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

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Clasping the hands of their fellow gradu- ates, the sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. share one last moment together singing a song of unity. Paul Fugelsang and Sarah Coggins take a moment after graduation to embrace for a picture. Coggins, a psychology major, had the honor of graduating on the quad. 22 s — ' raduates Tara Broce and Jason I— Gizzarelli celebrate their status as alumni in Bridgeforth Stadium after the main ceremony. Parties took place through- out the day to celebrate the special day. ark Gabriele, a biology major, takes I time to talk to a friend before moving on to the smaller ceremony. For many stu- dents, graduation was a day of nostalgia and catching up with old friends. Student Life

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S njoying the scenery, the members V — - of the Men ' s Cross Country team run on one of the Arboretum paths. Many people enjoyed getting outside and taking advantage of the scenic ar- eas of campus. Mowing the tall grass around the university, this Building and Grounds employee keeps the campus well-maintained. With the many areas of greenery, making the campus look cared for was a full-time job. local favorite among y students and resi- dents, the Arboretum was a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the scenery. The differ- ent colors of the season made the Arboretum a nature- lover ' s dream. Nature A

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The Day Had Fi nc Come! -Kathy Hawk, 1995 JMU Graduate | n front of family and friends, James Madison University ' s Class I of 1995 received diplomas and good wishes in grand style. Hav- { S ing lifted the rain clouds that plagued previous graduates, May graduation proved to be a ceremony symbolizing the end of one impor- tant phase of life and the beginning of another. There was a real feeling of accomplishment at the ceremony, said graduate Greg Jones. Holding the diploma in my hand showed me that I had achieved something impres- sive. The ceremony began in Bridgeforth Stadium as the senior class walked on- to the field under the flashes and clicks of the cameras and videos. It was really won- derful to see the entire Se- nior class together, gradu- ate Tara Broce said. It was a memorable moment but also a very sad moment because I knew our class would never be assembled like that again. Many graduates personalized their caps and gowns with decorations and thanked their families for support through- out their college years. I got a big kick out of seeing all the hard work people put in a A is rv a when personalizing their caps, Katie Smith said. At the end of the main ceremony, the Class of 1995 officially turned their tassels and became alumni. Every- one was smiling and happy that the day had finally come! graduate Kathy Hawk said. The satellite ceremonies then began across campus. Psychology major Honi Hong graduated on the Quad. It was the perfect way to end my years at JMU, with the sun setting behind Wilson Hall, she said. As the post-graduation celebrations began, graduates felt a combination of happi- ness, sadness and relief. Graduation was the culmination of all the hard work, memories and friends that made my years at JMU so memo- rable, graduate Elbert Espanol said. I am re- ally going to miss it here. -SONAL DUTT- Graduation Ao