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the bluestone, volume 94

the yearbook of james madison university

april 2002 - march 2003

800 south main street

harrisonburg, va. 2280~

www. jmu.edu/thebluestone

the_bluestone@jmu.edu

sarah e. duff, editor in chief

Jennifer r. carter, managing editor

rachel r. o'donnell, photography editor

Jessica 1. taylor, copy editor

Jessica 1. cino, creative director

jen carter, sports producer

kari deputy, organizations producer

katy kain, features producer

katie tichauer, class producer

clare burchard, classes designer

pevton green, sports designer

heidi he, organizations designer

jeanette shapiro, features designer

leanne chambers, features writer

maureen doherty, classes writer

charlotte dombrower, features writer

toni duncan, organizations writer

garret hiller, organizations writer

alan kravetz, sports writer

kristin short, classes writer

John altice, sports photographer

jennv brockwell, features photographer

micah crane, sports photographer

jess hanebury, organizations photographer

gina indellicate, classes photographer

alison Johnston, classes photographer

sal leone, sports photographer
morgan riehl, features photographer

jerry e. weaver, advisor

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Arriving one by one, students progressed in awe
down the walkway toward Oakview, the home of President
and Mrs. Rose. The door opened and the smiling couple
warmly welcomed guests to their home. Students casted quick
glances at one another, hardly believing where they were. As
they walked through the door, someone took their coats and
they were ushered into the house. They could not help but
feel rather special, since dining at the home or the university's
president was not something that most college students had
the chance to do.

President Linwood Rose made it a priority to get to
know the students at the university, hosting small, intimate
dinners at his home. The Roses invited organizations,
professors, hall directors, Orientation Program Assistants, the
Parents' Council, and others to dine at Oakview. The dinners
provided an opportunity for the President to really get to
know students, and to find out their opinions of the university.

One or the first intimate dinners of the year, held in

November, brought together a group of eight freshmen and

transfer students. At first, they thought it was a joke. "Why

on earth would Dr. Rose want to have a dinner with me?"

one guest asked herself. The students, nervous but excited all

the same, first walked into the "Game Room" for hors

d'oeuvres, cider and mingling. Their nervousness washed away

as Dr. and Mrs. Rose engaged them in conversation. After

general small talk about majors and hometowns, conversation

turned to the popular televisions show. The Bachelor, and

(Continued on p.24)

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Dr. and Mrs. Rose laugh
with senior Doug Perry.
Throughout the night the
Roses talked with students
about about a variety of
topics and issues.
■ Photo by Morgan Riehl

Gathered in the "Game Room" guests mingle with Dr. Rose. Sophomore Kim
receiving an invitation,"! couldn't believe it, I thought it was a joke. But here I
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how the Bachelor was related to Mrs. Rose, then to the

time the Roses met Prince Charles.

Nights such as this were a common occurrence
in the home of our school president and first lady. The
Roses hosted an average of three to four dinners per
week for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Parents
Weekend, Homecoming, and the beginning and end
of the year were especially busy. When asked if they
partook in such fine dining every night of the week,
Dr. Rose replied with a laugh, "No, we certainly enjoy
the regular hotdogs and pizza too!"

The preparation that went into a dinner with
the Roses was handled by Mrs. Rose and dining services.
Invitations were sent, flowers and decorations were
ordered and the menu was prepared. Students employed
by dining services served as hosts for the evening.

The dinners allowed the Roses to gain
students' perspective of the university for an evening.
They discussed problems with registration, nonexistent
parking on campus, why freshmen were not allowed to
have vehicles, and of course, the unpopular rule against
'double-punching' on weekends. Rose took some of the
students' concerns to his administration to be reviewed
and discussed. In discussing problems that had already
been tackled by administration, such as double punching
on the weekends, Rose took the opportunity to share
his perspective with students.

Most students will go to a college or university
and never even know their president's name, much less
get to know him or her. Rose wanted to create an open
and friendly environment at the university. He believed
that by hosting intimate dinners with students, he could
accomplish that. "It's nice to have a dinner out of the
structure of an organization, but a casual dinner gives
us the opportunity to be more personal," he explained."

With conversation that ranged from classes to "The Bachelor," Dr.
and Mrs. Rose entertains her guests. The bachelor from ABC's "The
Bachelor" was a relative of Mrs. Rose. ■ Photo by Jenny Brockwell

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Students help themselves to
dinner, which was served buffet
style due to the large numbers of
guests. ■ Photo by Morgan Riehl

Students take their turn at entertaining the Roses.The
guests of the evening were randomly picked freshmen
and transfer students. MPhoto by Jenny Brockwell

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To commemorate the 215th
anniversary of the signing of the U.S.
Constitution, the newest addition to
our campus was unveiled. On
September 17th, Constitution Day, a
life-size bronze statue of our fourth
president, James Madison, was
formally dedicated. The statue, which
was a gift to the university from the
Forbes family, stood at 5 feet 2 and a
half inches. The ceremony was
highlighted with performances from
the Colonial Williamsburg Fife and
Drums Corps playing several period
pieces. The statue served as a reminder
to all students of the honor and
integrity of James Madison. ■

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President Rose and the Forbes family have the honor
of unveiling the statue of James Madison from under
a cloak. Everyone watched with anticipation for the
first official viewing of the statue.* Getting ready for
the performance, the colonial Williamsburg Fife and
Drum Corps provided authentic music for the
occasion. ■ A new flag blows in the breeze for the
dedication of the statue unveiling. September 17th
marked Constitution Day. ■ A glimpse into the
ceremonial tent shows the many people that gathered
for the dedication.* Photos by Rachel O'Donnell

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and marching to the beat of their own drummer...

The Marching Royal Dukes (MRDs) have been known as a legend at the university, and
in fact, all over the country. Referred to as "Virginia's finest," the MRDs prided themselves on top-
notch halftime shows and unwavering enthusiasm and spirit. Most spectators at the football games
looked forward to the halftime shows just as much as the actual football game. The MRDs' flawless
performances required countless hours of practice. Drills and choreography were all important
aspects of a successful performance. Despite the harsh commitment that marching band required,
members found it to be worth the time and hard work. Many members loved being a part of the
MRDs and developed close relationships with their fellow instrumentalists, making them feel like
part of a huge family.

The MRDs performed several themed shows every year. This year's included patriotic
songs like "Thunder and Blazes "; a show that contained "How The West Was Won," "Late in the
Evening," and "Let There Be Peace On Earth"; in addition to their traditional pre game show.
Sophomore Erin Cooper stated, "I really loved the shows we did this year. I really liked that most
of them had a theme and that they were pieces the crowd would recognize."

Although many of the members of marching band were music majors who were
required to participate in marching band for two years, it was an activity they would have done
willingly whether they were required to or not. "I love performing, especially for the Parade of
Champions which is a high school band competition that we host each year. It is so awesome to
perform for a bunch of high school kids who think the MRDs are the best thing ever," expressed
Cooper. Sophomore Adam Dalton got a great sensation out of performing for the crowds at
football games. "I like the fun of performing in front of a crowd and getting them pumped up for
the game," he explained. Cooper added, "I love how people are so dedicated to it and that we work
so hard to put on great shows every year." (Continued on p. 32)

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(Cont.fromp.31) Band members experienced various
advantages as well as disadvantages from participating in the
organization. Dalton said that band was "a lot of hard work
and a huge time commitment. You lose a lot of your free time
in the evenings and on the weekends." Cooper listed the hours
they had to put in to practicing and performing: "We rehearse
every night of the week for an hour and a half, and if there is a
game, we have rehearsals on Saturday mornings. We definitely
have to rehearse a lot but it certainly pays off," she said

Despite the huge time commitment that the
MRDs had to face, they felt that the close-knit group they
joined was well worth the commitment. Lillard said, "I like
feeling like part of a family. We help each other out on the
field and stick up for each other." Others loved meeting new
people that had the same interests and aspirations as they did.
Cooper commented, "I think the biggest advantages are getting
to meet so manv incredible people who love band as much as I
do and getting to perform for such big crowds." She added, I
have also met some of my best friends in the MRDs. I can
always go to band and know that all my friends will be there and
I'll always have someone to talk to. That's such a great feeling."

Dalton expressed that marching band gave him a
great opportunity to do what he loved — play music. "I just
like to play. .and working hard to get to a finished project is
really rewarding. It's fun to see how far we all progress
throughout the season." Being part of the band gave music
majors a valuable experience within their field of study. Dalton,
who was majoring in music education, gained skills and
experience lor his future career. "As a high school teacher, you're
inevitably destined to teach a marching band. So it's a good
experience to see how it works from the inside."

The MRDs also received other benefits from
participating in the marching band. Dalton revealed that one
of the perks to being in the band was traveling. "You get into
the games for free and get to go on fun trips like the Macy's
parade and next year we're going to Ireland and Germany," he said.

The MRDs highly respected education was often
what attracted students to attend the university. Cooper
admitted, "I have always wanted to be in a band that is this
good and is this big. It was one of the main reasons I came to
this university. Its reputation definitely made me want to come
here and be a Marching Royal Duke." ■

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As many solutions do, FLEX off campus
started with a complaint. In past years, students
often sacrificed Spanky's off-campus dining for
another Saturday night at D-hall, not wanting to
waste a punch or spend their hard-earned cash.
"If only we could use our JAC cards to buy stuff
off campus," students generally lamented.

After years of complaints, one student
finally decided to do something about it. Then-
senior senator and future student body president,
David Mills started researching the subject. Told
that the use of JAC cards off campus would never
work, Mills took the initiative to make it happen.
He added the issue to his community package
platform as he ran for student body president in
the spring of 2001.

Laying the groundwork for this project
was a major undertaking, especially since it was a
program that was new to the university. First,
Mills had to talk with the administration to make
sure that this was a project that would benefit the

college community. Towana Moore, assistant vice
president of business service, served as a liaison
between Mills and other administration. Once
Mills had gained the approval of the university
administration, he held a community merchants'
informational meeting to introduce the idea of
FLEX off campus to local businesses.

Victorious in the presidential election.
Mills plotted out his course of action. Researching
other universities that had such programs, he
composed a contract to be submitted to the
attorney general of Virginia. The contract reached
the attorney general's office during transition,
which slowed the process. Since the new attorney
general's staff was hesitant to grant the contract,
Mills had to look elsewhere to ensure that FLEX
off campus would become a reality. He came
across Student Advantage, a debit cash system
similar to Mastercard or Visa. With the card
service in place, the hunt for interested area
businesses began, (continued on p. 38)

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Being able to use FLEX
off campus has spread
to businesses in the
downtown area. Although
businesses were hesitant
at first, the program
proved to be effective. ■
Photo by Jenny Brockwell

Chicken • Hamburgers • Hot Dogs* Steak & Cheese

Businesses such as RT's
Chicken and Grille advertise
their support of FLEX. Other
businesses that accepted
FLEX were IHORSpanky's,
Subway, Blimpies, Candie's
Spa, Luigi's, China Express,
and Chanello's. "Photo by
Jenny Brockwell

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(continued from p. 36) "The university had to sign the
contract with Student Advantage under the agreement
that we had ten businesses that would participate in this
program," Mills explained. "We aggressively asked
downtown restaurants, many of which were wary because
they were unsure of how the program would work."
Fortunately, student-frequented restaurants such as IHOP
and Chili's began to sign on with the program. Once other
businesses found out, they jumped on board as well.

The fall semester proved to be a learning
experience as students packed Harrisonburg eating
establishments and discovered the new program. "One
or the biggest problems that many students were confused
about was that since it was a university-sponsored
program, no one could purchase alcohol with their FLEX
account." Mills added, "but the problems we experienced
were not unexpected."

Over the course of the first month, students
spent over $94,000 using the FLEX off campus system. "I
used FLEX for the first time last night-it was absolutely
gratifying," sophomore Daniel Dunlap expressed
excitedly. "We wanted pizza, but none of us had any
money. Luckily I had FLEX, and Chanello's accepted
FLEX." The most popular venue with students was Chili's,
and IHOP came in a close second. Mills confirmed that
the turnout had been tremendous and extremely
encouraging, hoping that other restaurants and businesses
would jump aboard the FLEX bandwag on as well. ■

One of the first businesses
to accept FLEX, Chili's is a
popular bar-and-grille style
restaurant among students.
Within the first month of
the new program, students
spent over $94,000 in
FLEX purchases." Photo
by Jenny Brockwell

Sophomore Mandy
Woodfield experiences
the thrill of using her JAC
card off campus for the first
time. FLEX was a debit
account accessed through
the students' JAC cards."
Photo by Jenny Brockwell

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anywhere and

everywhere

students shop or eat.

The sky is the limit!

■ graduate dave mills

Spanky's has been a popular
eatery among students for
many years.They specialized
in sandwiches named after
the Little Rascals." Photo by
Jenny Brockwell

Former SGA president and
current flex off-campus
coordinator, David Mills
stands in front Chili's, of one
of the new FLEX vendors.
FLEX was an attempt to
strengthen the relationship
between Harrisonburg and
the university. ■ Phoro by
Jenny Brockwell

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fact or fiction

an unofficial
history of JMU

can you really climb into the Cupola?

is there really a pool in keezell hall?

are dorm rooms really haunted?

You've heard the stories before. Perhaps it was on your tour as a
potential saident, or you heard it from your senior friends when you were
a freshman. A school of almost a 100 years in age is a haven for ghost stories,
strange happenings, and quirky facts.

Here is a mini-biography of our school, and the legends that make
it truly one of a kind.

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All photos courtesy of Carrier Library Special Collections.

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KeezellHall

Like all good histories, we must start at the
beginning. Did you ever wonder how a university got
here in the first place amidst the farms, chicken
factories and mountains? When the Virginia General
Assembly was looking for a place to build a women's
college, Senator Keezell, for whom the English
building is named, was influential in bringing the
women's college to the Shenandoah Valley.

The present-day English department then
served as the gymnasium, complete with track,
basketball courts, and a swimming pool. Evidence of
the pool is noticeable by the slope of the ground level
classrooms.

The gym and track were located on what is
now the first, second, and third floors. When Keezell
Hall was being built, the construction workers came
across a huge boulder underground. Because they could
not move it, they had to build a closet around it. So
there was an unmarked closet in Keezell, on the ground
floor, that appeared on a map of the building with a
question mark over it. ^

Original Campus

From Wilson Hall's prominence as the
university's most recognizable structure, one would
be led to believe it was the first building on campus.
However, Wilson, named for President Woodrow
Wilson, did not make its stately appearance until 1934.
Jackson Hall was in fact the first building on campus.
Jackson served as the center of campus life, including
classrooms, the dining hall, dorm rooms, and
administrative offices. Even the president of the college
lived in Jackson.

The girl's college

When its doors opened to 209 students in
1908, the college was named The State Normal and
Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg. The
name was later changed to the State Normal School
for Women, then State Teacher's College, then
Madison College, and was finally given its current
name in 1977.

Students, administration and faculty
gather in 1 934 for the cornerstone
laying of Wilson Hall. Wilson Hall was
named after the 28th president,
Woodrow Wilson, who was born in
Staunton.VA.

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Girls check out for the evening
at Alumnae Hall, which served
as the Dean of Women's office in
the earlier part of the century.
Because the women were not
allowed to leave campus
without granted permission,
students instead found other
ways to enjoy themselves, such
as the snowball fight shown
herein 1950.

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During the time of the women's college, rules
and regulations for dating were extremely strict. Men
would come and meet their dates at Alumnae
Hall. Before they could step foot on campus however,
they had to clear their dates through the Dean of
Women. They were issued a card, which had to be
presented before they could see their date for the
evening.

Since the girls could not take their dates to
their rooms, there were special reception rooms for
couples. In the Village area residence halls, for example,
there were two little rooms off to the side of the
television lounge where couples could socialize. The
rooms now hold snack and drink machines, and are
used for storage.

The dress code used to be rather strict also.
Girls were not allowed to sunbathe, could not wear
shorts, and had to wear raincoats when it rained. If
they were caught disobeying the rules, they were given
a "call-down," and after receiving a certain number of
these, girls would be confined to their rooms for the
weekend.

A few decades later, in the 1970s and 1980s,
there was an influx in enrollment, as Madison College
gained regional and national attention. Temporary
buildings were added to house new students — trailers.
The trailers stood proudly on Hillside Field, adorned
with flower boxes on window sills. The trailers are
still in use today, though not for housing. They are
used as classrooms on the east side of campus.

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the legends

All schools have their stones and this university
certainly has its fair share. No one really knows how they
got started or if there is any truth behind them. Some are
scary, some harmless rumor, others are just weird, but
nonetheless they are tales that are handed down every
year, and give the university a character all its own.

The Cupola

High atop Wilson Hall sits a bell tower, or
cupola, that overlooks the quad. Legend has it that during
the 1950s, a female student's boyfriend broke up with
her and she became so depressed, that she decided the
only way to end her suffering was to hang herself from
the cupola. Late at night it is rumored that you can see
her body still swaying back and forth from the tower.

The mystery of the cupola has sparked a tradition
that students try to fulfill. Each year many students sneak
into Wilson Hall and climb into the tower. A former

student remembers, "One night my friend and I were
rather bored, so we decided, hey lets go in the cupola.
We journeyed to the fourth floor of Wilson, went in
an unmarked door, and somehow ended up at the
clock. We decided it would be funny to reset the clock,
so we did. We went in another door and found stairs
that led to the cupola. This was really eerie looking,
the combination of the light and hazy dust. I remember
we looked for bells in the cupola, but there were none,
just huge speakers. Next, we climbed up this rickety-
looking ladder to the top of the cupola, and looked
out onto the quad. While you are up there, you are
supposed to leave your initials in the wood, so we
added ours to the countless others."

While they did not come in contact with any
ghosts, they did mention that there were a lot of strange
things up there, such as dead birds, signatures from
fraternities that do not exist on campus any more, and
of course, the huge speakers. ■

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Before D-Hall , Festival and Dukes.
Harrison Hall served as a dining
facility for Madison College. ■ Under
Dr. Carrier's administration, the
university gained national attention
as a leading school. Because of the
sudden influx in population, trailers
were set up along Hillside field as
temporary housing."

The Tunnels

Legend has it that tunnels under the Quad were used in
the early pan of the century as a walkway for the girls in bad
weather. While that could have been true, the tunnels were mainly
used for utility purposes. The tunnels are rumored to run between
Harrison Hall and Ashby Hall across the Quad. Apparently in
the 1950s, a girl was murdered while she was walking through
the tunnels late at night. No one knows exactly what happened,
but some have claimed they can still hear her screams at night.

This rumor sparked another pre-graduation tradition.
In past years several students have snuck into the tunnels at night,
and crossed to the other side. Many report that they have heard
distinct taps along the walls or footsteps behind them, only to
turn around and see nothing but the shadows of old desks and
chairs in storage there. "Perhaps the scariest thing about being
down there, one student noted, is the anticipation that you think
you are going to see something." ■

WaylandHall

Back in the 1970s, there was a couple that had been dating
for a while and eventually they had a few relationship problems.
The girl decided to break it off.Since she could not stand the
thought of running into him and having to talk to him, she
decided to go home for a few days. The boy was so upset and
heartbroken at her for leaving that he threw himself on the train
tracks that night, committing suicide. Supposedly, his spirit now
haunts the third floor of his former residence hall, Wayland.
Throughout the years, there have been many rumored sightings
of him by residents, hall directors, resident assistants, and
housekeepers. According to the Wayland hall director, |umor
Hans Schultz, " This summer, the housekeeper from Hoffman
was walking down their third floor hall, and because the building
is right beside Wayland, she could see into our 3rd floor. The
housekeeper said that she distinctly saw a boy open a door into a
room, and walk into it. She immediately called our housekeeper,
because it being summer, there was not suppose to be anybody
else here. Our housekeeper ran up the stairs, only to find an
open door and a completely empty room." ■

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At a rehearsal Juniors
Arianna Warner and
Lauren Paradise
perform their scene
where they portray two
friends of one of the
convicted. A unique
aspect of the play was
that it presented all sides
of the event.
■ Photo by Morgan Riehl

When 21 -year-old Matthew Shepherd was murdered
in Laramie, Wyoming in 1998, sophomore Julia Redden
remembered it clearly. "I have never been one to let news
dominate my life, but I definitely remember hearing about it
and thinking it was just sick," she said.

For junior Ryan McWilliams, director of the Theatre
II production, the event had a profound impact from the moment
it occurred as well. "I remember watching all the media coverage
of it when it happened and my heart just sank," he said. "I
instantly felt this kinship with Matthew. I felt like it could have
been me. Ever since then, I've been interested in all of it."

