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

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A Lambda Chi Alpha brother dances in his boxers for the crowd. The fraternity was well knovNTi across campus for its wild and crazv antics and terrific parties. sfei. I li Kappa Sigma Matt Robertson, Pete Price, Matt Lentz, Matt Flannery, Steve Dovel, Frank Slevin, Chris Murphy, James Wood Row 2: Ben Tsuchitani, Chris Larson, Jason Kimrey, Nic Lancelotta, Dave Stock, John Anderson, Robert McMurtray, Eddie Benson Row 3: Berton Ashman, Bob Huff, Alec Bates, Cliff Stevens, Chris Spelbring, Andrew Crockett, Jeff Creekmore, Dave Crocker, Brian Jordan Row 4; Hunter Williams, Rob Cafes, Justin Rufo, John Kilpatrick, J.D. Waterman, Chris Lagow, Carl Beale ' A m m ' P a Lambdci Chi Alpha row l: Matt Rosner, Scott Smedley. Carmine DeFilippis, Chris Richards, Chad Hogston, Mark Katz, Kevin Bom, Ross Cascio Row 2: Brian McCray, Eric Klingel, Jav Sanford, Troy Duffield, David Caggiano, Elliot Jenkins, Brent Preacher, Matthew Duley, Greg Seider, Kevin Reeb, Bobby Phillips, Sloan Frey, Ashley Warren Row 3: Bill Watson, Charley Webb, Jim Hollanel, Elliot Witmer, Todd Cerino, Brian Rossmann, Glenn Boyer, Mike Scott, Bear, Scott Ackerman, Matt Sanne, Rich Kelley, Christian Erickson Row 4: Leonard Matthews, Greg Berr ' , Mason Reed, Mark Anderson, Todd O ' Hare, Jason Bazar. Bob Parisi, Nate Ward, Jason Bailev, Geoff Smith, Brian Maher, Shawn Crumlish, Da id Wong, Steve Marknith Row 5: John Stamper, Craig Clark, Josh Fedalen, Adam Ault, Kevin Jones, Jack Allen, John Burke, Donnie Myers, Greg Jones, Greg Couart, Matt Gunter, Steve Maleksadeh, John Caggiano, Ben Thompson, Dan Shea, Shayne Berlo y

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Zeta Tau Alpha and Kappa Delta Rho Sisterhood, service, scholarships and social opportunitiues are just a few of the reasons why Zeta Tau Alpha is so special. From preference night to initiation, ZTAs learn about the rituals and ideals that make the sorority stand out among other organiza- tions. The sisters of ZTA are in various activities around the campus. From the Dukettes, Student Ambassadors, Honor Council and more , every sister is involved in some sort of outside activity. ZTA sisters help their national philanthropy the Susan G. Coman Breast Cancer Foundation. Through- out the year, ZTA cleans their adopted highway at Reddish Knob and in the springtime, sisters come to assist at the Special Ohnipics. Socially there is never a dull moment. Sister dates, a Christmas Party and Parent ' s cocktail party are just a few of the events the sorority has had this year. Most of all, the White Violet Formal was a memorable event for every sister who attended. Aside from the social aspects, ZTA does stress scholarship as first and foremost, maintaining a higher grade point average than those who are not Greek. All of these accom- plishments have not gone unrecognized. This past year at the national ZTA convention, JMU ' s Gamma Kappa chapter was given the award for the second best chapter in the entire nation. Through all of these facts, everyone can understand why ZTA friendships and sister- hood last a lifetime. The ZTA closeness is all based on one of the precepts used to found the sorority many years ago — Love — the greatest of all things. Honor before all Things is the motto that every fnember of Kappa Delta Rho strives to live by. KDR was founded at Middlebury College, Vermont in 1926. They colonized at JMU in 1989, and received their charter as the Lambda Beta chapter in February 1991. Since then KDR has grown at JMU, and around the state. KDR is one of the fastest grow- ing fraternities in the nation. As a social fraternity, the brothers enjoy many activities like parties and formal. Their house is located off campus which lets them put a little more personality into their accomodations than the fraternities on the Row. KDR has taken a special interest in the National Forestry Service. They have also adopted a highway. Preservation of the environment is where most KDR fundraising profits go. KDR has plenty of activities exclusively for brothers. Activities such as camping trips and homecoming tailgates are some of the popular activities. KDR is one of JMU ' s smaller fraternities, and because of this its members are able to make lasting friends. Throughout the pledging process, and the years spent as as initiated members, KDRs are able to strengthen their chapter and their per- sonal friendships. Kappa Delta Rho brother, Joe Nardone captains the KDR boat across Newman lake. Every year, kegs were popular flotation devices on the Greek Week boats Board Games, such as Axis and Allies are popular pastimes at the KDR kitchen table. During parties and other times the guys could be found engaging in a wide range of games. Greeks 3 9

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Lambda Chi brother Geoff Smith seems to be having problems keeping the beer in his mouth. Parties on the row gave students a chance to blow off steam after a stressful week. Kappa Sigma brothers enjoy a morning round of Apple Pie Shooters left over from the previous night ' s Around the World Party. Dull moments rarely occur in the houses. Kappa Sigma and Lambda Chi Alpha dakeup and other sludge over Kappa Sigma pledges as liey celebrate at their pre- litiation party. The last week if pledging is always full of un and surprises. Lambda Chi gangsters pay a visit to the AST house. Halloween and other theme parties gave Greeks the opportunity to dress up and go undercover. Kappa Sigma frater- nity is not just a college activity, it extends far beyond graduation. Brotherhood in Kappa Sigma is for life. The Lambda Sigma chapter has been at JMU since 1976, and many of the original alumni still return each homecoming for the traditional band and pig roast held behind the house. The social schedule of this fraternity is filled with theme parties and brother events. Kappa Sigs are found in every major and just about every type of activity at JMU. The brotherhood offers room for individuality to its members. Lambda Chi Alpha is a fraternity based ona strong brotherhood and loyal friendships. The Phi Eta chapter was colonized at JMU in 1982. Nationally, the fraternity was founded on November 2, 1909 at Boston University. The brothers of Lambda Chi are dedicated to excel- ling in social, athletic, and academic areas on campus. They have won championship sports three out of the last five years, and are the reigning IFC champs. The brothers are a diverse group, involved in several varsity sports including football, soccer, wrestling and diving. Other members are on the President ' s cabinet, SGA senators and members of the honor council. Along with their leadership skills on campus, the brothers also strive to help the community by donating food and money to the Mercy House. Senior Byron Kavanaugh explains Lambda Chi is not just a set of letters on a sweatshirt... they come on hats and shot glasses too. Aside from the joking, Lamda Chi adds to the Greek community in many different aspects and they aim for excel- lence in everything they do. Greeks 3 3 I