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

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MICROPHONE in hand, senior Daniel Robert Rubio began to nervously sing I Believe I Can Fly as part of Alpha Tau Omega ' s skit. Every group was required to have a solo performance, which could consist of a song or dance routine worth up to 10 percent of the total score. Photo by Natalie Wall DRESSED in ' 80s workout attire, the men of Pi Kappa Alpha get down and dirty with a hunnorous routine. Many fraternities chose to take a comedic route during Greek Sing. Photo by Natalie Wall to gain audience participation and support. A unique element in Sigma Phi Ep- siion ' s performance was the addition of the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA), Inc. women. The lovely, and ever so talented ladies of AKA stepped for us. Our Greek Sing Coordinator, [Robert Burden], decided to ask them about four weeks out, said senior Jason Myers, president of Sigma Phi Epsilon. They were a tremendous help throughout the entire process. Chiquita King, a member of AKA was one of four women who stepped during the performance. She remem- bers walking into the gym thinking, Wow, there are a lot of people here. Greek Sing, to the social Greek organizations, is equivalent to the Homecoming Step Show for the Greek organizations that fall under CMSS, said King. Members of each organi- zation dedicate their time and efforts to implement an entertaining show of quality and excellence. J,) ' H 6(r ek GinQ 77

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Desiring I xcellence RHYTHMICALLY shaking their hips in unison, the sisters of Sigma Kappa flash their moves on the floor. Greek organizations had to follow strict time limits for their performances. Photo by Natalie Wall ii Male non-affiliates sparked the audience ' s enthusiasm durii Zeta Tau Alpha ' s performance by helping with cheer stunts anl tumbles. These elements stirred up the crowd members, whc applauded and cheered throughout the performance. There was an intermission performance by a team of representatives from each branch of the Black and Latino Greek Caucus (BLGC] — which included the majority of Greek Organizations under the Center for Multicultural Student Ser- vices (CMSS) — who stepped together This year, nine fraternities participated, up from only two in 2007. However, the fra- ternities were more laid back than sororities when it came to practice schedules, props and costumes. Sigma Phi Epsilon ' s main team practiced five-to-eight times before the performance, and the hands team practiced three times, including a run-through before they went into the gym. The fraternity ' s performance also started with a Kanye West song, Flashing Lights. The dancers were dressed in black zip-up sweatshirts and white masks mimicking the sharp movements of America ' s Best Dance Crew, The JabbaWockeeZ, while the hands flickered flashlights on the risers in the background. They incorporated well-known dances like The Cuban Shuffle and Walk it Out. The soloist sang 1 Wanna Dance With Some- body, while the hands held up signs with each sorority ' s letters tions, is eqiAtvaieni io ike Homecoming Gi jc) GkoiA) or ike dr ek or anLzMione ikM Ml lAnder CTfiGG. -semor Cki t ' da Kin 26 feaiiAfes

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(.olden Generation olden 7 m 9 Bv len Beers Generation More than 3,000 centennial grads gathered to commemorate their graduation 8 raduation day: the final celebration of one ' s college experience. It was the day that most students both dread and dream of, a day that marked the end of college and the beginning of the real world. Unlike previous years, however, the graduates of 2008 had the proud honor of celebrating another exciting event: the 100th anniversary of the university. Bridgeforth Stadium filled up quickly with family members and friends anxiously waiting to see their loved ones take the field for one last time. Accompanied by the university ' s wind symphony, the graduates came out looking like ants marching in their purple CELEBRATING her recent freedom, graduate Caitlin Bennett plays with her niece, Keira. The Student Government Association helped the students count down to graduation, starting at 200 days. Photo by Natalie Wall PART of his cap art, a Ipus graduate conducts some last-minute job searching. Career and Academic Planning held career fairs throughout the year to assist in job placement. P ioro by Na(o e Wall O (y{ ii ' . '