Moises Kaufmann and his Tectonic Theater Project
wrote a play based on the event after traveling to Laramie six
times. Over the course of one and a half years, thev conducted
more than 200 interviews and wrote the script of The
Laramie Project.

When he heard about the project, McWilliams felt
compelled to read the script. "What I really liked about the play
was that it held a completely unbiased view on homosexuality.
It wasn't saying, 'homosexuality is wrong, gays are bad.' It just
told it exactly how it happened, he said.

The script of The Laramie Project was written almost
entirely word for word from the interviews of family, friends
and townspeople of Laramie, Wyoming in the aftermath of tha
Matthew Shepherd murder. The set was very simplistic, with]
only a black curtain stretched across the stage and eight woodertj
chairs set up for the principal cast. Each principal actor portrayed
eight or nine different characters from the town of Laramie. Some
cast members also portrayed the media and jury in different scenes]
throughout the play. The play was made up of many monologues,
with little cast interaction. Cast members carefully concentrated
on the message being portrayed to the audience.

At Theatre II, the show was completely student run
and produced from start to finish. (Continued on p.51)

SeniorTim Bambara
cuts wood for the set
backstage. That night
the cast and crew built
straight through the
night, until nine o'clock
in the morning.

■ Photo by Morgan Riehl

Junior BryceGerlach
stands downstage
during a monologue.
All eight principle
actors remained on
stage throughout the
entire performance.

■ Photo by Morgan Riehl

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Senior Hunter Christy
depicts the doctor who
was in charge of
Matthew Shepherd at
the hospital. With such
a serious topic the
show was very draining
on the the actors.
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(Cont.fromp.49) "The university is really luck)' to have a space
where students are relatively free to do as they want," said senior
Lauren Paradise, also a cast member. "Knowing that everything
in the show came from us, not from a faculty member, makes
the show that much more special."

"Since the show was totally student run, it was a lot of
work," said Paradise. "Ryan would just ask if there was anyone
that could stay and work. There were a few really long nights
where people would end up staying until eight or nine in the
morning. A lot of the cast worked double-dun- as designers and
actors, and in Ryan's case, director. There can be no divas in this
theater because everyone has to be willing to give evervthing."

"The great thing about Theatre II shows is that everyone
invests so much into the productions," said McW'illiams. "The
actors, the lighting technicians, the sound technicians-they al!
are involved to a very high degree. It turns out much better
because everyone cares so much."

Because the work was so demanding, the cast members
became very close throughout the production and staging of the
play. "The cast was nothing short of phenomenal, and I was so

lucky to be with such a talented and wonderful group," said cast
member sophomore Mia Wilson.

Paradise agreed. "We had a pretty large cast as far as
Theatre II shows go, but it worked reallv well because we had
separate rehearsals for a long time. For the first tew weeks it was
really only the main ensemble that rehearsed together. It gave us
a chance to bond as a cast, and got us used to working with each
other and helped us to delve into the material in a way that
would not have been possible with everyone there," she explained.

The production impacted audience members as well
as the cast. "Watching a play like that made me feel much more
connected to the story than I did from just watching the news,"
said Redden. "When you feel like you understand the entire
town's mentality, then you feel like you must understand more
of what it was like to grow up with [Shepherd]."

"The message of the plav was to 'Sav it right, " said
cast member sophomore Joseph Sorrentino. "The job of the plav
was to tell this story as accurately as possible, and through that
make the world aware of hate crimes. The only way to end hate
is to educate the world. And I truly believe that is what this play
is trying to do."

"I feel the overall message of the play was one of
tolerance," said Wilson. "The plav was neither pro nor anti-
homosexuality. It presented manv opinions and led the audience
to make their own decisions. Sorrentino summed it up by saving
"the whole experience was one of truth, something which I will
never forget. ■

After a performance,
director Ryan
McWilliams unwinds
backstage. Dedication
to the show required
extremely long hours
from student's lives.
■ Photo by Morgan Riehl

"Strike" marks the end of
one play and the start of
the next.The day after
the final performance,
members from both
shows worked together
to clear the stage.
■ Photo by Morgan Riehl

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when the mtv show came to campus,
students performed wacky and disgusting

stunts for cold, hard cash

Crew members from the
MTV show"! Bet You Will"
converse with students
before they begin
filming. Many students
were eager to be picked
with hopes of winning
money. ■ Photo by
Rachel O'Donnell

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Would you lick a car tire clean for money? I bet you
would! Sophomore Katie Murphy gave it a go for just S 1 70 when
MTV's "I Bet You Will" visited campus in September to test the
spontaneirv and initiative of several students.

Hosts of the bizarre MTV show challenged and convinced
students to perform stunts ranging from weird to disgusting in return
tor random amounts of cash, on the spot. Murphy, tor example, agreed
to lick a car tire clean, rims and hubcaps, tor just below two hundred
dollars. Other students were not so eager tor the cash but perhaps tor
the fame and excitement of being on national tele\ision. One female
student swallowed six live goldfish tor just S50.

Sophomore James Matarese volunteered to drink three
1 6-ounce bottles of corn syrup in less than five minutes for the mere
amount of S50. He didn't succeed. With one bottle remaining,
Matarese utilized the bucket the MTV production assistants had
nearby and sadly did not win the S50.

Though most of the volunteers picked bv the show's
host and production assistants agreed to one of the wacky
assortment of tasks and stunts, the majority of the crowd was
not up to the challenge. Some of those who agreed to the
crazy torture were repaid nicelv. Junior Brian Hoffman was
convinced by MTV assistants to dump a bucket of fish guts
into his '97 Jeep Cherokee Sport. (Continued on p.55)

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Sophomore Zach Jenks
poses in true statuesque
form for his Human
Statue stunt on "I Bet
You Will. "The bet, which
was for S200, consisted
of having Jenks be
decopauged and
displayed outside of
Festival for two hours.
■ Photos by
Rachel O'Donnell

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[ibetyouWill}

Providing relief from
the sun, host Hesher is
assisted by his
umbrella man. Each
show was hosted by a
different person as
they traveled along
the East Coast. ■ Photo
by Rachel O'Donnell

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Going spoon for spoon,
juniors Katelyn Crooks
and Elise Jackson try to
eat special fermented
shrimp paste Cinkaloc.
The bet provided
Jackson with $225 after
Crooks could not bear
the smell or taste.
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(Cont.fromp.53) Hoffman received $300 for letting the fish guts sit
in the back of his car for an agonizing 45 minutes. For the amount
of $200, sophomore Zach Jenks sat as a human statue in a mold
of paper strips covered with a mix of flour and water. For two
hours, he sat as other students took their turn at bets.

MTV cameras on campus marked just one of the stops
the show made as part of a tour of smaller colleges along the East
Coast. The fall season of "I Bet You Will" was only the show's
second run, after premiering during the summer. MTV called
asking permission to bring their new show onto campus, and
paid all the necessary expenses. Students watched themselves and
their friends a few weeks later when clips from the show's taping
were aired outside the Festival. ■

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Licking tire rims for
$170 is no problem for
sophomore Katie
Murphy. Most students
would do about
anything to be on the
show, which was what
producers hoped for.
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As production assistants,
Evans and Grooms saw
behind the scenes takes
that most people only
wondered about. ■ Photo
courtesy ofKhsten Evans

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\\rho knew that a mixture of tea. lemonade and Coke
could make beer? Or at least look like it on the big screen.
Graduates Kristen Evans and Lauren Grooms discovered this
secret while they worked as production assistants last summer
on an independent feature film called A Circle on the Cross. As
production assistants, Evans and Grooms helped with script
reading, made props, helped with filming, prepared the set, called
the cast, chauffeured the camera equipment, and did any other
odd jobs that needed doing, even getting water for the actors.

Evans and Grooms were put to work a week before the
actors arrived, sitting in to read the script. Thev were surprised when
the production crew asked for their ideas for changes. "Thev liked
our input," said Evans. "Thev actuallv took a few of our suggestions."

Evans recalled running through the woods one day,
dodging trees, in heels and a skirt, just to set up a particular
camera shot before the actor was called to the set. She also sat in
front of the camera on another occasion. "Thev said I had the
same complexion as the lead actress so I had to sit in front or the
camera while they set it up tor her," said Evans.

Filmed in a neighborhood in La Grange, a small town
about an hour south or Atlanta, Georgia, the movie was constantly
interrupted bv the goings-on or everyday life. Grooms once had
to run to someone's home just to ask him to turn oft his leaf
blower because it was interfering with the sound or the movie.
Grooms and Evans aJso said thev made friends with the Winn
Dixie Supermarket employees, since they made multiple trips
there daily to buy items for props or food for the actors and crew.

The movie budget, though only $75,000, paid all
expenses for Evans and Grooms for the two weeks they helped
on the set. Grooms worked for the experience and for fun. Evans
helped with the movie as part or an internship she had with
Legacy Group Productions, a marketing firm in Harrisonburg.
She continued to work part rime for the company after her internship.
Cheryl Elliott, owner or Legacy Group Productions, was executive
producer of the film and a university alumnus. She had produced
independent documentaries, children's films, multimedia
productions, and several feature film projects. (Continued on p.58)

summer

on the

two students spent time as interns for
the movie A Circle on the Cross

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(Com. from p.57) Based on Thomas Cadwaleder Jones' original play
that won the New York Drama League Best Play Award, A Circle
on the Cross follows James Good, a Vietnam prisoner of war, as
he returns home 20 vears after his capture. James comes home
to find his wife Jo Ann has married his brother William, and his
20 year-old son Chester, is in a rebellious phase of self discovery.
Actor Terrance Mann played James Good. Mann was the original
"Rum Turn Tugger" in Cats, more recently, "Jekyll" and "Hyde"
in Jekyll and Hyde and "Frank N Furter" in The Rocky Horror
Picture Show. Actor and co-executive producer Steven Earl-
Edwards co-wrote the screenplay for the film and had worked

Make-up is an important
factor for most war
movies.Terence Mann
had his make-up done
for his cage scene in the
movie where he was a
prisoner of war in
Vietnam. ■ Photo
courtesy of Krister Evans

professionally as an actor, director, producer and stuntman in
television and stage for more than 20 years.

Even though the cast was small, and Evans and Grooms
did not meet any blockbuster film actors, they valued their
experience just the same. "It was cool because it was such a small
film, but [those working on the film] kept throwing big names
around," said Evans. They agreed that in the future, anyone they
met during their experience would probably help them out with
their careers. "It was such a small group ot people working on it
that we became close with everyone," said Grooms.

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Sergeant Rick Gay made the movie production quite a learning
experience for them by sharing his real life experiences of
Vietnam. "It was an eye-opener lor us because I didn't know all
that went on," said Evans. According to Grooms and Evans, those
involved in the making of the film were working for free and
hoped that not just Vietnam veterans, but all United States war
veterans would see the film as an honor and a tribute.

The movie premiere was planned for the spring in Ireland
and La Grange. Evans and Grooms were both invited to go, all
expenses paid. They were looking forward to seeing the cast and
crew again, but also anticipated the premiere atmosphere. After

the premiere, the film was to visit the Screen Actors Guild (SAG)
awards for the experimental film category, then go to film festivals,
and sttaight to video. "Just to see something that you've worked
so hard on, seeing it on the big screen is going to be exciting,"
said Grooms.

Though both Evans and Grooms were marketing majors,
they planned to take different career paths. But both thought
their movie-making experience would help them in the future.
"This has been a great background project and together with all
the other marketing projects I've done with Cheryl, it has become
an invaluable experience," said Grooms, who wanted to pursue
sports marketing. Evans, interested in pursuing promotions as a
profession, said it was interesting to see how easily the production
crew could get things done over the phone in a matter of minutes.
Through working as production assistants, Evans and
Grooms were on the set by 6:30 every morning and not home
until 7:30 at night six days a week for two weeks. They said they
would be glad to accept the opportunity again. "Not everyone
can say that they've been on a movie set," said Grooms. "It was
challenging and rewarding at the same time, but I'd definitely
do it again." ■

On the last day of
production Grooms and
Evans pose for a picture
with the camera operator,
Brian Shanley.Both the
girls worked extensively
with Shanely. ■ Photo
courtesy ofKristen Evans

Smiles all around for
Evans and Grooms who
pose for a memento
picture with the film's
star, Terence Mann.
■ Photo courtesy of
Krister) Evans

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out there because

we love

this university
and

everything

it stands for.

. senior dave urso

The Student Ambassador Executive Board
gathers for a group shot. The board members
were in charge of organizing programs such as
Operation Santa Claus. ■ Photo courtesy of
Student Ambassadors

While many students often complained about their
workload and lack of free time. Student Ambassadors tackled
their projects and responsibilities with enthusiasm and Duke
Dog pride. Embodying the qualities of leadership,
friendliness, and spirit, the ambassadors truly lived up to their
mission of "students serving students-past, present and future."

The ambassadors led 2,500 tours a year, often in
the wind, rain or snow. They guided about 30,000 people
around campus, leaving a lasting impression on students,
parents and alumni. Club president, senior Dave Urso
explained that 32 percent of freshmen ranked their campus
visits as the prime reason thev decided to attend this university.

Many ambassadors wanted to join the group
because they enjoyed the tours they participated in as
incoming freshmen. "I reallv wanted to be a tour guide,"
said sophomore Lawson Ricketts, "I remember taking the
tour before coming here and knowing it was something that
I wanted to be a part of."

The ambassadors gave tours not only to prospective
students but to alumni as well. "Alumni tours were so much
fun, said junior Jessica Quinn, "I loved to walk around with
those women who went to school here 50 years ago. They had
the best stories." Junior Hector Salazar-Salame agreed, "We did a
lot with alumni. We helped with commencement, graduation,
senior packets, alumni reunions and alumni weekends."

Ambassadors also took a leadership role during
events such as Parent's Weekend and Homecoming. They
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A spirited group of Ambassadors waits for
the Homecoming parade to begin. Their
theme was "Connected members
celebrate: Past Present and Future."
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(Cont. from p. 60) prestigious Parent of the Year award on
Parent's Weekend and assisted in the general festivities.
Homecoming was another big weekend for the
ambassadors. They won the "Most Spirited" award in the 200 1
Homecoming Parade with the theme "Connected
Members Celebrate: Past, Present and Future." Their big win
was a result of enthusiastic members who would stop at
nothing to heighten school spirit. Senior Steven Clark
recalled that he had to "dress as an old lady. I was supposed to
be an alumni." With their big smiles, spirit fingers and
constant enthusiasm, one couldn't help but feel cheerful
around the ambassadors.

At Christmas, the ambassadors hosted an event
called Operation Santa Claus. The program was held to
benefit underprivileged members of the community.
"Operation Santa Claus was probablv my favorite event," said
Clark, "We arranged a cappella shows and collected toys. It
was great giving back to Harrisonburg." Last year they
raised Si, 500 and collected about 300 toys for
underprivileged children in the area.

In order to improve their leadership skills,
ambassadors attended an annual convention, a time where
the ambassadors got to mingle with students from other
schools and learn new ideas. Quinn recalled, "We got to meet
so many people from all over and our spirit overtook
everyone. We had so much fun." The group represented the
university positively at the convention, said Salazar-Salame,
"We even won the Lip Svnc show. We've won it lor at least
the past two years."

In addition to their enthusiasm for helping other
students love the university, the ambassadors valued their
friendships and knew how to have fun with each othet.

"People in this organization did spend a lot of time
together, not because we had to, but because we wanted to,"
said Clark. Senior Night and ctash bars were weeklv affairs tor
the group. Every Wednesday night after their meeting, a
large group of them would head out to D-Hall, occupving
many of the tables. They also hosted tall and spring semi-
formals, and parties for Halloween and St. Patrick's Day.
"Since I joined my freshman year, these people have
become my cote group of friends," said junior Carrie Tagye.
"Thev are seriously my best friends in the world. We are a fam ily. "

Students interested in becoming ambassadors
applied in the fall, and new members were welcomed in
the spring. "Getting into an organization can be very
overwhelming, so we had 'bigs' and 'littles, "' said Clark,
"You got teally close to them and made a friend right
away. Everyone supported each other." Each ambassador
meeting included the "Above and Beyond" jar. The jar
filled with candy was passed to a different ambassador
every week; a person who everyone felt went above and
beyond that week in his or her duties and friendships.

Ambassadors were involved in many other
organizations on campus as well. Sororities, fraternities, a
cappella groups, theater, and sports clubs were all
additional areas of campus life that members enjoyed.
A deep love for the university and a desire to improve the
campus brought these 100 to 150 ambassadors together.
Utso summed up their purpose, saying, "We were out
there because we loved this university and evetything that
it stood fot, and because there was nothing that made us
feel better than having a freshman come up to us in D-
Hall and say, 'I just wanted to sav thank vou because you
ate the reason I came here." ■

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ABOVE: Sophomore Krystal Garrett guides a group of prospective
students on a tour of campus. Student Ambassadors led over 2,500
tours in the course of the year.a Photo byLizO'Neillm FAR LEFT: Senior
Erin Tulley and junior Laura Cochran help decorate the Student
Ambassador float for the 2001 Homecoming parade.The group won
the"Most Spirited" award for their involvement. ■ Photo by Photo
courtesy of Student Ambassadors ■ MIDDLE LEFT: Ambassadors enjoy
a luncheon at President Rose's home. The group spent many hours
together outside their duties and meetings becoming a tightly knit
team of friends. ■ Photo courtesy of Student Ambassadors m LEFT: Junior
Lauren Alfonso, sophomore Holly Arnould, and junior Emily Baker
enjoy the festivities at Sunset on the Quad 2001, sporting their
Student Ambassador sweatshirts. Members of the group frequently
added excitement at the various school functions they attended. ■
Photo courtesy of Student Ambassadors

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Artistry and Independence radiates from the MACRoCk
scene. Students captured the essense of the events
with their ears and cameras. ■ Photo by Allison Miracco
■ Creativity, sound and color flood the MACRoCk
scene. Independent bands from across the nation
graced the presence of students as well as a large
grouping of music lovers. ■ Photo byKirstin Reid

Members of WXJM offered an unforgettable experience to I
students and musicians from all over the country by gathering 100
bands for the annual MACRoCk convention. The two-day music
conference attracted thousands of college students to Harrisonburg.
An entire year was spent working on MACRoCk, the Mid-Atlantic
College Radio Conference. The conference was coordinated and
organized by a committee from WXJM, 88.7 FM, the student-run
radio station in Harrisonburg.

Many MACRoCk attendees did not realize that preparations
for the event began a year before the actual concerts. Senior Matt
Schnable, MACRoCk coordinator, started planning the 2002 event
in April of 2001. Schnable worked on reserving venues such as PC
Ballroom and Godwin Gym, two of the major facilities needed to
hold the concerts.

After taking a break for the summer, the MACRoCk
committee continued planning for the event soon after they returned
to school. In September, Schnable and the committee began discussing
MACRoCk's website, an integral part of the process of putting the
show together. The MACRoCk website allowed interested bands to
apply. The committee had to make sure the website be up-to-date
and running smoothly. When applications began to arrive, Schnable
and the committee started booking bands. This process began in early
October and continued until the day of the concerts. (Continued on
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(Com. from p. (A) Also in October, WXJM began another
important preparation for MACRoCk: promotions and
advertising. It was crucial for WXJM to publicize the
spring event, so they could recruit bands as well as attract
fans. The MACRoCk committee worked with various
music magazines to get the word out about MACRoCk.
They also made flyers and sent information about the
event to magazines and record labels. The committee also
contacted bands that had played at past conferences,
offering them a chance to participate in MACRoCk again.
The next part of the ptocess was actually
organizing the bands that had been booked and making
sure they had a variety of musical genres represented. "We
had a picture in our heads of the different genres that we
wanted for this year and we pieced them together."

Schnable said.

During the next few months, WXJM members
worked on talking to record labels to organize the label
expo, which occurred on the Saturday of the conference.
"It was a really good opportunity for bands to talk to
different record labels," stated Schnable. The label expo
allowed bands to sell records or promote themselves to
record labels, gaining unknown bands some recognition
and possibly getting them one step closer to a record deal.

As spring approached, the dates for MACRoCk
got closer and closer. Schnable and the other committee
members worked diligently to orchestrate the events. They
planned the final details of the shows, deciding which
venue each group would use and the order the bands would
perform. They also discussed the final details of each show
with the technical and sound crews to ensure that everyone
was working in unison.

The day of the concerts was stressful and hectic
for the MACRoCk staff, as bands arrived and thousands
of music fans flocked to the university. About 90 to 100

bands played over the course of two days, at various venues
on campus as well as restaurants off campus such as Court
Square Theater and the Little Grill. Schnable had to make
sure that everything "was on cue with what we had planned
out. Time was a constraint and the key to making the
conference run smoothly," he explained. In spite of time
constraints, everyone involved did a great job of keeping
right on schedule.

