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

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§ canning the crowd from the shoulders of a friend, this stu- dent takes in her surroundings. The Pig Roast provided seniors with a chance to get together with old friends. Lmiu T he Pig Roast, held on Godwin Field, fea- tured two local bands. Manute Sol and Happy Van Gogh pro ided last years live entertainment. W aiting in line for a drink, these se- niors search the crowd for their friends. The bands and beer trucks highlighted the afternoon. 26 - Flourish

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J l naHjnM i H Hi u Hi KlJ ni ■ IT- - bk ' h H Appearing during the Star Wars half-time show, this Storm Trooper seems to have come out of nowhere. The MRDs were known for surprises dur- ing their performances. Leading a MRD sec- tional practice, David Lambert and Mike Hershkowitz conduct the trombones. Sectional rehears- als were held in addition to regular band practices. M: otorious for their unique pcrsouiility. the tuba section lines up bctore a perfor mance. They often led the crowd with tra- ditional antics at tootball games, proving that good things don ' t ahvays come in small packages. I n front of a crowd of thousands, jun- ior Carolyn French pertorms with the color guard. With different flags and unique props, the guard was an in- tegral part of the MRDs ' presentation. Wi aiting for the football play- ers to enter the stadium, the MRDs stand tall in Bridgctorth. The pre-game show was a greatly anticipated part of football games. Marching Royal Dukes - 25

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pissing —I- OUT After four long years of quizzes, exams and papers, gradu- ating seniors were ready to end their college careers in style. And for students aged 21-23, what better way to celebrate than with a party sponsored by the university? Complete with free food and drink, well-known local bands and great weather, the Senior Pig Roast was one of the most talked-about events on campus. For years we ' ve heard about the Pig Roast but I was never able to go, said Kelly Meyers. It was defi- nitely worth the wait. We had a great time. Originally scheduled for Reading Day, the Pig Roast was rescheduled due to the make-up classes held that day and took place on the Saturday before finals in- stead. The change in dates didn ' t phase the students who were eager to enjoy their last few days of college. It could have been held on Reading Day and the turnout would have been the same, 1996 graduate Andy Lane said. The Senior Pig Roast signified an end to a four- and, for some, five- year college career at JMU. The fes- tivities began at 1 p.m. and lasted until 5 p.m. when stu- dents dispersed and moved on to smaller, more intimate parties to celebrate their final week as college students. The rain clouds that had plagued the campus ear- lier in the week cleared out for the day, attracting even more students. Blankets and lawn chairs covered Godwin Field. The bands Manute Sol and Happy Van Gogh en- tertained the crowd of 1,200 that gathered on the grassy area. Admission to the Pig Roast was S5 per person and the SGA raised a total of $6,000 from the event. I almost didn ' t go, but I decided to at the last minute and it was one ot the most fun times I ' ve had in school. There were people there that I hadn ' t seen since freshman and sophomore years, people I ' d forgotten about almost. It was so much more tun than I expected -- ev- eryone was there. ' ' oryears zve ' ve heard about the Tig ast, but I zvas never able togo. It zvas definitebj zvortfi the wait} ' ,Y AMY KELLER AND SONAL DUTT Senior Pig Roast - 27