuiizationd norsin aroum oj inVarouiiil h I aura Becker equestrian club members saddled up for a bre outine, Not many students at the universit) ' included horseback riding in their weekly schedules. For the members of the Equestrian Club, however, riding wasn ' t just a hobby — it was a lifestyle. The club had over 70 members, but not all chose to ride on a weekly basis. Previous experience with horse- back riding was not necessary to join the club. Instead, the club encouraged students to learn about riding and share a love of horses. Members traveled about 20 miles north to Brilee Farm for practices, but each member decided how often he or she wanted to ride. It is nice to be able to get off campus and get out of the JMU bubble once or twice a week, said senior Teresa Garbee. The great thing about the club is you don ' t have to ride if you don ' t want to, but if you do, we offer different lesson packages depending on how often you vant to ride. Garbee had been riding horses since she was six, and said the university ' was a perfect fit when she searched for a school that offered a riding club. Members earned points for the club by going to meetings, attending social events, helping at concessions and participat- ing in communit) ' service. Each member was required to earn a certain nimiber of points per semester. Members of the club Grasping the reins, junior Danielle Parkinson easQ) ' earned points, according to Garbee, and many went to social events to become involved. The club went to a haunted for- est, had mixers with other sports teams, held fundraisers through Cold Stone Creamery and VTO Saddlery and volunteered at therapeutic riding centers. Even ff you are in the club but choose not to ride, there are always tons of activities to participate in, said sopho- more Adriana Nannini. It ' s a great way to meet new friends and take action in the community. Nannini joined the club as a freshman because she wanted to compete and meet other girls who loved horses. I am an event rider at heart, and compete my own horse in three-day events, but also do hunter equitation as part of the team, she said. The team competed in shows connected with the Inter- collegiate Horse Show Association. There were usually four or five shows per semester, where the team rode against other colleges in the state. Senior Gw ' nn Dent placed second at Radford Universi- t) ' in intermediate flat and first at HoUins Universit) ' in no ' ice fences last semester. She joined the club her sophomore year to help meet new people. Riding is just a bonus and can be made to take up as much or as little time as possible, said Dent. ond her horse complete a jump. The Equestrian Club began practicing at Brilee Farm, a full-service boarding facility, in the fall of 2006. Photo courtesy of Teresa Carbee 2.t{J Kjrganizationd Front row: Sonni Vesosky, fctin tiiiuU, RaLliel Adams, Bryrt irwin, Asliiey Mdgness, k.icnci .AJuk, Colby buiin. sl.iir.t,oii Lunblord, Elaine Bussjaeger, Jillian Regan, Lauren Francisco, Kirby Callaway, Kelsev DeVesly, Allison Killam; Second row: Deanna Redding, Micheal Fuzy, Emily Koenen, Shenandoah Green, Emily Elliott, Mary Potter, Rosalie Chilton, Brit- tony Hawes, Paige Bahr, Emily Bisbee, )ohanna Pedersen, Laura Cable, Leah English, Jennifer Baumler; Third row: Elizabeth Martin, Vanessa Colley, Jacqueline Dolan, Gwynn Dent, Danielle Parkinson, Hillery Williams, Abby Vos. Ashle Farina, Marianne Burgin, Laura Hayden, Colleen Bressler, Adriana Nannini, Morgan Fink, Bridget Holroyd: Back row: Teresa Garbee, Claire Williams, Kalelyn Foltz, Devon Noellerl, Sophia Romanow, Allison SmyrI, Sarah Petri, Morgan Raitch, Mag- gie Foley, Brooke Pettit, Samantha Baer, Leslie Carlson, Amanda Simko Squedtrian C lul 271 their own beat Joyfully singing to the crowd, sophomore Kyle Hutchison entertains fons. The group was selected to be on the 2007 Best of College A Cappella CD. Photo by Sammv Elchenko Grooving to the music, sophomore William Rousseau belts out a song. E il 245 was nominated for three Contemporary Acappella Recording awards. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Collaborating, the men of Exit 24.S sing at their winter concert. The grou|5 performed in approximately 70 shows a year up and down the East Coast. Photo by Sammy Elchenko 2. t2. Kjrganizationd ■Lpwnjtfiat by Bethany Blevins j exit 245 traveled to share its unique performance style. j With a distinct repertoire of hip songs and a huge fan base at the university and beyond, Exit 245 had the tools for a cappella success. Being a tight- knit group of friends gave the men that extra edge. Exit 245 is a true brotherhood said senior Jake Odmark. I know of a lot of groups who come together to sing and when they finish they go their separate ways; it ' s not like that with us. We finish a gig and we ' ll all go hang out together. I think that, in turn, makes us a much tighter-sounding and better performing a cappella group. The Exit boys had a style all their own. [We sang] energetic songs that both we enjoy singing and the audience enjoys, said sophomore Kyle Hutchison. We tried to show how close we are and how much fun we had through our performances, and to anyone who has seen us, this was very evident. We also had a wide variety of music ranging from oldies, jazz, current pop, hip-hop, ballads and country. Songs Exit 245 performed during its season included Lovestoned by Justin Timberlake, Back at Your Door by Maroon 5 and other songs by Boyz II Men, Damien Rice, Snow Patrol, Jamie CuUum, Ben Folds, Frankie Valli and Etta James. The men of Exit made songs their own by arranging the pieces themselves. Odmark created the majority of mixes, with the help of senior John Heiner and sophomore Joel Gerlach. One of their most popular songs was the Forgotten Boy Band medley. This is a medley of songs by boy bands of the late 1990s that people usually overlook when thinking back to that time, said Odmark. It was always exciting to see the look on people ' s faces when they heard each song performed. The look ot ' Oh yeah! I remem ber this song! ' is priceless. This medley in particular highlighted Exit ' s energetic style and impact on the audience. We liked to converse with our audiences, danced around, joked, laughed and had a good time, said Odmark. We hoped that by seeing us having a good time on stage, the audience would have a good time of their own. Besides performing and rehearsing at the university, the group traveled to show off its talent and light-hearted style well-known to campus fans. The group took road trips to Sweet Briar College, the College of William Mary, Mary Baldwin College and various area high schools. The trip to New York during fall break was probably my favorite, said Hutchison. We just went on a whim, sang a show at a high school and just chilled in New York City for the weekend. Sometimes, the group liked to get away and have fun together outside of performing and rehearsing. About once every semester we take a trip up to Reddish Knob to barbecue and enjoy the scenery, said Odmark. The men ' s final concert of the semester entitled Next was held Dec. 7 in the Festival Ballroom. The concert included songs, At Last, Blower ' s Daughter, Can ' t Take My Eyes Off You, Lovestoned, Motown Philly, Open Your Eyes, and finally the Forgotten Boy Band Medley. The concert had a 20-minute intermission, which includ- ed a short movie reenacting the popular MTV show Next. This, as well as their song choices, showed off their comedic way of interacting with audiences and made their name hard to forget among students everywhere. Front row: Adam Spallelta, John Gnttm, lohn Heiner; Second row: David Batleigei, lason Ham, Steve Aiizuini, Duug McAdoo, Back row: William Rousseau, Kyle Hutchison, Thomas Tomhes, Austin Colby, Seth Doleman 8xit 2 6 lUD rieia nocKey Club Field Hockey ranked number one in the nation and aimed to bring together students who loved the sport and being part of a team. The coed club played in the National Elite 8 Tournament in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Front row: Lynsi Matthews, Christa Marie Brown, Nicole O ' Connor, Kristin Goldsworthy, Maria Mckenna, )enna DiLu cente, lules Yurek, lessica Wheeler: Second row: Lisa Weckstein, Ashlie Grainer, Steph Smith, Gina Cappiello, Slephanii Modena, Jessica Stanley, Carson Ruhenstein, Laura Spinks, Kellie Dress, Monica Szymanski, Ashley Roberts, )en Haltermar Back row: Lindsay Delinian, Shannon Stulb, Meredith Byerly, Peter Fisher-Duke, Emily Resetco, Emma Sheehv Bridge Holroyd, Melissa Dunn, Meghan Lemieux, Sarah Lopes, Jessica Hollinger ■Kba I M B ■■ Club Softball was a competitive mi 1 r H j B P IP I KSi ' ' ' {BB I team that traveled to games and ■fl H F J f Kf I BM Htt| I9§ Lt JPwl tournaments around the state. The K - y Sfj SmmT r 1 gpi -ni B JN organization was a member of the National Club Softball Association WK JStt ttS fy (NCSA and placed third in the ■ M F- ' uM yjll HMT , F B 2007 NCSA World Series. Club Softball dedicated its time off the ■Wy %1 (m KM| Vi jW field to community service events. h y ' - 1 B 1 id Fl V il l Front row: Caiitcmte Harmon, Krtslifi VVojlowyti, tllc-it jmiili. jdiine rviayitcui, knsifn [a ioi, Kelly ar iu. Second row Jillian Zeller, Laura Damico, Rosalie Serra, Kelly Weber, Ali Walls, Lindsay Harmon; Back row: Elisabeth Pegn.iio, u oli Averse, Ben Wolford, Lauren Ellis, Shelby Webb, Amanda Badders 2 Organizations oi aiiizations. College De mocrats The College Democrats provided a political community at the university and reached out to the campus. Through grassroots efforts, the organization raised awareness of the party ' s ideals and helped get Democrats elected locally, statewide and nationally. , Front row: Bonnie Tang, Viclori.i Elliott, Amanda Slacle. Mary Bailey White, Lauren Gilbert, Sherry Vaughan, Hannah Spoonhoward, Nora Mcieese; Back row: Meredith Davis, Deborah Tenenbaum, Allison Seward, Dimitry Pompee, Philip Spangrud, Elizabeth Anderson, David McKinney, Sophie Brown, Kelsey Seward Delta Sigma Thet Delta Sigma Theto was a historically African-American sorority founded in 1 9 1 3 at Howard University . The sorority provided assistance and support through local community programs. Major events held by the organization included the Annual Date Auction; Crimson and Cream Affair, a fashion show; and Unity Cookout. Front row: ( andace Long, Ashley Daniels, Ashton Jones; Back row: ( ourlney Dixon, lerrica Brovvder, Anasa King, Meaghan Mixon Ciniverdity Organizafiom 2.rO er notes Backing up a lellow group member, senior Billy Smith sings while senior Tiffany Kim laughs on her cell phone, playing her part at Operation Santa Claus. We are big on creativity and a sense of humor! said Kim. We are a group of big personalities that all somehow fit together wonderfulK . Photo by Sammy Elchenko Front row: nnie Barnes, Lauren Smith, Emilv Dean, I ilianv Kim Back row: MrCann, John Farris, Billy Smith, Shivani Bhatl Getting into character, junior Zack Moody entertains the crowd at Operation Santa Claus. Low Key also performed at other campus events such as Rape Is Not Sex, a multiple sclerosi-- sleepoul and an AIDS benefit concert. Photo by Sammy Elchenko 2.TKD (Jrganizationd higher notes by loanna Brenner M with new members, low key prepared for an international competition. We grew. We grew more this semester than we have in most, said senior Tiffany Kim, business manager. Following two successful years with songs making their way onto the annual Best of College A Cappella CDs, the coed members of Low Key continued to advance and progress. While several talented singers had graduated in the previous year, the group welcomed six new singers. We got an amazing group of new members that are even more excited about Low Key than we are, said senior Billy Smith, president. In addition to continuing to record their latest album, the group members also traveled to Raleigh, N.C. at the beginning of November to participate in So Jam, an a cap- pella workshop with college groups from all over the East Coast. The knowledge they gained in the three days they were there made Smith feel like they could be a better group now that we had that experience. Kim added that it really helped our musicianship as a group and provided so much quality time. Besides the Sojam workshop, the group performed many concerts on campus. In addition to annual events such as Sunset on the Quad and Operation Santa Claus, Low Key also had shows at Taylor Down Under. The funniest moment of the semester came at one of those shows, according to Smith. We were singing for an AIDS benefit and the sound system kept cutting in and out, said Smith. Our audience was hearing one or two random people who were near the mics and not the group as a whole. Needless to say, we didn ' t sound very good, and all we could do was laugh. I think our audience could see what was going on and laughed with us a little bit. Maybe ne.xt time, we ' ll just sing without a sound system. While singing in concerts was Low Key ' s focus, the singers had several extra endeavors. A goal-oriented group, members had their hearts set on accomplishing two major goals: performing well at the International Championship of College A Cappella (ICC A) in January, and raising enough money to finance their next CD. It ' s extremely expensive, and we have to make a lot of sacrifices to accomplish our goals with this next album, said Smith. The group hoped to apply what it learned at So- jam to make its sophomore CD live up to its full potential. In January, Low Key was scheduled to compete against other a cappella groups from the South in the quarterfinals in the ICCA at Elon University. While focusing on prepar- ing for this competition. Low Key also tried to reach out to a younger generation. We also want to put an effort into helping younger kids to learn more about music and a cappella by organiz- ing trips to schools to perform and teach students how fun vocal music can be! said Smith. Smith and Kim felt the theme of the year was growth. Growth could be seen in the upcoming album, the dynamic of the group and the individual singers themselves. I feel like we ' ve taken the right steps in becoming the best college a cappella group we can be, and still have a lot of fun at the same time! said Smith. nressed to display their vvinter spirit, Low Key nembers perform for their ans. Low Key was founded in 2000 as one of the two coed university a cappella groups. Photo courtesy of Billy Smith L.OW cKei) dancing through life dancing throug h li fe ' by Brianne Seers madison dance members shared a history of talent A performance-based club, Madison Dance offered students the chance to try out dance styles such as hip-hop, street, lyrical and jazz. Madison Dance was an amazing club for anyone who loves to dance, said junior Kelly Rowell. It was a lot of fun and a great way to meet people that enjoy dancing as much as I do. Since its incepti on in 1998, Madison Dance had grown to become a renowned sports club at the university. The group consisted of talented girls who had danced for the majority of their lives. Anybody who had experience in dance was eligible to audition at the beginning of the semester. Being a part of Madison Dance as a freshman my first semester was fantastic, said freshman Sarah DeFelice. Being one of only the few freshmen chosen, I was really nervous at first to be dancing with the older girls. I changed my whole outlook very quickly because my choreographers and the girls were so amazingly awesome and fun, which made me open up so easily to just be my crazy self, which is what we all were. The dancers had a unique year, with a completely new board of executives and choreographers. It is so great to be part of an organization that has leaders but also focu ses on what every individual of the group wants, said sophomore Jenna Thibault. I am head choreographer but I ask for girls ' input because it is their club too. Each type of dance was distinct. Hip-hop was traditional with very sharp movement, and the girls danced to popular songs from the radio. Street was similar to hip-hop, but was performed with R B music and had more fluidity. I have been able to choreograph for some of the dances a little bit, and it is always nice to get to add my own flair to the team, said senior Ashley Hardwick. Jazz was different each year. It isn ' t typical jazz you ' d see at dance competitions but it ' s more hip-hop and pop- type choreography, said Thibault. The women performed at various campus events, including Sunset on the Quad, pep rallies, Operation Santa Claus, Phi Sigma Pi ' s Multiple Sclerosis Sleepout and Late Night Breakfast. They also performed at community nursing homes and AIDS benefit concerts. The group had its own end of semester show, where members could showcase their talents for fans and perform a routine for each type of dance. The Breakdance Club performed at intermission to keep the crowd energetic. Audience members were asked to bring canned food items to donate to the Salvation Army. Groups practiced one night a week from 9 to 11 p.m. Since they only met for a short time, it was important that they use their practices wisely and efficiently. It is really hard having practice that late at night, but the dancing makes it all worth it, said Hardwick. Though late-night practices were sometimes sources of added stress, the women found the friendships they built more than compensated for the time sacrifice. I love Madison Dance, said senior Holly McCarraher. It ' s the most f un I ' ve had at college, and I love to do dance. The girls on the team really make Madison Dance amazing. They ' re very talented and dedicated. My inspiration for dance is it ' s an emotional release. I can get any feelings out on stage or during practice. I hope I never stop dancing, even when I ' m eighty years old. I hope to carry it with me throughout life. Leaping in unison, Madison Dance members showcase their reperloire at the end of fall semester. The end of semester show is our biggest performance and is always nerve-racking, said sophomore Rachel Caro. Photo by Sammy Elchenko J O Jrganization6 i Flexing toward the sky, Madison Dance performs its winter show tor a packed auditorium at Memorial Hall. In the spare time you have, you uant to do something tun and worthwhile, said sophomore Jenna Thibault. Madison Dance gives you this experience. Photo by Sammv Elchenko K, i Front row: D,-n,i Ceccocci, Mary Edmonds, jenna Thibault, Renee Reveltj, HolK McCarraher, Tara Williams, Claira H Second row: Sarah Heller, Ashley Hardvvick, Sarah DcFelice, Brittany Sarver, Samantha Silva, Rachel Caro; B row: K.cnirvn Cast, Melissa Bechnrd, Katelyn Cadyzzo, Ashley Banek, Megan Hayes, Lauren Doss Poised and focused in the spiitlishl. senior Holly McCarreher displa s perfect form. Madison Dance allowed students to experiment with several different styles, and anyone could audition to be in any kind of dance. Photo by Sammy Elchenko (Jviadidon O ' once 279 (Wffff B . m. 1 A new organization, Divine .fcS . t - ' Unity was the university chapter of Du RaG ministries, Divine Unity Righteously Applying God. The organization sought to provide information, revelation and application of God ' s word in order to develop individual spirituality. -4 Front row: lacquelin Jackson, Cassandra Ann lones, Roystin McDonald, A,). Mosley, Alicia Carroll: Second row: Chareii Wingfield, Constance Cillison, Ronald Clay, Demetrius Lancaster, Andrew Jackson; Back row: Darrin Whitley, Porsliia Foster, Troy Burnett, Dominique Scott. Ashley Perry, Cherelle VValden ta Sigma Gammd As a nationally recognized health education honorary, Eta Sigma Gamma worked to educate the local community about health- related topics. The organization held an annual food drive and benefit concert called Can It! Front row: Katie L ' eskin, Danielle Hodgkins, Mjiian Cie.m; Back row: ' ' .ira Jackson, .Melissa Lacnihers Kiivicn Cartellone, Meagan Stanford ( Jrgamzation6 The Fencing Club strove to become better at the noble art of fencing and spread swordly ove to all mankind. With over 30 members, the organization was open to anyone, regardless of prior experience. Front row: Laura Burton, Megan Codbey, Nicole Halbert, Mebnie Demaree, Sarah Taylor; Second row: Delia Chen, Patrick Louieiisthlager, David VVarnock, Bryan Moen, Will Brou ■! Back row: Walter Canter, Duncan Bell, Scott Bell, Bryce Rogers, Mark Rutledge Gamma Sigma Sigma was the university ' s only multicultural community service sorority. The organization was founded in 1 952 and came to the university in fall of 2005; any female student was eligible to rush. Front row: Diana Van Hook, l ale Kennt-dy, Amanda Lee, Jackee Webster, Stephany Herzog Back row: Kaeia ouniinao, Emily lames, Kristen Flanagan, Kimberly Burnette, Ann Miller Clniverdiiij Drgcuiizatiorii open door upendQQt hv Ehni K4enouti (inadison equ9|| J [aisecl awareness of the GLBT community The university was home to a number of unique in- di ' iduals, all belonging to different social groups. The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) community had a strong population of social activists on campus and Madison Equalit)- (M.E.) was one of the university ' s GLBT-friendly organizations. M.E., formerly known as Harmony, existed to impro ' e GLBT awareness on campus and in the Harrisonburg community ' . Since 1976, the organization vorked ' igorously toward promoting the acceptance of the uni ' ersitys diverse student body and provided education and support for the experience and rights of GLBT individuals and their allies. M.E. spread equality and gay rights knowledge every semester through panels held for classes, dorms and Safe Zones, which allowed students to ask any GLBT-related questions or concerns. We know that we are succeeding in our endeavor to not only make the school a safe haven for ALL diversities, but that our efforts are helping to better prepare students with broader minds who will BE the change in the world after graduation, said M.E. President senior Brian Turner. Consequently, M.E. ' s educational programs were widely recognized. The programs received a Dolly Award in 2006 and the local news featured its community service efforts in 2007 for the Adopt-a-Street cleanup on Gay Street. Tolerance and acceptance disseminated the campus through special events, Taylor Hall meetings and office hours, the Madison Equality Facebook group and screen name, and within the organization through the Adopt-a-Freshman program. With this program, upperclassmen recruited new members and served as mentors to incoming students. expanding the organization to approximately 120 activists. M.E. also organized support activities, such as the Hate Crimes Vigil, to promote diversity acceptance, transgender workshops, speeches, panels, the Mardi Gras Charity Ball, live music, raffles, the GayMU week-long campus-wide awareness extravaganza and the Spring Fest picnic with GLBT communities and allies. Aside from its notable social e ' ents and honorable awards, M.E.S dedicated members set it apart from other organizations. It is an amazing self-directed and active student organization, said M.E. Faculty Adviser Bethany Bryson. Vice President sophomore Carl Taylor said, I joined the club last year as a freshman because I wanted to get more involved in the gay community. Other members joined because of famUy members and friends. Last year I joined because I have a brother who is gay, and many of my guy friends at home were gay too, said Treasurer sophomore Jasmine Fo. I wanted to be closer ' to them. Turner joined M.E. because he o ' td the people. Nowhere else on campus could I find people so educated in sociolog)-, so well-spoken on the subject of inclusiveness, and so welcoming in demeanor, he said. From Mardi Gras balls to raise money for charit) ' , to hesitantly sharing a coming out stor) ' in front of a class- room, I could see from my freshman year that these were people who knew how to forward a good cause while having fun. M.E. ' s new sub-group, Madison EqualiU ' Acti ' ists Chang- ing The Universit) ' ' s Prejudices ( ACTUP), began in the spring and v ' as designed to strengthen straight ally involvement. The organization continued to progress socially and spread aware- ness in the minds of the universiU ' and outside communits ' . ,-VIII .■ MI•; •::■ i .ini ' i . ffeshm.in Naomi De Gallery is inlervtewt ' cl during M.E. ' s cleanup in October. WHSV TV3 provided coverage ot Ihe event. Photo courtesy of lasmine Fo tlie Adopt-A-Streel sign bejrs the org.inizntion ' s name. M.E. ' s street cleanup project look place on Gay Street in Harrisonburg. Photo courtesy of lasmine Fo 2.u2. Jrganization6 Gathering with others on the steps of Wilson Hall, senior Brandon Strawn taivos part in a CayMU weel event. The gay? tine by me. T-shirts were a popular and simple way tor the student body to (. ' press their support for the GLBT community. Photo by Victoria Sisitka STRE. R CONTROV. EOUKU f Front row: l atie tteibling, Sierra Scliue, )ot.lit ' rca iey, jo f onesl, , aonii Du (oallery, Katie Zanin, Sara Kanannnc, Robinson, Lauren Bowers, Natasha Arnold; Second row: Jeremy Faircloth, Sarah Harms. Emily Krechel, Sarah Teach, Kneisley, lasmine Fo, Tiffany Sprague, Alexis Adair, Leigh Williams, Courtney lones: Back row: Michael Stralmoen Jackson, Justin Mason, Gemma Hobbs, Brian Turner, Nicholas Corbell, Mitchell Hobza. Mark Rutledge, Laura Bock Taylor, Skippii Tollkuhn cAtadidon Oijua ihj 2,0 J market value market value 6 - Mea Streker madison marketing students prepared for future care It was a big year for Madison Marketing Associa- tion (MMA). Traveling to New Orleans, La., for the American Marketing Association ' s (AMA) Interna- tional Collegiate Conference, the organization gladly accepted top honors for Outstanding Fundraising, Out- standing Web Site and Outstanding Chapter Planning. The organization was the premier student-run professional marketing association at the university. Founded in 1982, MMA was the university ' s collegiate chapter of the AMA, which had 38,000 members nationwide. Open to all majors, the group had about 95 members and offered marketing education through guest speakers, professional development events, networking, marketing publications, conferences, social events and open forums with university faculty and marketing professionals. Its mission was to provide opportunities to learn and implement marketing principles in fundraisers, our annual Etiquette Banquet, and the annual American Marketing Association Collegiate Conference, according to its Web site. This organization has given me a great sense of accom- plishment in the field of marketing, making me ready for my future in the marketing industry, said MMA President graduate Jordan Anderson. Madison Marketing Association has taught me how to accomplish great feats and make lifelong friends. Senior Margot Aaronson was MMA ' s vice president of membership and social programming. I plan social events and meetings, said Aaronson. I try to plan fun events for everyone to get to know each other better and work together in planning MMA events. Each year, the group held an Etiquette Banquet and the Harrisonburg Arthritis Walk. The Etiquette Banquet was held Oct. 15 and featured guest speakers who discussed topics such as professional dress, interviewing techniques and proper dinner etiquette. This event is a great opportunits ' for students to learn how to network as well as utilize said skills by speaking with companies which interest them, said Anderson. Last year, MMA held its first Arthritis Walk in Harri- sonburg. The Walk had a three-mile and one-mile course and provided activities for families. It was the Arthritis Foundation ' s signature event and occurred annually in communities nationwide to raise funds and awareness for the disability. The funds raised supported arthritis research, health education and government advocacy initiatives to improve the lives of people with arthritis. MMA planned to host Business Week in the spring, a weeklong event where each night represented a different College of Business major. The goal was to have business professionals speak about different career paths within the major as well as what they do within their companies. The organization found speakers and sponsors for the events and advertised them both on and off campus. I have been a member of MMA for over a year and have watched MMA grow, said Aaronson. I believe I have helped build upon the foundation of MMA. . . MMA is more than just a club; it is a chance to help the community and prepare for our future. Clnd in matching T-shirts. rMMA members show their solifbritv at the Harrisonburg Arthritis Walk in April. The team collectively aimed to raise $3,000 to help fight the nation ' s number one cause of disability. Photo courtesy of lordan Anderson ijrganizationd Dr-jsitjd !ur the utLasion. MiMA members attend the AMAs International Collegiate Conference in New Orleans, La. At the conference, MMA officers led a fundraising presentation. Photo courtesy of Jordan Anderson Front row: Criselda Garcia, Margot Aaronson, Sarah Frydrych, Natalia Bokhari, Krislcn Hall: Second row: Becky Schott, Emma Laverty, Casey Fagan, Gwynne Joseph, lordan Anderson, Nicole Rabinowitz; Back row: Mike Fleming, Steve Clark, Brad Lentz, Steven Dodgion, Peter Kisiel, Michael Snader cA iadidon c A larketing cnddociatior 285 Gardy Loo Gardy Loo was the university ' s literary and arts magazine that showcased students ' talents in a variety of writing and artistic forms. The publication sought to encourage the arts within the university community. pact Movement An international, non- denominational Christian Ministry, Impact Movement provided a spiritual environment for students. The organization held weekly Bible studies, conferences, social events and retreats. Front row: Lindsey Andrews, Clayton Dingle, Liz S|)erry, Mary Crook Front row: Danielle Brown, Porscha Perm, LaKeisha Jones, Bnttntc bykes, Anjanae Stringtieiri: Back row: Ashle Taylor, Cassandra Ann lones. Heavenly Hunter, SheRae Clegg, Fatimah Johnson, Shennean Tatem OO kJrganizationd nternational Student Association The International Student Association enhanced the university ' s diversity and provided opportunities for multicultural learning. It was known for its annual fashion show in the fall. Front row: Heln.i Patel, Reetika Sethi, Prolik Banjode, Michael Trop. Nishjl Patel, Suniiti Chopra, Sahisnj Suwal: Second row: Minar Mathhi, Meetra Najrabi, Tina Masic, Anmol Sidhu, Bella