The two nights of MACRoCk were filled with
pure music of all genres, ranging from hip hop to rock to
jazz and American folk music. Some of the bands in
attendance were The Dismemberment Plan, Rainer Maria,
Akrobatik, Coheed and Cambria, Avail, Ted Leo and the
Pharmacists, Karate, Matt Pond Pa., Onelinedrawing,
Hackensaw Boys, Joshua Fit for Battle, and Engine Down.

The purpose of the conference was to "cover as
many genres as we could and not favor one genre. We
wanted to represent college radio," explained Schnable.
The last band to play was Fugazi, a well-respected band
in the music industry. The band played at Godwin Gym
to an audience of over 1,000 people. "Getting Fugazi to
play was special for MACRoCk and everyone who was
involved," Schnable stated.

Schnable admitted that working all year long
on this conference was well worth the effort. "I was so
pleased with the outcome of it. It was a relief when it was
over because it went really well and people were happy,"
he acknowledged. "To bring this to people for two days
and allow them to be absorbed in the music was definitely
a very good feeling," Schnable concluded. ■

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Skyline Village is one of the bands to
perform at the 2002 MACRoCk. The
band rocked out for all. ■ Photo courtesy
of College Music Journal.m Scenes from
after the last show. Many students
stayed well into the night watching the
different bands. ■ Photos by: Allison
Miracco

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Communications major Laura Curtin reflects on her college memories. The day was a
time for celebration of undergraduate accomplishments. ■ A sense of joy, delight, and
pride is in the air on graduation day. Students were graced with beautiful Virginia weather
for their big moment (opposite)M Photos by Lauren Cowley

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It is the moment every student has worked
so hard to reach. A proud graduate crosses
the bridge to graduation and she recieved
her diploma (bottom left), a Photo by Jenny
Brockwellm A young boy admires a graduate's
tassel. Both young and old enjoyed the events
of the day (bottom centerl.n Mementos such
as the commencement program booklet are
left behind as students approach the stage
to recieve their diplomas (bottom right). ■
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Graduation is not only the day when students pack up their
belongings and start a different chapter in their life; it is a day of
reflection on their four, and sometimes five, years in college. The
weather outside was somewhat unpleasant on May 5, 2002, the day
that marked passage into the real world for seniors soon-to-be
alumni. But chilly temperatures and light rain did not spoil the day,
as approximately 3,000 students received their diploma in front of
about 20,000 friends and family members.

After the usual formalities, Senior Class Challenge Co-Chairs
Stephen Davis and Darcy Langlais presented a check to President
Linwood Rose for construction of a replica of the tempietta, a gazebo-
like structure that James Madison designed as an architect. "Co-
chairing the Senior Class Challenge was a great, yet challenging
experience," Davis said. "Especially because of the tight job market
and economy, it was difficult to get students to make pledges to give
money for the class gift."

Keynote speaker Governor Mark Warner addressed his first
college commencement with words of insight and encouragement.
The speaker selection committee usually books graduation speakers a
year or two in advance. However, when the original 2002 speaker had
to cancel unexpectedly, the newly-elected governor agreed to step in.

Senior address speaker Kate Merke reminded her fellow
graduates that "we are all going to reflect on our time here in a different
way. With different stories to tell our children, different photos for
the scrapbook and different memories to take with us." The Media
Arts and Design major urged her classmates to never be afraid to fail,
to never put limitations on themselves, and to "learn like you'll live
forever." In spite of the different experiences each senior had, "we do
have at least one thing in common," Mercke noted, "we have all called
JMU our home and have conquered JMU in our own way." ■

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"we should always
be looking for

the next Step,

the next goal,

the next level.

senior

speaker kate mercke

Students exchange congratulatory remarks as the ceremony comes to a close.
Solid bonds with their friends will remain in their hearts forever. "Family
taking part in the celebration is a favorite tradition. The present, past and
future went hand in hand graduation day. ■ Dr. Douglas Brown presides over
the opening of the main graduation ceremony. ■ A student sits back, enjoying
freshly-picked flowers that enhance the special day. ■ Graduates serenely
blow bubbles that drift off into the spring breeze. Although graduation is a
serious moment in ones life, many also found time to celebrate in small ways
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Several happy graduates embrace
immediately following the ceremony.
A wide range of emotions were felt
as students said a temporary goodbye
to the friends they had become close
to in the past few years. ■ Photo by
Rachel ODonnell

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this young fan^copes out her future
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The Marching Royal Dukes belt out a favorite musical number
during the halftime show (top).« Photo by Jenny Brockwell
■ A proud family is ali smiles on game day. Dave and Debbie
Lumsden, parents to Jessica Lumsden, were announced
"Outstanding Parents"during the football game (center). ■
Photo by Jenny Brockwell m Looking off into the crowded
stands, a student and her parents find shade under a tree just
outside the stadium (bottom).B Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

One weekend each year is dedicated
to showing parents what life is like for their
child at college. On the weekend of October
fourth through the sixth, the city of
Harrisonburg and its surrounding areas were
flooded with ",000 to 9,000 parents eager to
experience life through the eyes of their children.

For this special weekend of events,
parents stayed in hotels and motels as far north
as Woodstock and as far south as Lexington.
Provided with just a campus map and a
schedule of special events, families fended for
themselves out in the citv streets, hoping that
their child knew the way around.
Beginning on Friday, the weekend was full of
activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Families could choose from events
including canoeing on the Shenandoah River,
a 5K Race, academic receptions, a tour of the
Arboretum, a gala dinner, an array of concerts
and athletic events, various activities at the
University Recreation Center, and a trip to
James Madison's home, Montpelier.

Kicking off the weekend was a Friday
night concert held in Wilson Hall.
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(Cont.fromp.75)The featured band was 1964: The
Tribute. The band was in its eighteenth year of
concerts modeled after the Beatles: playing their
songs, and acting, dressing, and talking just as
the Beatles did. With a following of some
people who had seen the band in excess often
times, the group was very well-received.
Students were able to witness their parents
rocking to the tunes of the Beatles as they had
when they were teenagers.

Saturday night featured a Pops
Concert, a favorite of past Parent's Weekends.
By tar the most popular event for the weekend
was the Dukes football game. This year's game
was played against the University of Maine.
Preordered tickets left only 1,000 tickets for
unreserved seats. Prior to kickoff, the
Outstanding Parent awards were presented.
Students had the opportunity to nominate their
own parents, or any parents they thought were
worthy of such an honor. Applications were
available online and submitted along with
student essays that determined the winning
parents. The winners were Neil Armstrong and

Dave and Debbie Lumsden. Although the Dukes
did not come out with the win, fun was had by
all. The parents added to the spirited atmosphere
of the football game. Said senior Student Duke
Club member Tami Mas, "the students act the
same at the football even with thousands of
parents there. Students wanted to show their
parents their school spirit." And evidently parents
enjoyed showing off their own school spirit.
Decked out in university colors, the parents at
times were as rowdy as their children.

Although many parents were
experiencing their first parents weekend, others
were veterans. Brian and Herman Frese were
attending their seventh Parent's Weekend. With
one student attending the university and one a
recent graduate, they said the weekends "just keep
getting better."

Despite the over-crowded city, parking
problems, and long waits at restaurants, parents
chose to tough it out and enjoyed their weekend
overall. Teresa Ellis, mother of freshman Lindsay
Ellis said, "the weekend was very nice, well set-
up, and well-organized." ■

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Dr. Pat Rooney gets lost in a sea of drummers.
The band director paused for a moment amid
a busy game to take a phone call* Photo by
Jenny Brockwell

Parent's Weekend is not just about good food and
football games. Parents and the children supported
the battle against breast cancer in the Susan G.
Komen 5K* Photo by Morgan Riehlu Family Rivalry
reached great heights, as students and their parents
gave new meaning to scaling the rock wall at UREC.
■ Photo by Rachel O'Donnellm Color guard members
strive to perform their best, hoping to impress the
parents looking on from the stands. The football
game was a popular event for families to attend
together.* Photo by Jenny Brockwell u " 1 964: A
Tribute Band" are known for a performance
almost identical to the beloved Beatles. Lucy was
in the sky with diamonds all over again.* Photo
by Liz O'Neill BWho doesn't love a big cuddly
animal? The Duke Dog embraced fans big and
small.* Pfioto by Jess Hanebury

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remembering September eleventh

A student stares into her
candle during the vigil held on
the Commons. The ceremony
was a moment for everyone to
reflect on the impact of the
NewYork and Washington
attacks. 'Photo by Morgan Riehl

A student's candle luminates.
Hundreds of candles lit up the
nights sky in rememberance of
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Q-cl-^-^. Students and faculty gathered in Grafton-
Stovall Theatre tor a somber but hopeful inter-faith prayer
service in memory of the September 11 victims. Led bv
Father John Grace of Catholic Campus Ministries, the
morning service was a time for people of all faiths to unite
in prayer for the victims of the tragedy and their families.
As people of different religions and backgrounds stood
up to share their differing perspectives, they were united
by a common theme of peace and prayer. Several musical
groups performed, excerpts were read and a poignant slide
show was presented as well.

// -ez-^-^. White and blue ribbons were distributed
on the Commons for students to wear in remembrance of the
victims of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September
11, 2001. Various students distributed the ribbons at
different locations on the Commons. Students formed
long lines to get a ribbon thev could wear to honor the victims
of the September 1 1 tragedies. Hundreds of students
gathered on the Commons during this hour, wearing their
patriotic ribbons in support of their country.

/<=<£ ~^-~o—o-*~~- Exactly one year after the nation was
rocked by the tragedies of September 1 1 , the universiry
held a flag ceremony on the Quad to pay respect to the
country and the victims of the attacks. (Continued on p. 80)

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An example of patriotism
at its best. Although the
statue stood alone, James
Madison's partriotism was
helped by students in
the middle of the night.
m Photo by Liz O'Neill

(Cont. from p. 78) Hundreds of students and faculty gathered
on the Quad to observe the raising of the flags arid participate
in a five-minute moment of silence to honor the memory of
the victims and their tamilies. The flags were raised at noon
by the ROTC Color Guard, surrounded by a serene and
patriotic atmosphere on the Quad.

After the flag raising, the crowd stood to hear two
students play a short trumpet rendition of "Taps." When the
music ended, the moment or silence began, demonstrating
that at such difficult times, silence can be more powerful than
words. The union or people across campus created a powerful
feeling of honor and somber remembrance on the Quad.
Sophomore Amanda Lindberg felt that the moment of silence
was an effective way of uniting people to remember and honor
the tragedies of September 1 1 . "I thought it was reallv peaceful
with that manv people gathered together like that, but it made
me sad to see so many of us there on the Quad and think of
all the innocent people who died, Lindberg expressed.

tf -H^t~-*—^*, Candles flickered in the soft breeze as thousands
of students and faculty joined together on the Commons to
reflect on the events of September 1 1 of the previous year.
After the crowd joined together to sing "Amazing Grace,"
Dr. Rose said a few words commending the community for
their strength and compassion throughout the last year. He
asked students and faculty to especially keep four families
from the community in their thoughts and pravers: the
Horning family, the Blass family, the Simmons family and
the Thomson family. All tour families experienced personal
losses in the terrorist attacks.

The microphone was then opened up to the crowd,
allowing rhose who wished to speak to share theif thoughts
and reflections from the past year. The messages given by
students were somber in tone, but filled with hope. Students,
faculty and staff came together as family, helping the
community as a whole make it through the darkest of times.

"It was so nice to see such a large turn out of students
for the vigil. It really showed that this university was a caring
community, even one year after the tragedy, said sophomore
Amanda Spray. ■

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A student shows her
support for New York
after the tragedies one
year later. The patriotic
colors of our country
were seen thoughout
campus the entire day.
m Photo by Liz O'Neill

Taking in the moment of
silence on the Quad, many
gathered to pay their respects.
The day was filled with
reflection as students attended
the remebrance activities
during the day. ■ Photo by
Rachel O'Donnell

Standing together to
honor and remember the
tragedies, students and
faculty take a moment out of
their day to reflect. A flag
ceremony was held in front
of Wilson Hall at noon
while "Taps"was played.
■ Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

Providing a sincere moment
with his musical talent,
sophomore Sean Lambert
plays "Amazing Grace" on the
Commons. Although he was late
to the vigil, his music was sti
heard by the remaining students
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The serene atmosphere is depicted
through the canal waterways of
Venice, Italy. ■ Photo courtesy of Robin
Yuspehm Erskin Falls and the
rainforests of Australia was just one
of the stops for junior Morgan Riehl
and her friends made along the Great
Ocean Road. ■ Photo courtesy of
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The ancient cities in Italy truly depict its history and people. During her study
abroad trip, Yuspeh was able to experience the culture and arts with friends
outside the church of St. Francis of Assist." Yuspeh takes a moment to capture
the view from San Miniato, Florence with friends.* Photos courtesy of Robin Yuspeh

orence

I loved Italy. Everything about the country was amazing,
from the food to the views to the ancient history, and there was
absolutely nothing that I disliked. I consider myself one of the
luckiest people alive because I was able to live and study there. I
flew to Florence not knowing a soul, and came back with some
of the best friends I have ever had. They experienced something
with me that no one but a study abroad student would
understand. We were able to step out of our normal American
lives and become Italians, something that I would never have
imagined possible. I had never taken a day of Italian in my life
before my semester abroad. When I arrived in Italy, Alessandro
Gentili and Claire Stypulkowski took me in and taught me how
to become a true Italian. I was able to pick up the language very
quickly through interacting with my Italian family and other
Italians I spoke with day in and day out.

Traveling was another amazing part of living in Italy. It
was so easy to get on a train and visit another city, like Rome or
Venice. We were even able to experience Fat Tuesday at the
Carnivale in Venice. I have never seen such amazing costumes in
my life. I traveled all over Italy, including a trip down to Sicily
and I still felt like I hadn't seen enough. Besides Florence, my
absolute favorite city was Venice. There is nothing as beautiful
as a Venetian sunset over the Grand Canal. Standing on the Rialto
Bridge watching the colors change was so magical, it couldn't be

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described or captured in pictures. There was such a sense of
history everywhere I went in Italy. Some of the youngest
buildings were older than the oldest structures in the United
States. Walking through thousand-year-old ruins made me think
about how young our country truly was, and that our history
was nothing compared to these ancient cities. Pompeii was one
of those cities. It was an ancient Roman vacation spot that had
amazing innovations. We knew this because of the suddenness
of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Everything, including the
people, were buried as they tried to ecape. There is no other city
like that in the world.

I had never been a fan of art, especially art museums.
But in Italy I went to an art museum at least once a week. Every
church was like a museum, with the Catholic religion as the main
focus of most of the art in Italy. The Uffizi, an an museum in
Florence, housed some of the most famous works of art in the
world. Florence had countless other museums like the Academia
that held works of art that are universally known.

I would never look back on the four months I spent in
Italy with disappointment or regret. I was worried that I would
miss college and my friends and family so much, and I did. But
everything that I did and everything I learned completely
overpowered any homesickness that I experienced. I would
strongly recommend studying abroad to anyone. ■

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As my senior year approached I began to think about
what things I still wanted to do before I graduated. One of those
things was studying abroad. I had traveled out of the country
numerous times before, but I had never had the opportunity to
study anywhere outside the United States. It was an opportunity
that I knew I would regret if I didn't take. I wanted to go
somewhere that was not like anywhere else I had been before. I
looked at all the different programs and decided that the trip to
Ghana, West Africa appealed to me the most.

Ghana is a trip that I will never forget. I spent the entire
month of June experiencing African culture and society. We spent
most of our time in the capital city of Accra but also took road
trips into other areas of Ghana. Ghana is a beautiful country. It
was nothing like I thought it would be. Many people have a
stereotypical image of Africa, but I found it very similar to parts
of the United States. Most people think of Africa as a place where
people live in villages and huts. In some of the very rural areas
this might be true, but there are also big cities, as in any other
nation. They had almost everything that we have here.

In the mornings, we attended class at the University of
Ghana in Legon. The campus was attractive and included many
of the same facilities as this university, such as a post office, a
bookstore, computer labs, and dining facilities. Since it was
summer, we did not participate in regular classes but had guest
lecturers instead. Some of our speakers were the best in the
country in their respective subjects. I learned a great deal from
them and gained a new perspective on things that I had not realized
before.

English is the official language of Ghana. Most people
spoke English very well, which made things quite a bit easier on
us. After a few days adjusting, we decided to venture out on our
own. We quickly learned how to catch a cab and get exactly where
we wanted to go. Ghana's economy was mostly based on petty
trading. Everything had to be bargained for. The initial price is
never what consumers should pay. One American dollar equaled
approximately 5,800 CD's (Ghanaian money), so everything
seemed much cheaper. We could get a cab to take us just about
anywhere in town for two American dollars. I could buy a Coke
or a beer for fifty cents. The exchange rate made it easy for us to
buy a ton of souvenirs.

On a detour from her cruise across the Volta River, small children offer Hinrichs a
tour of the island. With English as the second language, Hinrichs found it easy to
communicate with locals. ■ Hurrting across a suspended bridge, Hinrichs stops for
a picture. In Ghana, Hinrichs gained many new perspectives of race and culture. ■
Photos courtesy ofJenna Hinrichs

Being a sociology major, one of the first things I
noticed about Ghanian society is that there was not a
recognizable middle class. There were distinct upper and lower
classes but not many people who fell in between. There was
also not as much of a preoccupation with material success.
Most people that we came across were content with where
they were in life, and took much pride in their work.

It was not long before I noticed something else that I
found strange. The local people would commonly refer to me
as "white lady." While the title did not really bother me, I had
never been singled out before because of my race. It was very
strange for me to stick out because I was white. Most people
seemed to automatically assume that I was rich simply because
of my color. I guess I got a small taste of what it feels like to be
a minority, an experience that taught me a great deal.

This trip was an excellent learning experience that
taught me more than I ever have learned in a classroom. I met
so many great people in Ghana. It was hard to believe that
learning could be so much fun. It was definitely an experience
that I will remember forever. ■

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By the time my plane landed back in Washington, D.C.
in July, I felt as if I had left my home in Australia to simply
visit Virginia. But as I turned onto my old street and walked
into my house it felt so normal that it was strange. It was only
then that the past six months began to register and come into
perspective. It was hard to realize that it was over, that I had
just returned from the most amazing and rewarding experience
of my life thus far. I felt like I had been gone forever and like I
had never left at the same time. It all seemed like a dream.

I went to the University of Canberra, (pronounced
can-bra) located in a suburb of the Australian capital, Canberra.
The school, or "uni," had about 10,000 students, but only 1,000
lived on campus. The others were commuters who lived at
home. I lived in a campus house with four Australians and
four other international students, who quickly became my
family. There were kangaroos outside my window and not a
Foster's Lager in sight. Every Thursday was Uni Bar Night.
The bar on campus stayed open until three in the morning and
everyone went. I only took three courses, giving me four-day
weekends. In the first half of the semester, my friends and I
traveled around the country nearly every weekend and to New
Zealand for our two-week "fall" break in April. In the second
half I hardly left on the weekend, truly making UC and IH4
my home. After the semester ended I stayed in the South Pacific
for two months, backpacking from place to place.

In my travels before, during, and after the semester I
did some amazing things and saw places I thought could never
actually exist. My first day in Australia I dove on the Great
Barrier Reef and on my last night I saw an opera in the Sydney
Opera House. I held koala bears, skydived, fought off dingos
while camping, and sailed. In New Zealand I went on a four-
day hike through the mountains, stretching over 40 miles. I
slept in cars, trains, ferries, airports, casinos, and train station
benches. I treasure every one of those experiences, no matter
how crazy, wonderful, or horrible they were. It was not always
easy. I left everything and everyone familiar to go to the other
side of the world for a half a year. While I was gone I was
forced to face many issues and deal with situations I often was
not prepared for. But that made it all the more wonderful and
worthwhile.

What really made everything so memorable was not
the place; it was the people I shared it with the people I met

The famous Sydney Opera House illuminates Circular Quay Harbor. This unique structure
has become one of the most recognized buildings worldwide.! Photo by Morgan Riehl

really made my time abroad unique. Aside from those that I
went to school with, there were some that I knew only for a
week as we shared a hostel room, for three days on an island
adventure, or simply an evening on an overnight bus ride.
Among them were Israeli Army veterans, a group of Brits
making a round-the-world trip, sisters from Norway, a French
winemaker, and a restaurant owner from Northern Ireland. I
learned from them about other places and other lives and realized
how similar we all are. It did not matter where I was or if I was
with a complete stranger. Even with all the things that made us
different, there was so much that we held in common. We shared
an adventure, only to continue our separate ways and eventually
make it back to our old lives. We knew we would never meet
again, but it did not matter. The people became as immovable
as the location; they became pan of the scenery, creating just as
much of an impact and being just as memorable.

