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

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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

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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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- V-« BACK !As a popu- far spot for students to retreat to zvfien they have somefree time, the Quad ' s a nice place to rela ! ' Whether it was someone reading on a bench, sleeping on the grass or just biking through, students and facult) ' could al- ways be found on the Quad. Wh) ' was this large, grassy area so popular? It ' s a nice, quiet place to relax and study with few distractions, said freshman Lauren DePetris, who often went to the Quad to escape chaotic dorm life. For many students, the Quad offered a sense of se- renir ' . From Kissing Rock to all the trees and benches scat- tered around, the Quad invited people to sit and collect their thoughts. I can sit out here and read or do whatever I want and run into people. I love that it is so peacefiil, said sopho- more Maria Cocoros. Not only was the Quad a great place to sit and loaf around, it was also the scene ot a number ot events through- out the year. During early fall and late spring, classes often met under the trees on Kissing Rock or at the foot of the steps to Wilson Hall. Before winter break, the Holiday Tree was displayed at the top of the Quad. The Quad was also a prime location for snowball fights in the winter and the Battle of the Bands in the spring. During the storm on Sept. 6, students took advan- tage of the conditions on the Quad as they slid around wear- ing garbage bags in the rain. The Quad was alwa} ' s a place for students to retreat when they had some free time. It ' s nice being outside in the fresh air with trees all around, said sophomore Sara Methany. It ' s pretty. I also enjoy watching people walk by, even if some- times it ' s a litde distracting. Junior Sarah Whitney explained, Being able to hang out on the Quad and enjoy the ftin, social scene on a beauti- ful day is something I will always treasure. Students weren ' t the only ones who appreciated what the Quad had to offer. Facultv ' and administation members were often seen eating lunch or grading papers around the Quad when the weather is favorable. Any time of year, the Quad served the community in all respects. BY ELIZA COPELAN 28 - Flourish