Patel, Charlotte Sohr, Leena Patel, Reva Vashist; Back row: Aclele Smith, Vinod Narayan, Ambrish Patel, Chirag Patel, Sam Williams, Danielle Armstrong, )awan Shir, Awais faroog. Elyse Ritter nto Hymn was founded by two female students in 1 999 as on all-Christian a cappella group. The group was known for participating in Operation Santa Clous, a university toy drive and holiday extravaganza. Front row: Jessica Brown, Sarah Kobarge, Sarah Stedman, Brett Wilson. Renee Nice, Courlnev Sheads: Back row: trica Engdahl, Brett Batten, Claire Harvey, Susannah Thomson, Charlotte Martin Olniverditij CJrganizadoric 287 tied up Belting out a tune, juni Jeremy Winston sings hi? heart out tor the tans. The Madison Project was one of eight 3 cappella groups on campus, and one ol thrt ' f all-male groups. Photo by Sammv Elchenko Sf. ' ren.iiling rhe . -.jriit.Tuu, seniors Dan Fitzgerald and Blaine Young sing at The Madison Project ' s winter concert. The group released six albums and performed throughout the East Coast. Photo by Sammy Elchenko L)re seci Tor siumher, 1 lit- Madison Project performs songs from its albums and debuts a few songs. It was the first all-male a cappella group at the universit founded in 19 ' )6 by IK Sno Photo by Sammy Elchenko 2.00 (J)rganiza(ion(S e madison project dressed up Jtedup, :t dressed up and h b Uann almatier_ and hit it off with fh eir fan; 9 The guys rushed to the stage, welcomed the crazy fans and took giant swigs out of their water jugs. Though their songs may have changed and sing- ers may have graduated, the men of the renovraed a cappella group. The Madison Project, maintained the ide- als on which the group was founded. Their undisputed tal- ent was displayed through performances including covers of songs by Journey; Earth, Wind and Fire; and the Doobie Brothers as well as more modern hits like those by Gnarls Barkley, NSYNC and Josh Gracin. A cappella was born at the university in 1996, and The Madison Project was at the forefront. Project has been a standard, said Vice President senior Michael Snow. Essentially it is the same today as when it began. Snow ' s brother, JR, co-founded The Madison Project along with Dave Keller and the group held its own with values that had lasted since its inception by upholding tradition in its song selection, snappy dress and the encompassing brotherhood. Tradition is so important to Madison Project, said President senior Jeff Chandler. We have a strong alumni base and it really shows. Also vital to the group was a level of passion. I didn ' t even know what a cappella was before, said soph- omore Jeremy Johnson. Then, when I heard a sample, I was blown away. This is the only group I tried out for. Whether a newcomer or a senior member, members of The Madison Project acknowledged their growth. It ' s a lot different being a senior than being a freshman, said senior Jim Oliver. I ' m more comfortable on stage and there ' s a different d) ' namic. However, a lot hasn ' t changed. It ' s stiU a great time, great songs and a great audience. For their big December concert, the men asked the audience to bring items to get cozy in the Festival Ballroom. Pajama-clad students brought blankets, chairs and one group even brought a tent to escape the frigid tempera- ture outside. After The Madison Project sang 14 songs, the audience members begged the men for more. They chanted their love for the group and demanded an encore. The event culminated in the audience swarming the stage to congratulate the members on their performance. I just try to engage the audience and get a laugh by acting out the song lyrics, said junior Jeremy Winston. People have all heard the songs before, so you have to set the performance apart. Presenting fun themes helped audiences g et involved. When the audience was screaming and bursting with en- ergy. The Madison Project shot it right back. Maintaining a positive work ethic, however, remained a top priority. If we don ' t sing well, then it ' s not worth doing, said Snow. Front row: Glen North, Danny Capp, Mike Held, Kevin Cillingham, Jeremy Winston; Back row: Chris Farwell, leremy Johnson, II Chandler, Drew Brittle, Jim Oliver, Blaine Young, Daniel Fitzgerald cJfie cAladidon (Vrojeci medical attention medical attention ' ' ' Laura Becker nursing students associati ssed the needs of the commuj Not mam- clubs could boast that they hosted a prom each spring. The members ot the Nursing Students Association (NSA) not only hosted a dance, but when they called it Senior Prom they meant it — the dance was for elderly people from all over the Shenandoah Valle) ' . NSA was established to provide members with edu- cational experiences outside of the classroom. They used their existing skills and learned new ones. Anyone inside the nursing program could join, and members had the op- portunit) to help out around the cir ' of Harrisonburg. Club President senior Kristina Kirby joined to give back to the communit) ' while getting to know other students in nursing. NSA gives nursing majors the opportunity to help people in a whole other way, outside of the hospital set- ting, said Kirby. Even though the skills we learn in clinical are very important to our nursing practice, the things we say and do that come from our hearts is what leaves a lasting impression. The universit) ' won four first place awards at the NSA State Convention last year, ' here the ' irginia Nursing Students Association honored collegiate associations for their com- muniU ' ser ice. Being a part of NSA has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life! said Kirby. I will never forget the people I have met through participating in this organiza- tion and the lives that we have changed. No v a junior, Morgan Gentr - was looking for a way to get involved with the university when she was a freshman. She decided that a club affiliated with her major would be a good place to start. She liked that NSA did a little bit of everything — from fundraisers to events to community service. For Halloween, Morgan and seven other girls went to a recreation center in Elkton for the Halloween- Hoo-Doo, where she decorated for the event and judged children who competed in a costume contest. NSA is a great organization... you meet other nurs- ing students, become involved in an organization here at JMU and nationwide... [and] learn about different aspects and dimensions of the niu-sing profession, said Gentr)-. EnterUining .in attendee of the Special Olympics Fall Fest, senior; fessica Montgomery and Sarah Willoughby volunteer their time to the local community. Members of NSA worked with individuals of all ages. Pholo courtesy oi Kristina Kirby 2. 0 Drganizationd I. f i ' -eing rrahy, senior Holly Sacra lies ribbons on survi ' 3l kits. Members jt NSA prepared the kits :o welcome junior year -tudents who had just been nducled. Photo courtesy of Kristina Kirbv I r ;i Front row: Patrick Manstield, Sarah illoughhs, Jessica Tormena, Holl Sacra, Lauren Burle-A, Knslma Kirb . Laura Hud- tjns Rachael Haney, Jessica Montgomery, lulia Peniield, Claire Guenthner: Second row: Kelly Meehan, lulie Frv, Kate Price, lenna Rave Baker, Sarah Arthur, Kimberly Durst, Jenny Hunter, Kayla Reynolds, Rebecca Lloyd, Emma Ciaravino, Meredith Strickland, Nicole Sanlarsiero; Third row: Amanda Miller, Lauren Fauteuv, Heather McClcaf, Meredith Reed, Morgan Cen- trv. Stacv Sklor, Genevieve Lyndon, Lindsay Myers, Jackie Kurecki, Ashley Viars, Jenna Nelson, Heather Cyphers, Travia Brown: Back row: Caitlin Howard, Melinda Jenkins, Amanda Wyrick, lennifer Shupe, .Ashlyn Wallace, Courtney McCullough, Caroline Cannon, Katlyn Stiedle, Michelle Pecinovsky, Rebecca Hatch, Whitney Hodgen, Regina Duify, Rachel Brown (J ur6mg indent cnd6ociation 291 appa kappais, Kappa Kappa Psi was founded as a band service fraternity in 1919 at Oklahoma A M College. The university chapter kept band programs running smoothly and pledged to uphold its motto, Strive for the highest. Front row: Rjchel Hutchins, K.ilhlin Pearson, Crystal Phillips, Annoka Welty: Second row: Courtney Moore, Ashley Shell. Anne Carmack, Cynthia Monthie, Matthew Wallace: Back row: Alexander Davis, William Deacon, Kevin O ' Brien, W. Todr: Magowan, Kim Wisener nee Club Mozaic Dance v as a group of 23 students v ho shared a passion for hip-hop and the art of dance. They believed in expressing themselves in a fun and positive environment and held open tryouts each semester. Front row: Latrice Ellerbe, Brittany Barhou, Briana Harris, Zena baarieh, I rica Ponder; Second row: Kebecca Lesnott, Cynthia Brooks, Alicia Wilson, Nicole Milone, Leila Saadeh, Meylin Cano; Back row: Bnlian) Kaschak, Nakiya Pitts, Shokia Taylor, Courtney Dixon, Britnie Green, Nicole Sanders, Amanda )aworski JryJ. Jrganizatiom ' i univers jtE aiiizatiq NAACP M 5 The university ' s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People worked to better the educational, social and economic status of minority populations. The organization ' s theme v as unity. I K K Front row: Bre ' Anna Scott, Brian Davis, Beverly Walker, Stephanie Reese: Second row: Ashlon Jones, Tarin Carter, Celeste Thomas, Ashley Smith; Back row: Crvstal Prigmore, Janell Baker, Stephanie Washington. Tracy Lanier New an T mprov New and Improv ' d was founded at the university in 1 999 to entertain students with improvisation comedy. It was the only improv group on campus and| frequently performed at Taylor Down Under. Front row: Martin Makris, Katelyn McNichol, Patrick Shanley, Jackie Southec Back row: Nathan Taylor, Stefan Gural, Lindsay Long, Heather McCollum, Conor O ' Rourke Cimverdihj C iyaMizafion,)U tZ 3 catch the fever Enthusiastic about the university ' s landmark: building, seniors Bonnie Creech and Phil Carron describe Wilson Hall to a group of prospective students and their parents. Leading tours through campus was one oi Student Ambassadors ' main duties. Photo courtesy of Rl Oh ren _ _g SKIFSjSj Hi li K- ' h MB dUuR. KmMM Front row: :-:.jh n Cir.ili, K:iri Lovi nng, itephanie Mann-j, Ka-liul KubLi :b!.i , Lli.:) I ' lH), Llirniu bjiualu, . li.Tedith KoL)otli Second Row: Lindsay Harman, Daniel Boxer, Amanda Sarver, Katherine Boyd, Heather Shutlleworth, Kristina Erkenbrack Kaiel) n Belcher, Rachel Brulon, Kale Williams, Rachel Tombes, Rebekah Goldman, Heather Cole, Casey Hazlegrove, Tan Vaezi, Raven Adams: Third Row: Sean Henry Banks, Lindsay Breitenberg, Candace hay, Meg McMahon, Kirsten McGloni William Roth, Emily Vande Loo, Alvson Weissherg, Lisa Kramer, Alicia Romano, Brooke Meikle, Irina Rasner, Laura Scheeler Ashley Elsiro, Katharine Peabody: Fourth Row: Benjamin Brown, Robert Ohgren, Lauren Matyisin, Sarah Johannes, Amii Kakar, Christopher Rineker, Bryan Couch, Bradley Nelson, Sarah . 1arr, Zarhary Stuart DeVeety, Phillip Carron, Coryn Giordano, Dinwiddle Lampion, Lindsey Harriman, Zari Hamaways; Back Row: Christopher Smarle, Amy Moore, lames Oli ver, Stephen DePasquale, Evan Wilt, Shannon Thucher, Robert Anderson, Theodore Beidler, Matthew Maskell, Richarr Blessing, Sleven Kulsar, ,Ronaldy Maramis, Christopher Rielly, Patrick Turner, Lee Brooks, Laura Burns JryH KJrgamzationd the fev by Brittany Leblins student ambassadors spread their university pride. tudent Ambassadors weren ' t just serving the university when they gave a tour or hosted a B pep rally — they were serving themselves, too. B The organization boosted senior Lisa Kramer ' s self-confidence, and for this, 1 am eternally grateful to Am- bassadors, she said. I have never entered a room where there has been so much passion and enthusiasm about JMU and the student body than when I do upon entering a Student Am bassadors ' meeting. As the Ambassadors continued another year with per- manent smiles and infinite school spirit, they were quick to confirm it was all completely genuine. 1 think visitors at first think that we can ' t really be as excited as we appear, said secretary junior Kristina Erken- Brack. As the tour continues and they hear our stories and see the campus, it ' s neat to watch them realize that we are actually being completely authentic when we say our school is amazing and that we love it dearly. Student Ambassadors were trained to be the faces of the university, but it was their real perspective of a day in the life of a JMU student that often won over the many people they interacted with, ac- cording to Kramer. The first realization of their promotion efforts ' impact was a big highlight for most Ambassadors. One day, after showing around prospective students and their families, a mother came up to me after my tour and said, ' ' ou just sealed the deal for my daughter, she loves JMU! ' said Kramer. While the Student Ambassadors ' main purpose was to promote the university through big events and tours, they enjoyed time spent doing small acts of community service, such as when we work in soup kitchens or have our own Relay for Life team, said ErkenBrack. We may not be in our polos and we may not be known as Ambassadors, but we still get to enjoy being together and giving back. In the spring they hosted Choices dinners for the first time, where those who had attended the program for accepted students that had not yet made their final decision, were able to have a meal with an Ambassador and hear about life at JMU in a personal setting, said ErkenBrack. Because they were involved in organizing and executing campus tours, admissions events, Choices, alumni events and tours, Madison P.R.I.D.E., Homecoming, Opera- tion Santa Claus, Parent of the Year, Carrie Kutner Student Ambassador Scholarship and various forms of community service, it was hard to imagine Student Ambassadors had any energy to spare — but actually, they found it to be very natural. Again, it ' s passion, said Kramer. And along with pas- sion comes spirit. Spirit is contagious. It ' s kind of like, JMU: catch the fever. As Ambassadors, we help to spread this fe ' en It ' s all around us, and we just soak it up. Opening rhe event, jiinio Ben Brown and enuees Mipiicniuif Dinwiddle Lampto n incl lunior Cor ' Giordano [uTt ' orm a humorous skit at Operat Santa Claus. Tfie event, held in Craflon-Stovall Theatre, aimed to collect toys and raise money for local children. Photo courtesy of Rl Ohgren SLitrounfted by toys, junior Britt Edstrom celebrates the collection of donated items lor Operation Santa Claus. The toys donated at the event were given to Harrisonburg Social Services. Photo courtesy of Rl Ohgren Sfuaenf arnwaddadord 295 we the people we the people udent government association Drought hy Caitlin Harrison purple out to campj 5 The Student Government Association (SGA) was an organization devoted to making the universi- ty community a better place for students. Made up of student-elected and student-appointed leaders, SGA consisted of three separate branches: the Executive Council, Student Senate and Class Councils. Class Councils had weekly meetings and were run by the president, vice president, secretary and treasurer of each class. Senior Lindsa) ' Dowd functioned as the director of class government and was in charge of the Class Council officers. We had veekly meetings where we discussed and planned events for their respective classes, said Dowd. I was person- ally in charge of Purple Out, Mr. and Ms. Madison, the Dan Tlle Scholarship and choosing the student graduation speaker. The Class Councils planned things such as senior weeks, the annual tree lighting, Mr. Freshman and Ring Premiere. There were eight student senate committees: Academic Affairs, Communications and Internal Affairs, Com- munity Affairs, Diversity Affairs, Finance, Food Services, Legislative Actions and Student Services. Each senator was required to serve on a committee. Sophomore Nicole Fer- raro was a member of both the Food Services and Diversit) ' Affairs Committees. Each of these committees met weekly to address the respective issues on campus, said Ferraro. Senate met every Tuesday night at 5 p.m. Bills were presented to sen- ate, debated and voted on. Also, senate reports are given by staff, executive, committee chairs and Class Councils so the entire SGA is well informed about what is going on. The Food Services Committee put on SGA Serves You at D-Hall, where members of SGA came to D-Hall and served students, answering any questions. The newest committee was Academic Programs. It operated as the last faculty and administrative group to review and suggest changes in curricular matters to the president and advisers. The Executive Council was made up of Student Body President senior Lee Brooks, Vice President of Administra- tive Affairs junior Andy Gibson, Vice President of Student Affairs Dowd, Executive Treasurer senior Robert Burden and Speaker of the Senate senior Stefanie DiDomenico. After senior Brandon Eickel resigned in September, Brooks was elected the new student body president. As student body president, my job was to represent the views, issues and concerns of the student body to the facult) ' and administration, said Brooks. I did this through meet- ings with the president ' s office, other senior level administra- tors, worked with those planning the Centennial, the Facult) ' Senate and any other sector of the universit) ' where student concerns needed to be addressed. I also represented the Stu- dent Government Association at any university e -ent where needed, and led the executi ' e council. Class Council - Front row: Katelyn McNichol, Daniel Smolkin, Nicole Ferraro, Lindsay Dowd, Rebekah Reiter, Kalelyn Grant, Mallory Miceticli, Chiquitj Kini; Back row: Brook Wallace, Bennett Resnik, Candace Avalos, Will Farlow, Brian Temple, Tara Rife, Shari Kornblatt Keeping stiidpnts In i li.iti i ! sophomore Nicole Ferraro distributes tree driof,s (juIskK ' Carrier l.ibrarv during finals. SCA showed student support through big .md small gestures. Photo courtesv of Leslie Cavin 2 S Organization Lined up. SGA members serve and are served at D-Hall. They got in the sf by wearing chef hats and Madison Centennial pur[ out T-shirts. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Student Government Association - Front row: Andy Gibson, Lindsay Dowd, Robert Burden: Second row: Mallory Micetl Ti ishcna Farley. Emily Caligiun, Georgia VVeidman. Matt Silver. Chiquita King, Nicole Ferraro. Kathleen Lee, Lauren ArmstroT Third row: Sean FHenry Banks, Stephanie Kissam, Candace Avalos, Amber Richards, Katelin Mikuta, Jeremy Jones, Karen Mia ich, Benjamin Flail, Lauren Curtis, Katelyn Grant, Laura Spinks, Ashley Elstro, Marissa Emanuel; Fourth row: .Alissa Bown Shan Kornblatt, Katelyn McNichol, Stet ' anie DiDomcnico, Daniel Smolkin, Troy FHolley, Kate Wieczorek, Fred Rose, Viij Narayan, Karen Stetanski, Tara Rife, Rebekah Reiter, Lexi FHutchins; Back row: Jeff Watson, )ohn Sutter, Derek Jones, Bi| Haregu, Greg Tamargo, Dan Stana, Brock Wallace, Will Farlow, Brian Temple, Bennett Resnik, Bryan Moen Sa |297 ote-onet The women of Note-oriety celebrated their 1 0-year anniversary in 2008 as an all- female ocappella group. They sang at many campus charity events and often traveled off campus to sing at other schools and churches. Front row: Kerry Donovan, Jonnelle Morris, Katie Farwell, Kendall Stagaard, Laura Macinski, Rachel Rodgers, Jenny Kneale; Back row; Chelsea Mendenhall, Katie Hickey, Sarah Papertsian, Brianna Darcey, Christine Berg, Jenny Nolte, Lindsay Breitenberg triggers Peer Educators Outriggers members helped other organizations reach their goals by promoting cohesion within campus organizations. As part of the university for 1 5 years, the club realized its motto, We are peers helping peers help themselves! Front row: Gabrielle Hudey, Ashley Smith, Shari Kornblatt, Meghan Bollenbock, Samantha Smingki Back row: Nadia i o« zadi, Stephanie Graves, Austin Robey, Matt Borone, Matlhew Slansberry, Landry Bosworlh 2. 0 ( rganizationii universil i anizations Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity was a professional service organization. It was the first and only fraternal organization on campus to support pre-law students in their career pursuits. The fraternity strove to provide service to the community through a 5K charity run and a canned food drive. Front row: Jill Kirshner, Annaka Welty, Jessica Murray, Suzanne Havelis, Jennifer Winn, Marie Eszenyi, Ashlee Neal: Second row: Wargaret Ransone, Daniel Heilberg, Kalhrvn Daughtry, Luke Malloy, Genevieve DeFino, Shaina Shippen, Kris- ten Rolinsky, Caitlin McParlland, Rachel Egbert: Back row: Sara Lunstorcl, Mary Baskerville, Melissa Mock, Alex Weston, Sasson Afshari, Adam Harahush, Jennifer Holl, Courtney Dixon lytniverditij Orgcviizationd 299 mass appeal III2ISS SPPCSU I Casev Smith rogram board enriched entertainment f Josh Gracin, Gym Class Heroes, Crazy Commons and Desmond Tutu. What did all these have in common? They were all campus events planned, organized and made successful by the University Program Board (UPB). The University Program Board is a student-run, student-funded organization receiving more funding from the Student Government Association than any other student group, according to the UPB Web site. The committees and executive board used its funding to bring big-name events to the university in order to enhance students ' college experiences. By encouraging boundless expression, the University Program Board strives to enhance the overall JMU experi- ence by providing a variety of creative, educational and entertaining programs that appeal to diverse audiences, as stated in the UPB mission statement on the Web site. We actively seek and encourage input while dedicating and challenging ourselves to incorporate the needs and desires of the JMU community ' UPB actively tried to figure out who and what the students wanted to see or experience on campus. We work for the students, said senior Drew Richard, UPB ' s Webmaster. We need their input. If you want us to bring a specific event, tell us. If you think we ' re doing a bad job, tell us why. If you really enjoyed something, let us know so we can program a similar event in the future. UPB sent out mass e-mails to survey the student body on who it wished to see in concert. The survey was on the Web site, which was updated frequently by Richard. The UPB committees and executive board worked together to make sure students had the best experience at events. Members put their time and effort into creating a fun atmosphere that anyone would enjoy, but all the work made the rewards that much greater It was great being able to see the finished product and seeing the audience enjoy it, said senior Jenna Cook, vice president of marketing and communications in her second year with UPB. It was a lot of fun working with committee members and seeing them enjoy what they were doing. Being a member of UPB required a great deal of work in addition to classes. Sometimes it was difficult balancing schoolwork with UPB work and making sure that there was enough time to get everything done, said sophomore Meghan Hovanic, executive assistant and second-year member It was great to get real-world experience in marketing, planning and working in an office setting. The organization was also in charge of the movies shown in Grafton-Stovall Theatre. It gave away free tickets, had sneak previews for movies not yet released and surveyed students to find out which movies they most desired to see. UPB was the center of the majority of campus enter- tainment. Anyone could get involved and you chose your level of commitment, said Hovanic. UPB helped to enrich the year with entertainment and interesting education. It allowed students to become more involved on campus and meet a variety of new people. Any committee member could get as involved as they wanted— they could work with the executive board on all the events or they could just work occasionally with their committee members, said Cook. It was really up to them. Senior Amanda Gibson said, UPB is just a very ' rewarding organization to be involved in! Front row: Amanda Ciihson. Tiltany Mink, Kachel Blnnlon. (. ajllrn Hylinski, Allison Beisler, Fareine buarc. Hoggberg, Kara Dragan, Sarah Sundt ' , Drew Richard, Kelly Patullo, Jenna Cook, Meghan Hovanic Back row: j(j J LJrganizatioyid Striking a pose, Dennis Haskins, Mr. Belding, entertains the audience in Wilson Hail auditorium. UPB worked to provide a wide variety ' of events tor students; it aimed to have at east tour weekly. Photo by Seth Binsted ! H-i kt ' fi uur in i. riners clothes, UPB members draw students to the Petting Zoo on the Commons. Over the course of the year, UPB hosted a number of Crazy Commons ' days which featured mid-day distractions, such as a caricature artist, free iond and games. Photo by Seth Binsted Krep..iring tor ine rusn, l rh members line up cups of hot, fresh popcorn. Tickets were sold for S2.50 and popcorn for 50 cents at Crafton-Stovall Theatre movies, sponsored b - UPB. Photo by Seth Bimted aj B 301 just like home m clapping along, the VVesle ' . Foundation ' s New Lite Singer? harmonize inside the Wesley House. The New Life Singers was a contemporary choir that traveled and performed throughout the Shenandoal: Valley. Photo courtesy 01 Wesley Foundation Enjoying the outdoors Wesley Foundafid members gather tor a picni- lunch. The Foundatioi invited students to participate in several even ' per week. Photo count • laynell StOHi 302. (Jrgcmizationd We ofti ike home Canter a tion welcomed all students regardless of religion . It ' s a home away from home, said Vice President graduate Laura Higgins. Those who were regulars at the Wesley Foundation, located on the corner of Cantrell Avenue and Mason Street, always felt right at home at this Methodist student organization. Everyone ' s welcome; every religion ' s welcome, people with no religion [are] welcome. . . we talk about everything. . . everyone [is] encouraged to ask anything and everything, said Higgins. The Wesley Foundation ' s mission was to provide a spiritual and educational environment for students where they could be nurtured: mind, body and soul. Its Web site read, Come to the Wesley House where there are no strangers. You do not have to walk alone. Come to the Wesley House where you are valued and much loved. You are always welcome to come in and enjoy company, kick back, relax and consider yourself among friends. With a new campus minister, Rev. Amanda Garber, the Wesley Foundation continued its mission by creating a welcoming environment. It has a supportive. . . ' home away from home feeling to get away from stress. . .where you can have theological conversation and just talk over coffee for a few hours, said Garber. The organization ' s cornerstone was the Thursday night worship. Students found time to gather for a home-cooked meal, fellowship and praise. Lively themes aimed at college students, such as What the Hell?!?, invited students to partici- pate in these worships. Everyone has strong feelings, said sophomore Adam Hall. We have diverse backgrounds and have many different opinions. . .but we can accept each other ' s viewpoints...! mean where else [could] you sit around and talk about hell? In addition to the lively message or discussion, the university ' s contemporary New Life Singers musically accompanied the weekly worship. The Foundation ' s activities were diverse. The organization offered a spring break Honduras trip where students built homes for the St. Barnabas Medical Missions Teams and also sponsored In His Steps, a liturgical dance group. The Wesley House was rarely empty. It housed Women of Wesley, Men ' s Group, Sister 2 Sister and various other programs and Bible studies. When programs were not going on, students filled the halls to study and hang out. A bulletin board in the dining room read, If the doors are ever locked and you want to get in, call a council member to let you in. This open door policy led to hallway conversation. After dinner we would talk about anything and every- thing... and it was not just a one night thing, people [were] always hanging out here, said junior Christina Vandenbergh. The House served as more than just a place of worship and service. Almost every week, the Foundation hosted a social activiU ' such as a massive flag football game at PurceU Park, a pumpkin patch isit or a root beer keg part) ' . It is an authentic place to be who you are, said Garber. illl ' H A y m i iH bl 1 4 [ E ' i c r B VVtsle ' fe iT-- ' s yBtV ' Q t ' irt e,Hxae vVtesley_«M«e I ) J Front row: Jessicn Hoffman, Tana Wrighl, laynell Stoneman: Back row: Christina Vanrlenlierg Crawford, Megan Gustafson Laura Higgins, Robert Qt edley cJ-ounaation A coed national honor fraternity, Phi Sigma Pi was established at the university in 1 995, and was actively involved in raising money and awareness for multiple sclerosis and Teach For America. Pledges were required to have a 3.0 GPA and three semesters left at the university to join. Front row: Ashleigh Oliver, Thanli Liim, Kim Zaiigjrcli, Bethany Bievins, )oe Okdi, Danielle McGhee, Lindsay Dulty, Maddi Zingi jif; Second row: Jessica Goodman, Lindsey Emhry, Erin Bennett, Lauren Padgett, Jessica Washington, Ainslee Smith, Jayne Penne, Rosalie Lonzon: Back row: Ashley Cross, Justin Seiriel, Renee Revetta, Evan Lauderdale, Ryan Tuttle, Tim Sandole, Minh Nguyen, Joshua Yoo, Matt Takane re-Physical Thera py Society The Pre-PT Society prepared students for physical therapy school. Members hod the opportunity to meet PT schools ' representatives, receive academic assistance in the sciences and work on the application process. Front row: , iii,i llli.ind nrjnd.in hiii-.iiii, kim l-i.inick Back row: s.mi.inina mmimh- Keli Gjleuoiitl, Haliie Snyiii ' i oOh Cjrgcmizationd Front row: Sarah Weston, Ashley Smith, Alessandra Alvarez, Michelle Murata, Kacey Sax; Second row: Hannah Shinozaki, tiaihn Lavoie, Ariana Vanderveldt, Oksana Naumenko, Vanessa Olsnp Back row: Elise Freeman, Marie Zambeno, Laura Anne Copley, Jaimie Hensley, Amanda Beavin Front row: Katie Kurdzioiek. Saijit L(. ' dgue. Dianna Hirichber , Cuurlnts Barnes, tlizabe ' h Nk ' rgan, ti-rih WcGee, Shelly ' jfe , Karin Anderson: Second row: Sara Critz. Paula Keough, Katie Waybrlght, Hushmath Alam, Christine Dachert, Sarah Wagoner, Julie Coxe, Courtney Austin: Back row: lenniter Hoyle, Rachael BelotI, Cinny FHoover, Meaghan McElroy. Ali Thomas, Courtenay Smith, Leslie Bradie The Psychology Club explored various topics of psychology in o fun, social setting and applied what was learned through related activities. The topics covered went beyond those learned in class and allowed for practical application. Sigma Alpha