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

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Performing Li ive ATJMU fter countless roadtrips to see concerts at other schools, JMU . students were finally able to stay at home to see the latest bands y perform. When Live played at the Convocation Center in April, students from other schools traveled to Harrisonburg, rather than the other way around. We always go to Charlottesville or Lexington to see concerts so it was weird to see people from other schools here, Betsy Swaney said. Live, along with open- ing acts, Love Spit Love and Sponge, provided the first sold-out show the UPB has sponsored as well as the most talked about concert in recent JMU history. From the minute the concert was announced to weeks after, it was all anyone talked about, sophomore Jovan Kirovski said. Less than two weeks after the Live concert, the JMU-spawned band Every- thing performed in Wilson Hall. The six-member band left JMU in 1992 in pursuit of a record deal and their annual return to Harrisonburg was eagerly awaited by students and administration alike. I ' ve been a fan of theirs for years, graduate Kathy Hawk said. They play all over the place so I go see them whenever I can. Touted as a multi-media event, the concert was broadcast worldwide over the internet. Everything kicked off their Internet Tour in October 1995 with another show at Wilson Hall. The 1996 school year started with a concert as well received as the Live show. Students camped out to get tickets to see Matthew Sweet perform at the Convo in September. Students and community members shared in the ex- citement when country artist Clay Walker performed along with Lee Roy Parnell at the Convocation Center in October. When WXJM celebrated its fifth Birthday in September, it did so in style with a concert fea- turing Archers of Loaf and the Queers. In addition to the big concerts at the Convo, shows by bands like Eddie from Ohio, Triggerfish and Das EFX allowed JMU s tudents to stay in the ' Burg to enjoy performances by their favorite artists. Amy Keller 24 Student Life

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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

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i Keller Clockwise from top: Matthew Sweet at the Convocation Center in September, Clay Walker at the Convo in Oc- tober, Everything in Wilson Hall in April, country singer Lee Rov Parnell. Concerts ZiD