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

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, 2003 Huddled under umbrellas, the College of Education attempts to stay dry dunng the rainy graduation. The diploma ceremonies were divided by school and unfortu- nately not all of the ceremonies could be held inside, jPhofo by Morgan Riehl it can rain but they will shine Nicole Maier Graduation marks a dav of achievement and signifies the point when students step out into a world of opportunit) ' , only this time they should have brought their umbrellas. On May 10 threats of severe thunderstorms hung in the air during the main commencement ceremony held in Bridgeforth Stadium. The rain held off through former U.S. Senator George Mitchells address to the class of 2003 and awarding of degrees. Yet, the storm would not wait tor long. It was when the colleges began their separate ceremonies, where students were to be recognized individually, that campus police informed them of a change in plans. Due to severe rain and lightning in the area, all outdoor ceremonies were cancelled. The College of Arts and Letters, College of Education and College of Integrated Science and Technology were forced to postpone. This was done in the best interest of the safety of all in attendance, said Dr. Arthur Benson, dean of integrated science and technology. Both the College of Business and the College of Science and Mathematics were able to continue their indoor ceremonies. 19 graduation