lota ' s goal was to uphold the highest standards of music and to further the development of music in America and around the world. The organization was the university ' s only professional women ' s music fraternity. Oiniverdity L rgcmizationd mo nkey b usiness Sporting her oncsie, ' sophomore Krislen Keller nwrks the h.iiifller. Thf Bnionkeys played against six teams at the University ot l ichmond ' s tournament Photo by Cat e Piwowarczyk ReaHv to huck (he disi senior Lisa Peiesrin loni to the endzone to store point. Pelegrin had been c the team since her t ' reshm.n year at the university. Photn courtesy of Amy Ciulb jUo LJrgayjizationd monkey business Katie Piwowarczvk women ' s ultimate frisbee made an impressive showing on the field. After losing over 10 significant players to graduation, injuries and semesters spent abroad, the women ' s Ultimate Frisbee team, the Bmonkeys used the season to rebuild themselves mentally and physically. Fifteen committed newbies were recruited from the team ' s second annual Ultimate Frisbee clinic, where team members took the time to teach the basics to those interested in playing. While progress was slow at the start of the season, the Bmonkeys proved to be a threat to competitive teams by the end of the semester. Seeing eight of our finest players graduate was scary, said senior Colleen Cooney. I thought that this was going to be a complete rebuilding year, but they proved me dead wrong. These girls have talent. The Bmonkeys competed in four fall tournaments in Maryland, Ohio, Virginia and North Carolina. They performed their best at the University of Richmond ' s Red Hot Rodeo Tournament, where they finished fourth. The fact that everyone wants to see the team move forward has added to our progress, said Co-Captain junior Dana Corriere. It ' s not only the upperclassmen helping the newbies, it ' s the newbies asking questions and trying to make themselves the best they can be. The team attributed a lot of their success to their high energy, crazy outfits and good spirit, according to Corriere. Wearing poodle skirts, sparkly dresses and a rainbow of onesies epitomized what the team called flair. The flair represents how you can do whatever you want on this team, said Cooney. The crazier, the better. The women of the Bmonkeys broke off from the men ' s Frisbee team in 2001 and originally consisted of fewer than 10 members. In 2003, the team grew to about 20 players, none of whom had much experience with Frisbee. Though they did not win any games that year, the Bmonkeys developed the good spirit that is now reflected in the team ' s flaired outfits, cheers and fair play. With growing amounts of talent, the team became more competitive than the beginning years, according to Corriere. The women practiced four to five times a week and planned to conduct their first hell weeks following winter break, which would consist of two weeks of intense sprinting, distance and weight workouts to get the team in shape for the upcoming season. The ultimate goal is not necessarily to win, but to have everyone on the team play their best and have fun doing it, said Corriere. Corriere and the Bmonkeys two other captains, senior Katie Piwowarczvk and junior Hanna Traynham, had plans to lead the team to regionals in the spring. The 2006 season was the first time the Bmonkeys qualified for the tournament, and it left them hoping to qualify again and break seed. Front row: Colleen Cooney, Charley Martin, Kristi Van Sickle, Rol-)in Cummings, Shannon Childress, Linda Laarz, Lisa Pelegrin; Second Row: Raechel Eddy, Dana Corriere, Keli Birchfield, Sara Pritt, Gabrielle Claubke, Jacqui Wagner, Audrey Stone; Back Row: Sara Kelly, Caitlin Boyer, Danielle Ainson, Elyse Ritter, Rachel Looney, Kristen Keller, Eleanor Garretson, Katie rtvvuvvdiL; vk, Adele Smith yUomend Clkimate c ridhee on air Concentrated, member of the local banc ' Bantam Draper keep the tempo moving. Tht band played to a large crowd of university students and communitv members at Taylor Down Under. Photo courtesy or Danielle Robersor V: ' V  : MtMmur s m Wailing to step up home plate, members or WXIM look onto a kickball game. Members promoted bonding within the station by organizing social events including kickball games. camping trips and movie nights. Photo courtesy of Danielle Roberson Front row: .. . . . _j.jrjc Benatle, Sar.ih Delia, Cassie Summer, Amanda Phillips, Rachel Canfield, Carrie Brothers. Danielle Roberson, Lisa Derry, Jessica Novak. Rachel Sarah Blanlon: Second row: Tim Whelden, lack Robertson. John Maturo, Shane Boyd. Phil Mathews, Jimmy Oliverie, Derek Zuk, Steven Long, Matt Smiley, Eric Wueslewald; Back row: Tommy Moomau, Gene Morrello, Mike Hudson, Cory Scotl, Patrick Stinnett. Brandon Zack, Paul Forrester, Phillip Slade, Rvan Auvil. David Fra ier. lerrv. Carlton Rumpler 30o Kjrganizationd on air jnfield broadcasting at 88.7, wxjm brought music to the university. Housed ofF-campus in a nondescript building connected to WMRA, the local NPR station, WXJM, the university ' s student-run radio station, offered a wealth of listening options; seven genres of music and a varietv ' of talk shows. A beacon for music lovers in Harrisonburg since 1990, WXJM focused on promoting independent music and fostering an indepen- dent culture within the larger university population. The station had more than a decade of history and offered students a unique social opportunity and exposure to new music. WXJM is a safe emironment where you can be yourself ' said WXJM Programming Director junior Sarah Delia, whether your interests are obscure music, or you just think differendy from the rest of the JMU population. WXJM ' s showcase of music was not, however, limited to the airwaves. The station also brought music to the university through local events. In the fall, Astronautalis, Great White Jenkins, Shapiro and Terror were among the bands that performed. The genres of music featured on the station were progres- si ' e rock, loud rock, RPM, Americana, jazz and world. But, if the music didn ' t entice students, WXJM also aired a number of talk shows that focused on a broad range of contemporary issues. Whether to inform, entertain or persuade, listeners were encouraged to give feedback and join discussions. It offers students a voice, whether they realize it or not, said Delia. An ' one can come and freely express their opinions. Some of the shows included Girl Talk, a program that invited females to have intellectual conversations outside of the classroom; liberal and conservative political shows; variety shows; a film show; and a sports talk show. With an array of listening options, a diverse group of university students and Harrisonburg community mem- bers, anyone could find their niche with the station. Everyone was welcomed to have a show, following DJ training. To get a desired show time, however, DJs acquired points over the course of a semester in order to get an early sign-up time. There are a multitude of ways you can earn points at the station, said General Manager junior Amanda Phil- lips. You can get points by coming to general meetings, writing CD reviews, volunteering at shows or hanging up posters for publicity. WXJM tn ited all students to listen, but sometimes a radio audience was difficult to find among a sea of iPods and MP3s. The station would likeh ' always have an audience, according to Tom DuVal, WXJM adviser and WMRA general manager. WXJM will probably see growth in online listening, both locally and outside the FM coverage area, said DuVal. And I think there will be a place for WXJM for a long time-maybe not always on the air-because the university will have creative people who want an outlet for sharing the music that doesn ' t have the big marketing machinery behind it, and people starting to explore the world of ideas ' ho want wavs to share and discuss. Showcasing music off- air, Antlers, a mostly instrumental rock band from Richmond, Va., performs at the first WX|M show of fall semester. Virginia bands Bantam Draper, Shapiro .ind The CataKsI ' also pla t-(i Photo courtesy of Danielle Roberson OVMcAt udent Duke Club The Student Duke Club was designed for students interested in the advancement of the university ' s athletics. It allowed students to get an early start in earning points toward membership in alumni chapters of the Duke Club, reserved seating and other benefits. Front row: Megan Ridgway, Teresa Carbee, Maribelh Bonfils, Samantha Floyd, False Sumner, Renee Revetta; Back row; kyli Caslonguay, John Johnson, Robert Crawford, Drew Richard Students for Minority Outreach Students for Minority Outreach started out as a co-committee within Black Student Alliance and its primary goal was to recruit and retain minority students while helping enhance diversity on campus and around the community. The organization worked closely with the Center for Multicultural Student Services. Front row: Diachelle Crawley. Manel LJLfag.i, kiar i Cux, Shayna .Si (tg inb, Danielle Brown; Second row: Andrew lackson, Angela Saunders, Anasa King, Brandon Bundoc, lessie Salvador; Back row: lerrica Browder. VVhilnev Davis, Justin Harris, Ivaco Clarke, Yerrita Fisher J U Jrgamzationii u n ivers ilv oi wizati Tau Beta Sigma was a national honorary band service sorority created to provide service to college bands and promote the advancement of women in the music profession. The chapter motto was We ' re not just friends, we ' re a family. Front row: Anna Bresnock, Amandn Banks, fcnniiy Long, Julia Barnes, Britlany Knight, Amanda Bell; Second row: ijenevie ' e -cin, Melissa Pankow, Anastasia Christotakis, Kaylj Miftelman, Sarah Tarrant. Bethany Morel, Andrea Sherrill; Back row: Kariann Farenholtz, Siobhan Dowen, Alison Beydoun, Lee Anne Ward, Amanda Riimmel, Andrea Kopstein, Dawn Cercone, Candace Funderburk [ylniverditij L rgcwiizationi. 311 life lines . ---J Y k m k 4 ) h. ' 1 ¥ Ti ' Ti r Hm ? Wi f 4™ d 0 1L J 1 f ' u ? n ■k - %, 4 wim pp ml Arms spread wide, a ZTA sister shows her S ' Wr Vw ii enthusiasm for the song in her dance. Those interested in dancing or singing solos in Creek Sing performances dedicated extra time to perfecting their performances. Photo by Sammy Elchenko J m Pholo courtesy of Classic Photography, Inc. J 1 2. Drganizationd %. life lines by Rachel Canfield zeta tau alpha sisters vvere tied to their philanthropy and each other. ne hundred and nine years ago, about B H 120 miles from the universit)-, nine women k K in Farm -ille, Va., founded Zeta Tau Al- B pha (ZTA). In 1949, the Gamma Kappa Chapter of ZTA was chartered at the universit -. Fift -eight years later, the social sorority had 142 members. The award-winning organization was distinct from other university sororities because of its commitment to excellence, according to President senior Alison Ward. In the 2006-2007 academic year, ZTA held titles of Highest Sororits ' GPA, Sorority of the Year and Philanthropy of the Year. Seventy-five percent of the members were also involved in other campus and community organizations and held leadership positions. We are a group of women committed to changing the world around us, said Ward. We are a strong group of positive women. We love what we do. A true testament to their genuine nature, ZTA ' s breast cancer awareness philanthropy had a strong campus presence. The sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha ha ' e an immense respect for our philanthropy, said senior Jenny Barber, philanthropy chair. So many of our girls have been affected by breast cancer, whether it was a relative or friend, and so they take an active role in making a difference. In October, the organization put on a month of events, which was co-sponsored by the Office of Health Promotion. The events included a 5K Race for the Cure during family weekend; a benefit dinner; Breastival, a passport event providing information from the American Cancer Society and the Breast Health Coalition of Harrisonburg; a Late Night Breakfast; and Survivor Night, where a breast cancer survivor spoke of her experience. Everyone in ZTA plays an active role in putting this month on and it could not happen without that support, said Barber. ZTA also worked with other Greek organizations to support the cause. The women collaborated with Alpha Kappa Alpha for their Breast Cancer Jeopardy event. Their noble cause exemplified the best of the organi- zation and drew potential members. I wanted to join ZTA because they were the most genuine group of women I met when I went through recruitment as a freshman, said W ' ard. They had an amazing reputation on campus, were respected and they conducted themselves in a positive wa}. The women of the university ' s ZTA chapter proudly upheld the values of the national organization and reinforced their motto, seek the noblest. A Zeta lady is smart, caring, influential. Zeta is composed of the most poised, confident, amazing women, said Barber. The women in Zeta at JMU will go on to accomplish amazing things after graduation. Junior Elizabeth Crew, ritual chair, also emphasized the role these characteristics played in the organization. I was inspired by the women I met in the basement on the very first day, said Crew. Each one had a different story but the same passion for Zeta. Zeta means the world to me. When you join Zeta, it ' s not just for four years, it ' s for life. Sponing Its IninK Pink T-shirts, the hands section ot ZTA ' s Creek Sing pert ' omiance watches as a sister is di[ ped to the t1oor. Several weeks of practice were required for the hands section to be w«)l-synchronized. Photo by Samm ' Elchenko Crumpled, the ZTA banner weathers the rainy conditions during Shack-A- Thon on the Festival Lawn. The official ZTA corporate logo symbolized the rising sun, bringing warmth and brightness to the sisters. Photo bv Sammv Elchenko 2efa cJau cnlpha ororittj riath on Club Mi -f d ' m The Triathlon Club promoted an active and healthy lifestyle through the sport of triathlon: swimming, biking and running. Beginners and experienced athletes alike could Hf :n f ( - f rw join the club. t i W 1!( vv Front row: lulie Fry, Kaeley Pryor, Christie O ' Hara, Devan Fitzpatrick, Emily Haller, Genevieve Holland: Second row: Mike Kern, Katharine Welling, Evelyn De Chauny, Stephanie Larson, Michael Foehrkolb, Kristen lohnson, Karie Naeher, Corinn Pope, Kyle Knott: Back row: Nick Pence, David Farber, Greg Bove, Mark Bauman, Stephen Lackey, Jason Rolhwell, Chase Lyne, Mike Bock, Sean Porse Up ' til Dawn was an organization that fundraised for St. Jude Children ' s Research Hospital through letter-writing campaigns. It promoted the value of service learning to all students. Front row: Katie Eves, Brittany Farlow, Ailie Liiiinta, Erica Calys LJrganizationd uniyfirsK Jtr niyatinn. Vietnamese Student Association The purpose of the Vietnamese Student Association was to unite students who shared an interest in the culture. The organization promoted awareness and understanding through campus while celebrating Vietnam ' s distinguished history. Front row: Michelle Huynh. Nammy Nguyen, Tliu Nguyen, Vivinn Tran, Kim Nguyen, My-Ha Moon, Angeline ' Second row: Ent .Nguyen, Y-Van Pham, Del Ciela Basilio, Michael VVu, Cara Vu, Adrianne Maraya, Monique Huynh, Leanne Carpio; Back row: Viel Nguyen, Andrew Eshelman, Karen Sin, Linh Nguyen, Anh Nguyen, )ulie Ha, Anthony lacoway, Eric Trott, Minh Nguyen, Michael Drew Women ' s Wafer Pol Front row: Emily DeMeo, Jillian Pope, Heidi Lindentelser, Kristen Shaughnessy, Allison Sp.ingler: Second row: Lauren Rotsted, Kalherine Holland, Theresa Smith, Tiffany Mothershead, Allison Chaplin: Back row: Colleen Callahan, Shan- non McKernin, Kelsey Pace, Amanda Sharp, Emily Fano, Elizabeth Steffy The Women ' s Water Polo Club was established to provide an opportunity to enjoy the sport while simultaneously striving toward the highest possible standards in competition. The club participated in a competitive league and encouraged both experienced and inexperienced women to join. lyiniverditij Drganizatiorii. 315 A f - m ' ■. ' wm Organizations I I dm archery 322 baseball 324 lacrosse Softball ; ;- ■ ■••- ■ ... ( t —  -■afcg-r-; ' li ' -U V ' ■ Photo by Sammy Elchenko 3 tf ' !@ - . ' -Ac r. . 5 ri. r '  . ' , r • i5jfi J O jpring Sporfd Spring t: portd t? Izy archery One Last i ErinVenier SHOT Fate had a funny wa)- of topng with the emotions of the mens and women ' s archery teams during their final seasons at the university. The year began with the widely-debated issue of the Board of Visitor ' s decision to cut archery as a varsits ' sport under the Title IX rule. Although most athletes involved in these sports rallied to fight the decision, many other students not involved in university sports joined the protest. Despite the rallies, petitions and guest speakers who urged the school to do amthing in its po ver to reverse this decision, the universit) ' quickly lost 10 sports teams to Title IX. Other teams affected by this decision were men ' s cross country, swimming, g) ' mnastics, wrestling, indoor and outdoor track, women ' s fencing and gymnastics. We were devastated, but knew that after the tears were gone and we got over the initial shock of the cuts that nothing would stop a victory for us at the United States Intercollegiate Archery Championships (USIAC), said sophomore Brittany Lorenti. Indeed, the teams embraced their last chance at -arsit ' - level victory and competed fiercely, with Lorenti winning the USIAC in the women ' s compound division, and the team setting a record for amount of All- Americans with 10 members from the universit}-. In addition, the archers won the national championship in the men ' s recurve and com- pound di ' ision and the o ' erall team national championship. For m - last four years, our team dominated the east, but when it came time to Nationals, we always fell short to Texas A M, said captain graduate Curt Briscoe. This year we finally broke the 15-year curse and we took home the national championship. The students were not the only ones to achie ' e success in their last year, however. Head Coach Bob Ryder was acknowledged for his leadership and commitment to the archers vith the title of National Coach of the Year This group is the best team IMU has fielded in the 40-plus years that the archery team has been in existence, said Ryder. The roster of individuals on the team we have this year reads like a who ' s who for our sport. True enough, the archery teams proved that no setback could keep them from victory, not even ha ing their sport cut could hinder their dedication to the sport. Although men ' s and women ' s archer)- were stricken from the uni -ersit) ' ' s sports roster, they continued to play and compete as a club sport. The end of their varsity status made the year all the more memorable for the members of the teams, and for some, like Briscoe, the year marked the perfect end to a perfect season. He saw the closing season as having a fairy tale ending with fondness and gratitude for the ups and downs. Information compiled from wwvv.jmusports.com spotlig ht Braden Gellenthien ' unior Hudson, Mass. Honors: - 2007 National Indoor Outdoor Champion - 2007 World Indoor and Outdoor Champion - Gold medal in mens compound bow division at the University Archery Championships Brittany Lorenti sophomore Trumbull. Conn. Honors: - Gold medalist in the mi.xed compound team competition - Bronze medalist in the womens compound team competition - Qualified for the U.S. Archery Team for the 2006 World University Championship Sporfd Steady with her bow, senior lessica Fasula cjretullv aims at her target. The .ircher team won the season ' s National Archery Championship. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relatior s Pullin)) back, junior Alayna DeVivi keeps her eye on c target. Outdoor archery -tances ranged from 30 to meters. Phot o courtesy at Sports Media Relations ■- ' JL a .« ' , — 1- ir, . . ' , ,:v V - 1 rm ' ill: .1 -lli 1 flH a fi unes o K er Front row: Andy Pucketl, Ceetha Mathew, Kate Bienvenu, Amy McAleese, Katie Kp- M.ii, Bob Ryder, Jessica Fasula, Brittany Lorenti, Raliegh Maupin, Kim Dobbins: Second row: Jacob Wukie, Nick Kale. Nate McCullough, David Lipsey, Curt Briscoe: Steve Schwade, ledd Greshock, Mike Ashlon, Braden Cellenthien, Megan Bowker cnrchery tc baseball STEP Up to the bv Rebecca Schneider PLATE Predicted to place fifth in the Colonial Athletic Associa- tion ' s (CAA) preseason ranking, the Dukes felt pressure to dominate the 2007 season. Falling under Virginia Com- monwealth University, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, University of Delaware and Old Dominion University, the baseball team members had to rise above the loss of many chief players from the previous season. They reverted back to basics and focused on the fundamentals: pitching, defense and hitting. With 2007 Louisville Slugger Coach of the Year, Joe Spanky McFarland, the team was ready to with more intensity than the previous year. The Dukes ' first five home games were iced out, causing a slow start to the season. Heading to Tampa, Fla. for warmer weather and the Ohio State Tournament, the men were ready to play. But with three injuries to starting players on the first weekend, and several more injuries later in the season, the newest team members were next in line. Sophomore Alex Foltz was named a CAA Rookie of the Week and was also included in the Freshmen All-Ping! Third Team. Sophomores Steven Caseres and Matt Browning were both named Louisville Slugger Baseball Freshmen All-Americans. Caseres, who was selected for the CAA All-Rookie Team, was proud that he was able to represent JMU the right way on and off the field. Also honored to play for the Dukes, Browning reflected on the season as a learning experience for him. Despite the rocky start, graduate Davis Stoneburner, junior Lee Bujakowski and senior Player of the Year Kel- len Kulbacki joined forces with the rest of the team to get moving. After their first home win of the season against Old Dominion University, the Dukes traveled to the University of Maryland and beat the Terps 13-6 on March 13. They hit hard when they came from behind to conquer Virginia Tech 8-6 on AprU 24. The following day, the Dukes defeated the third-ranked team. University of Virginia, 7-6, which was considered to be the team ' s season accomplishment. The team finished the season with a 22-31 record overall, and ranked ninth in the CAA Conference. The season was a roller coaster ride, according to Caseres. The team started slow, got going, and fizzled out, agreed Coach McFarland. Regardless of the ups and downs, the Dukes gained atten- tion. Kulbacki was drafted 40th overall by the San Diego Padres. Graduate Jacob Cook signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, and Stoneburner was drafted ninth round by the Texas Rangers. With the loss of these experienced players, the 2008 team would be very young but talented, McFarland remarked. If the young guys figure it out early, we should have a pretty good year and maybe make some noise late in the season and at the conference tournament. The CAA Tournament, championship rings and head- ing to Regionals was the game plan, but the friendships that you make with the other guys on the team is what Browning believed made playing for the Dukes worthwhile. With new talent, dedication and strong teamwork, the upcom- ing season was sure to be a grand slam. IntoiniJtion compiled from www. jmusportf.com . ■x ' ' «:i M ' iii-.A.Mim Ji iS:csi spotlig ht Front row: Michael Brogan, Bry.in Lfscanec, Trevor Kaylid, Bobby Kim, Chris McMo- hoii, Kyie Hoffman, Jason Kuhn; Second row: Alex Follz, Rob Altieri, Brelt Garner, Davis Stoneburner, Matt TownsencI, )oe Lil e. Mike l jbiaschi, Jacob Cook, Trevor Knight, Justin Wood, Dustin Crouch: Third row: Head Coach Spanky McFarland, Assistant Coach Jay Sullenger, Matt Browning, | jhn Cira, Mitchell Moses, Chris Johnson, Clay McKim, Dan Santobianco, Kellen Kulbacki. Assistant Coach Travis Ebaugh; Assistant Coach Graham Sikes, Chris Kelly; Back row: Lee Bujakowski, Allie Swanson, Kurt Houck, Brett Sellers, Bobby Lasko, Steven Caseres Alex Foltz sophomore East Hardy, W.Va. Statistics: - Led CAA in stolen bases - Eight-game hitting streak to close season Honors: - Baseball Freshman All-Ping! - CAA Rookie of the Week for final week of season J 2.2. CDportS |A L V .; O) X Demonstrating perfect precision, junior Kellen Kulbacki smashes the ball. As a sophomore, Kulbacki was named the Collegiate Baseball Louisville Slugger ' s National Co-Player of the Year. Pholo courtesy of Sports Media Relatiorys 3 «r • f: f ' ' f t scoreboard JML OPP 2 Long vood 3 7 Charlotte 1(1 4 The Citadel 3 4 Charlotte 5 3 Charlotte 8 5 ' irginia 6 5 Radford 6 2 Old Dominion 8 3 Old Dominion 6 12 Old Dominion (i 13 Maryland 6 8 Liberty 3 8 VCU 9 10 VCU 8 12 Marshall 4 5 Marshall 1(1 8 William Mary 1 ! 7 William Mary 6 6 William Mary 12 8 Virginia Tech B 3 Richmond 3 5 UNC Wilmington 6 3 UNC Wilmington 1 1 3 UNC Wilmington 2 3 Radford 1 2 Northeastern 8 3 Northeastern 9 5 Northeastern 6 Longwood 8 2lGeorge Washington 5 6 George Mason 8 11 George Mason 5 11 Liberty 2 21 Hofstra 8 9 Hofstra 10 16 Hofstra 8 8 Virginia Tech 6 7 ' irginia 6 15 Georgia State 9 6 Georgia State 20 1 Georgia State 15 Richmond 3 6 Towson 2 2 Towson 4 4 Towson 6 8 George Washington 11 1 Delaware 6 . m ' ZlL. J, ll l I m rrff ' Hoping to moke the out, sophomore Steven Caseres dives for the ball. Caseres was a Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American and the CAA All-Rookie team. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations TBadehall 323 lacrosse Derensivelv. grjcJujle Kylee Dardine checks her opponent in attempt to gain control of the baH. While body checking was not ailowed in women ' s lacrosse, players couid crosse check to dislodge the boil from an opponent ' s stick. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations B co re bo ara ■ H OPP BIjh ' ) Notre Dame 10 jj||H H 14 Georgetown 10 H H 13 Yale g H H 10 Stanford g H H 23 Virginia Tech 15 H H 16 Dartmouth g H H 15 Longwood 8 H H 13 Virginia 16 H H 17 Loyola, Md. 7 M H 13 Towson 8 H H 19 Delaware 16 H H 14 Drexel g 1 H 14 Old Dominion 7 1 H g William Mary 10 H H g Hofstra 12 1 K12 George Mason lo H Holding their stici s up high, the women ' s lacrosse team cheers to gel pumped for a game. The team didn ' t limit building morale on the field, as many of the women were also close outside of the sport. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations Berger senior Columbia, Md. 32 Sports spotlight sa gg g Honors: - Team tri-captain - Member of 2006 and 2007 Elite US National Team - WLCA All-South Region second team - All-conference (CAA) first team Stic KIN ' bv Case ' Smith TOGETHER Sometimes all it took to set a team apart was a little TLC. The dose bonds formed between teammates, on top of a winning season, made the lacrosse team ' s season unforgettable. Starting the season off ranked 12th in the nation, the team kept up with a rigorous practice schedule while bonding and creating friendships that would last throughout the year and help lead them to a successful season. When push came to shove, they were there for each other on and off the field, through good times and bad. We leaned on one another in sad times, happy times and stressful times, said senior Kylee Dardine. They hustled up and down the field, and although their breath escaped them, the women never gave up, whether it was during a game or just practice. This perseverance and dedication paid off when the Dukes trounced the third-ranked Georgetown University in the second game of the season. The team gained momentum and from there, began a six-game winning streak that ended only with a loss to the University of Virginia. Stepping into the field each day, we beat the crap out of each other because we were playing so hard to improve our game, said senior captain Kylee Dardine. There were, without a doubt, battles on the field at practice, but those battles ended as soon as we stepped off that field. The ladies played as a unit while on the field and continued their relationships after the play clock ran out. They studied together, hung out on weekends and planned team outings. There was a very strong familial feeling among us, said sophomore Meredith Torr. Starting the season off nationally ranked, the girls remained modest while competing, and recognized their competitions desire to defeat them. Being ranked put a target on our chest for opponents to aim for, but that target just motivated us to raise our game to the next level so the opponents never got a ' bulls- eye ' , said Dardine. Despite several potentially challenging changes, including a new head coach, the team prospered over the course of the season, closing with an impressive record and a runner-up position in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Championship. Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe, first-time coach, said that she was most proud that the team didn ' t allow change to be an excuse during the season, stayed focused despite all their injuries and learned to lead each other to greatness. The Dukes won five consecutive games after facing U.Va., and eventually ended the season with an impressive 13-5 record. The team ' s hard work paid off, resulting in a successful season. When push came to shove, we were 29 strong, said senior Brigid Strain. Front row: Athletic Trainer Vanessa Ttono.Meiedilli Tuir, Lauren Bi jcilev, BmoLe Rhodey, Mary Fran Shelton, less Brophy, )aime Dardine, Liza Ayers: Second row: lulle Stone, Brigid Strain, Sarah Steinbach, Team tri-captain Maria Bosica, Team tri-taptain Kelly Berger, Team trI-captaIn Kylee Dardine, Lynlea Cronin, Natasha Fuchs; Third row: Manager Caltlin DIeringer, Assistant Coach Lindsay Lewis, Annie Wagner, Janice Wagner, Kierstin McLouth, Kelly Wetzel, Morgan Kelly, Nina Emala, Manager James Reddish. Student Assistant Athletic Trainer Jessica Zink: Back Row: FHead Coach Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe, Liz Walsh, Emily Mailer, Morgan Kimherly, Kim Griffin, Jackie Gateau, Jess Boshko, Susan Lines, Michelle Maier, Assistant Coach Jessica Wilk c acrodde 325 Softball Quicklv prevf ' ntino iHp i j;hpr ophomore Brittney Lyddane tags her opponent. Lvddane played second base ior the Dukes. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relatfon scoreboard JMU OPP 1 North Dakota State 4 4 Manhattan 2 1 College of Charleston 2 4 Manhattan 3 2 North Florida 3 10 4 2 1 1 Bethune-Cookman Florida Atlantic lacksonville Texas Tech Florida Atlantic 5 1 • ■) 6 3 1 Binghamton Fordham East Carolina 9 2 8 9 6 10 Vermont East Carolina Norfolk State Norfolk State Coastal Carolina Coastal Carolina 1 5 1 1 1 1 8 St. Francis 1 10 St. Francis 9 7 Georgetown 1 8 3 3 Georgetown Hofstra Hofstra Hofstra 4 3 1 5 Virginia H 2 Georgia State 1 2 6 3 10 Georgia State Liberty Liberty George Mason 4 5 1 3 George Washington 8 4 9 George Washington Delaware Delaware 1 5 Mt. St. Marys 1 7 7 8 Mt. St. Marys Drexel Drexel 4 3 11 UNCW 2 9 UNCW 4 fi Towson 3 Towson 2 Georgia State 1 1 11 Georgia State UNCW 2 3 ptiotu i-Ou le y ol i Front row: Renee Bounds, Amher Kirk, Jenny Clohan, Britljnv U sun, Itnnikr Ch.r. :5ritljny LyHdane, Kendra lohnson; Second row: Branden Moss, Kaitlyn Wernsing. K George, Tamara Carrera, Courtney Simons, Shaunte Duarle, Sal ly Smith; Back row: K i-ochran, Lauren Mernin, Chel ' sea Ryan, Julia Dominguez, Meredith Felts ALL ' STAR by Bethany Blevins SEASON The ladies of the Softball team ended their season with 38 wins including an 18-game winning streak, a feat no previous team managed to conquer. Under the direction of Coach Katie Flynn, the team also recorded its best conference record of 17-3, and earned the second seed in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Conference Tournament along with Hofstra University. I think our most important win was against Hofstra, said sophomore Lauren Merin. They are by far our toughest opponent and it was a great accomplishment to beat them and have a win against them under our belts. The team ' s great success was due to a wide range of all-star athletes who collected a number of awards and recognitions throughout the season. New to the team were sophomores Lauren Mernin, Branden Moss and Courtney Simons, who contributed to the All-Rookie team. Senior first baseman Jenn Chavez, junior pitcher Jenny Clohan, junior outfielder Kaitlyn Wernsing, Mernin and senior shortstop Katie George were the five players named to the 2006 All-Rookie team, the most players selected from one team in the CAA. Junior third baseman Amber Kirk and sophomore outfielder Courtney Simons were selected for the All-CAA second team. Clohan, Chavez, junior Meredith Felts, Kirk and Wernsing were all selected at least once as CAA Player of the Week. Chavez was also named CAA Player of the Year. Many of the lady Dukes were recognized for their athletic achievements outside of the conference as well. Clohan was named to the First Team and Chavez and George to the Second NFCA Mid-Atlantic All-Region Team. Clohan, Chavez, Kirk and Wernsing were all selected to the All-State team. Clohan was selected for First Team honors. The team lost George, who in her four- year career was captain for the last two seasons, named to the All-CAA twice and to the All-Region second team, and named as one of the Colonial Athletic Conference ' s player ' s of the week three times. She scored 50 runs, and recorded 70 hits, five triples, si.x home runs, and hit an average of .368. She also ranked first in many university Softball records including games played, runs scored, total bases ran and stolen, and triples and doubles. Finishing its best season to date, the team planned to keep the legacy of award- winning softball alive for years to come. I couldn ' t have asked for a more fun season as a freshman, said Mernin. It was a great e.xperience and I can ' t wait for next year. Information compiled from www. jmusports.com. spotlight Jenn Chavez senior Upland, Calif. Statistics: - Batting Average; .395 - Homeruns: 9 - RBI: 44 Honors: - CAA Co-Player of the Year - First Team All-CAA - Second Team NFCA - Commissioners Academic Award recipient - Mid- Atlantic All Region Folkming her first out, senior Katie George .iltempts to make j double pl.iy. George hit her 13th triple in a game against the University of North Carolina .11 Wilmington, giving her the university record for career triples (S 1 1 1. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations Soithall 327 men s tennis What ' s All the :) Walter Canter RACKET? While tennis was technically a spring sport, the hard court Dukes voUeyed and aced year-round. The fall consisted ot Victo- rious singles and doubles tournaments, while the spring found the team with a shortened roster and less team success. Though it was a difficult year, the team reUshed in its victories. The Dukes fared well in the autumn air. They started the fall semester off at the Washington and Lee Men ' s Tennis Invitational. Individually, sophomore Mike Smith and senior Don Davidson won their respected flights. Graduate lohn Snead reached the championship match, but fell in game three. The doubles pairs of senior Jesse Tarr and Smith and graduate Brian Clay and sophomore Brian Rubenstein won their flights as well. Victories continued through the Hampton Roads Invitational. The Dukes ' Smith won flight B singles with a 7-5, 6-4 triumph over Liberty ' s Jarda Trojan. Sophomore Chris Armes and junior Kevin Cretella won the flight D doubles. Early fall success, however, did not guarantee the Dukes a smooth spring. Without Armes, Cretella and Davidson, the team faced a seven-match losing streak after winning the first one against Drexel. The losses included four shutouts to Virginia Commonwealth University, the College of Wil- liam Mary, Old Dominion University and the Univer- sity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). The 7-0 loss to UNC knocked something loose. The team rallied its season in March with a four-game winning streak. Two of these matches were close 4-3 ictories over the University of Richmond and Longwood UniversiU ' . The team took both matches with phenomenal doubles victories. The Richmond victory included a three-match sweep in doubles. The Longwood win was epic. Snead and Rubenstein edged the third doubles match 8-6. Com- bined with the phenomenal 8-1 route on court one from Tarr and Smith, the feat gave the Dukes a dramatic win. After the string of wins, the Dukes edged back into a losing streak. They faced two straight unsuccessful matches against Clemson University and Radford University, both taking 7-0 wins over the Dukes. But the team responded to the double shutout with a shutout of its own. The next match was home against the unsuspecting George Mason University. The Dukes pulled out all the tricks and deliv- ered a disastrous blowout 7-0 victory. All but one singles match was determined in straight sets. The victory helped the Dukes enter the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament as the sLxth seed, where they fell in round one to the third seed, William Mary. One of the high points of the year came off the court when Snead was named the male Scholar- Athlete of the Year. He was twice named the JMU Athletic Director Scholar- Athlete. His skill on the court earned him a place on the AU-CAA doubles list. I nlormation compiled from www. jmusports.com. ExpeclanI, Rrjdujti Brian Clay watcher his forehand return head over the nel. Clay had an 11-14 record in singles competition and a 7-3 doubles record with his teammate junior Carlin Campbell. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations 328 Sportd spotlight Jesse Tarr senior Midlothian. Va. Statistics: - 15-5 record in doubles play - 16-7 overall doubles record Honors: - Third Team All-CAA in doubles - Winners of the flight A doubles title at the Hampton Roads Collegiate Invitational of Newport News - Ranked 15th in the Mideast region of the FILA rankings as part of a doubles team :. j p0 --%. Eveing the ball, senior lesse Tarr prepares to return the volley with a backhand. Tarr, along with sophomore Mike Smith, was the Dukes ' number one doubles team and ranked I5th in the Mideast Region. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations ifili 5F3«R3a S yO i J h ' :. scoreboard JMLi OPP 1 East Carolina 3 3 Drexel YCU 5 2 George Washington 5 William Mary Old Dominion 7 7 1 Davidson 6 4 North Carolina Richmond 7 3 6 4 6 Mary Washington Longwood Liberty 1 3 1 Clemson Radford 7 7 7 3 George Mason Norfolk State 4 1 UNC Wilmington 4 4 Delaware 3 William Mar - ' i Front row: ( uach Secord, luhn Snuati. jubse T.ur, Brian Rubensteiii, Ku; Back row: Don Davidson, Carlin Campbell, tike Smith, Brian Clay c A lend cJenrtid 32. ' women s tennis ALL FOR b Erin ' enier ONE It was a wonder that all of the women ' s tennis players weren ' t science majors. With such strong chemistry on and off the court, it was no surprise that the women heated up the game with their bone-crushing backswings and sensa- tional serves. The players soaked up their team dynamic and used it to their advantage. I remember beating the girl from [the University of Delaware] and it was especially exciting because it was the deciding match and Delaware is one of our biggest rivals, said junior .A.nna Khoor. It was really good to have my team supporting me throughout the whole match. Individuality and strong leadership traits awarded graduate Lauren Graham the title of Most Valuable Player. In addition to the MVP title, Graham received the Coach ' s Award, not only for her tournament wins, but also for her commitment to the team, intense leadership skills and ability to represent herself and her teammates in an exceptional manner. The season was the second consecutive year Graham won the MVP award as the team ' s co-captain and Scholar- Athlete of the Year finalist. With 17 doubles wins and 10 singles victories during the fall and spring sea- sons, Graham attained the best doubles record on the team. Highlights like these made it easy for the team members to support each other, but it was when times were tough that the women relied hea ' il - on the natural chemistn,- they shared We are a really happy and fun team, said Khoor. We lo ' e to hang out on and off the courts, and because our chem- istry off the courts is so good, it makes us play well together. When challenges engulfed the team, the women relied on each other for support. Sometimes it gets hard and stressful when we ha ' e to tra ' el to a ton of matches and tournaments, but we all know that we have been through the same thing and help each other through it, said junior Barrett Donner. We make it a fun time to help each other with school work if tutoring is needed. Head Coach Maria Malerba also made a great impact on the team. With a master ' s degree in physical education and 33 years of e.xperience at the universit) ' , she was able to tbrm a close bond with the women who played the sport she held so dear. I don ' t think the program would be half of what it is today without Maria, because she is just the most amazing woman and coach, said Donner. No matter the score at the end of the match, the women ' s tennis team knew that they could rely on each other for sup- port. Though they came from different backgrounds and skill levels, the women were able to communicate with each other personally, creating a team that extended beyond the bounds of the court. It ' s different than every team I ' ve been on; there is no competition between players, said Donner. I don ' t think there is another team at JMU who is as close as we are. Iniormation compiled Irom www. iniusports.com. front row; ..-.ur, Barrel! Donner, Louren Cfjiidm, Rebeccj Erick .j.., Back row: ; ;: Randolph Day, Catherine Phillips, Kirra Summers, Anna Khoor, Kelly Maxwell, Briana lain Wailing to return the ball sophomore Rebecca Ef ickson readies to take .i b.ickhanfl swing. Erickson and teammate sophomore Brian.! Jain made the Dukes proufi in their first season, primariK playing second-nnkcd doubles. Photo Courtesy of Sports Media Relations 330 Sportd scoreboard 1 JMU OPP Si 3 Georgetown 4 6 Lehigh 1 1 Duquesne 6 _ 8 St. Cloud State 1 H 7 Sacred Heart H 1 Richmond 6 | | 5 VV L 4 ■ 4 George Washington 3 H 2 Longwood 5 H 3 Liberty 4 | 2 UNGW 5 H 6 Towson 1 H 4 Delaware 3 H 5 George Mason 2 H 5 Norfolk State 2 H 3 Radford 4 ■ spotlight Kelly Maxwell Miphomore Williamsburg, Va. Honors: - Commissioners Academic Award Recipient B Statistics: H - Posted winning marks in both H and doubles B competitions B Went 14-2 in spring singles H H - Made it to flight linals at the B Hampton Roads Invitational ut h h H News H Focused on the ball, |unior Barrett Donner serves with lorce. Donner linished her second season .IS a recipient of the Commissioner ' s Academic Avvjrd. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations Uofnend cJemud OOI men s track field Expended from Ihe rnne senior Bryan Buckland stays in stride as he nears the finish line. In Ihe CAA Track and Field Championship, Buckland finished fifth in the 10,000- meter run. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations Front row: Will Shoemaker, James Printz, Brandon Dick, Steve Tamburrino, Matt Berodin, Tanner Cummings, Sam Horn, Scott Tekesky, James Snyder; Second row: Spencer Katona, Kyle Siska, Ryan Colas, Reid Ulrich, Pete Serkes, Mark Rinker, Bill Hawthorne, Chris Ward, Matt Bailey, Eric Slovvinsk ; Third row: Nick Oltman, Pete Novick, Tim Young, Chris Franzoni, James Burns: Back row: Tedd Kranis, Chris Brandlein, Jeff Kuhland , Dan Rylands, Dave Baxter, C. VV. Moran, Josiah Cadle, Andrew Waring, Rainer Fiala, Jordan Cole Kevin Brinkley, Doron White, Ben Knight 332 Sportd . W. Moran senior Potomac Falls, Va. Honors: - 2005 All-Conference (5K, 3rd place) - Three-time IC4A qualifier ( ' 05. ' 06, ' 07) - 2007 NCAA Championship provisional qualifier (lOK) FINAL n ' Lianne Palmatier LAP Taking on teams twice its size, the men ' s track and field team hosted the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Cham- pionships in April, placing seventh. It was the last chance for the men to officially prove themselves as the team was cut from the university ' s lineup, due to the decision regarding Title IX. As second after second ticked by, perseverance took on a new meaning. A race required not only physical talent but extreme determination to complete such a daunting task. Staying moti ' ated involved a certain mindset. I was motivated to run long distances because I knew that if I put in the hard work I would be beating people in the races, said graduate )osiah Cadle. I didn ' t necessarily enjoy running long distances but I did enjoy the competition and I did enjoy beating as many people as possible. In the tvvo-day championship event, senior Br) ' an Buckland placed fifth in the 10,000-meter race with a time of 30:58.05, followed by senior Andrew Waring in sixth place with a time of 30:59.41. Both qualified to go on to the Intercollegiate Associa- tion of Amateur Athletes of America (ICAAAA) National race. Waring ' s season goal was to qualify for the ICAAAA competition. He said the workouts throughout the season were designed with the ICAAAA in mind. The participants of the 10,000-meter race faced a strong competitor in the College of William Mary team as well as the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. To contend with the powerhouse opponents, both individual and team events needed strong performances including the 4 400-meter relay in which the Dukes placed fourth with a time of 3:22.01. While other teams could saturate events with many partici- pants, being undersized meant that top performers needed to step up. The field events dominated as senior Doron White went on to win third place in the discus throw with 46.07 meters and fourth place in the hammer throw with 45.32 meters. Graduate Daniel Rylands placed fifth in the javelin throw with 49.85 meters. Competing against larger teams was awesome, Rylands said. Not only did I sometimes get to see some of the best throwers in the country, but I was an underdog and I really wanted to show them up. To prepare for the championship race, practice proved ital as conceptualizing the race helped prepare the athletes. I just have a simple routine, said senior C. W Moran. During the warm-up before the race I would spend some time doing slow breathing and visualization. I didn ' t think too much though, over analyzing can cause more problems. Moran ran the 5,000-meter uith a time of 15:08.74, placing tenth. Although varsity men ' s track and field was eliminated from the university, the athletes who stayed did not suffer defeat. Everything is the same as it was when I was on the team, said Moran. I still train ever ' day and race competiti ' ely. I have a good group of people to train with and support me. They help keep me motivated. Intormaliun compiled from www.jmusportS.com. Tightl L-lutching tlie baton, junior Spencer Katona increases the lead on his George M,ison University opponent. The team competed in events such as relays, hurdles, shot put and pole vault. Photo courtesy of Spencer Katona cA ten l) ch-ack C7 cJ iela women s track field Determined to clear the hurdle, senior Marisa Biggins pushes herself as she competes. Biggins took third place in her 4x200- meter relay heat at the Penn Relays. Photo courtesy of Sports Medi Relations spotlight Dena Spickard senior Marion, Va. 1 Honors: - Conference (CAA) Runner of he Year (2006) Placed 107th at NCAA National Championships All-Southeast Region after a 22nd-place finish at the NCAA Southeast Region Championships ' - ' t ?W '  L.. A 7«f .iV -A •«► -A -) • -f - ' Front row: lessica Propsi, Erin Bender, Amber Lussier, Kate Olstol, Theadonia Morris, Br!! in, I ussier, Emily Hellmuth, Ashley Leberfinger, Casey Rowley, Rebecca Hoogland; Second row: Katelyn Crowley, Tina Forgach, Lana McCowan, Kristina Kline, Kyra Burner, Bri- anna Crockett, lamie Obendorfer, Jessica O ' Brien, Simone Seal, Christy Ward, Kelly Sherrard; Third row: Holly Fredericksen, Alison Parris, Caitlin O ' Malley, Kelly Payne, Stephanie Shenk, Joanne Britland, Sarah DiCarlo, Michelle Beardmore, Danielle Willox, Gina Casella, Jessica Russell, Emily Stewart, Jessica Nauta, Elaina Orphanides, Alicia LaRoche, Claire Smith, Danna Frink, Bethany Riley Casey Pagan, Nicole Rabinowitz, Renee Lolt, Jackie Forgach, Aspen Fos- ter, Erin Harrison; Fourth row: Dena Spickard, Alison Macdonald, Rebecca Eisenhauer, Jen- nifer Marinacci, Katelyn Guerriere, Candace Nelms, not identified, LaVonne Ellerbc, Jessica Wade; Bacl( row: Jennifer Chapman, Marisa Biggins, Adrienne Mayo, Christine Nicewonger, Michelle Tyree, Rashonda Roberson, Leslie Anderson, Megan Forbes 33 iDportd Life in the bv Walter Canter FAST LANE From the beginning of the indoor season in December to the outdoor season wrap-up in June, the women of the track and field team broke records and beat personal bests. The Dukes kicked off the outdoor season at the Fred Hardy Imitational in Richmond, a., March 24 where sopho- more Jessica Wade broke her own shot put record, throwing 45-3, qualifying for the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). Other outstanding performances came from senior Michelle T)Tee and juniors Leslie Anderson, Danna Frink and Candace Nelms, who won first place in the 400-meter relay. One week later, the Dukes earned three more qualify- ing spots for the ECAC; two for the triple jump and one for the 400-meter relay. The highlight of the outdoor season came at home, during the JMU Invitational, where the Dukes took 12 first place finishes. Nelms took first in the 100 meter and the long jump, and was also part of the first-place 400-meter relay team. Nicewonger was a double winner as she claimed first in high jump and triple jump. The universit) ' hosted the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) championships and, as a team, placed fifth out of nine with 98 points. Senior Allison Macdonald opened the meet with a high, breaking the school record for the hammer throw. Our goal for the season was to win the CAA con- ference meet, said Frink. We didn ' t meet it, but we ' re going into [the next] season with the same goal. The highlight of the season came for junior Jessica Wade at the CAA Conference meet, where she qualified for the NCAA regional meet. After this qualification, she set her hopes even higher. My goal this year, said Wade, since it is the Olym- pic year, is to qualify for the Olympics. Information compiled from www. jmusports.com. Focusing on the task iihead, graduate Adrienne Mayo gains momenrum tor the big jump. Mayo plated 10th in triple jump and 16th in long jump at the ECAC Championships. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations Holding her hands high. jnior Candace Nelms ets ready lo take on the long jump. As a ■reshman, Nelms won the Richmond Invitational long jump with a jump of 18 teet, 5 1 4 inches. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations 90oi ' omen 6 cJrack c ielJ 335 cheerleadina 340 women ' s cross country 342 field I- 4S ' « ™ il «ii. Ilk ft 4bJhi ' . f - i I .; Vv, ' :; i: ' . ' a ■ ' ■■ ' r - ' ' Photo by bsmmy FIchenko 336 (J-all Sportd hockey 344 football 346 r. men s soccer tJ all Sportd 337 cheerleading Twisting, sophomore Jessica Sunkin wows the football crowd with a torch stunt. The torch was a variation of the liberty stunt and was among the many- stunts the cheerleaders performed on game days. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations Rosanne Baker senior Greenbelt, Md. spotlight Honors: - On the squad for four years - Captain - Academic Achievement Award Front row: Lauren Schick, Courtney Doherty, Tameka Fitzgerald (coach), Berna Mazon. Rosanne Baker, Leigh Culver, lessica Sunkin, Rachel Johnson, Paige Hammond: Back row: |ohn Nguyen, Ryan Wilder, Matthew Walker, Aaron Wimer, Nicholas Bass, LOaniei Llnverricht, Paul Crisman, Stuart Bell, Greg Perrow, Adam Sheets, Ty Freeman Expertly, a cheerleader flips backwards with the help of another squad member With all the flips, tosses and jumps, cheerleaders learned to depenri on each other Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations 338 Sportd Contagious b ' Meg Streker SPIRIT The university ' s coed cheerleading squad didn ' t just build pyramids and bend over backwards. The members of the squad were busy juggling school, practices and cheerleading events while using their time and energy not only to improve skills, but also to build relationships and establish respect for each other. The club cheerleading squad cheered for women ' s bas- ketball and football, while the coed squad cheered at football and men ' s basketball games. Members had to trust each other in order to complete difficult stunts, which required depend- ing on each other for safet) ' . We ' ve become such a close family, said senior Ryan Wilder, co-captain of the squad and four-year cheerlead- er. Some I have known since I was a freshman, and now consider them my best friends. The close and trusting relationships among the squad boosted spirits and helped the squad perform at its maxi- mum potential. We have very good team dynamics, said Wilder. Everyone gets along and knows their role in e ery pyramid and stunt. This leads to very efficient practices and reduces tension when bodies are being thrown o er 20 feet in the air! Sophomore Rachel Johnson, who had been cheering at the university for two years, agreed. We have a very strong and close team with amazing captains who always know what needs to get done, and coaches and assistant coaches to help and guide us. Squad members had a good time showing off their talents. Johnson always enjoy[ed] trying new stunts and being thrown in the air. Her favorite aspects of cheerleading were the football games and being able to support the school spirit of IMU. The squad practiced between two and three times a week in preparation for their game day appearances. The) ' also brought spirit and entertainment to local communit) ' events. Although the cheerleaders had not participated in any recent competitions, they planned to be part of a March cheerleading competition hosted by the University of Maryland. Many of the squad ' s members got their spirit and enthusiasm from the thrill of being in front of a crowd. My favorite thing about cheerleading would be perform- ing, said junior Courtney Doherty. I love the response from the crowd when we do something exciting. I nform.U K ' tn compiled from w .jmufports.com. Joined by Duke Dog, the cheerleading i quad pumps up the crowd. I think the team dynamic this year is awesome, said junior Courtney Doherty Everyone is really dedicated and motivated. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations Cheerleading 33 women s cross country THE EXTRA bv Rachel Canfielcl MILE Fifh ' -two fast-moving feet, 26 women, eight tourna- ments, several miles and one university alumnus coach- that was the women ' s cross country team. Competing in tournaments up and down the East Coast, the team practiced most days a week in preparation. We usualh ' practice four to sLx days a week, depend- ing on what part of the season we are in, said freshman Bridget Draper. It ' s more in the preseason and less during competition and more on your own. Even though cross country took a great deal of individ- ual effort, the love for running brought the team together. It ' s great when you surround yourself with people who share your common interests, goals and experienc- es, said sophomore Alison Parris. My friends and I take pride in pushing ourselves to new levels of pain. The team worked together to keep spirits high and race times low. The team dynamic is very positive and energetic this year, said senior Michelle Beardmore. We are definitely more unified and enjoy working together as a single unit rather than everyone working individually. Together, along with Head Coach Dave Rinker (77), the team ranked high throughout the season. Hosting September ' s JMU Invitational and finishing second, senior Dena Spickard dominated the 5,100-meter race, receiving first place. The season rounded out with Colonial Athletic Association and National Collegiate Athletic Associa- tion (NCAA) Southeast Region Championships as the fall set in and t emperatures dropped. The team finished second and twelfth, respectively. Out of the 225 runners ho competed in the NCAA ' s 6,000-meter race, Spickard placed 45th and sophomore Jessica Propst placed 46th. The final tournament of the year was the Nov. 17 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Cham- pionships in New York. The team finished sixth out of the 12 teams competing. Ninety-five runners complet- ed the 5,000-meter course and Parris placed 18th. AU members of the cross coimtry team were also on the universitN ' track team. As a freshman, Parris was redshirted for cross country, but participated on the universit ' ' s track and field team. I practice about sLx days a week every week, said Parris. Sometimes we have alternate training on our own and other times we have our meets — I don ' t count those as practice days. In practices, competitions and social events, the individual women came together to create a strong team. There is a mixture of different personalities and everyone has their own clique, however, we still perform as one team with the same goals in mind, said Parris. We ' re definitely a lively bunch of girls. Our poor coach deals with jumping beans 24 7! Draper agreed, We are all so different and that ' s what makes it so interesting. We all bring so many different things to the table and are from so many different places. We push each other day in and day out to become better runners and better people. Information compiled troir, www .jmusporls.com. Motivated by Head Cooth Dave Rinker. senior Michelle Beardmore tocuses on !■ ; ■ . ini; her Mce time. ' )rite part ol the orking together wiih ni leanimatef, faid Beardmore. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations Edging past her competitors senior Dena Spickard keeps up her pace. An accomplished runner, Spickard led the team in half of its season ' s tournaments. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations 3 0 SpoHd m bAj P ' ' w ' ' ' QOomend Crcdd Counfrtj 3 1 field hockey scoreboard JMU oppH North Carolina 1 M 5 Duke 4 B 1 ODU H A Drexel M 3 Northeastern M 5 Radford m 3 WiUiam Mary M 1 ODU 3 m 6 Longwood 1 M 3 American 1 m 2 Cahfornia 1 M ■ VCU 1 M 4 Hofstra m 1 Drexel M 5 Towson 1 M 1 Delaware m 1 UVA 3 M 7 Richmond M 1 St. Josephs 1 I Penn State H 1 North Carolina 2 m 2 Albany 1 M Georgetown o H Rp.idy tor artinn, junmr Melissa Stefaniak lakes cunlrol ul Ihe bjll. As a midfielder and forward, Slefoniak was ranked hiph in the CAA: fifth in shots, second in points, lied firsi in goals and tied founli in game-winning gf ' ' Photo cour(e.5y of Sports Media Relatione Front row; Melissa McNeils, Rachel Ceisler, R.iiidi Sogoar, Meghan Bam, Lauren Walls, Me- Irssa Stefaniak, Ashley Wails, Melissa Walls, Becky Hilgar, Kristen O ' Rourke, Jessie Dawson; Back Row: Head Coach Antoinette Lucas, Kelsey Culchins, Dolores de Rooij, Tara King, Ljurt ' ii Sleianiak, Regan Shouldis, )enny Eakin, Merel Broekhuizen, Amy Daniel, Athletic Trainer Vanessa Trono, Assistant Coach Julie Munson, Assistant Coach Rvan Langford 3 2 Sportd I I FTELD OF b Lianne Palmatier DREAMS When the field hockey team mixed two sets of sisters and a cousin within a group of goal-oriented females, out came a 2007 championship. With members focusing on individual and team goals, wins rolled in and the team made a strong showing at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament in November. Having close relatives on the team offered a dilTerent dynamic than could be found on most other teams. Sisters senior Lauren and sophomore Melissa Stetaniak and sophomores Ashley, Lauren and Melissa Walls with cousin freshman Meghan Bain had a deeper bond than most of their opponents. Since we play so well together and because there are SLX of us that have a sense for each other, it really is something special, said Lauren. We always know where each person is on the field without even looking up, and that makes our bond and strength on the field so much stronger. Players were well-recognized for individual contributions. The Walls sisters along with sophomore Kelsey Cutchins were named to the first team all-region, and Melissa Stefaniak and Bain were named to the second. Conquering opponents to win the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Championship for the second consecutive ' ear, the team fought a hard battle to repeat last year ' s ' ictor -. I think the biggest challenge was winning CAAs and beating ODU [Old Dominion University], said Melissa. We suffered a tough loss against them in the beginning of the season and realized we were so much better than them. When we got to the final game of CAAs there was no greater feeling when we beat them. Tlie team went on to the NCAA tournament, beating Duke University in the first round, but suffering a loss to the Universit) ' of North Carolina at Chapel HOI in the final minutes of the second game. Despite this, top performances did not go unnoticed. This season was one of my best performances in all of my career, said Lauren. I was in the best shape possible, I played with finesse and I was a leader of the team. I held our defense together and this was a great year for me and the rest of the team. The lady Dukes stressed the roles of mental and physical aspects in improving their game. We have a team meeting right before the game where Coach [Antoinette] Lucas comes in and fills us in on the last minute details, said Cutchins. Up until that point, I keep things normal, just like it was any other day. Going out on the field with a confident attitude equaled success as the Dukes won 15 of their 19 regular season games after successfully meeting challenges during the season. Hopes for the future included winning the CAA champioship again. My greatest challenge is al va) ' s pushing myselt and making myself better, said Lauren. I have always succeeded before and I always strive to be the best that I can be. I ne er settle for anything less than the best. Information compiled from www.jmusports.com. otii ght Merel Broekhuizen senior Groningen, The Netherlands Statistics: - Total Saves: 36 - GA Average: 1.79 - 6 shutouts in goal Honors: - CAA Commissioners Academic Award - JMU Athletic Director Scholar Athlete Forcetully. forward sophomore Meghan Bain competes for possession ot the bail. Bain scored the game-winning goal in the university ' s first NC.