I could never encourage someone enough to go abroad
and simply travel in general. The hardest part was taking the
first step. After that, everything fell into place. I would have
never thought this is how my college years would have panned
out when I arrived at the university three years ago. But I cannot
imagine my life without those six months being part of it. Even-
person, even* place, and even' day taught me more about myself
and the world than I could have ever dreamed of or hoped for.»

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Three thoughts: What have I done? Man I am tired.
And whoa, this suitcase is heavy. Welcome to London's
summer program. Initially I was also struck by how simple
it is to enter a foreign land while it is such a hassle to reenter
America. These thoughts were going through my head as I
stood in London Heathrow International airport on the first
da}" of my six-week stud}- abroad program.

We took a bus back to our new home, the "Mad
House." This was the pan of the London program that made
it unique. Students did not live with separated host families
but together on 49 Gower Street. The house was run by
Jon and Gina Glassman, former participants in the London
study abroad program. The lack of culture shock was what
was interesting here. Evemhing seemed shockingly familiar.
We had a quick orientation and nap time. Then we broke
into groups to explore. Well, explore is not the word; get
lost is more like it. We walked through Covent Gardens,
crossed the Waterloo Bridge and walked down the Thames
to the Globe. It was at this moment that it all became real,
we were in London, and we got to stay for six weeks.

I took three classes while in London: An History,
Political Science, and Shakespeare. Each class was attended
once a week with Shakespeare meeting twice. Each course
also included a weekly outing. The outings for my an class
were amazing. Even- week we attended a different museum
where our professor lectured for a bit on several pieces of
an. Often others in the program would come along to see
the art and hear her stories. We were frequently shadowed
by museum-goers who became interested in what she was
saying.

The Shakespeare class was rewarding for a number
of reasons. The simple experience of attending class twice a
week at the Globe Theatre was mind-boggling. It wasn't
the original Globe but the reconstruction was amazing. The
level of authenticity that permeated through evemhing
there was remarkable. No materials were used in the
construction of the Globe that would not have been available
is Shakespeare's day. This level of reproduction extended
to other realms as well. Everything down to the costumes

used in productions and the instruments that the musicians
plaved was given the same level of attention. Our teacher,
Patrick Spottiswood, arranged for us to meet with the
coordinators of all these programs to really how costumes
could be made without synthetic materials or machine
stitching. The one exception that the master of costume
mentioned was that the modern actors were given rubber-
soled shoes because they couldn't figure out how the original
actors walked on that stage without slipping in leather shoes.

In addition to the outings and shows that were
mandatorv for our classes there were mandator}- program
outings. For instance, all of us went to one play per week
and also on music outings. We took two trips with the
program all together, a day trip to Brighton and a weekend
in Bath. The day in Brighton was one of my favorite
memories of London. Two students decided to go
swimming, and it couldn't have been much over 50 degrees
out. The weekend in Bath was also great; it's a fascinating
little town. The hotel there was small, which led to packed
rooms. The best accomodations by far was "the orphanage"
where four other girls and I stayed; five girls in five little
beds with five matching comforters. I know the Madeline
books will never seem the same again!

I miss it all, along with everyone who was there.
One summer, six weeks, it changed evemhing for all of
us. It was an experience I will never forget. ■

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Senior Will Camnitz
does slow-time push-
ups as part of the
warm-down exercises.
The instructor strove to
provide a full work-out.
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classes that
offered training in unconventional sports
gave students an alternative to the
monotony of labs and lectures

Most students did not expect their classes to involve
jumping oft buildings, deep sea diving, or kicking over a punching
bag. But many students were pleasantly surprised. The university
offered numerous classes that were physically demanding and
allowed students to learn unusual skills and take a welcome break
from the usual drone of lectures in many academic classes.

One class offered was Military Science Leadership Lab
(MSCI 100). As part oftheROTC program, MSCI 100 enabled
students to learn valuable military skills, whether thev were
planning to enter the military or were simply interested in gaining
some self-defense skills. The class had no required prerequisite,
so any student was able to take it.

The Kinesiology department also provided yarious one-
credit classes that each focused on a different physical activity.
These classes ranged from kickboxing to scuba diving. Students
who enroll in these classes not only learned valuable skills, but
also kept their schedules interesting.

MSCI 100 was a very unusual and unique experience
for all students who were involved. It taught students practical
skills and allowed them to them to utilize these skills by partaking
in various outdoor activities. (Continued on p.91)

Instructor Harold
Halterman corrects the
kick of a student.
Halterman took a very
active role in the classes
and improving his
students techniques.
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Senior Janna Jones

puts on her snorkel. The

snorkel helped

the diver breathe

underwater.

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Sophomore Ed Raider
addresses his men on
what to expect during
the next exercise. For
almost all the students,
this was the first time
they had done
anything like this.
■ Photo by Morgan Riehl

A student blends into
the environment and
waits patiently.
Remaining still and
focused were key
elements in surprising
the other company.
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(Com. from p.89) The class participated in activities such as a ropes comp|etesaflip.With

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underwater maneuvers
and basic militarv training. Another unique aspect or the course become more difficult

was that the juniors led the class with the instructors supervising.

Photo by Morgan Riehl

which gave students valuable leadership experience.

The most exciting part of MSCI 1 00 lor many students
was rappelling off the walls of Eagle Hall. Before actually
rappelling, the class took about an hour preparing for the
challenge. The students marched over in orderly fashion dressed
in army fatigues and gathered around the instructor for further
direction. The students then helped tie ropes around each other
that would allow them to be attached to the main rope on the
building, and rappelled down the wall once all the safety measures
were in place. Sophomore Tazzie Howard admitted that
rappelling off the wall gave her an immense boost of confidence.
"It made me face something I was uncomfortable with and realize
that it wasn't so bad after all." Junior Danni Pauly took the class
just so she could learn to rappel. "It was something different
that I thought I would never do in college."

Senior Dan Hodermarsky, ROTC cadet commander,
explained that MSCI 100 was a great opportunity because it
gave people a chance to train for the army and have a lot of fun
as well. "It gives people an opportunity to see what the military
is really like," he said. Squad leader sophomore Mark Ehlers felt
that the class provided him with valuable experience. "I think
the best thing I got out of the class was learning about leadership
hands on," he said. "I have to make sure that all my people know
what they are doing and why, so it is a good tool for teaching
leadership," he added. Ehlers also liked the class because it was
the only class "that you can get an A for jumping off a building.
But, the most important thing was that it gave everyone who
took it practical leadership experience, which is probably one of
the most important skills out there, whether you are going into
the militarv or not."

The Kinesiology department offered a number of basic
instruction courses that focused on specific skills. The courses
were cosponsored by the Kinesiology department and UREC.
Each class was only one credit and lasted eight weeks. The classes
met once a week at various locations, depending on what activity
was planned. Over 20 classes were offered each semester ranging
from scuba diving to river canoeing to self defense for women.
The classes were taught by part-time instructors, most who had
local businesses relating to the course they taught. (Continued onp.93)

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Floating at the surface,
the class recieves
commands from the
instructor.This one-
credit block class was
open to all students.
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Alpha Company makes
their approach on the
opponents bunker. This
paintball exercise was
to put into action the
military techniques
that students had
learned in past weeks.
■ Photo by Morgan Riehl

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their bunker before the
attack.Team placement
was vital in the
preparation for the
approaching
company.
■ Photo by Morgan Riehl

Guide for the Bravo
Company.John
Ngyuen, stands at
attention after arriving
at the site. The MSCI
100 class went to the
rock quarry for their
paintball exercise.
■ Photo by Morgon Riehl

With mirrors covering
the walls inside the
studio, students were
able to better correct
their mistakes. The
class met once per
week at Halterman's
Karate Studio.
■ Photo by Morgan Riehl

"it was
something

different that i
thought i

would never do in
college."

. danni pauly

(Cont.fromp.9l) Kathv Clancy trained students to be scuba divers.
or at least introduced them to the world of scuba diving. The
course consisted of some classroom time learning terminology
and the physics of the scuba equipment. The rest of the course
was spent in the pool at UREC, where students were trained
how to use the underwater equipment and practiced diving. The
class allowed them to become certified scuba divers if they wished.
Clancy explained that she enjoved teaching the class because it
gave her the, "pleasure of turning people on to the underwater world."

Tim Richardson, the mountain cycling instructor, also
felt it was extremely gratifying to watch his students successfully
achieve what they had trained tor. He explained how kinesiology
courses were an asset to higher education. "[Kinesiology courses]
give students structure and keep them relaxed so they can be
more focused on academically challenging courses," he said.

These physically demanding classes provided a pleasant
alternative to academic classes and gave students a break in their
week to relieve the stress that college life often brought. By taking
these alternative classes, students found unique opportunities to
do things thev never thought they would, while having a lot of
fun and learning new and useful skills. ■

alternative classes

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the phattest Hip

Hop event to ever
hit campus

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With every event there must be an emcee,
and Circles was proud to present Shabazz,
formally of the Wutang and Grave Diggaz.
The stands were packed and the crowd was
ready to see what the breakdancers had in
store for them. ■ Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

Walking into the Godwin gym on March 29,
2002, an intense energy almost radiated from the walls. A
stage with turn-tables and huge speakers was being set
up, sound-checks were taking place, and loud, pulsating
music made your heart beat to the rhythm. All around
the gym, people were spinning on their heads, their backs,
their arms, practicing breakdancing to the music and
cheering each other on. One guy jumped up and started
to break, dancing faster and faster as he built up his energy.
Then, another guy jumped up and started to do moves
that out-did the other, and they kept this up, trying to
beat each other at their own game. The crowd cheered
enthusiastically, and fellow breakdancers gathered around
the two, yelling and dancing around with excitement. The
Circles III breakdancing competition had not even begun
yet, but in the minds or these enthusiastic hip-hoppers, it
was already underway.

Circles III was the third annual breakdancing
and emcee competition, hosted by the Breakdance Club.
Breakdance crews came from all over to (continued on p. 96)

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Showing off his flip side,
unior Adand Kao presents
the B-boy skills of the club.
Many students came out
to see the breakers eye-
catching moves. ■ Photo
by Rachel O'Donnell

Battling against Disturbed Puppets
junior Matt Eubank shows that
practice does pay off. Many
breakdancers went to different
competitions to get fresh ideas.
■ Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

circles

{spinrm round}

Senior Devin Beasley
practices his moves just
before the competition
starts in Godwin. Making
heads turn was not a
new thing for many of
the boys." Photo by
Rachel O'Donnell

Freezing B-boy style,
junior Matt Eubank
refines his moves before
competing with his team.
The breakers practiced
twice a week during
the year leading up to
the event." Photo by
Rachel O'Donnell

(continued from p. 94 ) participate in the battle and compete
to win the S 1 ,000 first prize. It was emceed by Shabazz of
the Wutang and Grave Diggaz, with Marlon from
Havikoro and Tony Bonz from Step Fiendz judging. The
Lions of Zion breakdancing crew won for the third year
in a row.

The energy at Circles III was enhanced by the
extreme competition between the crews. Breakdance Club
member, graduate student Brian Wilcox, described one
battle in which "the judge said the group BOCA won,
but there was a huge disagreement and so they just kept
on battling each other in a side circle. This made almost
the entire audience come around the small circle; there
was a lot of tension between the two crews and a fight
almost broke out."

Breakdance club president, senior Devin Beasley
was proud of Circles 2001, having participated in the
battle himself as well as planning the event. He said, "there
was awesome energy from everyone who was there. The
crowd elevated the energy so much." He hoped that Circles
helped "the community respect the many aspects of hip-
hop," as well as become more familiar with the club. All
proceeds from Circles III went to the Boys and Girls Club
of Harrisonburg.

The Breakdance Club was a relatively new
organization at the university, founded by Kevork

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Representing the Hip Hop side of

Circles, two freestylers competed

in front of the crowd. The judges

decided after many rounds who

ultimately won the prize of $ 1 00

and a golden mic. ■ Photo by

Rachel O'Donnell

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Garmirian in the spring of 1 997 with assistance from ]osh
Rosenthal. The Breakdance website described the club as
"guys and girls gettin' together to work on some floor
moves, freestyle some lyrics, and be cold-chilln." The
website also said they'd "be sweatin' to the new and old
school flava, learning new moves, and training students
in the early stages of the boogaloo and breakin & poppin ,
turning them intojedi flair-kickin' fools." The group tried
to keep the ideal of finding good vibes through fitness,
music, and wherever else it could be found.

In addition to overseeing Circles and holding
practices twice a week, the Breakdance Club also served
the Harrisonburg community. Wilcox said that the club
taught kids at the Mercy House homeless shelter how to
breakdance. "We also went to local youth groups and did
similar activities, stressing the importance of staying in
school and getting a good education," he added. The
breakdancers put the same energy into serving the
community as they put into their dancing. ■

" there was

awesome

energy from
everyone

who was there."

. senior devin beasley

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The marijuana leaf shaped signs were just one of the unique forms of
advertisment put out by University Program Board of the upcoming event.
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features

Robert Stutman provides various evidence to the audience of why
marijuana is hazardous to one's health. Both panelists made strong and
valid arguments without personally attacking one another.

■ Photo by Morgan Riehl

Steve Hagar, Editor-in-Chief of High Times magazine, speaks passionately on
his view regarding marijuana. ■ Photo by Morgan Riehl

"Cannabis is part of the

culture, it is our

sacrament and we
are never going to

give it up."

.steve hagar

editor in chief, High Times

I • I I

Students gathered on October seventh at Wilson Hall
and tilled the auditorium to hear two experts express their
opinions on the "Great Debate:" the legalization of marijuana.
The "Heads vs. Feds" debate began with moderator
Communications Professor Pete Bsumek introducing the two
panelists. Bsumek explained the topic of the debate and defined
the expected atmosphere. The two panelists were Steve Hagar,
the editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, on the side of the
"heads;" and former Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) agent
Robert Stutman, on the side of the "feds."

The format of the debate consisted of each panelist
speaking for 12 to 15 minutes and then opening the floor for
questions from the audience for 45 minutes. The debate, which
was sponsored by the University Program Board, attracted
hundreds of students who formed a line across the Quad an hour
before the debate started. Students flocked to the debate to witness
the two marijuana experts with opposite views, and to educate
themselves about marijuana, a substance long connected with
college life. Hager and Stutman often debate each other, especially
at colleges. Although they have completely opposite views on
marijuana legalization, they respect each other and are actually
good friends.

Hagar, representing the "heads" position, was a well-
respected marijuana expert, as well as editor-in-chief of High
Times Magazine. In the debate, Hagar listed and described five
main reasons why he felt marijuana should be legalized. First, he
pointed out that the marijuana flower can be a (Continued on p. 100)

heads vs. feds

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(cont.fromp.99) good medicine to treat diseases and medical disorders. It will not cure
diseases, but can help a great deal. He argued that the health system ignored the medical
benefits of marijuana while giving kids toxic addictive drugs such as Prozac, Paxil and
Ritalin, making a profit for the health industry and pharmaceutical companies. Therefore,
Hagar felt that the health companies did not want to patent marijuana as a medicine
because it would interrupt the flow of profit that currently legal drugs generate.

Secondly, Hagar explained that the stock and seeds of marijuana can be used to
make 50,000 different consumer items such as clothes and paper. Hemp paper can be
made naturally and does not kill trees, unlike current paper mills which destroy forests
and pollute the air.

Hagar felt that making marijuana illegal added to the corruption of the United
States' prison system, the largest in the world. Hagar stated that "400,000 people are sent
to prison because of marijuana and more people are arrested for marijuana than for any
other crime." Hagar also pointed out that if marijuana were legal, there would not be so
much corruption in the war on drugs. Marijuana would not be as expensive and would
not lead to as much violence as it does today. Lastly, Hagar appealed to his belief that
cannabis was significant in his culture and spirituality. "Cannabis is part of the culture. It
is our sacrament and we are never going to give it up," Hagar asserted.

Stutman then stepped up to the microphone and gave his opposing argument
on why marijuana should continue to be an illegal substance. Stutman, a former member
of the DEA, based his argument on medical facts rather than personal beliefs. He first
argued that although marijuana could be an effective medicine for a few people, it would
never be good for all people. Stutman said that according to the American Medical
Association, marijuana is five times as carcinogenic as tobacco. Just because marijuana is
natural does not make it good, Stutman stated. He provided the audience with facts to
show how marijuana is dangerous to one's health. Stutman said that "marijuana does, in
fact, cause dependence, and teenagers use marijuana more than any other drug." Marijuana
also causes cancers of the mouth, throat and lung. In response to Hagar's argument that
marijuana can treat AIDS patients, Stutman argued that "marijuana use actually doubled
the speed of death of AIDS patients." Lastly, Stutman argued that there would be far
more users of marijuana if it were legalized. He suggested that marijuana use was also
hazardous because, like alcohol, it decreases depth perception and lessens pressure on
optic nerves, which leads to the danger of driving while smoking.

After each panelist made their opening statement, students were allowed to
come up to the microphone and pose questions. The majority of the audience sided with
Hagar and favored the legalization of marijuana. The debate became heated at times but
was never out of control. Freshman Valerie Mahr said, "Steve [Hagar] presented a lot of
credible information, but I hated how [Stutman] began with 'you'll never hear us
personally attack each other' yet he followed with degrading, demeaning remarks towards
[Hagar] in order to kill his credibility."

Others felt that Stutman made a more convincing argument. Freshman Justin
Knighten said that, "both sides made good arguments, however the 'head' tended to use
more opinions than facts." Most students felt that both panelists made valid points and
made the debate a worthwhile event. ■

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Over one thousand students spilled into Wilson Hall to
hear the debate concerning the legalization of marijuana.
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101

Editor, senior Jeanine
Gajewski reads over
the drafts that are
going in that week's
deadline. Extensive
revising and editing
were done in order to
complete each issue. ■
Photo by Jess Hanebury

On production day,
senior Rachelle Lacroix
chooses the best
photo for the front
page. Photo editors
assigned, took, and
choose photos.
■ Photo by
Jess Hanebury

Working together on a
layout, Kevin Mar
and Kyra Papafil decide
whereto place the
graphics and copy.
Teamwork was a main
factor in producing
such a demanding
publication.
■ Photo by
Jess Hanebury

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the twice weekly paper

"blew" students and

faculty away

Running a nationally recognized college newspaper was
no easy task. But, twice a week the Breeze staff worked hard to
uphold the reputation they had created for themselves. All their
energy was poured into a publication that won the Mark of
Excellence (MOE) award from the Society of Professional
Journalists for two consecutive years. The award recognized the
best non-daily college newspaper in the country. Perhaps just as
rewarding was the knowledge ol the student body's anticipation
of receiving the latest issue. On the days that The Breeze was
distributed, it was a common sight to find scores of students
reading the paper, whether on buses, in the dining halls, or
in classrooms.

With a circulation of 1 0,000 and a readership of 22,000,
the Breeze found great support Irom the college community.
According to a 2002 survey conducted bv the university's Center
for Entrepreneurship, over 93 percent or students read The Breeze
at least once a month. Also, more than 38 percent read even-
issue of The Breeze, the survey stated.

Working for the Breeze gave students a feeling of
purpose and also practical experience. Clingenpeel initially
considered dropping out or college after his freshman year, as he
round was his classes uninteresting. The following summer it
occurred to him to try his hand at sports writing, combining his
love of sports and his abilities as a writer. "The first day or classes
sophomore vear, I went down and took a storv lor the sports
section and I haven't been able to escape from Anthonv-Seeger's
basement since then." Clingenpeel successfully applied for the
Assistant Sports Editor position the following Spring, before
advancing to Sports Editor the year after that, and then as
Managing Editor this past vear. "To spend the kind of hours
down there that we do, you have to love it," Clingenpeel said.
"That's the only way you'd be able to make the kind of sacrifices
that all the editors make."

Toiling away hours on end in such close quarters, it
was not unexpected that The Breeze staff would form close bonds
with one another. "I love the Breeze staff. While the office is a
professional environment and everybody respects the hierarchy
of authority, outside the office we can be friends," said Editor-
in-Chief Jeanine Gajewski "We love playing jokes on each other.

Senior Travis
Clingenpeel makes the
final revisions on the
layouts. Making these
revisions was a critical
task in order to get the
job done right.
■ Photo by
Jess Hanebury

but at the same time, when there is work to be done, it gets
done." The close connections were not disrupted even when
staffers inevitably graduated from the university. Gajewski added,
"I still keep in touch with several of the people from last year's
staff who have graduated and are now at grad school or working.
An added bonus is that previous staff members form a network
through which we learn about job and internship opportunities."

