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

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26 Navid Attayan Fifth-year senior Navid Attayan returned from his 3,000 mile bike trip across the United States. He spread awareness for pediatric cancer and had a few life-changing experiences along the way. MacWemore Macklemore Ryan Lewis took the stage at the Convocation Center. ' Thrift Shop was so popular the pair sang it twice. Find out what made this hip-hop duo special. Madipalooza Alger Inauguration 16 Erik Griffin Adam Mamawala 18 Graduation 24 Students Write Novel 34 Eli Roberts Ojo Taylor 36 Steps 38 , 30 Confessionals Students revealed their funny and embarrassing secrets under the protection of anonymity. How do your stories compare? Opening 1 3