-NA win in 12 years. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations u ielJ (hockey 3 3 football THE POWER OF by Walter Canter PIGSKIN The gridiron Dukes continued a legacy of success as they entered the postseason for the third time in four years. As Coach Mickey Matthews and quarterback junior Rodney Landers led the Dukes to an eight-win season, the games never failed to entertain. Three players earned first team Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) honors, with senior Tony LeZotte, the team ' s free safety, earning CAA defensive player of the year status. The season began with high hopes. After a rough exit from the 2006 postseason, the Dukes were out for Carolina blue blood against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a bowl division team. The Tar Heels ran over the Dukes 37-14. After the game, Matthews said, When you think about it from James Madison ' s perspective, [allowing] 320 yards of offense, probably half of it was on three plays. That ' s a hard pUl to swaOow. The Dukes rebounded with sLx straight wins. The highlight of those victories was the Dukes ' home opener against the University of New Hampshire. The Dukes pounded the highly ranked Wildcats 41-24. They unleashed a new offense utilizing the quarterback draw. Landers picked up over 100 yards rushing, which became a regularly occurring stat. The team also had a big victory over ' Virginia Military Institute CVMI), winning 45-17. Beating, no, slaughtering VMI was great because it showed it takes more than just push-ups and buzz cuts to be a great football team, said Dukes fan junior Matt Slater The final win of the streak took place in Rhode Island, where running backs redshirt freshman Griff Yancey and senior Antoinne Bolton aided Landers in a 598-yard offense game. Kicker junior Jason Pritchard kicked a 50-yard field goal with room to spare, tying the fifth longest field goal in university history. The next two games, against in-state arch rival University of Richmond (UR) and CAA leader University of Delaware (UD), ended in losses. The Homecoming 17-16 loss to URhit the team particularly hard. I thought we played horrible, I thought it was as bad as we played in nine years, said Matthews. I really thought we Charging, oilensive lockle junior Terrence Apted takes on the opposing riclensi Apted c.ime to the universif. as a starting offensive tackl- in 2006 after playing at th University of Ul.ih, Photo In Sonya Euksuzian played as bad as we could play. The following week, the team took a hard 37-34 road loss to UD. The team rebounded with two wins to end the regular season. The Senior Day game against Towson University high- lighted the Dukes ' defense. The line racked up nine sacks, with four led by senior John Baranowsky. Sophomore Scotty McGee opened the game with a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown, the longest in school history. The 23-13 win gave the team a shot at the playoffs. The Dukes traveled to North Carolina to face the Ap- palachian State University Mountaineers. They made ESPN SportsCenter ' s top 10 plays with a fake field goal touchdown run by kicker junior Dave Stannard, but could not pull the win. The Dukes were down 28-27 with time on the clock for one final drive. They drove into field goal range. It seemed they would advance; a field goal would seal the deal. But with only a few ticks of the clock left, the Dukes fumbled inside the 10-yard line. The game ended 28-27, a close and painful loss. If I had been kicker I would have been really frustrated, said former kicker graduate Joe Showker To have the chance to win such an important game, and having kicked those field goals before made it even worse to see that fumble... it was agonizing. The rough end didn ' t damper the season however, Showk- er congratulated, the boys put together a great season. . .It was a great year, they did a great job. Information compiled from www.jmusports.com. 3 Spoi-td ' anning the field for iijmmate to pass to. i.ick junior Rodney Landers puts on his game race. Landers ' passing yards reached a total of 1,678, bringing his college career total to 1,754 yards. Photo hv SonvJ Euksuzian L.C. Baker senior Richmond, Va. Honors: - Number two in punt return average withi 11.4 - Led team with 631 receiving yards - Number two in punt returns for touchdowns - First team All-ECAC return specialist - First team All-Virginia wide receiver by VaSID scoreboan JMU OPP 14 UNC 37 41 New Hampshire 24 45 VMI 17 45 Coastal Carolina 10 35 Villanova 7 21 Northeastern 14 44 Rhode Island 27 16 Richmond 17 34 Delaware 37 55 William Mary 34 23 Towson 13 Front row: li ir i  ,)l1Iki, l ' l. l ' I.-in , . iiiMiiiiit; di uu pn, i (.j uv ivlimu, h h- i m . ih I I , u. , , .v, ?ll, i(A Adams, Hassan Abdul-Wahid, Coach Mickey Matthews, Adam Ford, L.C. Baker, Tony ! iZoiif. lusiin Barnes, lohn Baranowsky, Marvin Brown, Eugene Holloman, Rodney Landers: Second row: lerald Brown, Dominique White, Jamaris Sanders, losh Baird, Evan McCol- iijugli. Scutt Lemn, Terrence Apled, Darrieus Ramsey, Brad Whiteacre, Patrick Ward, lason Pritchard, Dave Stannard, Marcus Haywood, Shelton Johnson, Arthur Moats, Ray Brown; Third row: Mike Pope, Gerren Griffin, Drew Dudzik, Charlie Newman, Rockeed McCarter, Sean Price, Dorian Brooks, I.D. Skolnitsky, Mike Caussin, Trae Kenney, Scotty McGee, Sam Daniels, Ryan Dean, Reggie Hicks, Bosco Williams; Fourth Row: Pat Williams, Jason fDosh, lonas Rawlins, Marcus Charity,Brandon Randolph. Quintrel Thomas, Matt Goff, Andre Par- rott, Ian Holmes, Vernon Eason, Chris Clarke, Theo Sherman, Keith McPherson,Griff Yancey, Arthur Walker; Fifth Row: Max Alexandre, Julius Graves, Jonathan Williams, Vidal Nelson, Colin Fitz-Maurice, Anthony Smith, Dixon Wright, lamal Sullivan, D.J. Bryant, Dave (lill, Brandon Monroe, Marcus Turner, Zach Costen, Brett Ainsley; Sixth Row: Scott Noble, Kerby Long, Michael Allen, Dominique Smith, Rick Kresinske, Andrew Nutter. Greg Woodson, Roane Babington, Elijah McCall, Donnell Brown, Darrelle Anderson, John Rose, Markus Hunter, Ronnell Brown (7-ootball 3 5 golf DIFFERENT inv Blevins STROKES Both the men ' s and women ' s golf teams started the season otf with young players and a xision for the future, leff Forbes, former imi ' ersit) ' ( ' 90) student -athlete, was head coach tor the women ' s team when it placed second and then fourth twice in the Eastern College Athletic Conference Tournament, and became the men ' s coach this season. We have all realh ' enjoyed him a lot and I think he will be able to take the program in the right direction tor the future because he seems very committed and loves his job, said sophomore Tim Driver. Driver, along with other top returning players juniors Field- ing Brewbaker and Scott Marino, was joined by freshmen Ross Johnston, Matt Neeh; Matt Pesci and Brian Stele, along with re- turning sophomores Michael Meisenzahl and Jhonny Montano. With a new coach and new players, the men ' s team had a lot of room for improvement and nothing to lose. We played pretty well during the fall with a very young team normally starting, [including] myself. Fielding Brewbaker, Jhonny Montano and any number of two of our four fresh- men, said Driver. At the Frank Landrey Invitational, the team shot 316 in the final round and finished seventh. Stele, Pesci, Neely and Johnston had the opportunit)- to play in their first big match. At the Georgetown Hova Invitational in Gaithersburg, Md., the team finished 10th through t vo rounds of 306 and 307, but then moved to eighth place after the final round of 298. Brewbaker finished in the final round with 70 and placed eighth in the tournament, his second top 1 in the semester In his ninth year at the uni ' ersit ' , women ' s Head Coach Paul Gooden was joined by top returning players sophomores Mary Chamberlain and Mary Stevens. Freshmen Catrin Gunnarsson, Kristen Harrington, Kelly Lynch and Laura Mesa added to the team ' s mLx. The women ' s team ' s best tournament was September ' s Sea Trail Intercollegiate in Sunset Beach, N.C. Chamberlain and Lynch tied for ninth with 229 strokes, and the team finished fifth out of 14 teams. Mesa was the women ' s team season leader The teams practiced at Lakeview Golf Course and Packsaddle Ridge Golf Course, and the season extended from tall through April. On Nov. 26, the men ' s team announced the signing of three new players for the 2008 season with national letters of intent. Gooden also announced the signing of Nicole Sakamoto from Hawaii. With the addition of ne v talent and the growing relation- ships, the men ' s and women ' s teams were looking to even more improvement in future seasons. : ' ' :;; , ' .rj;; compiled from www.jmusports.com. aaa. j«i MT Tri ' rt?irff? Front row: Mary Stevens, Kelly Lynch, Catrin Gunnarsson, Laura Mesa, Mary Chamberlain M IIP I Jiinster: Back row: Kristen Harrington, Ashley Mantha, Meagan Hayes. Coach Paul Gooden Statistics - Career rounds: 26 - Career Averaoe: 88.6 Honors - Commissioner ' s Academic Award - Athletic Director Scholar Athlete 3 S Sportd : seing her shor, senior Ashley Mantha watches •_• ball drive down the rway, Mantha played golf throughout her high school and college careers. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations spotlight Fielding Brewbaker junior Salem, Va. Statistics - Career Rounds: 43 - Career Average: 76.1 Honors - Recorded four top 20 finishes - Tied for 11th at the Lonnie D Small Spring Classic Front row: Ross Johnston, Michael Meisenzahl, Tim Driver, Malt Neely; Back row: Field- ::g Brewbaker, Ihonny Montano, Coach Jeff Forbes, Brian Stele, Matt Pesci oHowtng through. riphoniore Tim Driver completes a chip shot. At Old Dominion University ' s Seascape Collegiate Invitational, Driver played his personal best, shooting ■ in the second round. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations Qoli 3 7 men s soccer Exhiiar.iled, fjerender and niKJl ' ieldor senior Frankie D ' Agostino outruns his Virginia Tech opponent. D ' Agostino finished the season lied third in assists with freshman Kieran Rice. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations Front row: Damim iir.nhov IJ.r.ui .inioro - lulrew t-l.ii r :k im ttiik , uiik :iiin,is mii ( jkkiinin, team co-captain Nick Zimmerman; Second row: Stefan Durr, lean Tshinipaka, Kieran Kite, lesse BausI, Lucas Domgoergen, Kyle Morsink, Santtu Pcrltunen, Alex Nvdal lonathan Smithgall, Esteban Malrionado; Back Row: Team co-captain Tristan Murray, Franku D ' Agostino, ( ' I Sapong, Brian Young, Malt While, Ken Manahan, luslin Epperson, Pasid Meiklejohn, Lasse Kokko, Billy Swetra, Tom Pollock, Ville Wahlsten Maintaining his focus. senior Jesse BausI prepares to tonnetl uiih the hall. Baust was a two-year starter and played midfielder and defender. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations 3 8 Sportd YOUNG bv Rebecca Schneider TALENT With a disappointing 2-1 loss to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) on Nov. 8, the men ' s soccer team closed the 2007 fall season with a record of 7-9-3. Finishing 6-5-0 in the 12-team Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), the Dukes tied with Hofstra University for seventh place. Due to the loss to VCU, the Dukes missed out on qualifying for the CAA and the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournaments by a hair, needing only one more victory to be eligible. Eight of the Dukes ' nine losses were by only one goal, which included four out of the five conference games. With Head Coach Tom Martin back for his 22nd year with the Dukes, the players concentrated on finding a formation that would work best with the team, said goal- keeper freshman David Meiklejohn. We have very skillful players and we weren ' t sure how to use them. Freshman CJ Sapong made plenty of noise, helping to set the pace tor the season by starting in 16 games. Our best player by far was CJ, his attitude and ability to score set an example for every player on the team, including the upperclassmen, said teammate sophomore Andrew Harvey, a second-year midfield and defensive player Named the CAA Men ' s Soccer Rookie of the Year, Sapong led the CAA v«th 10 goals and placed fourth with 21 points. Sapong shared the record for most freshman goals in a season with Assistant Coach Patrick McSoreley, who had 10 goals and 24 points in 1992 while playing for the Dukes. Sapong was responsible for scoring the game-winning goals at Towson University and Georgia State University, marking the team ' s last two wins of the season. The 2-1 win at Towson on Oct. 30 ended the Tigers ' 16 home-game winning streak in overtime. A few days later, the Dukes won their fifth straight conference game in the 2-1 double-overtime win over Georgia State. With both games running over the clock, the team had a total of 10 overtime games, breaking the record for the most overtime games in a season. Starting players included many others who were young and talented. Our freshman class did very well and showed that they will be an intricate part of our team for years to come, said Harvey. At least nine games were started with six freshmen, including goalkeeper Ken Manahan, midfielder Kieran Rice and redshirt defensive player Jon Smithgall. Freshmen Lucas Domgoergen and Stefan Durr opened in 10 games, and sophomore transfer Ville Wahl- sten started in 19 games. With young players collaborating with the upperclassmen, the Dukes had many players who knew the game well. We have a lot of technical players, some very fast kids and a lot of workers, said midfielder junior Nick Zimmer- man, recipient of All-CAA Second Team Honors, tying third in the CAA with eight assists. Midfield and defensive player senior Jesse Baust also ran the field. Jesse is a dominant center back who finished his four years with flying colors, said Meiklejohn. The team is really going to miss him next year. ' ' • ' ' ' i,3i;on compiled trom www jnui ' ports.com. scoreboard IMU OPPj ' . H 1 Hartford 2 H m American H H UMBC H m 2 Howard 3 H H Drexel 2 1 B Delaware 1 H B 3 William Mary 2 H B Old Dominion 2 H B 2 Hofstra 1 H B 3 Northeastern 2 1 B 2 George Mason 1 H B 2 Towson 1 H B Georgia State 1 I 1 Increasing the pace, forwArd luniur Kyle Morsink pushes hinisult lo ket ' p j lead on his ofjpunenls. Morsinis ended the season tied tor third in points, nutving his career total up Ifj li Photo courtesy of Sports Medii Relations (Afen ' ii Si occer 3 9 womens soccer Poised, midfielder freshman Teresa Rynier readies for j powerful shot. In her first season on the team, Rynier was named to the CAA All- Tournament dnd All-Rookie teams. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations potlight Annie Lowry senior Butler, Penn. Statistics: - Tied sixth on university career goals list (28) - Sixth on career points list (74) - Tied 12th on career assist list (16) Honors: - Four-year starter - 2007 Team tri-captain - 2005-2007 All-conference (CAA) first team - 2006, 2007 ESPN the Magazine (CoSIDA) Academic A ll-District III third tnnm - tt ' J KmL 3i -c- - ■m jljfe- -!W|te . ; ! Bi fi y ' BiSM miM w ■ 1 1 nm iij B Demonstrating sportsmanlike conduct, the lady Dukes congratulate their rompotilors on a game well played. The team heat the US Naval Academy 2-1 in the Sept. 2i game. Photo courtesy of Allisort DiMartino 350 Sporfd FOR THE bv Casev Smith RECORD h i With 17 wins and only five losses, the women ' s soccer team had the best record in the university ' s history. The team overcame three season-ending injuries and advanced to the second round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament, where the ladies unfor- tunately lost to West Virginia University. It was the sixth time the team had advanced to the second round and the eighth time it had been in the NCAA tournament. We lost to the [Colonial Athletic Association] champs in the tournament but then we got an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament because we had a very strong out-of- conference schedule which we did very well in, said senior Annie Lowry. So we made the NCAA tournament, and beat [the University of Pennsylvania] in the first round to get the 17th win to make the record. Top players seniors Annie Lowry and Melanie Schaffer, juniors Kimmy Germain and Teri Maykoski and sopho- more Corky Julien, last season ' s Rookie of the Year, were returning players. The season marked Head Coach David Lombardo ' s 300th win. The ladies went undefeated at home and not only broke the record for wins in one season, but also the record for consecu tives wins. The highlight of the season was getting into the NCAA Tournament then making it to the second round, said junior Lauren Bell. And our team did awesome this season with a great record, all-American recognitions and a chance at the NCAA tournament. The winning season contributed to the women ' s high spirits on and off the field. The team always hung out — watched movies, had team dinners and even had a Canadian Thanksgiving this year, said junior Megan Deaver. Lowry agreed, We are a huge family. I would do anything for those girls. The women were all close and enjoyed spending time together outside of soccer even though they were together for hours a day during practices. Lombardo said the team was the closest and most unified team I have coached in 18 seasons. It was no wonder that the team was so close and got along so well. The women created a positive atmosphere that led the team to success. Their friendships were not coincidences. We played entirely for each other and put everything on the line because we knew we would have the most won games in school history and we wanted to kind of be considered ' the best team ' here, said Lowry. I ' m so excited to have finished my college playing career with this particular team, said senior Laura Hertz. We had such a fantastic season and made it so far. This will be a team that I always remember. Information compiled from www.jmusporls.com. scoreboara fl B- ■ - HMU OPP 1 ■ H Lovola H 1 Virginia Tech M H 2 Georgetown 1 M 1 Wyoming 1 M B 1 Richmond M 1 Penn State 1 M H 3 American M 1 Navy m 1 Georgia State 1 M 1 2 UNC Wilmington M 1 Drexel 1 H B ' Delaware 2 M B William Mary M B Old Dominion 2 M B Hofstra M B Northeastern 1 H B George Mason 2 1 B Towson 1 1 lo VCU 3] 1 Front row: Teresa Rynier, Rachel Chupein, Caitlin VWilkd, Lindsay Bowers, less Remmes. L.iurcn Madey, lenna Blackman, Morven Ross; Second row: Assistant Coach )ason Moore, Katie Dye, Corky lulien, Kimmy Germain, Megan Deaver, Cate Tisinger, Mandy Miller, Maggie McFadden, Melanie Schaffer, Laura Hertz; Back Row: Head Coach Dave Lombardo, Nell Brazen, Katie Woods, Corinna Strickland, Lauren Bell, Teri Maykoski, Annie Lowry, Missy Reimert, Diane Wszaiek, Stephanie Poucher, Shannon Seipp, Lauren Wiest, Jessica Barndt, Raeanna Simmons, Assistant Coach Bobby Johnston, Tom Kuster c omend joccer Soc 351 volleyball Airborne, outside hitter junior Kelsey McNamara spikes the bjl! o er the net. The Dukes went into the Colonial Athletic Association Championships seeded fifth. Photo courtesy of Sports Media Relations ■_ scoreboard |HjMU OPP B 3 Rutgers H Ohio 3 H Davidson 3 H 1 Connecticut 3 H ' High Point H Maryland 3 H Temple H New Hampshire H Elon B 3 Charleston Southern H Florida Gulf Coast 3 H 3 Liberty 1 H 3 George Mason 1 B 3 Radford 1 H Towson B Delaware 3 H Northeastern 3 B Hofstra 3 H 3 George Mason 2 H 3 Howard H 3 VCU 1 H William Mary H Georgia State 3 H 3 UNC Wilmington H 1 Delaware 3 H 3 Towson 1 H Hofstra 3 B Northeastern 3 H William Mary 1 B 1 Delaware 3 Front row: Lindsey Drolshagen, Kay Weninger, Kaitlin McFaddin, Jessica Zeroual. Allyson Halls, Kelly lohnson, Lindsay Callahan, Lauren Miles, Sofia Lindroth; Back Row: Head Coach Disa Garner, Assistant Coach Kerri-Ann Crosso, Kelsey McNamara, Slephjme Waters, lenj Pierson, Michelle Johnson, Assistant Coach lohn Mitchem, Manager Travis Patera 352 Sportd Crouched, outside hilli ' f freshman lindsey Callahan humps the hall Callahan was named to the Colonial Athletic Associatir n ' s All-Rookif Team. Photo courtesy oi Sports Media Relations Get bv Erin Venier PUMPED W -m La- U-. How a team interacted before court time was often an indication of how its members played together. While some teams held hands for a moment of silence and reflection before a game and others refused to wash their socks for a week after a win, the women ' s volleyball team chose to turn to the radio for proper inspiration. Our team always has a dance party in the locker room before games, said middle blocker senior Allyson Halls. Actually, we have dance parties wherever there is music! Head Coach Disa Garner appreciated the quirky char- acteristics the girls possessed both on and oft the court. With eight years of university coaching under her belt backed by six years at Missouri University as head coach and four years at Illinois Univeristy as an assistant coach. Garner had the proper experience to value her unique relationship with the women on the team. It is always exciting to see how each of them grows throughout their time as a student-athlete and in turn how my relationship with them develops, said Garner. Being able to be a part of how each young lady grows and develops is one of the best rewards of coaching. Though Garner had personal relationships with the girls, she did not let her feelings prevent her from pushing them in all aspects of the game. Disa never let me be content with my level of play and constantly pushed me to better myself physically and mentally in practice and games, said Halls. Overall, the extra push by Garner was just what the women needed to succeed throughout their time together. Halls ' highlights of the season included making every All-Tournament team and watching the culmination of all four years of her hard work. Outside hitter junior Kelsey McNamara ' s best moment was beating George Mason University. Though highs differed from player to player, these moments were a testament to their success not only as individual players, but as a team. Despite the fact that team members made every effort in the course of the season to dominate on the court, the year was not without obstacles. Garner said the women ' s flexibility was further evidence of their obvious achievements. We had a fairly young lineup on the court and mid- way through the season made some fairly big changes in the lineup of which the team responded very well, she said. I am really proud of how we ended the season and the great sense of team they had. I nformation compiled from www.jmuiporls.com. UoUetjball 353 riuiln by S iiniiiy Llchcnko 35 QOinter Sportd swim dive QOinter hportd 355 men s basketball Watched In ihi- 1 hum! junior juwann James catches some air as he heads to the hoop. In the first game ot the season versus Siena College, the Dukes scored in the triple digits tor the first lime since 1998, with lames scoring 20 points. Photo by Sonv Euksuzian Front row: Cary C ochran. Matt Alfonso, Pierre Curtis, Heiden Ratner, Terrance C arler, Alidulai Jaiioh, Stephen Kendall, Ryan Knight, Greg Werner, John Kaltenborn; Back row: Michael Kelly, lohn Babul, joe Posey, Ben Thomas, luwann James, Gabriel Chami, Matt Parker, K It Swanston, Dazzmond Thornton, Ben Louis, Louis Rowe, Dean Keener Expertly nianeuvfrini . junior Abdulai lalloh edges pa-.i lll i,i-ijii;( Mason University (GMl opponents. The team fell 75-96 in the January honii game against GMU. Phoia by Sonya Eukiu itir) 356 Sportd NOTHIN ' BUT bv Walter Canter NET With 58 seconds left on the clock, junior Juwann lames stood at the free throw line. The first one dropped in; the game was tied at 59. Seated fans rose to their feet. Arms flew into tlie air, fingers shaking. James concentrated on the rim while the Convocation Center tell into an almost eerie silence. James nailed the shot; clutch. Madison took a 60-59 lead over Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Though only half full, the Convocation Center erupted into an electrical zoo. VCU took the ball up court, shot and missed. VCU recovered the rebound, and with 28 seconds left, called a time out. The team came on the court with a plan and showed the Dukes how the most recent Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) champions took last second leads. Ten seconds left. Tlie score: VCU: 61, JMU: 60. The Dukes ' ball. Coach Dean Keener called a timeout. The teams took court. This play would prove if the Dukes ' winning record was a product of hard work or luck. Sopho- more Pierre Curtis drove the ball up the court. He hit the lane with less than five seconds left. The crowd held its breath as he jumped tor the shot. Then, at the last second, he dumped the ball oft to James, who banked it oft the backboard as it lit up red with the final buzzer. The crowd went nuts. The men ' s basketball team rushed from the bench, the cheerleaders ran from their seats. James found himself at the bottom of a Duke Dog pile of jov. This season was no fluke. The Dukes Sffl S 5S5 PHIH scoreboard TMU I ?