Junior Drew Wilson also formed a tight kinship with
his fellow staff during his time at The Breeze. "The people I
work with have become like a second family to me," he said, "It
makes tor a great working environment."

As the seemingly endless production of The Breeze
dominated the lives of its editors, they in turn developed strong
feelings about their creation. "Once you're on staff, it really can
consume a lot of vour life, but I don't regret it," said news editor
Khalil Garriott. "We put out such a high quality product on
\ londays and Thursdays that it's definitely worth it. Newspaper
journalism is what I want to do after college, so I love what I
do."

For Gajewski, managing The Breeze was "like running
a small business, from controlling conflicts, to evaluating the
budget, to keeping staff morale high. Our writers and
photographers win awards and honors even' year, and I am proud
to be associated with a nationally award-winning publication."
Summing up her experience, Gajewski added, "While it is easy
to dwell on mistakes and worn1 about what we should have done
or could have done better, I always remind myself that I am
luckv to be a part of such an excellent publication."!

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Glen's Celebrates
50th Anniversary

The first issue of Curio, a student-produced, community
feature magazine, was published in 1978. Twenty-five years later,
the publication had first-place finishes for overall excellence in
three different national college press competitions including one
sponsored bv the Society of Professional Journalists.

Dr. David Wendelken, SMAD professor and adviser to
Curio, said the publication was created as a special project in his
feature writing class for two main reasons. "First, my students were
writing some really good features about the community but thev
couldn't get them published in the student newspaper. Second,
another campus publication would give more students a chance to
be in charge of a major project and develop their leadership skills."

With an inexpensive 32-page first issue that sold enough
ads to pay for printing costs, copies of Curio were given away on
campus. Wendelken decided to incorporate Curio as part of a
regularly offered class in 1979. The class, called Feature Magazine
Production, was offered to SMAD majors. From 1979 to 1983,
Curio came out twice a year and was published annually since then.

The production of Curio was in no way an easy task.
With the start of each class in the spring, students looked for
feature ideas on history, religion, animals, volunteerism, travel,
dining, and local or regional personalities. Students then narrowed
down their ideas to a dozen or so with the most promise.

"During its early years Curio was funded entirely from ad
sales and single copy sales," Wendelken explained. "By our second
year we were on newsstands in five counties and had very strong
sales. In our third year we sold almost 3,000 copies, which was
truly amazing."

When ad sales and distribution began to take too much
effort. Curio workers began to look for other sources of income for

curio

the publication. They found funding through support from the
School of Media Arts and Design as well as the distribution of
Madison 101 in cooperation with The Breeze. Equipment
purchases were funded with donations from alumni and others.

Curio was distributed to all (acuity members and
administrators, and offered in several stores and libraries in the
surrounding areas, geared mainly toward adult readers in the central
Shenendoah Valley. "For the students it's a chance to showcase their
talents and produce a professional quality magazine tor their
portfolios," remarked Wendelken. "More than that, it's a celebration
of community, a way to capture the people and places that represent
a cross-section of the values of rural living.

Wendelken stressed the benefits of Curio being produced
as part of a class. "One of the nice things about Curio is that it gives
the students time to plan," Wendelken said. "With the newspaper
there's often little time for planning and revision because of the
pressure of regular deadlines. I tell the students that this is one of
the tew instances when thev will have the time to produce their very
best work.

"I've been fortunate to have a lot of great students who are
truly committed to quality work," Wendelken remarked. " It seems
as if each staff wants to do better than the previous staff and that
can be quite a challenge."!

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SUMMER 1992 12-00

THE VALLEY MAGAZINE

URIO

Valley Vets Remember D-Day

Op Shop: Putting The Pieces Together

Andre Viette's Green Thumb

Past issues of
Curio, from left to
right: 1985, 1991,
1992, 1994.

Dr. David

Wendleken, advisor
of the student
produced magazine
Curio, looks back
over past issues
for inspiration.
Curio is a magazine
published by SMAD
students once a
year. • Photo by Jenny
Brockwell

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{taxicabconfessional}

confessional

Harrisonburg
cab drivers

provide their

opinion of

student life

Driver Holly Mitchell
sits in her cab. She
drove for Yellow Cab of
Harrisonburg, Virginia.
■ Photo by Morgan Riehl

Aiter eight years of experience with Yellow Cab in
Harrisonburg, Musa Sved has learned a thing or two about the
students at this university. On a cold and clear night I met with
Syed and his friend Holly Mitchell, a driver of two years, for an
interview. Through our conversation, I learned a few bits of
information about my fellow Dukes: we are creative and
appreciative, we have tun and we like to talk, but most of all we
are young and we are generous.

The majority of Yellow Cab's business resulted from
university students. On the busiest days, Thursday through
Saturday, more than 95 percent of business was from students.
It worked out well, according to Syed and Mitchell. "All the cab
drivers like to pick up students over locals because it's more tun.
they said. Not only were students entertaining, they were friendly
and they tipped better as well. Syed enjoyed seeing the same
students over their four-year stay in college, during which time he
got to know them pretty well. Said Syed, "What helps me a lot is
that I have been driving tor eight years. Everyone knows me, and
they come back after four years and ask about me. It's kind ot
emotional for me when they leave."

As cabdrivers, both Syed and Mitchell learned that not
everything they encountered was included in their contracts. For
example, on more than one occasion they broadened their work
experience to that of psychiatrist, doctor and friend. "They ask
advice about dates, boys, sex, alcohol, anything that can be asked,
we've heard it," said Mitchell. Syed said, "It's a very good i
atmosphere, with friendly students who have lots to say. They
talk about everything: life, school, dates, everything." Students
were also ready to voice opinions on music preferences. "They
say, 'we're not old folks, let's change the music, " Mitchell said.

Since Syed and Mitchell were in contact with students
so much, they had a handle on what was going on as far as night
lite. "We know about the frats and can answer questions people
have about them. We also know when thev and other people are
having parties. Sometimes students will call the cab company to
find out where the parties are," said Syed.

Almost synonymous with taxicabs were tunny stories
and interesting people. The Syed-Mitchell experience was no
different. "Last year an IAE (Sigma Alpha Epsilon) member
called to ask for a ride to his house next door because it was 'too

1 06 features

cold' and he didn't want to walk," said Mitchell. "The most
anusual call I had was from someone who wanted me to come
sick up a key and deliver it to someone who had gotten locked
jut of their car", said Mitchell, who had never played the part of
:ourier before. Even though Yellow Cab services was exclusive to
Harrisonburg and local areas, Mitchell once received a call from
H former passenger, all the way from the state or Delaware. " I he
itudent said he was at a bar and his ride hadn't shown up. He
wanted to know if I would come pick him up and take him to
the next bar. His view was, 'it's only five hours away, she said.

Both drivers were enthusiastic when asked how they
liked their job. "It's the most interesting job because you never
know what's going to happen. It's never the same thing twice,
said Mitchell. In addition, Mitchell said, "I like the fact that [the
students] are so young. The fact that we are constantly around
[them] makes us feel young again."

They also expressed some feelings of protectiveness.
"When you pick them up they don't forget you no matter what,
even it they are intoxicated. They know that when thev are with
you it will be okay," she said. The students were also very
appreciative of the cab service. "They are giving us business, but
they are still thankful for the service we provide," Syed added.
Just as the students were loval to their cab service and cab drivers,
so were those who provided that service. "I won't drive anywhere

else but Yellow Cab at JMU," said Syed. ■

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Taxis sit covered in
ice at the cab loading
station. Weekends
were the busiest time
for cab drivers. ■ Phofo
by Morgan Riehl

Cab driver Musa Syed
gives us a an inside
look of his cab. He has
been driving students
for eight years. ■ Photo
by Morgan Riehl

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Transforming from a
faculty parking lot in
front of Godwin, to a
brand new bookstore,
the construction
began in Spring 2002.
The two story building
was expected to be
completed before the
end of the fall
semester. ■ Photos by
Rachel O'Donnell and
Jenny Brockwell

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cnanging

escenery

from classes to buying books to J

hanging out, new improvements on
campus were made left and right

tii

When students returned to campus this hill, it wasn't
just the leaves that were changing. Two new buildings, the Studio
Center for The School of Art and Art History and the new
bookstore had sprung up over the summer. As well as a new
student hang out called [Mads, located in the College Center.
The new additions added to the ever-changing facade of campus.

Many people living on the east side of campus felt far
removed from the rest of the school. The addition of JMads, a
sports-focused student leisure space, to the College Center helped
to alleviate some of those feelings. JMads featured pool tables,
foosbaJl, electronic darts, a big screen television with Playstation
2, satellite sports network on multiple televisions, computers with
internet access and many comfortable chairs and beanbags.

"JMads was created tor several reasons," said Derek Dye,
director of College Center. First, "to make effective use of existing
space that was not being used," and secondly, "to provide leisure/
recreational type space for students, primarily those on the east
side of campus."

Although still a work in progress, JMads received
much positive feedback from students. "JMads is great because
unlike Taylor Down Under, there are tree pool tables," said
freshman Steve Burden. "It gives me something to do besides
labs." Freshman Chris Ryan added "The big screen TV and purple
beanbag chairs are sweet." (Continued on p.lW)

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(Cont.fromp.W9) "This is a good change," said senior Lina
Ciarleglio. "There was nothing like this on campus when I was a
freshman. It's a good place for students to come and hang out."
Junior Rachel Jacobs agreed, "It definitely adds something to
this side of campus."

On the opposite side of campus, across South Main
Street sat The Studio Center, the new building for the School of
Art and Art Historv. "A new building was very necessary," said
Director and Professor of Art, Dr. Cole Welter. "We basically
didn't have one up until this vear as all our facilities were scattered
around campus. The facilities we did have were unsafe, unheal thy,
not of good size for the students, provided no natural lighting,
and oftentimes were hard to get to around campus."

These problems were all resolved with the completion
of the Studio Center. The structure was originally an old 1940s
warehouse used commerciallv. The university leased the building
for ten years and renovated it to create the new haven for art
students. "This is actually just an interim solution for the next
ten years until we can get the proper funding for a completely

new building," said Dr. Welter.

Despite some drawbacks, such as being located off
campus, the Center received mostlv positive feedback. "The new
art center is great because its always open to students and provides
the perfect environment to get things done," said sophomore
Emily Vuono. "The change from the old facilities to now is like
night and day," commented Dr. Welter. "Now we have one
building designed totallv to meet our needs and all of the majors
can be together instead of scattered across campus. Students learn
from students, so it improves social and educational needs."

One of the biggest additions to campus was the
construction of the new bookstore. Located in front of Godwin
Hall, the bookstore occupied a centralized location that made it
accessible to students from both sides of campus. "The whole
reason for building this bookstore was reallv to keep everything
under one roof. Before, during book rush, we had to occupv PC
Ballroom just to fit everything in. Now, we are able to do it all in
one building," said bookstore director John Rheault. "The old
bookstore was 5,000 square feet whereas the new bookstore is

The Studio Center is across
South Main Street and
offers students a better
environment. This building
was a necessary addition
for the school of Art & Art
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28,000 square feet. Obviously, this provides us with much more
;pace, allowing us to offer everything to the community, not
ust the basics."

The new bookstore featured two levels. The first floor
was filled with a wide selection of clothing and gifts, as well as
an extended selection of magazines and music. The second floor
held textbooks, school supplies and computers. A study alcove
was on the second floor as well, complete with internet-readv
hookups. "\\ ith all the extra room, we will be able to keep
books in stock longer as well as cross-merchandise, which was
never possible in the old bookstore," said John Rheault.

Metered parking spaces in front of the bookstore made
it possible for commuters to park close and get in and out
quickly. "Many off-campus students told us that they bought
their books more from the Outpost bookstore just because the
bookstore on campus was so inaccessible," said Rheault.
"Hopefully, these metered parking spaces should alleviate that."
These additions to campus helped the university
provide for the growing student bodv in new and better ways. ■

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unlike TDU, there are free pool
tables. It gives me something to

do besides labs

Making up the new
JMAD lounge, a new
pool table, computers,
TVs.andafoosball
table have been added
to the college center.
JMADs quickly became
popular for those living
on the east side of
campus.
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They were strong and athletic, yet graceful and agile. Their
prowess and skill delighted spectators, but they were more than
willing to instruct others in the ways of their craft. The men and
women of the Swing Dance Club loved what they did, and the
commitment they had for their sport helped interest in the club
soar with an influx of new members.

The Swing Dance Club originally began in the mid-
1 990s, but fell apart when the founders graduated. It was revived
again in Fall 2000 when alumnus Scott Kelly taught others,
including the current club officers, the ins and outs of swing
dancing.The club met twice a week for a beginner lesson and
once a week tor the smaller advanced group. Lessons took place
in the Festival and lasted several hours. A review of the prior
week's dance lesson always took place half an hour before the
official meeting time. The sessions proved invaluable for those
who either missed the last lesson or needed some fine-tuning of
their dance steps. Upon the conclusion of the regular meetings,
there was an open dance period where students could stay and
continue to work with the instructors on the moves thev had
just learned. The friendly swing dance instructors were helpful
and eager to teach their enthusiastic students.

Club president Jessica Simpson cited the many benefits
to joining the group and experiencing swing. (Continued on p. 11 4)

Practicing in Festival,
club members show
off their swing skills.
The Swing Club was a
fun way to learn some
new moves. Photo by
Jess Hanebury

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Getting into the groove,
students practice in front of
the Swing Club.The club
advertised through mini
performances during
Student Organizations Night
and on the Commons. *
Photo by Jess Hanbury

Displaying some fancy
footwork and some
fancy shoes, club
members perfect the
sidestep. Part of the
fun of the Swing Dance
Club were the bi-
monthly trips to swing
performances.
• Photo by Rachel
O'Donnell

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Demonstrating for the
class, instructors
present a standard
swing move step by
step. The Swing Dance
Club had been at the
university since the
1990s.m Photo by Jess
Hanebury

Side kicking, students
get used to each other
as swing partners.The
Swing Dance Club held
a performance in PC
Ballroom in November.
-■ Photo by Jess
Hanebury

(Cont.fromp.il 2) "Swing dancing, sometimes referred to as lindy
hopping, is a great way to meet great people and have fun."
Simpson also found personal fulfillment in her years with the
Swing Club. "I love to dance so much that my non-dance friends
never see me. The people that I meet dancing all have something
I love as a common interest and I've met people with extremely
different backgrounds who have all come to love lindy hop."

Swing dance instructor and club secretary junior Brittany
Holbrook started swing her freshman year and became
immediately hooked. "Swing Dance Club is a very positive setting
for students interested in learning to swing dance," she said. "The
kids involved with swing are super-friendly and always eager to
welcome fellow students into the group." For Holbrook, swing
was a welcome distraction from the demanding rigors of college
life. "Swing dancing is my escape from the stress and strain of
the college semester!" she said. "I love coming to Swing Club
because I know I will always have a good time. There is constant
laughing and goofing off." Holbrook added, "I can work off
any steam or distress by getting out on the dance floor for just a
few dances."

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Club dance instructor junior Erik Harper also had a deep
>assion for swing dance that developed when he gave the group
i try his freshman year. Describing the meaning that swing dance
tad for him, Harper said, "It is a way for me to get exercise,
naintain my social life, and to just have the most fun. No other
ictivitv I've done can even compare with swing dancing in terms
)f fun and fulfillment in my life." Harper concluded, "It has
lefinitely shaped me as a person and changed me significantly."

Holbrook and Harper's devotion to swing went beyond
he club as they teamed up together in various shows and
lemonstrations. "Brittany and I have been official partners since
ibout the beginning of last year," Harper said. "Since freshman
'ear we have done exhibitions in different places like her sister's
:lementary school, and a variety show called "Fairfax Follies'
ut on annually by Lord Fairfax Community College. Harper
idded, "I hope to travel all around the country and dance after
ollege.

According to Holbrook, the club attempted to make trips
it least twice a month to Washington D.C. or Charlottesville in
srder to observe and take part in swing dances. In addition, the

members made a trip on October 4, to the Ballroom in Chew
Chase, Maryland. There, they had the opportunity- to dance to
the sounds or The Artie Shaw Band. "This band is awesome and
Chew Chase has the best dance floor around," Holbrook said.

Aside from excursions off campus to go swing dancing,
the club also hosted its very own dance on November 8 in the
PC Ballroom. It was a chance for the members to demonstrate
the culmination of their hard work and practice over the course
of the semester. Holbrook called it a "great opportunity to mingle
with people from all over the Valley."

Of the swing dance members, Holbrook said, "Our club
has a wide variety of students with a broad range of interests.
That makes it so easy to fit in and feel at home." One of many
new members this past year was freshman Patti Birdsong. "I was
looking through the "Things To Do AtJMU guide and saw the
Swing Dance Club," she said. "It was something I alwavs wanted
to do so I decided to go out tor it." Junior Laura Anderson was
also very enthusiastic about the club. "I came out because I take
a folk dance class and so naturally I thought Id trv swing," she
said. "I love swing and I just want to have fun here." ■

Practing in unison,
members of the Swing
Dance Club learn basic
foot movements and
coordination before
the fun flips and turns
can be learned. The
beginning group met
twice a week for
instruction. mPhotoby
Jess Hanebury

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members of the association of women in
communicatior took advantage of their new club

which was founded in the fall

Signing up to help
with fundraising, senior
Cragin decides
what she wants to do
at the concession
stand. Many events
such as baseball
games, helped the
organization make
money." Photo by Jess
Hanebury

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Being the new kid at school is tough. Sometimes it is
bard to find a place to fit in. As a new club on campus, the
Association for Women in Communication (AWC) struggled to
find its place in the college community during its first year. AWC,
formally accepted in February 2002, found its niche among
majors in the School of Media Arts and Design (SMAD),
Communication Studies (SCOM) and Marketing.

AWC emerged as a college branch of a large national
organization whose mission was to "champion the advancement
of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing
excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members
at the forefront of the evolving communications era," according
to their website at www.womcom.org.

According to the national website, the goals of AWC were
o promote the advancement of women in all fields of
ommunication, work for their first amendment rights, recognize
[distinguished professional achievements and promote high

professional standards through communication.

AWC was founded in 1909 at the University of
Washington as a women's journalism fraternity, Theta Sigma Phi.
It evolved from a fraternity into a communication network with
7,500 members ranging from the ages of 18 to 90, and more
than 60 chapters nationwide.

In a school surrounded by business fraternities,
psychology and pre-law clubs, AWC was the first club geared
toward students in the fields of communication. "We all saw the
market niche in the school since we were without a professionally
focused group," said senior Vice President Rachael Pierson. "In
a field where communication and networking is the key principle,
we needed something to take us the extra step."

SMAD professor Dr. Joanne Holman initiated the idea
of forming a chapter at this university. "She was the advisor for
Purdue's AWC and thought a chapter would be successful here,"
said president, senior Ashley Walkley. (Continued onp.l 18)

Conversing with others
at the Student
Organization night,
seniors Jennifer Valle
and Rachel Pierson
encourage students to
join this new
organization that had
offered many
opportunities.
■ Photo by
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(Cont.fromp.117)The organization had to work hard to be accepted
by the national chapter in order to become an official branch of
the AWC. "Bringing this organization to fulfill the national
requirements and standards is quite a task, we were always trying
to catch up with something," said Pierson.

The group started with eight founding members and an
advisor. Then they began to advertise through fliers and word of
mouth in their classes. "There are so many organizations on
campus and so many events going on each week, its hard to
convince students that our meetings and programs are the ones
they should attend," said secretary, senior Jennifer Valle.
"However we had some really great speakers and workshops with
good attendance."

In its first year, AWC did well for itself, having followed
the principles of the organization and worked hard to accomplish
its goals. They held lectures such as "Top Five to Survive" and
hosted panels of SMAD, SCOM, and Marketing professors.
According to Walkley, the chapter also encouraged participation
in career fairs, mock interviews, resume-building activities and

internship clinics. "We also worked with the First Amendment
Center in Nashville, Tennessee, and Laubach Literacy on literacy
enhancement programs," said Pierson.

Since most students did not get into SMAD or SCOM
until their sophomore year, the group greatly consisted of third
and fourth year students. "But we would like to see more
involvement from first and second year students," said Walkley.

The first Monday of each month, members met for club
events such as resume workshops and lectures. Club meetings
were also held every third Monday of the month to take care of
business issues. Newsletters were circulated to keep members
informed of upcoming events sponsored bv AWC or other events
members may have found interesting.