™ii . -43=? .; op H ■ lOO Siena 88 1 H 72 Dartmouth 57 H H 83 VMI 89 1 H 85 Mount St. Marys 73 H H 82 E. Kentucky 71 H H 68 Northeastern 65 H H 84 Longwood 52 H H 85 Radford 74 H HllO Seton Hall 112 1 H 84 S.C. State 5 1 H 53 Charleston 76 H H 62 VCU 61 H H 60 Hofstra 66 H ■ 66 William Mary 69 H H 93 UNC Wilmington 74 H H 52 Old Dominion 79 H 1 George Mason 96 H H 65 Delaware 66 H H 64 Towson 73 H H to publication dead ' ' ' B H • 1 7 = games are not Inch f ( (, ' . H ■■ made a statement. After years of win-less droughts, finding celebration in close losses and overall misfortune, the Dukes started the season off with a 7-1 record; one of the best starts in university history. The season started with the Dukes breaking the 100-point wall for the first time in almost a decade. We can be very balanced; you never know who ' s gonna be that guy to carry us, but we ' re gonna have four other guys also comin ' at you, said junior Abdulai Jalloh. The mentality of teamwork and five strong players on the court at all times gave individual Dukes high numbers on the score sheet. The Dukes frequently found themselves shooting over 50 percent. Four dukes had over 17 points in the University of North Carolina at Wilmington game. Tempo control was crucial to the Dukes ' strategy. When they got hot, they were unstoppable. Hofstra University Coach Tom Pecora was fearful of the Dukes ' ability to quickly fill gaps or to run up a lead. My big concern all day was just tempo, I didn ' t want it to be open gym, said Pecora. They want to go up and down the court. They want to play at a very quick pace. The turn-around season forced teams to look at the university in a new light. I nlormat inn rnmpilpti frnm www. jmusports.com . Waiting for their CLie, s(-)phr niores Dazzmond Thornton .ind Pierre Curtis look on to Ihe game. As a ireshman, Curtis was named the 2006-2007 CAA All-Rookie and was one of the four returning starters. Photo by Sorjya Euksuzian cAlen ' d Badkethall 357 women s basketball Blocked by two Hofsir University opponents, senii Tamera Young releases li bdil, hoping to make the shot. Less than five minutes into the game. Young broke the university record iit 1,760 career points. Photo by Sonya Euksuzian coreboard K OPP B lUP 46 1: B Harvard 73 1 B Bucknell 53 1 B UMBC 61 B Wake Forest 53 M Bt 0 George Washington 55 | B Savannah State 46 M B Libertv 79 ■ H ' Clemson 69 M B Marvland 71 m B Pittsburgh 69 M B 1 00 Wagner 48 M B UNC Wilmington 39 H Hl Georgia State 49 M ■ ' Old Dominion 82 M B ' George Mason 46 1 B VGU 61 ■ B Hofstra 64 ■ B, to puhlicjtion dead lines, H H 1 77 ? gjmcs are not included. M Front row: Beth Dalton, Dawn Evans, Sarah Williams, Courtney Hamner, MaLisa Bumpus, Ijniir.i Young, lasmin Lawrence, Kisha Stokes, Jennifer Brown, Nina Uqdah, Amy Smith: Back row: Sherry Summers, Jackie Smith, Greg Werner, Nana Fobi, Nicci Moats, lalissa Taylor, Lauren limenez, Brentney Moore, Kenny Brooks, Nikki Davis, Jess Cichowicz, Sean O ' Regan Tamera Young senior Wilmington, N.C. otiight 3S8 Sportd Statistics (averages): - Points; 20 - Rebountds: 10 - Assists: 3 - Steals: 2 Honors: - School record of 28 consecutive games in double figures - First on career scoring list - Preseason CAA player of the year m A WHOLE LOT OF bv Walter Canter HOOPLA The doubters said it was going to be a year to rebuild. How could a team that lost four senior starters continue to dominate? They thought the lady Dukes were out of the mix. They thought the team was going to face a year of tough loss. The Dukes duped the doubters. Led by high-scoring senior Tamera Young and freshman Dawn Evans, the Dukes started the season off strong with a 7-0 record. They defended the longest-running undefeated streak at home in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Words can ' t express how we feel about that, said for- ward senior Jennifer Brown. We are very proud of our win streak. It was the University of Maryland, ranked fourth, that toppled the 30-game streak in December. The Dukes had to face George Washington University next. Not only did they handle the high-ranking foe; they crushed it 80-55. Young led the team with an outstanding 20 points and 14 rebounds with help from Brown, who had her first double-double of the year with 16 points and 1 1 rebounds. The Dukes had not beaten a top 25 team in over 15 years. In the aftermath of the historic win, Coach Kenny Brooks said, To beat a nationally-ranked team — I think it gives us some recognition. ..It ' s something we haven ' t done before in my tenure. During a winter break tournament in Staten Island, the Dukes fired up. Though they lost their first game to the University of Pittsburgh, Young put in 32 points. The team rebounded from the loss with a 100-48 stomping of tournament host Wagner University. During the rout, every girl on the team scored. It was only the fifth time in school history the women reached triple digits, and one of the larg- est margins of victory. The Dukes returned to the Convocation Center after their rough loss to Maryland and tried to start a new home winning streak. After losing three games to major conference teams, the women were pumped for action. They crushed the University of North Carolina at Wilmington 79-39, and then Georgia State UniversiU ' 93-49 in two straight home games. The streak did not last, howe er, and Old Dominion Univer- sir - managed to find the Dukes ' weak spot. The Dukes took the road loss hard. The poor fortune continued as ' irginia Commonwealth Uni ersit) ' squeaked a 61-60 in at the Con- vocation Center In the opening minutes of the Jan. 24 game against Hofstra University, Young broke the previous university record of career points: 1,760. Young was also the Colonial Athletic Association ' s leading scorer and rebounder. After the Hofstra game, her career points stood at 1,774. The lad)- Dukes fought against the predictions and molded a rebuilding season into a Tnning season. Information compiled from www.jmusports.com. st, ' eping Io , senior lasmin Lawrence looks ir an opporIunit to get le bail past her Virginia ommonwealth University ijponent. Lawrence laved for 45 minutes in the inuary game, where the Hikes suttered a 61-60 loss. Photo by Sonya Euksuzian QOomen ' d Sadketl all 359 swim dive TAKE THE b ' Walter Canter PLUNGE The women ' s swimming and diving team had one of its best seasons in recent years. Starting slow, but ending strong, the team, equipped with new faces, showed promise for continued success. The Dukes turned around from a 1-8, 2006-2007 season, rebuilt and succeeded. The team was young. Eleven freshmen swam for the purple and gold, and the team was led by onh ' three seniors. The first dual meet showed promise, but also error. We have a lot of room to grow. . .The upperclassmen did a great job of leading our team, said Coach Samantha Smith after the senior team members led the team to a win over Georgetown University. Senior captains Gailey Walters and Jamie Coyle were great examples of upperclass- man leadership. Coyle had a successful opening meet. She out-dove Georgetown, and placed second against Old Dominion Univeristy (ODU) with a personal best score of 203.35. Also successful were Walters, sophomore Amanda Hauck and freshman Kerry Douglas in the 200-meter backstroke, taking second, third and fourth respectively. The 200-meter backstroke continued to be a strength of the team throughout the season. After splitting its next two dual meets, the Dukes entered the Bucknell In itational with a 3-3 record. They turned some heads as sophomore P.J. Naber (100-meter freestyle), freshman Lisa Colapietro (200-meter breaststroke) and Walters (200-meter backstroke) all took first in their events. The result placed the Dukes second out of five schools. The Dukes ' next dual meet was home at the Savage Natatorium against Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and the Universit) ' of Delaware. Revitalized by their high placement in the invitational and fueled from a recent loss to Northeastern University, the Dukes dominated both opponents. They trounced VMI 237-4, taking 11 of 16 events, and defeated Delaware 182-116. During the meet, freshman Emily Konieczny took two firsts, including the 500-meter freestyle and the 1,000-meter freestyle. The double win gave the university its first winning record since the 2003-2004 season. The momentum was carried to Washington, D.C., for a dual meet against Georgetown University and American Univer- sity. The Dukes swept the competition again, sending their record to 7-4. Georgetown fell 194-103 and American fell 169.5-117.5. The meet was highlighted by Konieczny, who took two events with a personal best time of 10:25.96 in the 1,000-meter freestyle. The 200-meter freestyle relay team consisting of Naber, Hauck, junior Meghan Heil and freshman Layne Eidemiller took the event with a time of 1:39.63. The team was ranked third in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). The Dukes swept the 200-meter backstroke. Freshman Morgan McCarthy took first, followed by Walters and sophomore Allison Gould. Coyle took first in the three-meter dive. The Dukes left the season ready for more. The season was about growth, and the women grew as a team. The strong push in the end was proof of their efforts ' maturity. I nioi mation compiled from www.jmuiports.com. Front row: ( hrislinj Cenn.iri, Grace deM.irrais, Meghan Lewis, Meredith Owenby, Lindsay Stevenson, Lisa Colapietro, Carrie Greene, lackie Hartman, Beth Feather, Rachel Smith: Back row: Kim Parsons, Meghan Heil, Allison Could, Nancy Richardson, Amanda Houck, Diana Milley, Morgan McCarthy, P.J. Naber, Kerry Douglas, Kristen Wolla, Gailey Walters, Jennifer Morris, Julie Stel ' anski, Emily Konieczny, Erika Lupacchino, Jessica Lee, Layne Eidemiller 360 Sportd scoreboard Cutting through the wnfer. fre ' hman Lindsey Stevenson mokes her uav icross ihe pool in her Ijreaststroke event against fhe University of Delaware. I he Dukes won the January meet against Delaware, I S2-1 1 h. Photo courtesy of Christina Cennari Poised, jiiniur Jennifer Morris prepares lo dive into the wjter. Morris, a kinesiology major, swam sprint t ' reestvle. Photo courtesy of Christina Cennari Swim TDive 3S ' 1 ?yfe f : i.:;i! . m V ' 7. ' . Features Classes f Organizations «tii odm I II It ' s aenuine Wrujjpud jruuiid a tree trunk, a )cllu ribbon i ymbolizes student support for military troops at war. The yellow ribbon tradition was often tied to the 1 97ns song, Tie a Yellow Ribbon ' Round the Ole Oak Tree. Photo by Stephanie Hardman Escaping her students, a professor finds a leafy place to lay her head. Crisp, autumn weather and beautiful foliage were two things that came along with life in the Shenandoah Valley. Photo by Stephanie Hardman Hands planted firmly on the ground, a student shows off his gymnastic abilities on the Quad. The grassy, scenic Quad was a site for a wide array of sporting endeavors. Pholo by Sammy Elchenko 36 Cloding Its carerree Cloding 3S5 Ws constant Lififd by columnb, a walkway cunnecli the bluestone Ashby, Harrison and Jackson Halls. Twenty-three buildings on campus were constructed mostly of bluestone, according to the Centennial Celebration Web site. Photo by Sammy Elchenko Prepared to seal the deal on their undergraduate educations, soon-to-be graduates file into Bridgeforth Stadium for the yath annual commencement. According to President Linwood H. Rose, the university awarded at least i,00l) degrees every year. Photo by Sammy Elchenko 3SS Cloding Its evolving Claiing 3 7 1 - A ■ • V y 3 A ■ 1 r 4 1 f « ft .• •• ' .A ' • • • ■mit T L h ' holo by Sammy Elchenko With a 100-year Legacy behind us, we look to the future and know that we too have brightened the lights of Madison. a Odllig 369 Q Four hundred pages to commemorate one hundred years? I can ' t imagine having been faced with a more daunting task this past September. To this day, I ' m still in awe at how amazingly well we ' ve pulled it oft. To the Centennial Bluestone staff: I cannot thank you enough. I am immensely grateful for your hard work and dedication throughout these sL deadlines. I know it wasn ' t always easy to deal with working on multiple stories or tackling last-minute assignments, but you always came through, and look at what an awesome book it ' s turned into because of it! To the ladies of the Ed Board, I am so impressed with all of you! I know that deadline weekends weren ' t the easiest to deal wth, but I don ' t think any of us can say we didn ' t at least sometimes enjoy it. With that said, thanks for working through those late nights, dealing with me constantly asking more of you than what seemed realistic and convincing me that we really could make this book— we did it! Kristi, as our adviser, you have done so much to ensure that everything worked out for us while we worked on this book. Thanks for alwa) ' s taking care of evervthing we needed, whether it was a simple signature on paperwork or a surprise deli ' er ' from Cra ing Cookies. I don ' t know what we would have done without the coffeepot ' ou so generously donated or the new computer you got for us. I have a feeling you would have fulfilled any request of ours, short of getting a window in our basement office! Ashby Pollard, what an experience making this book has been! Thanks for sticking it out with us (even joining us for some late nights!) as we worked to overcome our endless technical roadblocks. It was great to have a JMU alumna on our side to help guide us along the way. Katie, I feel like this book is our baby, considering the wa ' we ' ' e nurtured it and how much lost sleep it ' s caused us both. I can ' t think of anyone else I ' d rather be getting deliri- ous with at 4 a.m. whUe wTapping up a deadline or finalizing proofs. I ' m not sure how we were able to communicate some of the time, but we always seemed to understand each other. Your creative vision and constant new ideas had such an impact on this book and it ' s all come together so beautifully. Rachel, what if I didn ' t have you as my managing editor? I would have gone craz)! You were like my right hand, alwa) ' s keeping me on track, even through the minor (okay, sometimes major) freakouts and I always knew I could count on you. Your amazing organization skills always kept me on track. I won ' t ever forget the experience of inter ' iewing iVh ' rtle Little together and I ' m so glad to ha ' e shared it with you. Meg, your insane love and talent for kerning will never cease to amaze me. I don ' t know what we would have done without your optimism and occasional silliness during deadlines. I ' m so impressed by how much effort you put forth to alwa ' s help out and make sure ever)thing was taken care of Knowing that you actually wanted to stay and help is the only i thing that allows me to forgive you for calling me a slave dri er. Brittany, I will always remember your fierce determi- nation to take care of that story during our first deadline , when you contacted so many people to try to get an interview. That constant drive to get things done is what helped carry us through some of our hardest dilemmas. Thanks for always stepping up and making sure we were covered, and for always remembering to bring in special sweet treats. Sammy, it was great to have your photographic talent on board and I lo ' ed when you would give us a reality check on our story ideas — Nope. Can ' t get photos. I know that on more than one occasion I asked you to do the impossible in making sure we had photos, but you always came through. Your work really captures the spirit of JMU and I ' m so proud of how it ' s all turned out. Joanna, your endless knowledge of the yearbook world was an asset to us all when we struggled with captions or headlines. Your animated stories kept us smiling through those seemingly endless weekends in the basement. Best wishes and good luck in the upcoming year — I know the 100th edition of The Bhtestone is in good hands! Mom and Dad, your love and support have been such a crucial part of helping me through these past four years on my own. Mom, I am finally realizing that you really are right about (most) ever l:hing. And don ' t worry. Dad, no matter how grown up I am, I ' ll always be your little girl. Michael, as much as I ' ve enjoyed being away from the sibling rivalry, I ' m so proud of how much our friendship has developed now that we ' ve both grown up. It ' s hard to believe you ' re on your way to college yourself— I am truly proud of you. To my roommates past and present, you all have been such meaningful parts of my life and I cherish the time we ' ve had together. Emily, you are the most caring person I know and I always appreciated that you would leave the light on for me when you knew I ' d be coming home late from a deadline. Megan, I ' m so glad Dr. Holman ' s classes brought us together over the past two years and have had so much fun with you. Ash and Molly. Clayton, I remember the day we ran into each other during freshman orientation! I never would have thought that I ' d have the chance to reunite with a friend from Ger- many here at JMU! You truly provided a breath of fresh air from my usual hectic schedule and I always looked forward to our lunch dates. To the university, I couldn ' t ha e done this if I didn ' t sin- cerely love JMU so much. These past four years have been so dear to me and have shown me just how much I have left to learn. For the good times and the lessons learned, thank you. Stephanie Hardman Editor in Chief ' 370 Cloding Last year ' s Ed Board in NY ; hrc ' llTeiino r work Linilornis C-loding or I I feel like superwoman. If we can complete four hundred pages in six weekends, then we can do an) ' thing. To the Ed Board, I couldn ' t imagine working 36-hour weekends with anyone else. It was long, it was arduous, but your talent, dedication and optimism made me push myself to design a book that complemented your energy. Steph, congratulations on completing such a daunting task. Your patience, commitment, and positive attitude has been unbelievable and I ' ve loved working with you tor the past two years. I wouldn ' t chase a FedEx truck with anyone else. Sammy, thank you for complying with my pickiness so well. I appreciate you crawling under fences for me. Your photos are beautiful. Meg and Rachel, I ' ve thoroughly enjoyed spending deadline weekends with both of you. I admire your talents and ability to lighten the mood in our little yellow cubicle. Joanna, your love of copy amazes me and your dedication will make you an excellent editor in chief next year. I wish you the best of luck on another year of sleepless nights. Brittany, I ' m so lucky to have spent my Tuesdays, Thursdays and deadline weekends with you. I hope your creative writing abilities have rubbed off on me. Lauren, Erika, Leslie, Michelle and Ashley, I am so grateful for all of your hard work this year. Thank you for being so reliable, and for taking our centennial book to higher levels. Kristi, thank you so much for all of your help this year. Your cook- ie deliveries really helped us make it through the night. Lauren K, Laura, Amanda, Lauren, Blair and Joanna, after all these years, you all are still some of the best friends I could ever have. Thank you for always being there. The Monkey House: Double, Lips, Toil, Cindy, Cargo and Animal, you are my human sparklers. I am so lucky to have such good triends and I couldn ' t have gotten through this year without you. Dana, I ' ve appreciated your basement visits more than you know. Thanks for the coffee and positive spirits. Mitch Bonkeys, this team has made my college experience. No matter where we are, I hope the Frisbees are always flying, the tlair is always sparkling, and the beverages are always flowing. Mom, Dad and Scott, thank you for always encouraging me to do my best, and for supporting me in all of the crazy things that I do. To everyone that I ' ve met at JMU, thank you for making an impression on the last four years of my life. Looking back, r ' e learned so much from all of you, and I am grateful tor the entire experience. Katie Piwowarczyk Creative Director OtJ. Ao6mg Six deadlines, endless hours spent in a yellow windowless office, hundreds of photos and finally the book is complete. It ' s hard to believe that after all this time the legacy of a hundred years has been put into print. Stephanie, your endless devotion kept the team working to the extremes. If you hadn ' t put your trust in me to start with, I never would have pushed myself to step out of my comfort zone and showcase my talent. I thank you for all your hard work and commitment to creating what I know will be a masterpiece. Katie, your talents astound me. It was a pleasure to work along side you this ' ear. I am amazed b ' ' our e ' e for detail and precision. Ever thing you create is a work of art. You pushed me to the limit every day, and constantly kept me on my toes. It was you who helped my skills improve most by pushing me for the best shots possible. I wish you the best of luck for the future and keep in touch. Rachel, Meg and Brittany, you were the rookies like myself coming into the hectic world of yearbook. Your upbeat personalities brought light to the dreary office walls. You quickly learned the ropes and were valid members of the team. We couldn ' t have done it without you. I know you are all destined for greatness in the future. Good luck and keep in touch. Jo, you could always put a smile on my face. I could count on hearing about every detail of your life in class and in the office. We could not have asked for a better copy editor. Your ability to juggle a job and The Bluestone and classes was amazing to me. Your dedication to the yearbook through- out the years has paid off and I want to congratulate you on becoming editor in chief of next year ' s Bluestone. Good luck, I know you will do an outstanding job. Mom and Dad, you were my support group when I needed you the most. At times when the pressures seemed too much to handle, you were there to listen to me vent and get through the stress. I thank you for always encouraging me to strive for new heights and work to my best potential. I love you and thanks for everything. Samuel, you bring me back down to earth. You are my constant listener and my escape from the world. When life gets me down you are the person I run to for help and a good laugh. If it weren ' t for you this past year, I don ' t know what I would have done. Thank you so much for everything. Brooke, Caitlin and Dianna, you girls have been with me through almost everything in my three years here at JMU. You are my support group, my shoulder to cry on and most of all my best friends. I wouldn ' t trade you for anything. With our final year, or years, just around the corner, I know that we will be there for each other in the years to come. I can ' t thank you enough. Sammy Elchenko Photography Director Ms- roommates and me Sam and me ' (iphomore roommates and me ■II 1 E3- 1 W ; ' t f%t ufjS i a oding 373 All,!- J k B ' V tr t After an entire school year of sitting at my messy desk in the back of our yellow-walled cave, with the AP style guide as my own personal Bible, I probably will still not remember all the different spellings of the word alumni. But what I have come away with as the copy edi- tor of the 2008 edition of The Bliiestone is much more valuable. To the extraordinary ladies of the editorial board: It ' s hard to believe most of you were Bluestone virgins. Watching our extremely distinct personalities join forces was fascinating; a dynamic I will miss. Brittany, when I saw your application in the office before you were hired, I knew you would be dynamite — and I was right. You have a great eye for copy mistakes and were always so willing. Meg, I still remember how clueless you were at the beginning of the year. But you came into your role with a bullet. I will truly miss your loud hiccups, blue pen edits and the mutual love we share for musicals. Rachel, the other day in the office, you were finishing up a cover letter for a potential employer. I want you to know that any company would be foolish not to hire you. You are efficient, organized, responsible and talented. Sammy, I ' m so glad we got to be friends this year — even if it ' s be- cause we had to have 301 together! You have a fantastic eye for photo composition, and I know you will do extremely well in the future. Tell Spam to keep bringing those biscuits next year. Katie, all I can say is wow. I loved watching you in your zone over deadline, and was so impressed not only by the amount of spreads you would get finished, but how well-designed they turned out. And Stephanie, the two of us got our ed board start together last year, and what a fantastic leader you turned out to be. Even with the ridiculous amounts of scheduling, kerning, PDFing, packaging, editing and fact- checking you had to do, you stiU managed to bake us cookies and cupcakes over deadline. You don ' t know how much you will be missed. To the gorgeous women of 12401: Fegan, you ' re not only my roommate, but my best friend, and I don ' t know what I would have done without you this year. Ashley, I ' m so glad you and I got so close this year. Your laid-back attitude always eased my stress. And Emmaline, it will NOT be the same without you you giggling to Saved by the Bell in the mornings when you think no one is listening. I know you are going to succeed. To Adam: Thank you so much for always making me food... and for being there for me when I was stressed and complaining. You mean so much to me, and I look forward to continue being a fat kid with you!! And last but not least, to my parents: You are not only constant sources of support, but constant reminders of the kind of person I someday hope to be. Thank you so much. Joanna Brenner Copy Editor 3V Cloding When I think of JMU, I think of all of the people that have been a part of my four years here. I have been blessed with wonderful friends and family. I am so grateful to you, Steph, for allowing me this e.xperience. I have learned a lot and I am so proud of this book. I can ' t wait to show it off. Thank you for being such a great friend and editor in chief! Rachel, ' ou made deadlines bearable. I am going to miss throwing dinner mints the e ' e baU and spending so much time with you and Steph once a month, especialh- our Chili ' s dates and sleepovers. I love you gu)-s! Katie, Brittany, Sammy and Jo, I have enjoyed getting to know each and every one of you. You are all so talented and dedicated. 1 know you will go on to be successful in all that you undertake. Rach, you have always been a constant in my life and I ha e been so lucky to share my college experience with one of my best friends and cousins. I don ' t know what I would ' ve done without you. Mills, from the first time we met in Duke Dog Alley on the way to UREC, I knew we would be good friends. We have so much in common and understand each other so well. You are one of m - best friends. Jen and Kels, I can ' t imagine London without the two of you. We have shared so much and probably know each other as well as anyone can. I will miss reminiscing with the two of you every week over Greens. Mom and Dad, I would not have had this experience without )ou. You are so supportive and always encourage me. I love you. Kara and Whitney, we have become so much closer in the past tour years and I am so glad. You are such great sisters and friends. I love you both so much. Jay, so many of my JMU memories are wrapped up in you and my first two years here that we spent together. You were such an integral part of my college experience from my first day of class as a freshman and for that, I will be eternally grateful. I love you. To ever} ' one else who has been a part of m ' college experience, thank you. I hope you are just as proud of this book as I am. Good luck and congratulations to my fellow members of the Centennial class! TjOOQ Meg Streker Supervising Editor -id U sisters. V hitne .ind Kara, me nd rn rrmm odrng 375 5 Mollv ■:■ - jmelot 2k I really had no idea what I was getting myself into when I walked through the door to Roop G6. Many hours, green pens and dinner mints later, here we are at the last pages. Without realizing it. The Bluestone became a huge part of my life and the perfect way to end my years at JMU. To the ed board, its hard to believe sLx months ago we barely knew each other at all. Now, I truly know way too much about each of you-in the best way possible. All six of you are incredibly talented and I am so proud to have created this book with you. Also, a very special thank you to my partner in kerning and my official chauffeurs. Patrick, you are my best friend. Without your infinite patience and kindness, I have no idea how I would have made it through the year, or through the past four years. You are always willing to listen to me, regardless of the fact that I never shut up. I love you. To my housemates, past and present, you mean the world to me. Lauren, RP, Cat, Juha, KTS, Jacklyn, Kelly and Ashley: you taught me so much about myself and the person I could be. You invited me into your home, making me part of something no one else could understand. AH my college experiences revolve around Camelot and I am grateful to each of you. Leah and LesUe, I don ' t think I don ' t kno v what I Avould ha e done without seeing ) ' our lo ' ely faces evers ' da) ' . Although I treat Leah like a sister and claim Leslie is much sweeter, I love both of you so much. Jenn, Amanda, Becky, Kelly and Brittany: you made coming home at the end of the day wonderfiil. KTA, it has been a long four years and we have been together every step of the wa ' , which is something I will ne ' er tbrget. To my family (this includes Molly and Lauren), I love you all unconditionally. Mom and Dad, you have always supported me. Dad, you may never realize how much I admire everything you do. You are my absolute hero. Mom, you are an amazing woman. You are so much stronger than you may think and I hope I can grow to be at least a fraction of the person you are. Mandy, we may have spent most ot our lives at each other ' s throats, but I love you and have always been proud ot you. Molly and Lauren, I almost think there are no words. We grew up together, from awkward freshman year of high school to college graduation. 