While the AWC was mostly directed towards students
majoring in the communication field, Walkley promised that
"everyone could benefit from many or the programs we sponsor."
With such a successful start, AWC seemed to have a bright future.
"We hope to build up our membership and soon make this one
of the most active organizations on campus." Valle said. ■

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students from
OM, SMAD, and
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Alumnus Marcus Seiler
spoke at an AWC event
to help students put
their resumes and
portfolios online. Seiler
worked for

CommerceOne Global
Services and provided
many helpful tips to
the group. ■ Photo by
Jess Hanebury

Vice President, senior

instructs members on
the procedures of
certain upcoming
events. The club
helped advance the
opportunities and
knowledge of women
in the communications
field. ■ Photo by Jess
Hanebury

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The newly-created SGA community affairs
committee was dedicated to improving the relationship between
members of the university community and the Harrisonburg
community. The committee was formed two years ago by Chris
Fortier because he recognized the need for a better student-
community relationship and thought the SGA would be the best
place to start.

The committee worked hard to come up with new-
ideas that would strengthen the relationship between the students
and the Harrisonburg residents. The mission statement was to
strengthen the Harrisonburg and university relationship, by
opening the lines of communication and develop a working
relationship with city officials.

Sophomore Jenny Brockwell, chairman of the
community affairs committee, worked especially hard to increase
students' interactions with Harrisonburg residents. "I care a lot
about communities and the JMU and Harrisonburg
relationship," she explained. Brockwell devoted many hours to
help her committee come up with new ways to interact with the
community.

On September 24th, Brockwell spoke at the city
council meeting on behalf of her committee, describing the need
for an improvement in the relationship between the two
communities. "We need each other and need to work together
to improve our relationship. I believe that the biggest way we
can improve our relationship is bv opening the lines of
communication."

Another community affairs project was the Madison
Challenge, a club and organizations food drive competition. SGA
received 1,507 canned goods and nonperishable foods to be
donated to those in need in Harrisonburg. "Half of the floor of
the SGA office was covered in bags and boxes of food!" Brockwell

exclaimed. The committee also worked on a project in
conjunction with UPB, a movie on Court Square. Thev planned
an outdoor family movie where people could bring blankets and
lawn chairs to watch a family movie. "We always have events on
campus, but sometimes there seems to be an invisible wall that
separates JMU and Harrisonburg and residents are apprehensive
about coming. So it will be an outreach project, in a way,"
Brockwell explained.

Members of the community felt that the committee
helped improve the relationship between the university and local
residents. City planner Keith Markel, a 2000 graduate who
interacted with the Brockwell and the committee, felt that "many
times it is easy for the non-student community to look at the
student population as one big blur that is isolated from the rest
of the city. Having student leaders in the Community Affairs
Committee helps to put a face on the student population"

Harrisonburg Mayor Joe Fitzgerald also expressed
that there was much need tor an improvement in the relationship
between the two communities. "A little more awareness of
students of the community- and of year-round residents can be
an asset for the community," he stated. "A lot of students make a
lot of contributions to the community already by volunteering;
[the community affairs committee] can only make things better."
Markel revealed that with the addition of this new SGA
committee, he had much hope for the future concerning
interactions between school and city. "My hope is that the
committee members will be able to interact with local citizens
and organizations to bring about a stronger sense of community
and understanding," he explained. "We have been missing a great
opportunity to feed off of the strengths of one another for too
long. Both the permanent residents and the University- population
have so much to offer each other," Markel concluded. ■

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Students walk across and
down the train tracks.
The tracks were a
unique feature that cut
through the university.
. Photo by Morgan Riehl

A professor crosses
the tracks despite the
approaching train.
People often would
rush to get across the
tracks. ■ Photo by
Morgan Riehl

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You've slept in and are about to be incredibly late for
your first class. You are running to your class as fast as you can
when a horrible sound jars your ears. The panting breaths of
others late to class? No, worse than that. The splintering sound
of breaking glass and crunching metal of a car accident? No,
even worse. As you run faster, you hear the now all-too-familiar
sound again: a train whistle. While some people may find this
sound unremarkable, perhaps even melodic, to you, it is
practically a death sentence. You begin to run as hard as you
possibly can in hopes or beating the train and making it across
the tracks towards freedom (ok, so maybe just to your class) but
your efforts prove in vain as the dreaded striped bars begin to
lower and the red lights begin to flash, crushing all hopes of
making it to class even remotely on time.

To many students, the above recollection is an all-too-
familiar plight. "The train can be really annoying when I get
stuck waiting for it when I'm running to class or, even worse
when the whistle wakes me up in the morning," said sophomore
Lauren Slack.

The train often times posed so much of a hassle than a
proposal was brought up to re-route the trains around the campus.
However, according to Steve Knickrehm, the assistant vice
president of resource planning, "Trains will be running through
campus for the foreseeable future. There was some discussion by
the City Council last spring concerning a plan to reroute the
trains around Harrisonburg and abandon the existing railroad
right-of-way. That plan did not go anywhere, however, due to
lack of support by Rockingham County."

"I would miss the train if it was gone," said sophomore
Amanda Stokes. "I like seeing and hearing the train run through
campus because it's hilarious to watch people run when they
hear the train whistle so they can get across the tracks in time."

Despite the hassle or having a railroad running through
campus, the train was an important part of the school's long
history. "The present railroad right-of-way was established in
1895 by the then Chesapeake and Western railroad," said Steve
Knickrehm.

Founded in 1908, the university at first was accessible
for many only by train. According to Madison College: The First
Fifty Years 1908-1958 by Raymond Dingledine, Jr., "For most
students living any distance from Harrisonburg, coming to [the

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college] meant traveling by train." For students traveling from
different parts of Virginia, arriving in Harrisonburg was usually
an all-day affair consisting of many different train changes.
According to Dingledine, a student leaving from Richmond at
8:00 a.m. would not arrive in Harrisonburg until around three
in the afternoon; a trip from Norfolk took 12 hours by train.
Without the train, however, the growth of the university would
have been much slower.

Students did not have to deal with the hassles of a train
running through campus until 1952 when the then-President
Miller purchased 240 acres of the Newman Farm, which included
the railroad tracks. "Since the trains have been around much
longer than the campus, it is not so much the case that the campus
has been modified to adapt to a new situation," said Steve
Knickrehm. "Instead, starting in the 1960s, we've expanded the
campus around the tracks. The existence of the tracks is surely a
factor in how the campus has developed.

As the campus continued to grow and expand over the
last few decades, the train became a constant reminder of the
past in the ever-changing world of today. "Although the train
can be really noisy and inconvenient at times, it adds a uniqueness
to the university. It definitely added something to the school in
mv mind when I was choosing colleges," said sophomore Julia
Redden. Lauren Slack summed it up. "The train has been such
an integral part of our school's past. If it was gone, it would be
like taking away a little piece of history." ■

A student waits for the
train to go through
campus.lt was not
uncommon to be late
to class from getting
stuck on one side of
the tracks. ■ Photo by
Morgan Riehl

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History professor

lectures
to his students. Opala
was cited for his
expertise on West
Africa and the tribes
that moved from Sierra
Leone to South
Carolina and Georgia.
■ Photo courtesy of
The Breeze

Inside a small, comfortable office in the Hillcrest
House sits one of the nation's most prominent researchers and
historians in his field. Joseph A. Opala, adjunct professor in the
history department, was one of the "hidden gems" on campus.
An anthropologist and producer of two award-winning film
documentaries, Opala was cited in several national media for his
expertise in West African studies. He appeared on the CBS News
program "60 Minutes II," and his work was also mentioned in
The New York Times and The Washington Post. Cable news station,
CNN also taped Opala for interviews in the past, and his research
was the basis of two movies, "The Language You Cry In" (1998)
and "Family Across the Sea" (1991).

Over the years, Opala has explored the historical
links between the Gullah people of South Carolina and Georgia,
the Black Seminoles in Florida, Oklahoma, Alabama and Texas
and the people of the "Rice Coast" of West Africa, especially
those in Sierra Leone, where he lived for 1 7 years and taught for
six. He studied their history of migration across two continents
over 250 years by using history, linguistics, anthropology and
archaeology.

In the second halt of the 18th century, there was a
significant slave trade connection between Sierra Leone and South
Carolina, Opala said. During that period, South Carolina's
prosperous economy was based largelv on rice agriculture, and
since the English colonists had no prior experience with rice
farming methods, local planters paid higher prices tor slaves from
the rice-growing region of West Africa, called the "Rice Coast."
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in the South Carolina slave trade was much greater than historians
have realized," Opala said, rolling up his shirt sleeves to the elbow.

An offshoot or the Gullah people escaped from the
rice plantations, fled south into the Florida wilderness, and set
up their own independent villages. These "Black Seminoles"
established an "African frontier" in Florida, Opala said. When
American settlers began moving into the area, a full-scale war
resulted, the greatest slave rebellion in the annals of American
historv. Eventually, the Black Seminoles fought the U.S. Army
to a standstill and instead of surrendering or being captured,
won the right to migrate to the unsettled Western frontier, which
became Oklahoma.

"Amazingly, older Black Seminole descendants in
small communities in Oklahoma, Texas and Mexico still speak
Gullah — 250 years after their ancestors escaped from the
Carolina rice plantations," Opala said. Because of their unusual
history, geographical isolation and strong community life, the
Gullah have preserved more of their African language and cultural
heritage than anv other black community in the United States.

Why are these issues and people important today?
Opala said one reason is because "... the story of the Black
Seminoles will ultimately change all our perceptions of American
history." In a story about the modern descendants of James
Madison's slaves that appeared in the Spring 2001 edition of
Montpelier, Opala said, "... The voices of African-Americans
can alter the way we view American history. Black people have
played such a powerful role in our national drama, in fact, that
deleting their voices can only ensure that we distort history."

Opala said raising awareness and asking questions
are the driving forces behind his activism in spreading this
information to Sierra Leone. "I think the time will come when
Sierra Leoneans will be quite proud that slaves coming largely
from this country were able to preserve so much of their African
culture in the [United States]," he said in a May 19, 1986 article
in West Africa magazine.

Joanne Gabbin, director of the Honors Program,
said she asked Opala to teach several courses for the Honors
Program because of his wide knowledge in African studies and
the Gullah culture. "He has done some original research in the
field and his films about the 'Gullah Connection' are
groundbreaking," Gabbin said.

When a civil war reached Sierra Leone's capital city,
Opala had to flee the country in the middle of the night on a
fishing boat one step ahead of the military coup leading the exile.
The laid back, easy-going history professor said he was at a
crossroads between staying in the United States and returning to
his second home in West Africa, especially now that Sierra Leone
is once again at peace. "My heart wants me to go back, but this

yeat is the first year I've really felt at home here in the United
States (after five years)," Opala said. His commitment and passion
for studying this topic won't diminish any time soon, he said.
Several of his students agreed.

"He struck me as being extremelv knowledgeable
and passionate about his work," said senior Cristen Crabtree,
who took two of his "Gullah Connection" classes. "He has given
so much of his life to this one cause, and I think he has gained
much from his experience as well.

"I am grateful for my experience with the Gullah
that has largely been made possible by Joe Opala. I am excited to
see where his work will take him, and where he will take his
work, in the future," Crabtree said. Other students agreed, saying
they benefited from his knowledge. " An in-depth analysis on a
certain region, in this case an extremelv important region in
today's world, is very rewarding in understanding so many things
about the world," Allak said. "It is tough to find someone like
him, so rich with worldly knowledge that very few professors
have."

Opala and his students visited the U.S. Park Service
in December, presenting a plan for a historic trail that links
together a number of West African, Gullah and Black Seminole
historic sites. For five semesters, students in his classes worked
on a 12vpage document connectiong the Gullah people with
several American states and other countries. This endeavor was
an example of how he has involved the university communitv in
his research.

"I've been trying to shake up the students'
historical worldview, get them to see that there is another
way of looking at American history, but also get them involved
in something that will actually make things happen," Opala
said. "If there's any one thing I'd like my students to
understand it's that we're all really just the same — Americans
from all backgrounds and ethnic groups have made profound
contributions to our history." ■

Joseph Opalc, adjunct
history professor, poses
in the Edith J. Carrier
Arboretum. In his third
year at the university,
Opala taught honors
courses and general
education humanities
classes. * Photo courtesy
of The Breeze

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Walking through the field in their sun dresses, students
make sure they do not miss a minute of the races. Many
sororities and fraternities from various colleges were
present at the traditional event. Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

races

"And number six takes the lead as the jockeys round the
final lap of the race. It looks as if Klassic Storm might pull through
to win this one," the announcer relayed to the expectant crowd.
The 25th anniversary of the Foxfield Races was held on Saturday,
April 27th, in the beautiful area of Charlottesville, Virginia.

As the gates opened around 1 0:30 that morning, crowds
poured in from ail around Virginia and the Eastern Seaboard,
filling the parking lots with caravans and charter buses. The
biannual event was held in the countryside of Albemarle County
the last Saturday of every April and September. Tent parties,
picnics, and tailgate festivities were celebrated by spectators
enjoying the atmosphere of the premier horse event. Though
seating was limited, avid fans set up elaborate spreads of food and
enjoyed socializing with friends while watching the races.
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Greeting everyone
near the entrance, the
Clydesdale horses
welcome spectators to
the Foxfield Races. The
25th anneversary of
the races was held in
Charlottesville,
Virginia, r Photo by
Rachel O'Donnell

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(Com. from p. !26jBefore the races began, viewers watched the "Celebrity Freestyle Dressage Exhibition" presented by the
Virginia Dressage Association. The six jockeys were dressed in various costumes, which were judged by a celebrity panel
including Rita Mae Brown and Tim and Daphne Reid. All the profits from this performance benefitted fiindraising
activities for the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation to further spinal cord research. Following the exhibition, the
World Famous Budweiser Clydesdales paraded around the track to celebrate the 25th Anniversary Awards Presentation.
Past directors and community supporters were honored before the event got underway.

The horses were saddled in the paddock before each race, where they were judged by three stewards who had
the final say in all matters regarding the race. The National Steeplechase Association, (NSA), founded in 1895, was the
governing body for horse racing in the United States. The NSA was based in Fair Hill, Maryland, where they took
entries, approved officials and inspected courses. They also licensed all participants and kept official statistics.

A different company or product, such as SunCom, Sprint, or Coca-Cola, sponsored each race. Betting was a
popular form of competition lor the many spectators who enjoyed the thrill or horse racing. The official race programs
provided spectators with all the necessary information for each race including sponsors, jockeys and their horses, and
total money distributed. The race winner collected sixty percent of the total purse. Various shares were paid to those who
finished second, third and fourth.

The initiator of Foxfield, Mariann de Tejeda, wanted the event to contribute to the community in a positive
way. Therefore, a corporate charity was traditionally assigned each spring and fall. The list of charities included organizations
that helped raise money for various diseases and handicaps. The Foxfield grounds were dedicated in memory to their
former owner and Virginia horseman Grover Vandevender, who envisioned the event with Tejeda. The first race was
held in the spring of 1 978. The Foxfield event became a tradition for many in Central Virginia and neighboring towns.
A day at the races provided horse enthusiasts with enjoyable entertainment, while allowing friends to socialize and learn
more about racing. ■

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opportunities to pick a
winning horse with
the six races held that
day. Photo by
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Hesse, lead singer Doug Robb, bassist Markku
Lappalainen, and guitarist Dan Estrin made up the band
Hoobastank. Although ticket sales for the night's show appeared
to be lacking, Hoobastank's performance was anything but. An
earnest and roused audience response was all the band needed to
enchant the crowd with intense guitar-driven melodies and a
playful stage presence.

Perhaps the most welcoming receptions came when
Hoobastank performed "Crawling in the Dark" and "Running
Away," two hit tracks off their recent Island Records, self-titled
debut album. Robb held his microphone out to the crowd to let
them sing the enticing hook, "So why are you running away."
Descending the stage to let fans sing into the mic, "I'm crawling
in the dark, looking for the answer," Robb slapped the hands of
his fellow crowd surfers. "The heavier ones usually are more
gratifying to play," remarked Hesse with a small shake of the
head and a twinge of a smile.

"I had a really good time at the concert but I was really
disappointed at the amount of students that came out to see
Hoobastank play," said senior Brook Glover. In spite of a less-
than packed audience, students who did attend the concert seemed
to agree the band appeared unfazed and that the show was hard-
driven. "Hoobastank's drummer rocked the house with hard
beats and lots of energy," said senior Kerry Brown, who felt the
backbone of Hoobastank's unwavering tempo was Hesse's
performance on the drums.

Apart from the several upbeat tracks off their most
recent album, the band played a few songs off their first self-
released album, They Sure Don 't Make Basketball Shorts Like They
Used To. The album took off worldwide in 1998 at shows, local
retailers and most definitively online, giving Hoobastank a loyal
and wide-spread fan base.

Hoobastank toured with the band Incubus in 2001, and
earlier this year in Europe. Upon returning from a Southeast
Asia tour, Hesse said one benefit to being in the business is
touring. "Being able to travel, seeing a lot of places that most of
my friends and family will probably never be able to see. I think
that's the best thing, you get to see every pan of the world," he

admitted. But when asked what is ilie worse pan ol what he
does, Hesse answered, "Being away all the lime and traveling so
nuch," with a wide grin and roll of the eyes. "It's like the best
:hing and the worse thing at the same time."

"One of the greatest things about touring is that you
meet a lot of cool people," Hesse added. "We toured with 311a
few times and they are probably just the greatest band to tour
with. All the guys are really nice, really down to earth. They're
a lot of fun to be around. They're mellow, they know how to
have a good time, and they have been doing it for a long time."

Opening for the night's performance was Greenwheel,
who was on Hoobastank's headlining tour, Hesse offered good
advice for many of Harrisonburg's promising young bands. "Just
do what you like to do, try not to compromise," he said
encouragingly. "Play music because you like to play music, not
because you just want the fame, because that rarely happens," he
added.

So what was next for Hoobastank? "After this tour, we
are just gonna do a few shows here and there, no tours, just
weekend shows, just take a break and write another record,"
said Hesse. "We've been going strong, by the time this tour is
over, for a year and a half. That's a long time to be on the road."

Hesse commented on the size of the Convocation Center
in relation to the number present: "Smaller clubs are more
intimate, it's hotter and sweatier, it's usually more of an intense
show," said Hesse. "At larger venues, you are reaching more
people and it's usually not as intimate." Although the lack of
audience turnout was substantial, so was the reception by fans
who did attend. ■

Hoobastank bassist Mark Lappalainen plays during their
performance of "Crawling in the Dark."Lappalainen's unique middle
name provided the name for the band. ■ Photo by Morgan Riehl

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Ludacris shows a little "southern hospitality" as he is interviewed
backstage by WXJM. Ludacris was kind enough to pose with fans at
the "meet and greet" backstage. ■ Photo by Melissa Bates

Thousands of wondering eyes looked toward a dark
stage. It remained unoccupied with the exception of a simple
turntable that somehow seemed to transcend its lonely setting.
Suddenly, hands and "bows" went up in flames, as the southern
drawl of one of hip-hip's most high profile rappers enticed an
eager crowd. Sound ridiculous? Well, it wasn't, it was Ludacris.

The hip-hop phenomenon bounced onto the stage with
members of his crew, Disturbing Tha Peace, close behind,
sending an up-roar throughout the sold-out crowd of a grinning
3,283 faces. Known for his humorous, outlandish lyrics and
pulsating beats that got your body moving, the Convocation
Center was one of Ludacris' first stops on the tour for his new
album, Word ofMouf. Ludacris performed several tracks of the
album, which had already gone platinum and marked his second
release off of Def Jam South Records.

"It's my goal to make the kind of music that if there
was no television, no radio, or no street teams, you'd still know
about my record. That's what Word of Mouf is all about," stated
Ludacris on his official web site at www.ludacris.net. Ludacris
certainly seemed to have achieved his grapevine goal, most
students anticipated the performance date of the quirky rapper
last spring along with his southern sliced thug appeal he was
sure to bring with him. "I've always been the funny dude in my
crew, so I wanted to put that humor into my lyrics," Ludacris
admitted on his web site.

Ludacris performed hot-selling singles from his first
album, Back for the First Time, which was released in 2000 and
went double platinum. Tracks such as "What's Your Fantasy"
and "Southern Hospitality" quickly gained the artist widespread
popularity and spurred a lively response from the crowd.

The crowd seemed to respond loudly, when Ludacris
performed "Area Codes" and "Roll Out (My Business)," two more
current tracks off of Word of Mouf which encompassed much of
what the rapper's humor was all about. "This song is for those
rumor starters," Ludacris talked about on his web site "Roll
Out," a song that pokes fun at the ridiculousness and the extent
of the curiosity of his fans.