1 don ' t know where I ' ll be in 10 years, but I can be certain the two of you will continue to understand me when I make no sense. The person I have become and the person I will become have been impacted by JMU in so man ' ways. Rachel Canfield Managing Editor 37S Cloding It ' s been hard for me to sit down and start writing this letter because I don ' t really want any closure yet. I always said 1 would be super excited to graduate, and I am. Yet part of me is always going to want to be here — young with no real responsibilities and a world to conquer. I guess you have to grow up sometime though, and I want to thank everyone who has helped make me who I am. First, I want to give love to the whole editorial board. I never thought I would have such cherished memories from that little basement room in Roop Hall, and I wouldn ' t have been able to bear aU those deadline hours with anyone else. Please don ' t ever forget the power of delicious treats to make hard work a little easier. I ' m going to miss our color-coded editing dearly, even if my color was the worst and most unreadable thing ever. To my family, you guys are whom I have to give the most credit. I only hope that one day I can have Dad ' s writing skills, Mom ' s cooking skills, Dave ' s wit, Sara ' s creativity, and Keith ' s trivia knowledge. I would pretty much be able to take over the world then. Seriously though, I love you all and I would have never survived college without you as a backbone. William, well all those jerks that said long distance relationships don ' t work can suck it now. You are my best friend, the perfect boyfriend, and after more than four years I still melt when you wink at me. What ' s Rousseau plannin ' up, bubby, nubble, Mayan beef, poppy bad childhood, grey face in Burkittsville, Packer twins, gotta get eggs man, barf laugh, and eatin ' olives fo lyfe! 1 can ' t believe how lucky I am to have met you. I ' m so excited to begin our life together. Amy, where can I even begin? From the first time I denied you lunch money in the third grade to when we made Will eat a Chinese pepper in Georgia, you have always and will always be my BFF. We really need to live near each other after college so we can eat tuna late at night and sizzle up some butter bread while playing Mario Kart. Love you, Mee-roo. len, you were kind of like my second mother when we were in high school, and I ' ll always owe you for that and for introducing me to William. Don ' t forget about squeaking dinosaurs, staying up all night for a sucky sunrise, the ridiculous boys I dated in your presence, fur man, rain dancing and all is full of love. Don ' t worry, I ' m still eating flesh. I love ya, girl! To everyone I don ' t have room to attribute in this — I love you too. 1 wish I could list some of our inside jokes and something sappy about each and every one of you. f -J U Brittany Lebling U. jorl VVill Cloding TT The Bluestone Staff Lauren Pack Ashley Knox Leslie Cavin Michelle Melton Not Pictured Erika Rose Sonya Euksuzian Alii DiMartino (contributing ' Natalie Wall Karen McChesney Not Pictured Seth Binsted lainne Conner Victoria SIsitka 378 Closing Bethany Blevins Walter Canter Caitlin Harrison Rebecca Schneider Not Pictured Brianne Beers Eleni Menoutis Lianne Palmatier Casey Smith Erin Venier Contributing Ashley Beaudin Laura Becker Jessica Benjamin Producer Sara Riddle Business Manager Kaylene Posey a oding 379 The 2008 Bluestone, volume 99, was created by a student staff and printed by Taylor Publishing Company in Dallas, Texas. The 400 pages, which cover March 2007 through March 2008, were submitted on compact discs using Macintosh versions of Adobe InDesign CS3, Photoshop 7.0 and Microsoft Word 2004. Ashby Pollard and Brian Hunter served as publishing representatives and Glenn Russell as account e.xecutive. The theme, Legacy, was developed b - Joanna Brenner, Rachel Canfield, Samantha Elchenko, Stephanie Hardman, Brittany Lebling, Katie Piwowarczyk and Meg St reker. Katie Piwowarczyk designed the opening and closing sections, dividers and index. Each of the other four sections were designed by Leslie Cavin, Ashley Knox, Michelle Melton, Lauren Pack, Katie Piwowarcz) ' k and Erika Rose. Designed by Katie Piwowarcyzk, the cover is black matte with gold 917 silkscreen and UV clear varnish. The endsheets are rainbow grey felt with an application of gold 917 silkscreen. The contents paper is 100 lb. enamel paper. T) e st ' les include-bod) ' copy: Minion Pro size 10 pt.; captions: Optima size 7 pt. The features section used Alte Haas Grotesk, created by Yann Le Coroller, Gentium, created by SIL International, and Gabrielle, created by Dieter Steffmann. The classes section used Courier New. The organizations section used Britannic. The sports section used Trajan Pro, EricT and BallardvaleT. Subheadlines within features used Gentium. Subheadlines within organizations used Function. Pages within the organizations section were purchased by the featured groups. All university recognized organizations were invited to purchase coverage with the options of a full spread or an organization picture. Unless otherwise noted, all photographs ' ere taken b ' TIic Bluestone photography stalf and contributing photographers. Portraits in the classes section were taken by Candid Color Photography of Woodbridge, Va. Group photos in the organizations sections vere taken b - Samantha Elchenko, photograph) ' director, Katie Piwowarc ' zk, creati ' e director, or submit- ted b - the organization. All athletic team photos were pro ' ided b) ' Sports Media Relations unless otherwise noted. All digital photos were taken on a Canon Digital Rebel XTI. Editorial content does not necessarily retlect the views of the uni ' ersity. The editor in chief accepts responsibility for all content in the book. The Bluestone office is located in Roop Hall, room G6. The staff can be contacted at MSC 3522, Harrisonburg, VA 22807; (540) 568-6541; jmu.bluestone@gmail.com. 380 Cloding Ck Our Families University ' Staff and Offices a Brenner Family Accounts Payable vv Canfield Family Events and Conferences J Elchenko Family Facilities Management Hardman Family Financial Aid and Scholarships s Lebling Family JMU HelpDesk y Will Roney IMU Police , Pi vo varcz k Family Mail Services n Streker Family Office of the Registrar i Procurement Services Candid Color Recycling Staff Kurt Araujo Roop Hall Housekeeping «v Carlton Wolfe Steve Smith Student Organization Services Photography v l Sports Media Relations Unlversit) Facult) ' and Administration University Photo Services Media Board members Roger Soenksen , Local Businesses Kristi Shackelford 1 Friendship Industries h r- Craving Cookies University ' Organization University Program Board M Taylor Publishing Company PO Ashby Pollard Business Manager Glenn Russell Kaylene Posey H Brian Hunter C olophon JO I cA- Aaronson, Margot 180,284,285 Abbott, Kelly 88 Abdeljawad, Somer 162 Abdelrazaq, Mona 162 Abdul-Wahid, Hassan 345 AboutabI, Mohamed 217 Abram, Rachel 248 Adair, Alexis 283 Adams, Elizabeth 244 Adams, Kelsey 236 Adams, Nick 345 Adams, Rachel 271 Adams, Raven 294 Adams, Tyler 180 Addison, Nichole 181 Adkisson, Hailey 168 Afshari, Sasson 299 Ahima, Dansowaa 236,244 Ainsley, Brett 345 Ainson, Danielle 307 Akers, lake 180 Akins, Victoria 204 Alam, Hushmath 162, 305 Albach, Amanda 162 Alcantara, Victoria 253 Alemayehu, Martha 244 Alemayehu, Mary 244 Alexander, Ashley 204 Alexander, Jeffrey 236 Alexander, William 220 Alexandre, Max 345 Alff, Kristina 236 Alfieri, Nicole 248 Alfonso, Matt 356 Allen, Michael 345 Alles, Harry 162,251 Almand, Clare 236, 269 Almarode, Harvey 195 Altieri, Rob 322 Alvarez, Alessandra 204, 305 Amberson, James 204 Ames, Chris 329 Amurrio, Alex 223 Anderson, Alice 74 Anderson, Darrelle 345 Anderson, Elizabeth 275 Anderson, Jeremy 148 Anderson, Jordan 284, 285 Anderson, Karin 305 Anderson, Kevin 43 Anderson, Leslie 334, 335 Anderson, Robert 294 Andrade, Nicole 57 Andrea, Erin 190 Andrewes, Christine 248 Andrews, Kristin 236 Andrews, Lindsey 60,236,286 Angelastro, Christopher 180 Angel ineVo 315 Anne Randolph Day 330 Antzoulis, Chris 24, 25 Anzuini, Steve 273 Applegate, Anna 268 Apted, Terrence 344, 345 Aragon, Nona 253 Arcaro-Thompson, Christina 180 Archer, Deborah 223 Armes, Chris 328 Arms, Douglas 236 Armstrong, Brian 180 Armstrong, Danielle 287 Armstrong, Lauren 297 Arnold, Natasha 283 Arthur, Sarah 291 Artis, Brandon 262 Asbun, Carmen 223 Ashforth, Adam 151 Ashton, Mike 321 Aspden, Kimberly 267 Atkins, Amanda 162 Aurrichio, Jillian 162 Ausink, Bryan 214 Austin, Chaney 269 Austin, Courtney 305 Autry, Justin 223 Auvil, Ryan 308 Avalos, Candace 236, 296,297 Averso, Nicole 274 Avery, Aaron 199 Awumey, Edgar 244 Axton, Lucy 162 Ayers, Brandon 245 Ayers, Liza 325 U Babington, Roane 345 Babul, John 356 Badders, Amanda 274 Badgley, Clare 268 Baecht, Marc 257 Baer, Samantha 271 Bagley, Brendan 149 Bahmani, Pete 180 Bahr, Paige 271 Bailey, Alexander 236 Bailey, Matt 332 Bailey, Stephen 204 Bain, Meghan 342, 343 Baird, Josh 345 Baker, Bryan 257 Baker, Carly 231 Baker, Janell 293 Baker, Jenna 291 Baker, Larry 345 Baker, Rosanne 338 Balentine, Lauren 236 Ball, Chris 101 Balos, Nathaniel 236 Banek, Ashley 279 Banjade, Pratik 287 Banks, Amanda 236, 31 1 Banks, Sean 294, 297 Bannat, Jessie 1 1 7 Baranowsky, John 344, 345 Barber, Jenny 313 Barbou, Brittany 292 Barclay, Amanda 197 Barker, Rachel 265 Barkley, Laura 263 Barnard, Kara 180, 257 Barnard, Meredith 180 Barndt, Jessica 351 Barnes, Annie 276 Barnes, Charneice 262 Barnes, Courtney 236, 305 Barnes, Julia 31 1 Barnes, Justin 345 Baroch, Joseph 236 Barone, Matt 298 Barone, Rachel 162, 251 Barrar, Riley 256 Bartko, Katharine 204 Barton, Matthew 251 Basilio, Dei Ciela 180, 315 Baskerville, Mary 299 Bass, Nicholas 338 Bassett, Forrest 21 Bassi, Kendra 114, 129 Battaglia, Anne 245 Batteiger, David 273 Batten, Brett 287 Battistone, Vince 269 Baulsir, Keith 204 Bauman, Mark 314 Baumler, Jennifer 271 Baust, Jesse 348, 349 Baxter, Dave 332 Beadle, Paul 162 Beardmore, Michelle 334, 340 Beavers, Courtney 162 Beavin, Amanda 204, 305 Bechard, Melissa 279 Becker, Elise 167 Beckom, Margaret 261 Beidler, Theodore 294 Beisler, Allison 162, 300 Beissel, Brent 236 Belcher, Katelyn 294 Bell, Amanda 311 Bell, Duncan 281 Bell, Lauren 351 Bell, Scott 281 Bell, Stuart 338 Belmonte, Jonathan 253 Beloft, Rachael 305 Belyea, Emily 205 Benade, Laura 308 Bender, Erin 334 Bender, Kelly 246, 247 Bender, Michelle 245 Bennetch, Erica 204 Bennett, Erin 304 Bennett, Katherine 56, 265 Benoit, Julianne 197 Benson, Jerry 202, 240 Berg, Christine 298 Bergen, Alexis 269 Berger, Kelly 324,325 Berkowitz, Caitlyn 259 Berodin, Matt 332 Beverage, Erin 197 Beydoun, Alison 311 Bhatt, Shivani 276 Bice, Michelle 204 Bienvenu, Kate 321 O atrond Jeff and Ellen Hill Robert and Susan Huber Stephen J. Klingseis Debbie Lynch The Mccarty ' s Brian and Sue McGlone Elliot and Leonora Ortiz Jonathan and Pamela Rice Mrs and Mrs. Gorman Rosenberger Stuart and Ann Weidie Philip L. Wilkerson III Ondi ejE. Biggins, Marisa 334 Rinsted, Seth 236, 255 Birchtield, Keli 91, 307 Rirgteld, Sarah 231 liirzon, Matthew 180 Bisbee, Emily 271 Black, Catie 267 Black, Travis 263 Blackman, Jenna 351 Blake, Boaz 236 Blanchard, Anthony 180 Bland, Winston 261 Blanton, Rachel Sarah 61,300, 308 Blessing, Anne 265 Blessing, Katie 251 Blessing, Richard 294 Blevins, Bethany 255, 304 Blogier, Seth 269 Blomstrann, Kristi 204 Bloss, Amanda 122 Blumenthal, Caria 114, 116, 117, 162 Boateng, Claudia 261 Bock, Laura 283 Boer, Brandon 204 Bohn, Colby 271 Bokhari, Natalia 285 Bollenback, Meghan.... 250, 298 Bolsover, Lauren 180 Bolton, Antoinne 344, 345 Bonaroti, Marielle 236 Bonasso, Elizabeth 250 Bonfils, Maribeth 310 Bontils, Mary 180 Bonnez, Kelly 265 Bonta, Brittany 247 Booth, Valerie 204 Bordeaux, Sarah 162 Borg, Kevin 160, 172 Bornarth, Amanda 265 Borne, Brandon 262 Boshko, Jess 325 Bosica, Maria 325 Bosilong, Ipeleng 244 Bost,Tabitha 197 Bosworth, Landry 236, 298 Bounds, Renee 326 Bove, Greg 314 Bowers, Lauren 283 Bowers, Lindsay 351 Bowker, Megan 321 Bowling, Amberly 204 Bowman, Alissa 236, 297 Bowman, Amanda 162 Bowman, Anthony 261 Bowman, Drew 180 Boxer, Daniel 294 Boyd, lohn 88 Boyd, Katherine 180, 294 Boyd, Shane 308 Boyer, Caitlin 39,94,95, 307 Boyer, Michelle 197 Bracey, Felicia 261 Bradley, Lauren 325 Bradley, Leslie 305 Bradshaw, Carolyn 204 Bradshaw, Darryl 236 Braft, Laura 57 Brakke, David 220, 222, 240 Brandlein, Chris 332 Brandon, )ulius 345 Braun, Caroline 27 Braun, John 180 Brayboy, Damien 348 Brazen, Danielle 351 Brazil, Jessica 162 Brecker, Eve 265 Brehm, Brooke 248 Breitenberg, Lindsay 294, 298 Bremer, Rachel 267 Brenegar, Rachel 182 Brennen, Katie 248 Brenner, Joanna 236,254, 255,371, 374 Brennet, Namoli 129 Breslin, Michael 259 Bresnock, Anna 31 1 Bressler, Colleen 271 Breubaker, Fielding 346, 347 Brigagliano, Nicole 251 Brinkley, Kevin 332 Briscoe, Curt 320, 321 Britland, Joanne 334 Brittle, Drew 289 Brock, Caryn 95 Brockenbrough, Angel 262 Broekhuizen, Merel 342, 343 Broemel, Allison 250 Brogan, Michael 322 Brome, Christine 248 Brooks, Cynthia 292 Brooks, Dorian 345 Brooks, Kenny 358, 359 Brooks, Lee 108, 114, 294, 296 Brophy, Jess 325 Brothers, Carrie 308 Browder, Jerrica... 262, 275, 310 Brown, Andrea 268 Brown, Ariel 248 Brown, Asia 244 Brown, Ben 294, 295 Brown, Brandon 250, 262 Brown, Christa Marie 274 Brown, Danielle 286, 310 Brown, Donnell 345 Brown, Douglas... 222, 240, 241 Brown, Gwendolyn 204 Brown, Jared 204 Brown, Jennifer 358, 359 Brown, Jerald 345 Brown, Jessica 231, 287 Brown, Joshua 261 Brown, Kimberly 204 Brown, Laura 236 Brown, Marvin 345 Brown, Molly 257 Brown, Rachel 291 Brown, Ray 345 Brown, Ronnell 345 Brown, Sam 257 Brown, Sophie 275 Brown, Travia 291 Brown, Will 281 Brown, Zina 204 Browne, FHolmes 101 Browner, Mark 178 Browning, Matt 322 Bruins, Benjamin 180 Brunelle, Jone 269 Bruton, Rachel 294 Bryan, Autumn 204 Brvant, Darrell 345 Bryant, Jennifer 236 Bryant, Julie 267 Bryant, Laura 259 Bryant, Matt 69 Bryson, Bethany 282 Buck, William.. 230 Buckland, Bryan 332, 333 Buckley, Liam 160, 168 Buddenhagen, Michelle 236 Bujakowski, Lee 322 Bumpus, MaLisa 358 Bundoc, Brandon 262, 310 Burbic, Tiffany 189 Burden, Robert 296, 297 Burgin, Marianne 271 Burke, Brittany 258, 259 Burke, Whitney 204 Burkett, Kimberly 180 Burkholder, Katelin 236, 255 Burlew, Lauren 204, 291 Burner, Kyra 334 Burnett, Troy 261, 280 Burnette, Kimberly 281 Burns, James 332 Burns, Laura 294 Burrows, Rachel 180 Burton, Laura 281 Bush, Shawn 269 Bussells, Katharine 247 Bussjaeger, Elaine 271 Butterfield, Andrew 204 Byerly, Meredith 274 Byrd, Katie 74, 236 Byrne, Stephanie 180 C Cabaniss, Kevin 236, 256 Cabell, Sasha 114, 116, 117, 180 Cable, Laura 271 Cadle, Josiah 332,333 Caldwell, FHannah 236 Caligiuri, Emily 297 Callahan, Colleen 315 Callahan, Ellen 180, 250 Callahan, Lindsay 352 Callaway, Kirby 271 Calys, Erica 265,314 Campbell, Ashley 204 Campbell, Carlin 329 Campbell, Chris 27, 97 Campbell, Emilie 162 Campbell, Tracy 251 Camuso, William 207 Canfield, Rachel 84, 85, 1 62, 254,255,308,371,376 Cannaday, Stuart 207 Cannon, Caroline 291 Cano, Meylin 292 Canter, Walter 236, 281 Cantrell, Annie 38 Cantrell, Justin 207 Caplinger, Mark 236 Capp, Danny 289 Cappiello, Gina 274 Carbaugh, Matthew 180 CJnJejE 383 Carey, Shelly 305 Carlman, Megan 183 Carlos, Shari 247 Carlson, Eric 183 Carlson, Leslie 271 Carlton, Meredith 1 62 Carlyzzo, Katelyn 279 Carmack, Anne 231 , 292 Caro, Rachel 279 Carpenter, Elizabeth .... 162, 248 Carpenter, Kelly 267 Carpio, Leanne....252, 253, 315 Carr, Joanne 240, 241 Carr, Lynda 250 Carrera, Tamara 326 Carrier, Ronald 240 Carrillo, Jessica 207 Carrithers, Melissa 280 Carroll, Alicia 261, 280 Carron, Phillip 294 Carson, Michael 231 Cartellone, Kristen 280 Carter, Anthony 162 Carter, Courtney 269 Carter, Justin 262 Carter, Kerri-Jean 207 Carter, Nicole 261 Carter, Tarin 293 Carter, Terrance 356 Carter, Theresa 244 Caruso, Nathan 129 Cary, Tiffany 197 Casale, Lindsay 84, 263 Casana, Seth 41 Cascio, Laura 259 Casella, Gina 334 Caseres, Steven 322, 323 Caskey, Lauren 1 62 Cass, Matthew Joseph 181 Cassiday, Amanda 162 Castellvi, Sarah 163 Castiglione, Allyssa 162 Castonguay, Kyle 310 Catino, Lauren 56 Caussin, Mike 345 Cavin, Leslie 236, 255, 378 Ceccacci, Dana 279 Cercone, Dawn 31 1 Cerulli, Adam 186 Chamberlain, Mary 346 Chami, Gabriel 356 Chandler, Jeff 289 Chaney, Amanda 253 Chang, Shanti 73 Chaplin, Allison 31 5 Chapman, Jennifer 334 Charity, Marcus 345 Chavez, Jennifer 326, 327 Chen, Cathleen 148, 268 Chen, Delia 281 Cheng, Jessica 97 Cheshire, Maria 236 Chesney, Kathryn 265 Chilcoat, Ross 236 Childress, Shannon 197, 307 Chilton, Rosalie 271 Chirovsky, Christina 197, 299 Choi, Veronica 236, 253 Chopra, Sumiti 287 Christie, Sara 248 Christofakis, Anastasia 231, 311 Chuang, jason 268 Chukwu, Muso 262 Chupein, Rachel 351 Ciaravino, Emma 291 Cichowicz, Jess 358 Clark, Christa 262 Clark, Katherine 248 Clark, Lauren 165 Clark, Matthew 236 Clark, Rachel 223 Clark, Steve 285 Clarke, Ashley 262 Clarke, Chris 345 Clarke, Ivaco 310 Clarkson, Genevieve 31 1 Clatterbuck, Jessie 236 Clatterbuck, William 183 Clawson, Lizzy 267 Clay, Brian ' . 328, 329 Clay Ronald 261, 280 Clegg, SheRae 223,286 Clemens, Richard 1 94 Clement, Jeffrey 207 Clohan, Jenny 326, 327 Clough, William 236 Coates, Marilyn 207 Coates, Rose 33 Coble, Lauren 265 Cochran, Cary 356 Cochran, Katie 326 Coco, Elizabeth 231 Coffey, David 165 Colapietro, Lisa 360 Colas, Ryan 332 Colby, Austin 273 Cole, Katherine 247, 257 Coles, Jordan 332 Coleson, Katie 267 Colley, Vanessa 271 Colson, DaNae 260, 261 Combiths, Sarah 81 Combs, Jennifer 245 Comer, Katie 257 Confer, Shane 207 Conley, David 67 Connelly, Colby 129 Conner, Jaime 231 , 255, 269 Conniff, Kelly 165 Conroy, Alexandra 269 Constabile, Christina 48 Conta, Tyler 48 Contreras, Marie 231 Cook, Hilary 267 Cook, Jacob 322 Cook, Jenna 59, 60, 61, 165, 300 Cook, Rachel 271 Cook, Susan 183 Cooney, Colleen.... 88, 118, 307 Cooper, Lindsey 236 Cooper, Rebecca 1 65 Copley, Laura Anne 207, 305 Corbell, Nicholas 236, 283 Corker, Megan 165 Cornvvell, Tamra 25, 27, 1 83 Corriere, Dana no. 111, 236, 307 Costen, Zach 345 Cote, Heather 265, 294 Couch, Bryan 236, 294 Cournoyer, Caroline 164 Cover, Matthew 165 Cox, Kiara 310 Coxe, Julianne 223, 305 Coyle, Jamie 360 Craft, Corbin 269 Cramer, Lindsey 183 Cramer, Renee 207 Craven, David 236 Crawford, Robert. 207, 303, 310 Crawley, Diachelle 310 Creasy, Marian 280 Creech, Bonnie 294 Creekmore, Sarah 102, 103 C reinin, Benjamin 183 Crenshaw, Courtney 263 Cretella, Kevin 190, 328, 329 Crew, Elizabeth 236, 313 Cribb, Charlotte 207 Crisman, Paul 236, 338 Criswell, Katie 223 Critz, Sara 305 Crockett, Brianna 334 Cronin, Lynlea 325 Crook, Mary 286 Crook, Meredith 1 97 Cross, Adam 1 65 Cross, Ashley 304 Crouch, Dustin 322 Crowley, Katelyn 334 Crutchfield, Renee 236 Culpepper, Casey 197 Culver, Leigh 236, 338 Cummings, Robin 237, 307 Cummings, Tanner 332 Cunningham, Caitlin 213 Cunningham, Charles 126 Cudey, Resa 151,231,261 Curtis, Lauren 297 Curtis, Pierre 356, 357 Cury, Ryan 259 Cushman, Kathrvn 247 Cutchins, Kelsey 342, 343 Cyphers, Heather 237, 291 U D ' Agostino, Frankie 348 Dachert, Christine 1 65, 305 Daczkovvski, Courtney 265 Dai, Chris 268 Dale, Christine 183 Dalton, Beth 358 Daly, Nancy 231 Damico, Lau ra 207, 274 Danenberger, Kristin 183 Dang, Christine 70 Daniel, Amy 342 Daniels, Ashley ... 261 , 262, 275 Daniels, Kimberly 207, 259, 304 Daniels, Sam 345 Danna, Joe 345 Danquah-Duah, Nana Kojo.244 Darby, Kristen 165 Darcey, Brianna 298 Dardine, Jaime 325 Dardine, Kylee 324, 325 Darland, Caroline 267 Darlington, Brooke 86, 90,92 ' tamon JD onord Erina E. Sanders Raymond and Carol Alexander Taryn E. Anrig Parents of Alan Major Bezet John S. Bowden Michael, Alice, Victoria and Matthew Brown Dan and Kenita Brugh The Carlman Family cJndt ex Dasch, Christina 251 Rciughtry, Kathryn 299 [Davidson, Don. 328, 329 i:)avidson, Scott 190 IXwis, Alexander 292 IXivis, Brian 293 Davis, lessica 207 Davis, M eredith 275 Davis, Nilvki 358 Davis, Whitney 207, 310 Davison, Ashley 207 Dawes, Allen 33 Dawson, Jessie 342 Day, Rachel 165 I ' layton, Kelsey 63 Deacon, William 292 Deal, Patrick 259 Dean, Christina 231 Dean, Emily 276 Dean, lackie 257 Dean, Kelly 231 Dean, Ryan 345 Deaver, Megan 351 de Chauny, Evelyn 314 Decicco, Kathryn 207 DeFelice, Sarah 278, 279 DeFino, Genevieve 299 De Gallery, Naomi 282, 283 Delia, Sarah 308, 309 Deliman, Lindsay 274 Delong, Tory 183 Delosa, lessica 197 DeLosh, Jessica 259 Delzotti, Christopher 207 Demaree, Melanie 281 deMarrais, Grace 360 DeMeo, Emily 31 5 DeMeo, Michelle 248 Dent, Gwynn 270, 271 Denucce, Heather 207, 265 DePasquale, Stephen 294 Derry, Lisa 183, 308 Deskin, Katie 280 Desroches, Stephanie 237 DeVesty, Kelsey 271 DeVito, Tiffany 257 DeVivi, Alayna 321 Dewey, Natalie 93 DeWitt, Cash 259 DiCarlo, Sarah 334 Dick, Brandon 332 DiCocco, Drew 40 DiDomenico, Stefanie 131, 296, 297 Dieringer, Caitlin 325 Dilegge, Tina 259 Dillensnyder, Brian 207,217,244 DiLucente, jenna 274 Din, Cynthia 245 Dingle, Clayton 150, 286, 370 DiVittorio, Gregory 263 Dixon, Courtney 262, 275, 292, 299 Dixon, Rebecca 231 Doane, Lauren 237 Dobbins, Kim 321 Dobson, Christianna 88 Doby, Courtney 237, 267 Dockendorff, Ashley 207 Dodds, lessica 256 Dodgion, Steven 285 Dodson, Mary 207 Dohanich, Keryn 265 Doherty, Courtney 338, 339 Doherty, Maribeth 165 Dolan, David 183, 250 Dolan, lacqueline 271 Doleman, Seth 273 Domgoergen, Lucas 348, 349 Dominguez, |ulia 326 Donnelly, Samantha 248 Donner, Barrett 330, 331 Donovan, Kerry 298 Dornir, Paul 207 Dorsey, Paige 208 Dosh, lason 345 Doss, Lauren 279 Dotson, Kristen 237 Douglas, Kerry 360 Dowd, Lindsay 165,296,297 Dowen, Siobhan 31 1 Downing, Keith 185 Dozier, Emma 29 Dragan, Kara 300 Draper, Bridget 340 Dress, Kellie 274 Drew, Michael 253, 315 Dreyfuss, Anne 95 Drinkard, Carrie 208 Driver, Tim 346, 347 Drolshagen, Lindsey 352 Drott, lustin 165 Duarte, Shaunte 326 Dubina, Peggy 197 Dubinsky, Theodore 1 65 DuBois, Tessa 259 DuBose, Philip 178 Dudzik, Drew 345 Duffy, Kyle 257 Duffy, Lindsay 304 Duffy, Mandy 263 Duffy, Regina 257, 291 Dunn, lamie 165 Dunn, Kristen 250 Dunn, Melissa 274 Dunster, Kylie 346 Durant, Vanessa 237 Durden, Ashley 371 Durr, Stefan.... ' 348, 349 Durst, Kimberly 291 Duston, Stephanie 267 DuVal,Tom 309 Dvoryak, Stacey 251 Dye, Katie 351 Dymond, Molly 208 Dyson, Brittney 326 Dyson, Evan 206 S. Ea, Reachany 253 Eagala, Yagnasri 245 Eakin, |enny 342 Early, Matthew 237 Eason, Vernon 345 East, Kamryn 279 East, Mary 237 East, Sara 197 Ebaugh, Travis 322 Eberle, Amanda 206 Ebersole, Emily 88, 202, 208, 371 Eblacker, Amy 183, 250 Eccles, Carly 165 Eckstein, Christine 102, 103 Eddy, Raechel 307 Edim, Ansa 261 Edmonds, Mary 279 Edstrom, Britt 295 Egan, Theresa 69 Egbert, Rachel 299 Egle, Don 37 Eickel, Brandon 46, 47, 108, 109, 165, 296 Eidemiller, Layne 360 Eisenhauer, Rebecca 334 Eisenman, Ashley 165 Eisensmith, Andee 263 Ekiund, Brooke 165, 251 Elchenko, Sammy 237,255,273 Elkins, Kevin 143 Ellerbe, Latrice 237, 292 Ellerbe, LaVonne 334 Elliott, Emily 271 Elliott, Erin.. 271 Elliott, Victoria 269, 275 Ellis, Chris 114, 116, 117, 183, 250 Ellis, Lauren 274 Ellison, Brandon 304 Ellison, Victoria 223 Elstro, Ashley 294, 297 Emala, Nina 325 Emanuel, Marissa 297 Embry, Lindsey 304 Engdahl, Erica 287 Engel, Michael 183 Engler, Samantha 46 English, Leah 271 English, Rani 208 Ennis, Alexia 263 Epperson, Justin 348 Erickson, Rebecca 330 ErkenBrack, Kristina 294,295 Eshelman, Andrew 31 5 Estep, Lauren 223 Eszenyi, Marie 299 Etuk, Ekom 348 Euksuzian, Sonya 255 Eure, Stephen 209 Eustis, Robert 165 Evangelista, Ira 237 Evans, Dawn 358, 359 Eves, Katherine 208, 314 Fabian, Elizabeth 223 Fabiaschi, Mike 322 Facemire, Burl 164 Fagan, Casey 285, 334 Fairchild, Steven 194 Faircloth, leremy 283 Fama, Vicki 233 Fano, Emily 315 Farber, David 314 (Jndex 385 Farenholtz, Kariann 31 1 Farina, Ashley 271 Farley, Trishena 267, 297 Farlovv, Brittany 314 Farlovv, Will 296,297 Farooq, Awais 287 Farrell, Ryan 250 Farris, John 276 Farwell, Chris 289 Farwell, Katie 298 Fasula, Jessica 321 Fauteux, Lauren 291 Fazzion, Ciuliana 171 Fearnow, Lauren 237 Feather, Beth 360 Fecko, Elise 250 Federwisch, Tory 267 Fedkenheuer, Kevin 90 Feild, Anne 269 Felts, Meredith 326, 327 Felty, Preston 299 Fender, Laura 263 Fenno, Laura 237 Fernandas, James 183 Fernandez, Cristina 197 Ferrari, Christina 57 Ferraro, Nicole 114,296,297 Ferrufino, Cynthia 183 Fertick, Kristin 223 Fetherolt, Brittany 1 83 Fiala, Rainer 332 Fiederlein, Suzanne 167 Files, Jessica 231 Finch, Kathryn 231 Finch, Katrina 171 Fink, Morgan 271 Fink, Rachele 183 Finley, Theresa 1 85 Finney, Tim 237 Fiori, Louise 223 Fisher, Alyssa 237 Fisher, Helah 197 Fisher, Kelly 25, 27, 165 Fisher, Vernita 310 Fisher-Duke, Peter 274 Fitz-Maurice, Colin 345 Fitzgerald, Dan 288, 289 Fitzgerald, John 66 Fitzgerald, Tameka 338 Fitzgibbon, Holly 223 Fitzpatrick, Devan 314 Flanagan, Kristen 281 Fleming, Mike 206, 285 Flint, Christopher Flora, Rachael Flores, Marly Florio, Thomas Flowers, Jillian Floyd, Samantha 183, Flynn, Jennifer Flynn, Katie Fo, Jasmine 282, Fobi-Agyeman, Nana Foehrkolb, Michael Fogel, Joseph Fogel, Kristin Foley, Maggie Foltz, Alex Foltz, Katelyn Forbes, Ali Forbes, Jett 346, Forbes, Megan Ford, Adam Ford, David Foreman, Kimberley Forgach, Jackie Forgach, Tina Forrest, Allison 237, Forrest, jo Forrester, Paul Fortune, Stephanie Foster, Aspen Foster, Elizabeth 197, Foster, Porshia 237, Founds, Hal lie Fox, Mary Fralin, Jennifer Francisco, Lauren Franzoni, Chris Fraser, Lindsay Frazier, David 259, Frederick, Erica 197, Fredericksen, Holly Freeman, Elise 268, Freeman, Ty Frempong, Michael 223, 250, 260,261, Freshwater, Kate Frink, Danna 334, Fry, Julie 291, Frydrych, Sarah Fuchs, Natasha Fuchs, Travis Fulginiti, Jon Fuller, lames Funderburk, Candace Furtado, Nicole 237 165 114 ..46 261 310 .96 327 283 358 314 237 208 271 322 271 265 347 334 345 101 178 334 334 269 283 308 247 334 264 280 183 208 251 271 332 248 308 247 334 305 338 Fuzy, Micheal 271 a 262 265 335 314 285 325 .75 208 183 311 250 Gaines, Victoria 261 , 262 Gallagher, Moira 265 Gandolfo, Maria 268 Garbee, Teresa 117, 237,270,271,310 Garber, Amanda 303 Garcia, Griselda 285 Gardiner, Emily 1 71 Gardiner, Meghan 248 Gardner, Bria 165 Gardner, Charles 1 51 Gardner, Kristin 27 Garner, Brett 322 Garner, Disa 352,353 Garretson, Eleanor 237, 307 Garrett, Laura 185 Garrett, Stephanie 237 Garrity, Amber 46 Gateau, Jackie 208, 325 Gatewood, Kelly ....237,269, 304 Gauldin, Christopher 208 Gaunt, Dena 208 Gauta, Heather 182, 250 Gaven, Julie 237 Gearhart, Courtney 183 Geisler, Rachel 237, 342 Cellenthien, Braden .... 320, 321 Cennari, Christina 360 Gentry, Morgan 290, 291 George, Katie 326,327 Gerlach, Joel 273 Gerloff, Meg 265 Germain, Kimmy 351 Gerrity, Michael 166 Gettas, Anastasia 197, 267 Ghavami, Ilk 108, 109 Gibb, Matt 101 Gibson, Amanda 300 Gibson, Andy 49, 60,296, 297 Gilbert, Lauren 275 Giles, Adam 181 Giles, Katherine 231 Gilliam, Richard 208 Gillingham, Kevin 289 Gillison, Constance 261, 280 Ginish, Laura 196 Giordano, Coryn 294, 295 Giordano, Jacqui 250 Gira, John 322 Glaubke, Gabrielle 223, 307 Gleisner, Teresa 97 Gnegy, Cora 237 Godbey, Megan 281 Godfrey, David 237 Godwin, Natalie 267 Goff, Brittani 183 Goff, Derek 184 Goff, Matt 345 Goldberger, Michael 206 Goldman, Kaela 281 Goldman, Rebekah 294 Goldsworths; Kristin 274 Gonzales, Victoria 1 66 Gonzalo, Derrick 237 Gooden, Paul 346 Goodman, Jessica 304 Goodson, Danielle 208 Gordon, Robert 269 Gore, Alicia 166 Goren, lonathan 231 Gotosa, Brian 244 Gould, Allison 360 Graff, Robyn 294 Graham, Eileen 128 Graham, Lauren 330 Grainer, Ashlie 274 Grandon, Margaret 208 Grant, Anna 128 Grant, Katelyn 296,297 Gravely, Stacy 237 Graves, Julius 345 Graves, Stephanie 298 Graves, Tiffany 245,262 Gray, Caitlin 55 Gray, Caroline 251 Green, Britnie 292 Green, Lexi 263 Green, Marley 39, 40 Green, Shenandoah 271 Greene, Carrie 360 Greene, Kasey 208 Greshock, Jedd 321 Griego, Christopher 208 Griffin, Gerren 345 Griffin, John 273 Griffin, Kim 325 Griffin, Ryan 250 Grosso, Kerri-Ann 352 Grundmann, Mike 160, 175 ' tamon JD onord Jeanie and Kim Davenport John and Tammy DeLorenzo Stephen T. Endres Mattjarrell Family Debra A. Farley Michael and J. Yevonne Ganacoplos Ray and Cathy Geisler Kim and Holmes Ginn (Jndt ex Guanci, Robert 90 Guarascio, Tricialyn 1 84 Gubin, Brian 184 Guenthner, Claire 291 Cuerriere, Katelyn 334 Guertler, Briana 247 Guinan, Kelly 166 Cuinta, Allison 208, 265, 314 Gunerman, Erika 208 Gunnarsson, Catrin 346 Gural, Stefan 293 Guskind, Jordan 247 Gustafson, Megan 303 Guth, Kerri 213 Guthrie, Joyce 1 78 Guthrie, Michael 184 Gutshall, Ashley 166 Gutshall, Chelsea 237, 269 Guzek, Heather 265 Gyamfi, Victor 223, 250, 262 M Ha, Julie 315 Haas, Brittany 197 Haas, Danielle 237,259 Haas, Laura 97 Habetz, Marsha 208 Hafer, Lauren 269 Hagen, Sarah 166 Haggberg, Layne 300 Hal, Roger 126 Halbert, Nicole 281 Haldeman, Katie 208 Hale, Libby 265 Hall, Adam 303 Hall, Andrea 208 Hall, Benjamin 297 Hall, Brittany 166 Hall, Kristen 285 Hall, Roger 127, 228 Hall, Timothy 237 Haller, Emily 314, 325 Halls, Allyson 352, 353 Halpern, Linda Cabe 240 Halterman, Jen 274 Halverson, Lindsey 265 Hamaways, Zari 250, 294 Hamill, Kristina 245 Hamilton, Brittany 237 Hamilton, Carol 186 Hammond, Paige 338 Hamner, Courtney 358 Hancock, Audrey 197 Haney, Rachael 291 Hannemann, Victoria 267 Hanson, Carly 184 Harahush, Adam 299 Hardgrove, Caitlin 237 Hardgrove, Meghan 166 Hardman, Stephanie 166,254,255,370, 371 Hardwick, Ashley 278, 279 Hardy, Justin 67 Hardy, Nicole 208 Haregu, Biruk 297 Hareza, Liz 263 Hargis, Valerie 130 Harmon, Catherine 237, 274 Harmon, Lindsay 166, 274, 294 Harmon, Matthew 259 Harms, Sarah 283 Harp, Gina 184, 245, 261, 262 Harrell, Lura 257 Harrelson, Leslie 184 Harriman, Lindsey 208, 294 Harrington, Kristen 346 Harris, Brad 244 Harris, Briana 292 Harris, Justin 310 Harris, Lauren 265 Harris, Nicole 257 Harrison, Caitlin 237, 255 Harrison, Erin 334 Harrison, Tara 21 1 Harshberger, Molly 21 I Hart, Jeff 64 Hartman, Holly 237 Hartman, Jackie 360 Harvey, Andrew 348, 349 Harvey, Claire 287 Hash, Cyndle 128 Haske, Brian 166 Haskins, Ciera 262 Haskins, Dennis 59, 60 Hatch, Rebecca 291 Hatchell, Sara 98, 248 Havelis, Suzanne 299 Hawes, Brittany 271 Hawthorne, Bill 332 Hay, Candace 184, 294 Hayden, Laura 271 Hayes, Karen 1 03 Hayes, Megan 279, 346 Haywood, Marcus 345 Hazelgrove, Burch 248 Hazlegrove, Casey 294 Head, Samantha 184 Hebert, Elizabeth 184 Heil, Meghan 360 Heilberg, Daniel 299 Heiner, John 273 Heintz, Tara 197 Helbling, Katie 283 Held, Mike 289 Heller, Sarah 279 Hellmuth, Emily 334 Henderson, Malcolm 149 Hensley, Ivy 247 Hensley, Jaimie 305 Herchenrother, Nathan 237 Herr, Dave 124, 125 Herrada, Vanessa 98 Hertz, Laura 351 Hertzler, Patrick 184 Heruth, Valerie 197 Herzog, Stephany 281 Hester, Jack 223 Heubach, Kate 264, 265 Hewitt, Fegan 90, 214 Hewson, Whitney 166 Hibbard, Robin 116 Hickerson, Laura Yu 96 Hickey, Katie 298 Hickman, Kathryn 197 Hickman, Rynn 29, 30 Hicks, Reggie 345 Higgins, Laura 303 Hilgar, Becky 342 Hill, Dave... ' . 345 Hill, Ralph 237 Hines, Jessica 21 1 Hirschberg, Dianna 305 Hitchcoff, Michael 101 Hittie, Derek 211 HIatky, Christina 265 Hobbs, Gemma 283 Hobza, Mitchell 283 Hodgen, Whitney 291 Hodges, John 164 Hodgkins, Danielle 280 Hoffman, Jessica 303 Hoffman, Kyle 322 Hoffman, Lauren 265 Hoffman, Mike 21 Holl, Jennifer 299 Holland, Genevieve 110, 314 Holland, Katherine 315 Holley, Benjamin 237 Holley, Bethany 237 Holley, Troy 211,297 Hollinger, Jessica 21 1, 274 Holloman, Eugene 345 Holmes, Ian 345 Holroyd, Bridget 271 , 274 Hoogland, Rebecca 334 Hook, Diana Van 281 Hooper, Lindsay 264, 265 Hoover, Ginny 305 Hopkins, Allie 265 Hopkins, Ashley 1 66 Hopkins, Brittany 261 Hopkins, Valerie 109 Hoppe, Jessica 211, 258, 259 Hoppmann, Eric 223 Horak, Brittany 211 Horn, Sam 332 Horton, Daniel 197 Horton, Jeana 237, 269 Houck, Amanda 360 Houck, Kurt 322 Houff, Katie 237 Housman, Jacob 31 1 Houtz, Rebecca 211 Hovanic, Meghan 300 Howard, Caitlin 268, 291 Howard, Sam 144 Howell, Cassandra 261 Howell, Claira 279 Hoxie, Alison 122 Hoyle, Jennifer 305 Hubbard, Kristin 166 Huber, Steven 184 Hudgens, Laura 291 Hudson, Mike 308 Huffstetler, Alison 268 Hughes, Holli 237 Hummer, Meghan 211 Hunter, Heavenly 261, 286 Hunter, Jenny 291 Hunter, Markus 345 Hurley, Gabrielle 298 Hutchins, Alexandra 297 Hutchins, Rachel 292 Hutchison, Kyle 272, 273 Hutson, Craig 155 Hutt, Mary 184 Hutton, Katherine 267 Huynh, Michelle 315 (Jndex 3S7 Huynh, Monique 253, 315 Hwang, Sue 257 Hyatt, Meghan 237 Hvlinski, Caitlin 60, 300 a llliano, Maria 211, 304 Inge, Emily 267 Irby, Sarah 211,267 Irons, Carl 269 Irvin, Natalie 237 Irwin, Bryn 271 Isom, Sarah 21 1 Itam, Jason 273 -d- JackJin, Jessica 85 Jackson, Andrew 261,280, 310 Jackson, Daniel 211, 257 Jackson, Jacquelin 237, 280 Jackson, Janei 283 Jackson, Rashaunda 238 Jackson, Sara 280 Jackson, Sarah 21 1 Jacob, Renee 261 Jacovvay, Anthony 315 Jain, Briana 330 Jalloh, Abdulai 356, 357 lames, Emily 281 lames, Juwann 356, 357 Jankowitz, Cory 166 Jansen, Tiffane 166 Jaramillo, Nicolas 262 Jarvis, Alex 184 lasenak, Erin 263 Jasper, Andrew 21 1 Javier, Abigail 238 Jaworski, Amanda 292 Jeffrey, David 160, 240 Jeffries, Kathleen 184 Jellerson, Kevin 245 Jenkins, Felicia 247 Jenkins, Josh 100 Jenkins, Kaitlvnn 267 lenkins. Melinda 291 Jensen, Ashley 265 Jepson, Katie 321 Jessee, Emily 248 Jiang, Emily 252 Jimenez, Lauren 358 Johannes, Sarah 265, 294 Johnson, Callie 223 Johnson, Chris 322 Johnson, Emily 265 Johnson, Fatimah 286 Johnson, Garrett 269 Johnson, Jeremy 289 Johnson, John 310 Johnson, Kelly 352 Johnson, Kendra 326 Johnson, Kim 253 Johnson, Kristen 314 Johnson, Krystle 247 Johnson, Lauren 250 Johnson, Marilou 240 Johnson, Michelle 352 Johnson, Rachel 238, 338, 339 Johnson, Shelton 345 lohnson. Tiffany 261 Johnston, Bobby 351 Johnston, Erin 43 Johnston, Jessica 22 Johnston, Ross 346, 347 Jones, Allyson 245 Jones, Ashton 261,262,275, 293 Jones, Brad 261 lones, Cassandra 280, 286 Jones, Courtney 283 Jones, Derek 297 Jones, Erin 21 1 Jones, Jeremy 166, 251, 297 Jones, Josh 21 Jones, LaKeisha 286 Joseph, Gwynne 1 84, 285 Julien, Corky 351 PC Kakar, Amit 184, 294 Kale, Nick 321 Kaltenborn, John 356 Kanamine, Sara 283 Kane, Jackie 69 Kanter, Denise 231 Kapp, Erin 85 Karger, Jessica 21 1 Karpell, Katherine 21 1 Kaschak, Brittany 292 Katona, Spencer 332, 333 Kattler, Matthew 1 84 Kavanaugh, Curtis 257 Kavanaugh, Kim 248 Kaylid, Addison 75 Kaylid, Trevor 322 Kearns, Lance 220, 222 Keating, Michael 149 Keeler, Daniel 184 Keener, Dean 356, 357 Keeney, John 238 Keller, Kristen 306,307 Keller, Miles 238 Kelley, Travis 256 Kelly, ' jim 181 Kelly, Michael 356 Kellv, Morgan 325 Kellv, Sara 99, 307 Kelty, Chris 322 Kendall, Stephen 356 Kenlon, lared 166 Kenned ' , Allyson 261 Kennedy, Kate 281 Kennedy, Megan 248 Kenney, Trae 345 Kenny, Mary 1 97 Keough, F ula 305 Kern, Mike 314 Kern, Westley 1 84 Kerr, Katherine 88, 231 Kesler, Amie 29 Khizanshvili, Anna 205 Khoor, Anna 330 Kielar, Katherine 184, 250 Killam, Allison 271 Kim, Bobbv 322 Kim, Tiffany 268, 276, 277 Kimberly, Morgan 325 Kimmey, Lauren 166 King, Anasa 262,275, 310 King, Andrew 21 1 King, Chades W 35, 240, 241 King, Chiquita 238,245,262,296,297 King, Emily 371 King, Stephanie 1 66, 251 King, Tara 342 Kipling, Lesley 199 Kirbv, Kristina 290,291 Kirk, Amber 326, 327 Kirshner, Jill 299 Kish, Derek 167 Kisiel, Peter 285 Kissam, Stephanie 297 Kistner, Samuel 64, 90 Klaes-Bawcombe, Shelley.... 