Ludacris also had a good time poking fun at the mostly
white audience, saying at one point during the night how he felt
he was at an Outkast concert.

A highlight of the evening came from DJ Jaycee of the
Disturbing Tha Peace crew. Igniting a series of gasps and applause,
Jaycee impressed students by taking off his Wilt Chamberlain
jersey and then his undershirt while still spinning records. The
seemingly nasty but talented Shawna of the Disturbing Tha Peace
crew also turned heads when she introduced Ludacris'
performance of Missy Elliot's "One Minute Man." Ludacris also
performed his verses in Lil Jon's "Bia Bia" and Camron's "What
Means the World to You."

The band 2 Skinnee J's opened for Ludacris and
maintained the interest of an anxious crowd. The band's
distinctive sound, good personalities, and white suit shirts with
cut off sleeves and ties brought a different, but refreshing spin to
the regularly intense environment of a hip-hop concert. ■

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Virginia Coalition plays to an enthusiastic crowd in Wilson Hall. They provided a
variety of sounds that made their music all their own. ■ Photo by Rachel O'DonneW

Students from Music Industry (MUI) 422 and SMAD
304 hosted Virginia Coalition in concert on Sunday March 24,
2002. The students were responsible for the process from start
to finish. "They handle everything... they act like a program
board," said Chris Stup, instructor of both MUI422 and
SMAD304.

The event was planned, organization, promoted and
executed by students in these two classes. This was the first time
the class was offered in the spring. Because funding for the class
project was provided for the fall semester, the spring had less
money to work with.

The two classes produced a professional music video
and audio CD for Virginia Coalition, asking the band to reduce
the performance cost in return. Virginia Coalition agreed, so
the students produced the first live CD recorded in Wilson Hall.
Virginia Coalition was an ideal band for the project because they
were already popular among students were known as a "bar band"
since they were not signed to a record label.

"Virginia Coalition doesn't really have many videos,
so this can really help them out," said Kristen Teesdale, Director
of Public Relations for the event. "And we used that for
promotion to get students here, because it isn't every day we do
a live recording at the university," Teesdale said.

As for the students responsible for producing and
promoting the event, this was a good learning and hands-on
experience. "It really makes you appreciate a concert once you've

seen everything that goes into it," Teesdale said. "This event was
putting into action everything that we have learned in the class."

Although the event was the first of its kind at the
university, the students and professors involved hoped to start a
new trend. "We want to build a resume of recording with Virginia
bands and then try to attract bigger names, with the offer of a i
professional live recording," Stup said.

The Virginia Coalition concert was co-sponsored by
Apple Computers, who provided a G4 computer for the recording ,
along with eight digital video recorders and also a generous financial
donation for the event. Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) .
also sent one professor and six students to help with the production.
MTSU has one of the leading audio programs in the nation,
according to Stup. "We were combining resources... they brought
up most of the recording equipment used for the show," said Stup.

Although there was low attendance of about 300 the night
of the concert, when the concert began energy filled Wilson Hall.
When the lights in the auditorium dimmed, the stage was rushed,
where most people immediately began dancing to the funky beats
of Virginia Coalition.

The attendance was noted by students who came to the
show and felt "there should have been more people," Junior Jason
Wallenhorst said. "But they put on a good show, there was enough
energy from the crowd," Wallenhorst said.

Virginia Coalition actively involved the audience
throughout the entire concert, by allowing the crowd to sing the>
chorus and asking the crowd to yell "Salsa!" The audience enjoyed i
the interaction with the band. "My favorite part is the crowd
participation," said junior David Keith. "They always put on a
great show."

The unusual mix of folk beats and Latin rhythm tied
together with funky tones made for a well-received show. "I got
hooked on Virgina Coalition in South Carolina," said freshman
Chris Carlson. "I've seen them four times so far and I think all
their songs are great." Virginia Coalition's second CD called
"Townburg" was released in September 2002. ■

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"This was the first show ever in this room," explained
singer Howie Day to the hundreds of students that gathered in the
new College Center Grand Ballroom. "I think we did a pretty
good job of breaking it in." Howie Day visited the university in
November while on his national tour. Preceded by opening act
Bleu, he entertained a full house in one of the newest additions to
campus. Performing solo, Howie Day played an acoustic guitar.

The 21-year-old self-proclaimed "singer-songwriter" from
Bangor, Maine has been playing since the age of five and performing
since age 15. "I started off playing in bars, which is kind of funny
because I wasn't even close to being old enough to be allowed in
there," he said. "I've always loved music and I knew I wouldn't
want to do anything else with my life."

Howie Day attributed his mellow combination of acoustic
melodies and electronic beats to influences such as the Beatles, U2,
Elton John, Richard Ashcroft and Jeff Buckley. "I really take my
influences from everything I listen to," he said. "Every time I listen
to a song or a new artist, I take something away with me that I can
draw from in the future."

Although he has toured all over the country and played
for all different kinds of audiences, Howie Day said he did not
prefer one type of audience to another.

"There are different kinds of audiences and they are all
equally good," he said. "There's the energetic and loud crowd that
really gets into the music and then there's the smaller, quieter
crowds. Those are usually the more loyal fans. You can tell you're
appreciated by them even though they're not losing their minds."

Being a young singer songwriter with many of his songs
appearing on such shows as The Real World and Dawson's Creek as
well as the I Am Sam soundtrack, it was easy for Howie Day to be
compared to others such as John Mayer and Dave Matthews Band.
That, however, did not bother him. "I really don't mind the
comparisons. I mean, that's just how it goes. And if it sells me a
few more records, then that's all the better," he said. "I think that
the state of the world today gives artists such as us more of a chance.
People are more on edge and are looking for things with more
substance."

Howie Day performs for a full house at the new
College Center Grand Ballroom. Howie started off his
career by playing in bars. ■ Photo by Morgan Riehl

Although he classifies his type of music as "singer/
songwriter," Howie Day admits it's a very arbitrary category.
"Think of all of the singer/songwriters you know," he said. "They
are all different. It's not a definitive category, and I think that
gives the musicians a lot of room to experiment."

Howie Day liked to have fun with his fans by speaking
comically to his audience in between songs. The artist's humor
was evident in his performance and even the way he named his
album. "People always ask me why the title of my album is
Australia, especially since I am from Maine," he said. "Really,
there is no reason. When I was first starting out, I would tell
audiences I was from Australia and go up there with an accent
and everything, so that gave me the idea. But really, I named it
that just because I wanted to."

With a national tour, a single out on the airwaves and a
huge collegiate fan base, Howie Day seemed to have no where to
go but up. He tried not to let his success go to his head. "In the
future, I just want to be happy, doing shows and writing music
that I like. I want to be able to grow as an artist," he said. "There's
not any true turning point in which I begin to think, 'Ah, this is
it, I'm on my way.' I think being an artist you just have to evolve
on your own."

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leadership

Sigma Kappa sisters entertain the crowd with their
"XK in the City" performance. Greek Sing was an
annual event that gave each chapter a chance to
showcase their creativity." Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

"Greek Week was awesome!" exclaimed sophomore
Danie Bloczynski, "Even though it rained and I ended up in the
mud losing tug-of-war to the Alpha Phi's, we still had a lot of fun."

Many shared Bloczynski's sentiment as the Greek
community's annual event kicked off April 7, 2002 with the
theme "Get Your Greek On." The drug- and alcohol-free week
hill or activities and fundraisers was designed to bring all Greeks
closer together. "The purpose of Greek Week is to celebrate
growth and character, service and leadership," said sophomore
Jillian Macey, one of the core committee members.

All eight sororities participated, as well as three
fraternities: Theta Chi, Delta Chi and Alpha Kappa Lambda.
The Greeks earned points lor each event they participated in
and at the end of the week the sorority and fraternity with the
most points was named Overall Greek Week winner.

The week began bright and early on Sunday with the
5k walk/ run benefiting die charity Race For a Cure. On Monday the
Greeks held a Crest Drawing, a competition between all of the
Iraternities and sororities where each group drew their crest in I
sidewalk chalk on the row drive. The contest was judged tor
creativity and artistic value. The Greeks also gathered for a
Monday movie night. Tuesday and Wednesday, sororities and
fraternities observed their Nights of Service by spending time
helping out at the Boys and Girls Club. The Greek community also
sponsored a blood drive in PC Ballroom on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Greek Sing, the most popular event of the week, was
held on Thursday. "Greek Sing was a concert that promoted
Greek unity," Macey explained. "Each sorority or fraternity
picked a theme and had five minutes to perform. There was
singing, dancing, routines on the risers, and costumes. It was
really a lot of tun."

Fouraddition.il fraternities participated in Greek Sing:
Sigma Nu, Zeta BetaTau, Kappa Delta Rho and Kappa Alpha.
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Slipping and sliding in
the rain, Alpha Phi faces
off against the members
of Delta Chi. Alpha Phi
went on to win Best
Overall Sorority at the
awards banquet at the
end of the week. 'Photo
by Rachel ODonnell

Huddled in the rain, onlookers
watched the tug-of-war event.
Despite the bad weather,
participants agreed it was
worth getting wet for. •
Pboro by Rachel ODonnell

Delta Chi brothers help
themselves to cotton candy
on Godwin Field. Due to the
rain, the food supply for the
day was limited. ■ Photo by
Rachel O'Donnell

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Entertaining the crowd on
Godwin Flield, Georgia Avenue
performs throughout the
afternoon. The band was well-
known among university students.
■ Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

Showing off thier muscular
abilities, members of Delta Chi
pulled together to oust their
opponent.The tug of war was
one of the most popular events
held on Friday at Godwin Field.
■ Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

Though already thoroughly
drenched the Delta Gamma
president braces herself for the
cold water below.The dunking
booth was a popular event on
Friday as it provided chapter
members with the opportunity
to dunk their presidents. ■
Phofo by Rachel O'Donnell

(continued from p. 142) sororities with the theme of "ZK. in
the City." Finishing second was Zeta Tau Alpha with their
theme "Zeta across the USA" and Sigma Sigma Sigma came in
third with "Sigma Safari." Delta Chi took first place for the
fraternities with "Delta Chi Rock City." Theta Chi entertained
their way into second place with "Part}' Hopping," and Alpha
Kappa Lambda took third with "Bliz-ast from the Piz-ast." In
addition to the first, second, and third place group awards,
individual participants were also honored in categories such as
creativity, audience appeal, showmanship, best vocalist, best
riser choreography and best floor choreography.

"The judges did a great job; everyone was very
deserving of their award," Macey said. "All the judges were
very involved in the community and showed their support for
Greek life by participating in Greek Sing, and we really
appreciated that," she added.

The activities continued on a rainy Friday with a
Greek Fest Carnival on Godwin field. There were games, a
dunking tank for all of the presidents, and a wing-eating contest.
"Despite the rain, I had a great time," said sophomore Jacqi
Carter, "It was a really great time for all of Greek Life to come
together and celebrate our sisterhood and brotherhood." The
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Sorority members stuff
their faces and show off
their eating skills in a wing
eating contest. Sisters
gained pride in their
sororities by competing
against each other. ■
Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

^reek Week winners were announced at the field fest as well.
The week's events ended with Relay for Life, a time when Greeks
:ame together to raise support for the American Cancer Society.

At the awards ceremony the following Monday, Alpha
Phi was awarded the Best Overall Sorority tor the second year in
i row and Delta Chi was proclaimed the Best Overall Fraternity.
'Winning Greek Week was so exciting because it brought us
together as a chapter and gave us a sense of accomplishment,"
said Alpha Phi President, senior Noelle Stefanelli.

Throughout the week, the organizations held various
fundraisers such as Penny Wars and a Food Drive. All proceeds
from Greek Week were split between the Pentagon Relief Fund
and a Girl Scout troop in Harrisonburg that was building a
playground in Purcell Park. The food from the Food Drive went
directly to Valley Missions. Over $5000 was raised in all.

"I feel that the we did an excellent job upholding the
purpose of Greek Week," Macey added, "This was one of the
biggest years we've had so far, and it really showed the community
that the Greek system is a positive thing." ■

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Senior Katy Kain and
Idas Langsam, the
president of I5L Public
Relations, pose for a
picture. Langsam was
the publicist for The
Ramones for nine
years. ■ Photo courtesy
of Katy Kain

The remaining members
of the Ramones
performing a sound
check for The Dee Dee
Tribute at Continental
in NYC. Dee Dee Ramone
died in June 2002.
■ Photo by Katy Kain

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John Washburn, a
singer/songwriter and
guitarist, performs at
the Luna Lounge in
NYC. Washburn was
one of ISL Public
Relation's clients.
■ Photo by Katy Kain

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senior katy kain as a music publicity intern

What would you call three months spent with the nine-
year publicist of the Ramones, the former personal assistant to
Courtney Love, and the original booker and promoter tor the
Strokes, all inside a small, two-room office space on Manhattan's
Upper West Side? A great internship, and not to mention a
summer that I will never forget.

I interned last summer for ten weeks with Ida S. Langsam
(ISL) Public Relations, an independent music publicity firm,
with a small client roster of up-and-coming music artists. I lived
with my sister in Brooklyn, about half an hour outside the city
by subway. Having a week to spare before I would begin interning,
my time was spent wandering along the streets of Manhattan,
learning the infamous subway system, which was actually not as
scary as it looked. Once I had "Uptown" and "Downtown"
figured out, I was all set.

My first day of the internship went smoothly, basically
familiarizing myself with the firm's musical artists and procedures.

My decision to intern with this small firm, comprised of a three-
person staff, as opposed to a larger one, was incredibly rewarding.
The firm's president, worked on publicity for the Ramones for
nine years. A "publicist extraordinaire," she had also worked with
Kiss, Joan Jett, Billv Idol, Meatloaf, and the Damned. ISLPR's
other full-time publicist, who also had her own independent
booking and promotions company, shocked me with the extent
of her knowledge of the Lower-East-Side's rock scene. She helped
give the Strokes a fan base that soon led them to a record deal.
The part-time publicist at the firm was also a publicity "wiz" in
her own right. Aside from being a personal assistant to Courtney
Love, she also assisted Naomi Campbell, and was a publicist for
Blues Traveler's Jon Popper. So needless to say, I strongly felt I
was in good company. (Continued on p.1 49)

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Senior Katy Kain and
Kerri Sweeney, a full-
time publicist for ISL
Public Relations, pose
for a picture. Sweeney
also began her own
booking and
promotions company
called Kerriblack
Promotions, which she
still runs today. ■ Photo
courtesy of Katy Kain

G Ramone, Marky
Ramone, and Daniel
Rey, a long time friend
and producer, prepare
for an interview with
Rolling Stone. Kain got
to sit in on the intervew,
all part of the Dee Dee
Ramone Tribute held
that evening.
■ Photo by Katy Kain

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Cont.fromp.l47) A few of my responsibilities included pitching our
:lients to media entities through letters, emails, and phone calls,
keeping our database of contacts up-to-date, and putting together
press kits to send off to writers and other media. Of course, there
was the copying, faxing, answering phones, and filing that is
found with any internship, but as my boss had promised at my

nterview. it was not the focal point of my position. I was also
told I would need to attend all New York shows of our artists,
and that not to worn', I would be on the guest list. I thought to
myself, "I have no problem with that! '

One or the bands I worked on was Moodroom, an
alternative- rock pop group coming right out of local District of
olumbia. They have been compared to No Doubt, the Smashing
Pumpkins, and Garbage. I also worked on publicity for John
Washburn, a singer/songwriter and guitarist, who describes his
music himself as "rwangv rock and roll." We also started publicitv
for Pernell Disney, another singer/songwriter with a dream-pop

ound similar to that of Duncan Sheik.

I soon found that my internship with ISLPR had many
perks. One was meeting Kerri, the full-time publicist. The seven

Moodroom, an alt-rock
pop band, performs at
The West Village's
Elbow Room in NYC.
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summer and was
making their way on to
MTV.
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years between us did not stop her from taking me out in the city.
I spent many nights in the Lower East Side, becoming engrossed
in the talent that struck the stage at the bars and clubs of the
East Village. One night at the Luna Lounge, the bar I frequented
the most, Kerri introduced me to the bassist and drummer of
the Strokes, who had just happened to be home in New York
Citv for the weekend.

One night I will never forget was the Dee Dee Ramone
Tribute at Continental, a New York City spot where the legendary
punk rock band, the Ramones, always used to play. Sadly, Dee
Dee Ramone had died the past June. Continental's owner asked
my boss to do a press release summarizing a tribute he wanted to
hold for Dee Dee, and if she could arrange an interview between
Rolling Stone and the remaining members of the Ramones during
sound check for the tribute. She set up the interview and brought
me with her earlv that dav to sit in on the interview and obtain
quotes about Dee Dee tor the press release. I spent the evening
surrounded by countless legendarv punk rockers, friends of Dee
Dees, and Ramones tans.

We had many calls to the office the dav after Dee Dee's
death. One day I nearly tell of my chair when I heard Kerri
transfer a call to my boss, saying "Kurt Loder from MTV on line
one." I actually ended up pitching a lot of our artists to MTV
My boss asked me one day to find out how we would go about
getting our clients' music on MTV's Undressed, a steamy soap
opera-like show. I called all over the place, first New York, then
Los Angeles, then up to Canada where I finally found the show's
music coordinator. After telling me to send up some matetial to
him, I wrote a pitch letter about each of our artists. A week later
he called back saying he loved the music and he wanted them on
the show. Needless to say, I was happy and gave myself a little
pat on the back.

I came awav from New York City very satisfied with mv
experience. I also came away broke, a great way to start oft the
new school year. But it was all worth it. The internship was
unpaid, but I can definitely say the experience was priceless. ■

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the human condition

"It was your name dude, you're in
charge," said senior and lead singer Brian Pino, as
he looked at senior lead guitarist Aaron Stanley
with a grin. Apparently, none of the guys wanted
the responsibility of answering the simple yet
somehow dreaded question of how their band
came to be called The Human Condition. After
several outbreaks of laughter and a few honest
attempts, Stanley stepped up to the plate.

"It's kind of a catch-22, I suppose," he
explained. "It refers to how man continues to make
'breakthroughs' in technology but, in fact, we're
really destroying the planet. We continue to
advance ourselves, while nearing closer to
destroying existence as we know it."

The Human Condition looked to make
a breakthrough into the music industry. The five-
member late '90s rock-electronic group had the
talent, as well as the drive and down-to-earth
personalities needed to achieve success.

Human Condition plays at Main Street
Bar and Grille. Many student bands
played at the local bar. ■ Photo by
Morgan Riehl

In addition to Pino and Stanley, the band
also included bassist senior Bill Whitney, drummer
senior Rob Walker, and deejay senior Ben Scott.
Walker and Scott were the newest additions to the
band, formerly known as Sidewalk Closed.

So where did these guys find their
inspiration? "Sonny and Cher, definitely," joked
Stanley, followed by uncontrollable laughter. While
each member had several all-time favorites, their
influences stemmed from the dynamics of great
rock, such as Radiohead, Rage Against the
Machine, Pink Floyd, Tool, Foo Fighters, Pearl
Jam, and Incubus.

"I think, as a whole, the music scene
continues to get more and more diverse," said
Stanley. "New styles are being innovated every day.
There needs to be a new sound revolution ... like
Hendrix in the late 1960s, or hip-hop in the 1980s."

"There's a lot of really good new bands
out there that aren't getting the recognition they
deserve because some would rather hear radio-
friendly, formulated pop rock as opposed to real
music with real emotion, by real people," claimed
Pino. Whitney liked to classify' their musical style
as "evolved grunge with an electronic edge.
Courtesy of Scott, several of their songs were
interspersed with eclectic electronic beats and
melodies. "Our style differs only because we are a
combination of so many different styles; ska, punk,
jazz, rock, drum and bass, jam rock, and metal,"
Pino listed. "No two songs of ours sound the same."

The Human Condition maintained a
strong fan base, playing gigs around Harrisonburg
as well as in Richmond, Charlottesville, and
Philadelphia. "We have a pretty decent fan base,
people who come out to see us every time. They've
been with us for about three years now," said
Stanley. The band recorded several tracks in
Philadelphia with Nocturnal Noise in the fall and
sent out press kits with the samplers, hoping to
plav more gigs outside Virginia. "This is a really
hard scene for bands to make it in," stated Stanley.
"In a larger city, we could get better exposure."

"The more we play, the more people hear
us, the better we get, and the more likely we will
be able to make a career out of this. In the next

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few years I would love to see us considered as a
regional touring act," Pino said.