325 Kleinfelter, Andrew 1 84, 250 Klemm, Anna 166 Kline, Kristina 334 Klingseis, Stephen 231 Kluesner, Joe 345 Kneale, Jenny 298 Kneisley, Jeff 283 Knicely, Megan 211 Knight, Ben 332 Knight, Brittany 311 Knight, lason 238 Knight, Ryan 356 Knight, Trevor 322 Knighton, Allison 210, 211 Knott, Kyle 110, 314 Knox, Ashley 1 66, 255, 378 Koch, Joshua 256 Kocher, Brandon 221 Koenen, Emily 271 Kokko, Lasse 348 Kolar, Kelley 247,269 Koiko, Alex 248 Konieczny, Emily 360 Kopstein, Andrea 31 1 Koptish, Megan 85 Korman, Anna 197 Kornblatt, Shari.... 296, 297, 298 Kost, lennifer 1 84 Kotak, Kristen 211 Kotb, Amrou 1 81 Kramer, Lisa 294, 295 Kranis, Teddy 332 Krechel, Emily 283 Kresinske, Rick 345 Kross, Katherine 223 Krotman, Devin 166 Ksenzhyk, Ekaterina 269 Kudia, Rachel 211 Kuhland, leff Ill, 332 Kuhn, lason 322 Kulbacki, Kellen 322 Kulsar, Steven 294 Kurdzioiek, Katie 305 Kurecki, lacqueline 238,267,291 Kuster, Tom 351 Kuzma, Caitlin 265 K ' ger, Sarah 248 ' lamon dn onord Jay and Cathy Golkin Sabine and William Hardman Michael Huffman Steve Irons Michael and Barbara Lanman Amy Lee Andrew and Diane Macrides William and Darlene Milona (JnJi ex r La Shier, Brian 212 Laarz, Linda 238, 307 LaCasse, Casey 184 Lackey, Stephen Ill, 314 Lacy, Elizabeth 187 Lacy, Kendra 212 LaFalce, Laura 166 Lai, Kuangta 181 Laidig, Tessa 212, 214 Lake, Joseph 322 Lake, Megan 25,27, 169,256, 371 Lam, Jennifer 238 Lam, Thanh 304 Lambert, Jennifer 169 Lam ie, Laura 212 Lampton, Dinwiddie 294,295 Lancaster, Demetrius 260, 261,280 Landers, Rodney 345 Landreth, April 35 Lang, Joanna 213 Langford, Ryan 342 Lanier, Adriane 31 1 Lanier, Tracy 293 Lapetina, Brandon 212 LaRoche, Alicia 334 Larson, Allie 231 Larson, Stephanie 238, 314 Larson, Tina 256 Lasko, Bobby 322 Latzoni, Cristen 371 Lauderdale, Evan 212, 304 Launi, Kristin 265 Lautenschlager, Patrick 238,281 Laverty, Emma 285 Lavoie, Kailyn 305 Lawler, Marita 245 Lawrence, Jasmin 358, 359 Layman, Laura 231, 265 Le, Kim 256 League, Sarah 305 Leberfinger, Ashley 334 Lebling, Brittany 169,255, 377 LeDuc, Carly 142, 144 Lee, Amanda 281 Lee, Brandon 169 Lee, Brittany 248, 249, 299 Lee, Jessica 360 Lee, Jin 189 Lee, Kathleen 297 Lee, Michael 238 Lee, Telmyr 60, 238, 261 Leib, Lynsey 248 Lemieux, Meghan 212, 274 Lemke, Whitney 1 94, 238 Lemn, Scott 345 Lendvay, Nicole 231 Lenihan, Erin 250 Lentz, Brad 285 Leonard, Patrick 169 Lescanec, Bryan 322 Lesnoff, Rebecca 292 Lesperance, Bayley 248 Levis, Tyler 1 87 Levy, Joshua 223 Lewis, Angela 269 Lewis, Durrell 261 Lewis, Lindsay 325 Lewis, Meghan 360 Lewis, Stacey 212 LeZotte, Tony 344, 345 Liceaga, Mariel 310 Lim, Hyun 187 Lin, Steven 268 Lincoln, Chelsea 223 Lindenfelser, Heidi 315 Lindroth, Sofia 352 Lines, Susan 325 Linn, Reid 153 Lipsey, David 321 Littleton, Lauren 248 Liu, Phoebe 268 Lloyd, Rebecca 291 Loe, Mary Louise 124, 126 Loftis, Jessica 238 Loftus, Kevin 253 Lofurno, Jaimie 196 Logan, Kathy 238, 261 Loizou, James 269 Loizou, Lianne 128 Lombardo, David 351 Long, Candace 262, 275 Long, Emily 31 1 Long, Kerby 345 Long, Lindsay 129, 130,232,293 Long, Steven 308 Lonzon, Rosalie 304 Looney, Rachel 307 Loparo, Charles 212 Lopes, Sarah 274 Lorenti, Brittany 320, 321 Lott, Renee 334 Louis, Ben 356 Lovell, Sharon 202 Lovering, Kari 294 Lovitt, Brittney 197 Lowry, Ann 187, 350, 351 Lucas, Antoinette 342 Lucas, Katie 187 Lucas, Leila 169 Lucas, Robin 245 Lucyshyn, Lauren 212 Lukeman, Julie 263 Lunsford, Sara 299 Lunsford, Shannon 271 Lupacchino, Erika 360 Lussier, Amber 334 Lussier, Brittany 334 Lyddane, Brittney 326 Lynch III, Joseph 212 Lynch, Brian 187 Lynch, Colleen 265 Lynch, Kelly 346 Lyndon, Genevieve 291 U. Maccarone, Ali 250 Maccubbin, Kristen 268 Macdonald, Alison 334, 335 Mace, Roy 187 Machhi, Minar 287 Macinski, Laura 298 Mackin, Stacy 265 Madey, Lauren 212, 351 Maggitti, Lauren 265 Magness, Ashley 271 Magowan, William 292 Mahoney, James 250 Maier, Michelle 325 Maina, Anita 244 Major, Rissan 261 Makris, Martin 293 Maldonado, Esteban 348 Malerba, Maria 330 Malinchak, Alison 265 Mallen, Justin 169 Malloy Luke 299 Malone, Sean 212 Maloney, Laura 169 Manahan, Ken 348, 349 Mangual, Marissa 263 Mansfield, Patrick 291 Mantha, Ashley 212, 346, 347 Manzlak, Brooke 72, 74 Maramis, Ronaldy 212,221,294 Maraya, Adrianne 253, 315 Marcantoni, Cheici 265 Mares, Cheryl 269 Maresco, John 212 Marinacci, Jennifer 334 Marino, Scott 346 Marino, Stephanie 265, 294 Marker, Megan 266, 267 Marr, Sarah 294 Martin, Amber 261 Martin, Caroline 248 Martin, Charley 307 Martin, Charlotte 232, 287 Martin, Elizabeth 271 Martin, Mary 251 Martin, Tom 257, 349 Martz, Will 269 MasicTina 169,287 Masin, Erica 248 Maskell, Matthew 294 Mason, Justin 283 Mathew, Ceetha 212, 321 Mathews, Erin 238 Mathews, Phil 308 Matthews, Lynsi 274 Matthews, Mickey 117, 344, 345 Mattson, Lauren 238, 251 Maturo, John 308 Matyisin, Lauren 294 Matze, Anne 263 Mauney, Dayne 256 Maupin, Raleigh 232, 321 Maurer, Amanda 187 Maxwell, Kelly 330, 331 May, Matthew 238 Mayfield, Jaime 274 Maykoski, Theresa 351 Mayo, Adrienne 334, 335 Mazon, Berna 338 Mazyck, Lenise 261 McAbee, Kathryn 169 McAdoo, Doug 273 McAleese, Amy 321 (Jndex 389 McCabe, Glynis 187 McCall, Elijah 345 McCann, Marc 276 McCard, Elizabeth 169 McCarel, Megan 57 McCarraher, Holly 278, 279 McCarter, Rockeed 345 McCarthy, Morgan 360 McCarty, Cassandra 212 McChesney, Karen 169, 378 McCleat, Heather 291 McCollough, Evan 345 McCollum, Heather 293 McComsey, Monica 269 McCoubrie, Molly 187 McCoy, Travis 76, ll , 79 McCullough, Courtney 291 McCullough, Nate 321 McDonald, Roystin 280 McDougall, Shaneta 70, 71, 238 McElroy, Meaghan 305 McFadden, Maggie 351 McFadden, Matthew 169 McFaddin, Kaitlin 352 McFarland, Kate 248 McFarland, Spanky 322 McCee, Beth 305 McGee, Scotty 344, 345 McGhee, Danielle 304 McGill, Jay 25 McGinley, Matt 79 McGlone, Kirsten 169, 265, 294 McGowan, Lana 334 McGrath, Chelsea 256 McKay, Caroline 198 McKee, Megan 257 McKeever, Tiara 261 Mckenna, Maria 274 McKernin, Shannon 31 5 McKim, Clay 322 McKinney, David 275 McLaughlin, Loren 261 McLeese, Nora 275 McLouth, Kiersten 325 McMahon, Chris 322 McMahon, Meg 294 McMahon, Megan 169 McNab, Theodore 1 87 McNally, Michael J 187 McNamara, Kelsey 352, 353 McNeils, Melissa 342 McNichol, Katelyn 293, 296, 297 McPartland, Caitlin 299 McPherson, Keith 78, 345 McQuaig, Samantha 267 McSorley, Patrick 349 Meadows, Jonathan 1 87 Medrano, Kalee 238 Meehan, Kelly 291 Meehan, Michael 187 Mehrtens, Caroline 169 Meiggs, David 1 87 Meikle, Brooke 294 Meiklejohn, David 348, 349 Meisenzahl, Michael 346, 347 Melas, Nick 40 Melhado, Matthew 187 Melton, Michelle 255, 378 Mendenhall, Chelsea 298 Mercer, Molly 169 Mernin, Lauren 326, 327 Mesa, Laura 346 Mesler, Robert 223, 256 Methvin, Jennifer 74 Meyer, Kendall 248 Meyer, Lauren 121, 122 Meyer, Sarah 238 cetich, Karen 297 cetich, Mallory 296, 297 chael, Dana 251 kuta, Katelin 297 am, Jacqueline 238 anesi, Whitney 198 es, Lauren 352 ler, Amanda 291 ler, Ann 281 ler, Erin 198 ler, Jen 263 ler, Jeremy 187 ler, Kristin 212 ler, Mandy 351 ler, Sarah 209 ler, Stephanie 238 ley, Diana 360 Is, Sarah 74, 75, 169 one, Nicole 292 ot, Amy 212 mm, Karen 187, 250 nk, Tiffany 300 randi, Jessica 245 scioscia, Lauren 248 tas, Kristin 169 tchem, John 352 Mittal, Sushil 163 Mittelman, Kayla 31 1 Mixon, Meaghan 262, 275 Moats, Arthur 345 Moats, Nicci 358 Mobed, Tanya 238,267 Mock, Melissa 299 Modena, Stephanie 274 Mody, Puja 245 Moen, Bryan 281, 297 Mohamud, Mohamud 244 Mohler, Kristina 238 Mole, Jordan 212 Molinaro, Claire 299 Monroe, Brandon 345 Monroe, Lindsey 256 Montano, Jhonny 346, 347 Montgomery, Amy 169 Montgomery, Elizabeth 256 Montgomery, Jessica 290, 291 Monthie, Cynthia 292 Montoya, Andrew 269 Moody, Zack 276 Moomau, Thomas 308 Moon, My-Ha 268, 315 Mooney, Peter 238, 268 Moore, Amy 294 Moore, Brentney 358 Moore, Courtney 169, 292 Moore, Jason 351 Moore, Katherine 169 Mooring, Brandi 95 Moran, Charles 332, 333 Moran, Colleen 212 Morel, Bethany 232, 311 Morgan, Elizabeth 232, 305 Morgan, Hannah 38 Morgan, Kacie 169 Morgan, Laura 169 Morrello, Gene 238, 308 Morris, Andrew 27 Morris, Cari 267 Morris, Jennifer 360, 361 Morris, Jonnelle 298 Morris, Megan 212 Morris, Theadonia 334 Morsink, Kyle 348, 349 Morton, Katherine 238 Moser, Margot 170 Moses, Mitchell 322 Mosley, Alton 280 Moss, Branden 326, 327 Mothershead, Tiffany 31 5 Mughal, Shawn 251 Mulheren, Rachel 308 Mulloy, Cameron 102 Munford, Natalie 130 Munson, Gregory 187 Munson, Julie 342 Murata, Michelle 212, 305 Murdoch-Kitt, Laura 232 Murphy, Erin 251 Murphy, Kathleen 214 Murray, Jessica 1 70, 299 Murray, Kelsey 77 L Murray, Tristan 348 1 Murrow, Shannon 267 Musacchio, Dominique 170 Myers, Lindsay 291 Myers, Stephanie 265 H Naber, Patricia 360 Naeher, Katherine 232, 314 Naff, Ryan 187 Nagle, Alissa 170 Najrabi, Meetra 287 Nannini, Adriana 270, 271 Nanz, Eric 24,25,27,232 Napier, John 238 Napier, Mary 330 Nappi, Elizabeth 198 Naquin, Jessica 250 Narang, Gaurav 128 Narayan, Vinod 287, 297 Nardo, Kelly 274 Naumenko, Oksana 305 Nauta, Jessica 334 Neal, Ashlee 299 Neckowitz, Alan 44 Needham, Holly 215 Needham, Mary Alice 251 Neely, Matt 346, 347 Neiman, Rachel 187 Nelms, Candace 334, 335 Nelson, Bradley 294 Nelson, Christina 170 Nelson, Jenna 291 Nelson, Sarah 250 Nelson, Vidal 345 Nemeth, Michelle 187 Neofotis, Mark 104 Nettles, John 251 iDiamond iDonord Dave and Pat Moran Dr. Norma and Jonathan Murdoch-Kitt Nichols Scot and Melinda Orndorff Boling, Mary Alicia Page Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Pepin Jr. George and Paige Roach Bruce and Sharon Senn Keith and Bambi Sidwell 390 JU ex eugroschel, Rosie 299 ewcomb, Elizabeth 1 98 Newcomer, Alexander 170 evvett, Patricia 238 e vman, Charlie 345 e vton, Bianca 262 Ngongbo, Sheila 244 Nguyen, Anh 315 Ngusen, Elizabeth 253 Nguyen, Eric 31 5 Nguyen, |ohn 338 Nguyen, Kim 315 Nguyen, Linh 253, 315 Nguyen, Minh 304, 315 Nguyen, Nammy 253, 315 Nguven, Thu 315 Nguven, Viet 315 Nice, Renee 287 Nice-Burdon, Jordan 93, 269 Nicevvonger, Christine 334 Nichols, Tracy 245 Nicholson, Ali 268 Nicolson, Caitlin 265 Nightengale, Catherine 170 Nilsen, Emily 121 Noble, Scott 345 Noellert, Devon 271 Nolte, Jennifer 232 Nolte, Jenny 298 Norcross, Alex 1 70 North, Glen 238, 289 North, Rosanne 1 70 Novak, Jessica 308 Novick, Pete 332 Nowell, Will 345 Nowzadi, Nadia 298 Nunnally Michelle 238 Nutter, Andrew 345 Nydal, Alex 348 a O ' Connell, Ryan 187 O ' Connor, David 215 O ' Donnell, Ryan 229 O ' Hara, Christie Ill O ' Neill, Kelly 198, 251 O ' Toole, John 215 Oakey Ashley 265 Obendorfer, Jamie 334 Oddo, Jenna 170 Odmark, Jake 273 Ogden, Korey 238 Ogunwo, Elizabeth 245, 262 Ohgren, Robert 294 Okai, Joe 304 Okkonen, Sami 348 Oliver, Ashleigh 304 Oliver, James 294 Oliver, jim 289 Oliver, Kelley 238 Oliverie, Jimmy 308 Olson, Vanessa 305 Oltman, Nick 332 Orantes Pedrero, Erika 238 Orndorft ' , Angela 238 Orphanides, Elaina 334 Ortiz, Rosie 247 Osgood, Sarah 170 Osmundson, Laura 1 87, 257 Otstot, Kate 334 Oven, Connor 62, 65 Overdorft, Sarah 215 Owenby, Meredith 360 Owens, Kelly 170 Ozeki,Yoshiko 171 O ' Bar, Teagan 25 O ' Brien, Jessica 334 O ' Brien, Kevin 292 O ' Connor, Nicole 274 O ' Hara, Christie 314 O ' Malley, Caitlin 334 O ' Neill, Kelly 251 O ' Neill, Patricia 251 O ' Regan, Sean 358 O ' Rourke, Adrienne 251 O ' Rourke, Conor 269, 293 O ' Rourke, Kristen 342 S Pace, Kelsey 31 5 P ck, Lauren 371, 378 Padgett, Lauren 304 Paeno, Joanna 215, 251 Pagones, Julia 1 70, 251 Panasiewicz, Michelle 188,265 Pankow, Melissa 31 1 Papertsian, Sarah 298 Parikh, Parag 269 Park, Ikjae 215 Parker, Eric 250, 262 Parker, Katherine 182 Parker, Lindsay 215 Parker, Matt 356 Parkinson, Danielle 270, 271 Parks, John 238 Parpia, Naushad 238 Parris, Alison 334, 340 Parrott, Andre 345 Parson, Kendra 267 Parsons, Jessica 267 Arsons, Kim 360 Pascarella, Kristi 105 Pascarella, Nick 24, 66 Passino, Stephanie 247 Ratel, Ambrish 287 ftjtel, Bella 287 ftitel, Chirag 287 Patel, Helna 287 Patel, Leena 287 Patel, Nishal 287 Patera, Travis 352 Patterson, Nicole 251 Patullo, Kelly 300 Pauli, Hilary 95 Pavis, Jacquie 267 Pawlo, Mike 153 Payne, Kelly 334, 341 Payne, Ryan 131 Paynter, Amanda 224 Peabody Katharine 294 Pearce, Brittney 238 Pearson, Kathlin 292 Pecinovsks ' , Michelle 291 Pecora, Tom 357 Pedersen, Johanna 271 Pegnato, Elisabeth 274 Pelegrin, Lisa 152, 153, 170, 306,307 Pence, Nick 64, 65, 314 Pedersen, Hans 181 Penfield, Julie 291 Penn, Porscha 261 , 286 Penne, Jayne 304 Pepin, Christine 188 Perantonakis, Peter 101 Perkins, Jasetta 261 Perkinson, Sarah 247 Perron, Kyle 60 Perrow, Greg 338 Perry, Ashley 261, 262, 280 Perry, Emily 294 Perry, Isabel 215 Perttunen, Santtu 348 Pesci, Matt 346, 347 Petersen, Lindsey 215 Peterson, Lauren 170 Petri, Sarah 271 Pettit, Brooke 271 Pettit, Robert 188 Peworchik, Jacqueline 269 Peyton, Ashley 55 Pfau, Melissa 170 Pfister, Elizabeth 238 Pham,Y-Van 268, 315 Phillips, Amanda 93, 308, 309 Phillips, Catherine 330 Phillips, Crystal 215, 292 Phillips, Emily 238 Picknally Brian 238 Pierce, John 269 Pierson, Jena 352 Pietrangelo, Tiara 87 Pilchen, Zach 109 Pilkerton, Kelly 52,269 Pitt, Jason 263 Pitts, Nakiya 292 Piwowarczyk, Katie 87, 170, 254, 255, 307, 371, 372 Pober, Scott 198 Pollock, Tom 348 Pompee, Dimitry 275 Ponder, Erica 260, 261 , 292 Pool, Melissa 263 Pope, Corinn 250, 314 Pope, Jillian 315 Pope, Mike 345 Porse, Sean 224, 314 Porter, Sharon 251 Portertield, Hanna 170 Posey, Joe 356 Posey, Kaylene 238, 255 Postak, Christopher 170 Potler, Cassandra 238 Potter, Mary 271 Potter, Natalie 248 Poucher, Stephanie 351 Powell, Amy 250 Powell, Whitney 238 Powers, Matt 65 Powers, Stephen 1 70 Price, Caitlin 238 Price, Kate 291 Price, Sarah 198 Price, Sean 345 Priester, Lorayah 49 Prigmore, Crystal 293 (Judex 397 Printz, James 332 Pritchard, Jason 345 Pritt, Sara 307 Propst, Jessica 334, 340 Pryor, Kaeley 314 Puckett, Andy 321 Pumphrey, Lesemann 239 Purdon, Maggie 196 Puzin, Alicia 189 Q- Quillen, Ginna 239 IZ Rabinovvitz, Nicole 285, Rafterty, Brian Ragland, Rachael Raines, Kaitlin Raitch, Morgan Ralston, Anne Ramsburg, Megan Ramsey, Darrieus Randa, Mollie Randall, Elizabeth Randier, Emilia Randolph, Brandon Ransome, Taylor Ransone, Margaret 1 70, Rantanen, Andrew Raskin, Leah Rasner, Irina Ratchtord, Sarah Ratclift, Ian Ratner, Heiden Rawlings, Chanda Ravvlings, Traise Rawlins, Jonas Redding, Deanna Reddish, James 215, Reed, Katie Reed, Meredith Reese, Stephanie Regalado, Bryan Regan, Jillian 239, Rehman, Carolyn Reid, Robert.... 178, 334 188 170 198 271 259 170 345 188 215 269 345 .26 299 181 259 294 247 .87 356 261 269 345 271 325 267 291 293 188 271 239 186 Reimert, Missy 351 Reinig, Morgan 215 Reiter, Rebekah 170, 296,297 Remmes, Jess 351 Resetco, Emily 274 Resnik, Bennett 296, 297 Revetta, Renee 239,279, 304,310 Reynolds, Kayla 291 Rezin, Zachary 215 Rhodey, Brooke 325 Rice, Haley 173 Rice, Kieran 348, 349 Richard, Drew 232,300,310 Richards, Amber 297 Richards, Heidi 239 Richardson, Emily 188 Richardson, Nancy 360 Riddle, Sara 239,255 Ridgway, Megan 310 Rielly, Christopher 188, 294 Rite,Tara 296, 297 Riggin, Carrie 265 Rikkers, Scott 142 Riley, Adam 151 Rilev, Bethany 248, 334 Rilev, Mary Anne 239 Rineker, Christopher.... 188, 294 Rinker, Dave 340 Rinker, Mark 332 Ripp ' , Anna Katherine 198, 250 Ritner, Michele 196 Ritter, Elvse 239, 287, 307 Rizzo, Jennifer 188 Robarge, Sarah 287 Robbins, Lane 186, 251 Robbins, Sean 188, 311 Roberson, Danielle 308 Roberson, Rashonda 334 Roberts, Amber 257 Roberts, Ashley 274 Robertson, Jack 308 Robey, Austin 298 Robinson, Christopher 188 Robinson, Lei 283 Robinson, Marissa 257 Robinson, Randi 78, 251 Robinson, Stacy 173 Robotti, Meredith 215, 263,294 Rockhill, Krista 248 Rodgers. Rachel 298 Rogers, Aiiie 256 Rogers, Bryce 281 Roitz, Franz 64 Rolinskv, Kristen 299 Romano, Alicia 294 Romanow, Sophia 271 Rooij De, Dolores 342 Roscioli, Caitlin 86 Rose, Fred 297 Rose, John 345 Rose, Linwood H 5, 46, 71, 152, 230, 241 Rosenbaum, Lisa 248 Rosenberg, Rachel 294 Rosenthal Josh 22, 23 Rosenthal, Mary 250 Ross, Morven 351 Roth, William 294 Rothenberger, John 1 86 Rothwell, Jason 314 Rotsted, Lauren 315 Rotz, Jennifer 215 Rotz, Megan 232 Rousseau, William 272, 273 Rowe, Louis 356 Rowell, Kelly 278 Rowle , Cases ' 334 Rubenstein, Brian 328, 329 Rubenstein, Carson 274 Rudd, Rowdy 345 Rudloff, Elizabeth 267 Rummel, Amanda 31 1 Rumpler, Carlton 308 Runkle, Jon 188 Ruppert, Joseph 1 88 Rusow, Kourtney 94 Russell, Jessica 334 Russell, Jillian 269 Russell, Lindsay 153 Rust, Rebecca 244 Rutledge, Mark 281, 283 Ruvel, Kaitiyn 224 Rvan, Chelsea 326 Ryan, Michael 188 Ryder, Bob 320, 321 Ryerson, Whitney 250 Rylands, Daniel 98, 332, 333 Rynier, Teresa 350, 351 Rvniker, Jen 248 s Saadeh, Leila 292 Saadeh, Zena 292 Sacco, Katelyn 173 Sacra, Holly 291 Salamone, Hailey 198 Salatin, Joel 40 Sale, Amy 1 73 Salembier, Anne 232 Salinas, Mark 348 Salire, Kelly 250 Salvador, Jessie 253, 310 Salvo, Kylie 248 Samaha, Christa 294 Samson, Frances 57 Duke, Samuel P 105 Sanders, Jamaris 345 Sanders, Kristen 188 Sanders, Nicole 292 Sandole, Tim 304 Sanford, David 348 Santarsiero, Nicole 291 Santayana, Stephen 253, 268 Santobianco, Dan 322 Santye, Dana 267 Sapong, ChaHes 348, 349 Sargent, Michael 173 Sarosi, Belinda 250 Sarver, Amanda 294 Sarver, Brittany 279 Saunders, Angela 261, 310 Sautter, Kate 256 Saville, Katlin 251 Sax, Kacey 305 Scamardella, Stephanie 265 Schaefer, Christine 60, 78 Schaffer, Melanie 224, 351 Scheeler Laura 294 Scheffer, Amanda 239 Schick, Lauren 338 Schiipp, Adam 215 Schluth, Aubrey 188 Schmidt, Joshua 173 Schmidt, Katie 78 Schmidt, Kellie 247 Schneider, Alyssa 90 Schneider, Rebecca 255, 379 Schnurbusch, Erica 269 Schott, Beckx 285 ' tamon dU onord Mark and Cheryl Sloan John and Sigrid Suddarth Cassandra Summer The Wm. J. Telesco Family Art Murphy and Tara Treacy Patrick Trimble John VerStandiq Michael and Joanne Wade Archie and Elizabeth Walker Ken and Sue Wood (JnJi ex Schrack, Chris 149 Schramm, Eric 259 Schue, Sierra 283 Schum, Kelsey 267 Schwade, Steve 321 Schwartz, Catherine 224 Schwartz, Jennifer 269 Scofield, Shari 129 Scoggins, Shayna 310 Scotellaro, Michelle 267 Scott, Bre ' Anna 293 Scott, Cory 308 Scott, Dominique 280 Scuiletti, Justin 173 Seablom, Lauren 251 Seal, Simone 334 Sears, Brandi 215 Sease, David 24, 27 Seastrom, Jonathan 188 Seckler, Tracy 215 Secrist, Andrea 173 Segear, Randi 342 Seidel, lustin 173, 304 Seipp, Shannon 351 Sellers, Brett 322 Sellers, Vernisha 247 Sen, Ronen 71 Sena, Allie 247 Senn, Emily 239, 269 Sentipal, Kara 257 Serkes, Maggie 106 Serkes, Peter 332 Serone, Samantha 304 Serra, Rosalie 274 Sethi, Reetika 173, 287 Seward, Allison 275 Seward, Kelsey 275 Shaefter, Margaret 194 Shaheen, Joshua 239 Shalon, Juliet 215 Shanley, Kelly 251 Shanley, Patrick 293 Sharp, Amanda 31 5 Shasky, Kirsten 250 Shaughnessy, Kristen 257, 315 Shea, Megan 248 Sheads, Courtney 232, 287 Sheehy, Emma 274 Sheeran, Megan 232 Sheets, Adam 338 Shell, Ashley 292 Shelton, Mary 325 Shenk, Marsha 250 Shenk, Stephanie 334 Shepherd, Clint 74 Sherman, Tabatha 261 Sherman, Theo 345 Sherrard, Kelly 334 Sherrill, Andrea 198, 311 Shields, Mallory 248 Shinozaki, Hannah 305 Shippen, Shaina 173, 299 Shir, jawan 287 Shoemaker, Will 332 Shofner, Nicole 188 Short, Tiffany 224 Shouldis, Regan 342 Showell, Jeff 230 Shroeder, Allison 188 Shupe, Jennifer 291 Shutt, Lauren 57 Shuttleworth, Heather 294 Sickler, Andrew 215 Sidhu, Anmol 287 Sifen, Mamie 269 Sikes, Graham 322 Silva, Samantha 279 Silver, Matt 297 Silvers, Derek 269 Simko, Amanda 271 Simmons, Raeanna 351 Simms, Stephanie 247 Simons, Courtney 326, 327 Simpson, Leigh 71 Sims, Patrick 188 Sin, Evelyn 198 Sin, Karen 252,253, 268,315 Sine, Abby 173 Singer, Noah 188, 269 Sink, Michele 188 Sipe, Ashley 239 Sisitka, Victoria 124 Siska, Kyle 332 Sklar, Stacy 215,291 Skolnitsky, Joseph 345 Slade, Amanda 239, 275 Slade, Phillip 308 Slate, William 215 Slater, Matthew 69 Slaughter, Alana 188 Slowinsky, Eric 332 Small, Rachel 191 Smarte, Christopher 294 Smeallie, Peter 269 Smiley, Matt 308 Smingler, Samantha 298 Smith, Adele 287, 307 Smith, Ainslee 103, 304 Smith, Amy 358 Smith, Andrew 55 Smith, Anthony 345 Smith, Ashley 198, 239,293,298,305 Smith, Billy 276,277 Smith, Casey 239,255 Smith, Christina 265 Smith, Christine 269 Smith, Claire 334 Smith, Courtenay 305 Smith, Courtney 248 Smith, Dominique 345 Smith, Ellen 274 Smith, Hannah 215 Smith, Jacqueline 358 Smith, Karia 198 Smith, Katrina 224 Smith, Lauren 276 Smith, Liam 261 Smith, Lindsey 257 Smith, Megan 191 Smith, Mike 328, 329 Smith, Paula 172 Smith, Rachel 360 Smith, Sally 326 Smith, Samantha 360 Smith, Stadet 154 Smith, Stephanie 274 Smith, Theresa 315 Smith, Thomas 239 Smith, William 59 Smithgall, Jonathan 348, 349 Smolkin, Daniel 296, 297 SmyrI, Allison 271 Snader, Michael 285 Snead, John 329 Snow, Michael 289 Snyder, Erin 1 67 Snyder, Hallie 304 Snyder, James 332 Snyder, Sara 81 Sobel, Aaron 155 Soenksen, Ginny 171 Sohr, Charlotte 257,287 Sokolik, Elizabeth 88 Sommers, Elizabeth 191 Sommers, Kristin 191 Sonner, RayV. 105 Sorrentino, Mary Beth 225 Soulen, Katie 29 Southee, Jackie 293 Spadaro, Jack 40 Spalletta, Adam 273 Spangler, Allison 315 Spangrud, Philip 275 Speck, Mattie 228 Speers, Keith 251 Sperry, Liz 286 Spickard, Dena 334, 340 Spiece, Marie 1 73 Spielberg, Jessica 161 Spiker, Jonathan 244 Spiker, Katharine 1 98 Spinks, Laura 274,297 Spoonhoward, Hannah 275 Sprague, Tiffany 283 Spruill, Shelley 267 Sronce, Jared 84 St. Mars, Kristin 173 Stagaard, Kendall 298 Stagliano, Angela 21 5 Staleva, Yanitsa 1 55, 202 Stana, Daniel 297 Stanford, Meagan 280 Stang, Karen 191 Stanley, Jessica 274 Stannard, Dave 345 Stansberry, Matthew 298 Stanton, Griffin 191 Stapelfeld, Jenna 269 Stark, Eric 124, 127 Stathis, Nicholas 191 Stedman, Sarah 287 Steele, Lynsey 265 Stefaniak, Lauren 342 Stefaniak, Melissa 342, 343 Stefanski, Julie 360 Stefanski, Karen 297 Steffy, Elizabeth 224,315 Stehie, Erin 257 Steinbach, Sarah 325 Stele, Brian 346, 347 Stele, Brittany 267 Stevens, Mary 346 Stevens, Vanessa 248 Stevenson, Lindsey 360, 361 Stewart, Carolyn 232 Stewart, Emily 334 Stewart, Katie 251 Stiedle, Katlyn 239,291 Stinnett, Patrick 173, 308 Stokes, Kisha 358 Stone, Audrey 98, 307 Stone, Julie 325 Stoneburner, Davis 322 (Jndex 3 ' ? 3 Stoneman, Jaynell 303 Stoucker, Amanda 191 Stowell, Matt 181 Strain, Brigid 325 Stratmoen, Michael 283 Strawn, Brandon 283 Streker, Meg 173, 254,255,371, 375 Strickland, Corinna 351 Strickland, Meredith .... 21 5, 291 Strickler, James 1 73 Stringfieid, Anjanae 286 Stulb, Shannon 274 Stuller, Kerbv 239 Stumpt, Kipp 191 Suarez, Fareine 300 Suber, Kellen 265 Succolosky, Kate 1 73 Suchopar, Richard 1 73 Sullenger, Jay 322 Sullivan, Jamal 345 Summer, Cassandra 173,308,392 Summers, Kirra 330 Summers, Sherry 358 Sumner, Paige 310 Sunde, Sarah 300 Sunkin, Jessica 338 Suozzo, Laura 21 6 Suran, Alyssa 239, 269 Sutherland, Emma 265 Sutter, John 297 Sutton, Kelley 81, 198 Suwal, Sahisna 287 Svvanson, Allie 322 Svvanston, Kyle 356 Swartley, Anastasia 216 Sweet, Paul 191 Svvetra, William 348 Sykes, Brittnie 286 Synoracki, Stephanie 72 Szemis, Nina 248 Szvmanski, Monica 274 Tafaro, Christina 1 91 Takane, Matt 89, 304 Talley, Lisa 216,248,249 Tamargo, Greg 239, 269, 297 Tamburrino, Steve 332 Tan, Stephanie 247 Tang, Bonnie 253, 275 Tapia, Jose 1 16 Tarr, Jesse 328,329 Tarrant, Sarah 31 1 Tashner, David 33 Tatem, Shennean 286 Taylor, Alex 233 Taylor, Ashley 286 Taylor, Burns 191 Taylor, Carl 282,283 Taylor, Jalissa 358 Taylor, Kristen 274 Taylor, Mvnik 262 Taylor, Nathan 57, 293 Taylor, Samantha 155 Taylor, Sarah 281 Taylor, Shokia 292 Teach, Sarah 283 Teasley, Joelle 283 Tebbenhoff, Lauren 118 Teel, Wayne 127 Teitch, Nicole 248 Tekesky, Scott 332 Temple, Brian 296, 297 Tenenbaum, Deborah 275 Thacher, Shannon 114, 116, 117, 198,294 Thibault, Jenna 278,279 Thisdell, Katharine 239 Thomas, Alison 1 50, 305 Thomas, Ben 356 Thomas, Celeste 293 Thomas, Quintrel 345 Thomas, Sarah 232 Thompson, Dawn 216 Thompson, Elisa 1 73 Thompson, Joshua 239 Thompson, Kim 74 Thompson, Kira 239 Thompson, Tyler 267 Thomson, Susannah 287 Thornton, Dazzmond 356,357 Thornton, Emily 232, 269 Threatt, Kelly..! 198 Thurman, Vera 216 Tichacek, Daniel 173 Tigue, Stephanie 268 Tinsley, Yvonne 128 Tisdali, Anthony 216 Tisinger, Cate 351 Tollkuhn, Skippii 283 Tombes, Rachel 263, 294 Tombes, Thomas 273 Toney, Timothy 216 Torcivia, Stephanie 245 Tormena, Jessica 291 Torr, Meredith 325 Torres, Claudia 173, 248 Toscano, Kelsey 216 Townsend, Matt 322 Toyoshima, Tak 252 Tran, Christine 268 Tran, Thienduyen 216 Tran, Vivian 315 Traynham, Hanna 306, 3 07 Trein, Filipe 239 Trelawny, Dillon 239 Trenary, Courtney 216 Trojan, Jarda 328 Trono, Vanessa 325, 342 Trop, Michael 287 Trott, Eric 315 True, Virginia 239 Trumbo, Laura 251 Truong, Victoria 253, 268 Tshimpaka, Jean 348 Turkanis, Whitney 1 73 Turman, Emily 1 91 Turner, Brian 282, 283 Turner, Haley 198 Turner, Jennifer 239 Turner, Joseph 216 Turner, Marcus 345 Turner, Patrick 224, 294 Tuttle, Ryan 216, 304 Tutwiler, Christopher 191 Tynan, Brian 38 Tyree, Michelle 334, 335 ax a Ulmer, Laura 173,267 Ulmer, Lisa 216,267 Ulrich, Reed 332 Underwood, Nichole 239 Unverricht, Daniel 338 Uqdah, Nina 358 Vaezi, Tara 294 Van Sickle, Kristi 57, 307 Vande Loo, Emily 294 Vandenbergh, Christina 303 Vanderslice, Heather 96 Vanderveldt, Ariana 305 Vandevanter, Willis 244 Varley Lindsay 191 Vartanian, Nyiri 191 Vaschak, Becky 81, 265 Vashist, Reva 287 Vaughan, Sherry 275 Veltri, Mary 174 Venier, Erin 254, 255 Vera, Brittany 174, 268 Verne, Sarah 216,259 Vesosky, Sonni 271 Via, Larissa 239 Viar, Lacey 191, 257 Viars, Ashley 291 Villacrusis, Erica 268 Vitali, Danielle 216 Vo, Angeline 253 Voelkner, Kate 267 Vos, Abby 271 Vu, Brian 216 Vu, Cara 315 -90- Wade, Jessica 334, 335 Wadsworth, Zachary 151 Waesche, Margaret 92 Wagar, Brandi 216 Wagner, Anna 232, 325 Wagner, Jacqueline 307 Wagner, Janice 325 Wagoner, Sarah 12, 174, 305 Wahlsten, Ville 348, 349 Walden, Cherelle 280 Walker, Arthur 345 Walker, Beverly 293 Walker, Matthew 338 Waiko, Caitlin 351 cJvladidon cPatrond Barry Barnard Nick and Dianna Gettas Steve and Dee Dee Leeolou Dr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Ludeman Jr. Kristi Shackelford John and Sara Streker 39 JnJe Wall, Natalie 255 Wallace, Ashlyn 291 Wallace, Brandon 85 Wallace, Brock 296, 297 Wallace, Matthew 292 Wallace-Carr, Julie 206 Walling, Abigail 267 Walls, Alice 274 Walls, Ashley 342 Walls, Lauren 342 Walls, Melissa 342, 343 Walsh, Liz 325 Walters, Gailey 360 Walton, Rebecca 267 Waltrip, Erica 216 Ward, Alison 313 Ward, Anthony 216, 262 Ward, Chris 332 Ward, Christy 334, 341 Ward, Lee Anne 239, 311 Ward, McKinzie 87 Ward, Patrick 345 Waring, Andrew 332, 333 Warner, Mark 37, 144, 240, 241 Warnock, David 281 Warren, Alexandra 239 Washington, Alexandra 262 Washington, Jessica 304 Washington, Stephanie 293 Wasser, Kristine 239 Waters, Stephanie 352 Watkins, Taylor 43, 239 Watson, Jell 297 Waugaman, Mary 265 Waybright, Katherine 239 Waybright, Katie 305 Weatherill, Bonnie 269 Weaver, Hana 21 6 Weaver, Jerry 121 Weaver, Jessica 239, 269 Webb, Shelby 274 Webber, Briana 248 Weber, Kelly 274 Weber, Megan 174 Webster, Jackee 281 Weckstein, Lisa 274 Weida, Lindsay 239,256 Weidman, Georgia 244, 297 Weismuller, Dana 1 74 Weissberg, Alyson 294 Weldon, Lindsay 251 Welling, Katherine 110, 314 Welsh, Whitney 248 Welty Annaka 292, 299 Weninger, Kay 352 Werner, Emily 214, 216 Werner, Greg 356, 358 Wernikowski, Chris 26 Wernsing, Kaitlyn 326, 327 Westbrook, Kristen 248 Weston, Alex 299 Weston, Sarah 216, 305 Wetzel, Kelly 325 Whalen, Jill 49 Wheeler, Jessica 274 Whelden, Tim 308 Whitby, Alyssa 265 White, Bradley 191,250 White, Dominique 345 White, Doron 332, 333 White, Kristin 198 White, Mary Bailey 275 White, Matthew 348 White, Tricia 256 Whitacre, Brad 345 Whitehead, Alison 232 Whitescarver, Jennifer 198 Whitley, Darrin 261 , 280 Whittaker, Jennifer 198 Wieczorek, Kate 297 Wiest, Lauren 351 Wiggins, Patrick 269 Wiggins, Wesley 257 Wilcox, Danielle 239 Wilder, Ryan 338, 339 Wilhelm, Colleen 311 Wilk, Jessica 325 Wilkerson, Philip 174 Wilkins, Mary 224 Wilkins, Ryan 216 Williams, Amanda 261 Williams, Andrew 269 Williams, Bosco 345 Williams, Claire 271 Williams, Hillery 271 Williams, Jacqueline 210 Williams, Jessica 191 Williams, Jimmette 239 Williams, Jonathan 345 Williams, Katherine 294 Williams, Leigh 283 Williams, Lindsay 239 Williams, Mary 174 Williams, Megan 1 75 Williams, Miranda 239 Williams, Patrick 345 Williams, Sam 287 Williams, Sarah 358 Williams, Tara 279 Williamson, Eric 174, 244 Williamson, Sara 250 Willoughby, Sarah 290, 291 Willox, Danielle 334 Wilson, Alicia 292 Wilson, Brett 287 Wilson, Janelle 1 74 Wilson, Japera 216 Wilson, Katherine 256 Wilson, Sarah 268 Wimer, Aaron 338 Winbush, Shaun 261 Wingfield, Charell 224, 260, 261, 280 Winn, Jennifer 299 Winn, Kristina 267 Winston, Jeremy .. 261 , 288, 289 Winward, Steve 224 Wisener, Kim 292 Wishon, Emily 239 Wishon, Phillip 194, 240 Witt, Evan 294 Wojtowycz, Kristin 274 Wolfendale, Lindsay 267 Wolff, Andrea 259 Wolford, Benjamin 216. 274 Wolla, Kristen 360 Wood, Justin 322 Woods, Katie 351 Woodson, Greg 345 Workman, James 1 74 Wray, Jessica 257 Wright, Amanda 263 Wright, Dixon 345 Wright, Patrick 191 Wright, Tana 261, 303 Wszaiek, Diane 351 Wu, Michael 268,315 Wuestewald, Eric 308 Wukie, Jacob 321 Wyatt, Lindsey 90 Wyka, Meghan 216 Wyrick, Amanda 291 Yancey, Griffent 344, 345 Yanez, Mayra 269 Yannello, Sara 224 Yarborough, William 1 74 Yates, Ashley 247 Yeargan, Sarah 250 Yoo, Joshua 304 Young, Blaine 288, 289 Young, Brian 348 Young, Jennifer 216 Young, Leah 261 Young, Mark 174 Young, Sarah 239 Young, Tamera 358, 359 Young, Tim 332 Youra, Rachael 267 Yurek, Julianne 274 Zack, Brandon 308 Zambeno, Marie 305 Zangardi, Kimberly 304 Zanin, Katherine 283 Zeller, Jillian 274 Zeltmann, Kelly 198 Zeroual, Jessica 352 Ziegenfus, Charles 225 Zimmerman, Nicholas 348, 349 Zingraff, Maddi 304 Zingraff, Rhonda 202 Zink, Jessica 325 Zuk, Derek 308 c)ndex 395 Photo by Jaime Conner 396 Cloding Evin Shoap Lindsay Wanish Ryan Feldman (Jn cAdemoriam 3 7 Photo by Sammy Elchenko