The band surely put forth the effort during
the year. "I work at Spanky's, go to class, and I play.
It's a nightmare!" Pino joked. A lot of the work came
from a practice schedule that Pino explained as long
and tiring. "Some days we'll just run the songs we
know and try to clean them up a little bit," he said.
"Other days we'll come together with ideas and spend
three or four hours writing a song. Either way, there's
a lot of goofing around going on which keeps it
interesting. Basically, all we do is laugh when we're
together but it's fun. We amuse ourselves and love
every second ot it."

While the band agreed that they were not
threatened by other local competition, they also said
that there were some really great local bands that had
similar goals and were good songwriters. As far as
songwriting went, Pino took the helm at devising
lyrics but overall the finished product was a team
effort. "The more we've developed as a band, the more
we've started to do collective work," said Pino. "Of
course disagreements happen. Not every one thinks
alike, especially when you're writing a song.
Sometimes you have to stand back and say well, 'Bill's
a music major and I'm not. His idea might work so
let's try it.' And usually you are happy with the result.

Basically the hardest part is overcoming your own ego."

Pino's deep-felt vocals, backed by intense guitar-
layered rhythms, strong percussion beats and an electronic
vibe brought out the versatility in each of the band's songs,
such as "While the World Turns On," "Jester," and "Circus
Sideshow."

"I think we take a different route than most bands
as far as our songs are concerned," admitted Stanley.
"Already our sound has mutated into something new. I
mean, almost completely different than it was three weeks
ago. So, I think we're really trying to push the envelope.
We all come from different styles, and we're working really
hard to incorporate those differences into our overall sound."

"I think we've got a real definitive sound and
once its hits people's ears thev won't be able to get enough,"
Pino claimed. The five seniors would love to see something
happen for them by the time they graduate, but for the
most part they felt it was about making the music they
love. "We're all incredible critics of the music that we listen
to," said Stanley. "We figure it we like it, then out music
must be on the right track. I don't see us ever trying to sell
out or anything of that nature. I don't think we could
stomach ourselves if we did."

"All I want is to be able to suppott myself making
music," Pino admitted. "If that's possible then I'm happy.
If that includes a record contract then I'm very happy." ■

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bon leaf

You mav have seen them perform at Mainstreet Bar and Grille
in downtown Harrisonburg. Or perhaps even in Charlottesville or
Richmond. But you most likelv saw them perform right in your own
living room: on television, of course! In January, Carbon Leaf, the
five-member band from Richmond, performed at the American Music
Awards (AMAs) in Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium after winning the
coveted Coca-Cola New Music Award. With their Celtic-influenced
rock sound and plethora of interesting instruments such as the
mandolin, bagpipes, bouzouki and the banjo, Carbon Leaf entertained
the live audience and 80 million people worldwide with their single,
"The Boxer," becoming the first unsigned band to ever perform at
the AMAs. Not bad for five college friends.

Before such awe-inspiring moments, the band had more
humble beginnings. Four of the band's members, Barn' Privett, Terry
Clark, Carter Gravett and Scott Milstead, met at Randolph-Macon
College in Richmond during their freshman year in 1992. They
formed the band with Privet on lead vocals, Clark on guitar, Gravett
on mandolin and Milstead on drums.

After graduating in 1996, the band began touring the East
Coast college and nightclub circuit and eventually recorded their first
two albums, Meander and its follow up. Shadows in the Banquet Hall.
When their original bass player quit in 1997, the band found itself
struggling to stay afloat. After two years, five bassists and countless
auditions, they struck gold with Jordan Medes.

"I was surfing the web one day and found that a band in
Richmond was looking tor a bassist. I went to their website, listened
to some of their stuff and sent an email to Barn- saying I really wanted
to audition. The next week I did and I felt things just clicked between

Barry, Terry, Scott, Cattet and I," said Medes, an alumnus. "We plaved
our first gig with him in 1999, and we knew right away we had
something," Clark said.

With all of the members in place, the band continued touring
and expanding their tan base, ranging from college students to middle-
aged fans. The band went on to record their third and fourth albums,
Ether-Electrified Porch Music and Echo Echo, from which "The Boxer"
was cut.

In 2002. Carbon Leaf received the chance of a lifetime when
they were selected from over 800 bands to receive the Coca-Cola
New Music Award. "It was exhausting," said Privett. "It took about
eight months from entering to performing. We played in front of
about 7,000 audience members at the Shrine Auditorium and famous
people and industry insiders, so that was kind of a trip. "

Playing regularlv in Harrisonburg, Carbon Leaf gained a great
portion of their fan base at the university. Sophomore Summer Gentry
became a tan after seeing them plav on tour with Cake. "I really liked
their music, so I went over and introduced myself to the band. They
were reallv friendlv and since then we've become prettv good friends,"
she said.

Gentry's friend, junior Katie Bace, agrees. "I like Carbon Leaf
because they have a unique sound and the abilitv to plav various
instruments. They are amazing performers and they really make the
crowd feel involved.

Carbon Leaf came a long way from their college days back
in Richmond, but not without hard work. "It takes time," Privett
said. "We've just done it little by little. We can't do it alone When you
can't get on the radio, word of mouth is key and tans are the lite
blood." From being proclaimed "The Best Unsigned Band in America"
by Dick Clark to winning an American Music Award, Carbon Leaf
was well on their way to the top. ■

Carbon Leaf plays to a crowd at the 9:30 Club in
Washington, D.C.The 9:30 Club was a popular
spot for students as it was close to the university.
■ Photo courtesy of Carbon Leaf

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Popular local band "My Blue Pill" spent the year
playing their music oi choice, turning many heads, pushing
the limits, and gaining the hand recognition. 1 he hand s
single "A Certain Cure appeared on the January CMJ
New Music for 2003 compilation. Fort)' thousand copies
were distributed to most record stores nationwide. In
November, the band finished shooting a TV spot tor the
Original Music Showcase in Charlottesville ot which the
footage was used tor a 30-second spot airing on MTV.

The bands unique sound stemmed trom their
eclectic fit ot instrumental talent as well as musical
influences ranging trom Radiohead. Deftones, DJ Logic,
and B|ork. With a sound that lead singer and guitarist
Chris Castiglione called "experimental and post-
alternative. Along with senior Castiglione, My Blue Pill
included seniors Nick Lombardi on the bass and
programming, Caleb Vesey handling the drum kit, and
Dave Strong performing hand percussion. Junior Behvin
McDonnell plaved the cello and keyboards.

The five-piece group recorded their second CD
this vear. an album that gave more of a teel tor their live
shows with quick electronic drumbeats, cello and thick
guitar rhythms. My Blue Pill recorded their first CD,
"Locus, in upstate New York with producer JP

Sheganoski, who has worked with renowned artists such
as Bjork, Eric Clapton, and Mariah Carey.

A busv schedule was normal for My Blue Pill,
since they practiced around three times a week while
holding down jobs and attending classes. Usually spending
at least 20 hours a week together, the band admitted they
were verv close. Castiglione said a good amount of time
was spent doing "arts and crafts." which consisted ot
putting together promotion materials tor their upcoming

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The band's creativity and songwriting was a
collective ettort. experimenting with their two drummers.
organ sounds and vocal melodies. "I like to think we are
much more innovative than most ot the stuff on the radio.
said Castiglione. "The medium of popular radio by nature,
does not willing and fully subscribe to creative music."

"People are making good music, but if you only
listen to the radio and MTV you are missing out,"
Castiglione stated. "Anything that is played on mainstream
radio is most likelv a generic cookie cut ot some other
band. You need to challenge yourself. The music needs to
have meaning, it needs to be original and push the
boundaries." ■

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behind the scenes at
parking services

Their work affected hundreds, even thousands of lives
m a single day. Some people feared them. Some were angered bv
them. Some came to understand thev were just doing a job.
Whatever their reputation, the university's parking attendants
were an important part of campus life.

The students who worked for parking services were just
that — students. They couldn't make the rules or change
them. They could not create more parking or let students park
anywhere they wanted. They dealt with the parking situation as
commuters and also as enforcers. Parking services was one of the
most misunderstood departments at the university. The parking
problem was not something that could be easily solved, but the
office did what they could all year to make things work as
well as possible.

Parking attendants had two main roles: that of
monitoring, and that of enforcing. Students rotated between roles
during the week. Monitots were in charge of making everything
run smoothlv. Thev had to inform people where they could park
and keep students out of lots when? they wete not allowed. They
kept traffic and campus running smoothly,(Conr/nuedonp./59J

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A parking attendent
writes a ticket. When
patrolling the lots,
attendants worked in
two hour shifts.
■ Photo by
Morgan Riehl

With the construction of the
Leeolou Alumni Center and
the CISAT additions, more
parking lots are appearing.
Even with the additions,
parking was still tight. ■
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(Cont.fromp.157) and worked with the police when needed,
nforcers were in charge of citations and ticketing vehicles.
bout eight monitors and six to eight enforcers worked on an
■erage daw

The work of a parking attendant was never done. Their
>b did not cease because of bad weather. Thev worked in the
)ld, the rain, the dark, and the early hours of the morning,
basically as long as the university is open, we are," said Brvan
:coraro. Supervisor at Parking Services. Parking attendants worked
om early morning until nine at night, when thev were required
) have a partner to patrol. After 9 p.m. the police department
iok over, as well as a separate department of parking enforcement.

Contrary to rumor, parking attendants did not get any
>ecial parking privileges. "The parking situation is as hard on
s as it is for everyone else," said senior Ben Lundy, a parking
Tiployee of three and a half years. "We wish there was enough
irking for everyone but it's the way campus is built. We can't
structure it." Though their jobs were tough at times, employees
lostly enjoyed working for parking services. Junior Pam Williams
:lt the work atmosphere was most important. "The atmosphere
ad the people are great," she said. "It's not a mean place to
ork, and we aren't mean people. Everyone is really nice, if people
ould only realize this." Senior Sarah Kevorkian agreed that their
nvironment was full of great people, "No one enjoys giving
ckets, we just do what we are assigned to do." Their jobs allowed

them to work with different students, of different majors, and
lifestyles.

Working in a field that affected so many people
generated plenty of funny stories. One employee's favorite story
was an event that happened last year. Four roommates had a
contest to see who could get the most parking tickets in a week.
1 hev made up parrv fliers for a five- or six-keg party and whoever
won the bet wouldn't have to pay tor the part)'. For a week these
students followed the parking attendants around, parking in
ridiculous places, blocking parking lots, doing absurd things,
and begging the attendants for tickets. After a week they had
racked up over SI, 000 in tickets.

Parking employees also had to endure the wrath of
ticketed students, from being cursed at to students trying to
rip up their tickets, but thev tried to find the humor even in
tense situations." The tickets won't really rip," said Williams.
"They are protected by a plastic material. It's always funny when
students get mad and try ro rip them up in your face and they
just can't do it." "People try to burn the tickets sometimes,
laughed senior Andrew Canapa. "They try to set them on fire,
but they are non-flammable."

Despite the hard work and occasional confrontation,
parking attendants enjoved their job, working with great people,
being able to work outdoors, and having plenty of stories to tell. ■

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Senior Jenny Snyder
sings her heart out at
Open Mic Night at
Taylor Down Under.
Snyder sang Patty
Griffin's'Every Little Bit"
and Counting Crows'
"Ghost in You." ■ Photo
by Rachel O'Donnell

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Brad Runion and Jesse
Reamer play sings
such as"Freelove"and
"Stars Go By" for their
audience. Open Mic
Night was open to
college students and
others from the
community who
signed up to play
each Tuesday night.
■ Photo by
Rachel O'Donnell

Where can you jam to the tune of an old favorite song,
inspired by the poetic words of a softly spoken voice, or ro
the floor with laughter from pure comedic bliss? Open Mic
ight, of course.

Taylor Down Under was the place to study, socialize,
lax, and on Tuesday nights, to be entertained. Talented and
arless students continued doing almost anything to please their
dience. There were no rules when it came to Open Mic
ight. No one expected perfection, especially since this was the
time for many students to perform on stage. Talent included
usicians, writers, artists, and comedians. For many performers
was a nerve-racking experience, for others it was an adrenaline
sh to have complete control of the microphone.

The list of performers changed each night. Some came
ack almost every week; others made a guest appearance every
3 often. Some students debuted their talent only once and never
:turned to the stage. Among the list of frequent acts was the
uo of seniors Al Philpott and Matt Whitten. The vocal and
uitar duo rocked out to songs from the bluegrass genre and
Me by Phish. The duos philosophy was just to have fun and
et up on stage relaxed and happy. Whitten, with five years of

guitar experience, and Philpott with eight, found inspiration from
Tony Rice, Trey Anastasio, and Yonder Mountain String Band.
New to the stage was songwriter and guitarist sophomore John
Sander, playing both original songs and some Grateful Dead.
His unique style included an eclectic mix of blues, modern, and
hardcore rock.

One of the funniest comedic acts of the year came from
senior David Clementson. Clementson performed a stand up
comedy act about the university, poking fun at the various
annoyances on campus. Whether joking about run-ins with
parking attendants, the joys of the dining hall experiences, or
other problems encountered bv the average student, Clementson's
lively act kept the audience entertained. "I'm surprised that with
a campus as funny as this one, I'd be the first person in a really
long time to perform stand up comedy," he commented.
Clementson said his biggest inspiration was "stand-up legend
Larry David. I was named after him. Just kidding."

Clementson also pointed out the humor in signs around
campus. "Does anyone find it funny that there are signs at the
railroad crossing that say do not cross when train is approaching?"
he asked the audience. (Continued on p.163)

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Students relax in the
futons and chairs in
Taylor Down Under to
watch the performers.
Many enjoyed
supporting their
friends or taking a
break from studying to
listen. ■ Photo by
Rachel OVonnell

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Bnior Jenny Snyder makes
jre her guitar is in tune
efore she begins her

lection of music for the
ight. Snyder had played at
pen Mic Night in previous

■ars and enjoyed playing
efore a crowd. ■ Photo by
achel O'Donnell

Jamming with their
guitars, seniors Matt
Whitten and Al Philpott
play music from Phish
and the Grateful Dead.
Whitten and Philpott
were regulars at Open
Mic Night ■ Photo by
Rachel O'Donnell

(Cont.fromp.161) "Now for the guy that is going to cross anyway,
is he really going to stop and read that sign and rethink whether
he should be crossing? Probably not."

Senior Daniel Foose also took a chance at comedy.
Normally a musical performer, he tried out his comedic skills
for the first time at Open Mic Night. In light of the university's
budget struggles, Foose shared some of his own off-the-wall ideas
or how to save money. In order to cut dining costs, he joked that
Aramark should change the value of a punch to $2 and make a
double punch $4.

Foose continued to explain his imaginary budget. To
save money on professors tor introductory courses, several general
education classes could have just one section a semester, which
could meet in the Convocation Center, he said. Also, any car
with an out-of state license plate would be required to pay an
additional $50 a semester. This would apply to out-of-state
professors, parents, and visitors, Foose explained. Students with
bumper stickers would be required to pay the fee as well.

To save more money, Foose said that Parking Services
could have unprecedented authority to give parking tickets. Cars
that could be ticketed would include Saabs, new Beetles, any
model older then 1988, any car from Japan, any car with a vanity
plate, and cars that are yellow. Each offense would be worth $ 1 5
dollars, and any combination of offenses would accumulate. To
receive such fines, a student need not be parked in a restricted
area, but just own a car with one or more of the above
characteristics.

Foose suggested that the university could bring in extra
revenue by allowing various industrial companies to dump
hazardous waste into Newman Lake. "Don't worry," he said, "I
doubt the waste is any more harmful than whatever substances
are currently floating around there." With all the money saved
by his suggestions, Foose said the school could hire more parking
attendants, build a fence around the Quad so no one could sit
on it, and install more outdoor sprinklers to water the sidewalks
and students. Also, the university could fund a new department
to research the dog food smell.

Open Mic Night was a special experience ever)' Tuesday,
showcasing many acts, each with its own unique flare. The TDU
stage may have been the first step to stardom for some of these
talented performers. ■

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Hilary Heim, Claire
Kurtenbaugh, Lindsay
Carson, Whitney Hill, Erin
Herring, Jane Slomski

girl's night out

Brooke Glover, Katy
Kain, Norma Craft,
Darcy Uricoli, Alexa
Jones, Allison .Cristina
Bernhardt, Carolyn
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Lauren J. Alfonso, SCOM: Mahopac, NY

Tracy L. Alisuag, SCOM; Manasass, VA

Lynn E. Allgood, Graphic Design; Ringgold, VA

Laura M. Amatucci, Art History; Charlottesville, VA

Scott H. Anderson, PUAD; Harrisonburg, VA

Jae M. Aoh, Graphic Design; Haymarket, VA

Rezeda Azangulova, SCOM; Russia
Jennifer L. Bailey, Art Ed.; Maurer Town, VA
Laura A. Bailey, Political Science; Vienna, VA
Laurie N. Bailer, Anthropology; W. Hartford, CT
Megan Y. Baillargeon, SCOM; Seabrook, NY
Trinin- K. Baker, Musical Theater; Manassas, VA

Elizabeth V Bakes, Philosophy; Summerville, NJ
Betty C. Ball, Art History; Winchester, VA
Emersson J. Barillas, Graphic Design; Richmond, VA
Mary K. Barrett, SMAD; Mendham, NJ
Matthew T Barrett, English; Alexandria, VA
Barbara L. Barron, PUAD; Fairfax Station, VA

Cheryl A. Beauchesne, SCOM; Sterling, VA
Lindsay M. Belfor, SCOM; Alexandria, VA

Kristen A. Bertram, SMAD; Rochester Hills, MI
Kathvrn H. Blonkowski, Sociology; Westminster, MD
Jennifer E. Boehm, Anthropology; Farmingville, NY
Carrie M. Bond, Music Performance; Centreville, VA

Ludwin A. Bonilla, Spanish; Vienna, VA

Jessica R. Borash, SMAD; Richmond, VA

April E. Bounds, English; Columbia, SC

Timothy A. Bowman, Sociology; Annapolis, MD

Daniel H. Bowman, SMAD; Manassas. VA

Amanda S. Bowser. Music Education; Newport News. VA

Tennille Bowser, English; Chesapeak. VA

Brian C. Boyd, Graphic Design; Waynesboro, VA

Trudy Brandt, Political Science; Glen Gardner, NJ

Patrick B. Bray, PUAD; Fairfax, VA

Kelly L. Brentzel, Political Science; Richmond, VA

Christine K. Brindza, Anthropology; Burke, VA

Cristina H. Broker, Graphic Design; Hingham, MA
Lauren S. Brooks. English; Newport News, VA
Kristin M. Broughton, PUAD; Richmond, VA
Molly M. Brown. SCOM; Willmington, DE
K. Paxton Buckingham, Interior Design; Chesapeak, VA
Megan T Bugbee, SCOM; Willmington, DE

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Jeffrey A. Burke, History; Acton, MA

Melissa L. Burke, Graphic Design; Fredricksburg, VA

Caitlin A. Butterworrh. SMAD; Ipswitch, MA

Erin A. Cain, Music Education; Vienna, VA

Guiseppe V. Carfagno, English; Hauppange, NY

Seth J. Casana, Philosophy; Burke, VA

Paul K. Cascio, Graphic Design; Woodbridge, VA

Chris M. Castiglione, SMAD; Fairfield, NJ

Shannon R. Caulfield, Political Science; Springfield, VA

Christinia M. Chek, Art; Hopkinton, MA

Pvicardo A. Chellini, Hisrory; Woodstock, VA

Gui Cheng, Graphic Design; Fort Washinton, MD

Laura L Chick, Music Composion; Yorktown, VA

Amy C. Clark, Political Science; McLean, VA

Maegan B. Clark, Graphic Design; Hatfield, PA

Stephen M. Clark, PUAD; Richmond, VA

Chris Clarke, SMAD; Richmond, VA

Amanda M. Clavtor, Theater; Roanoke, VA

David E. Clementson, Political Science; Richmond, VA

Kenny Close, SCOM; Danville, VA

Dana J. Cobb, English; Aylett, VA

Erin M. Conley, SCOM; Hampron, VA

Brett E. Connelly, Political Science; Columbus, OH

Amanda N. Costley, SMAD; Prince George, VA

Laura T. Corton, Anthropology; Stafford, VA

Lauren E. Cowley, Art; Long Valley, NJ

Gaylen D. Cragin, SCOM; Newburyport, MA

David J. Crain, Polirical Science; Virginia Beach, VA

Jeffrey M. Cretz, SMAD; Hoboken, NJ

Jennifer N. Crider, SMAD; Harrisonburg, VA

Dalesha D. Criner, Political Science; Richmond, VA

Lee M. Cross, History; The Plains, VA

Maire E. Cunningham, Sociology; Alexandria, VA

Paul R. Curtis, Sociology; Virginia Beach, VA

Kimberly M. Dacey, SMAD; Frederick, MD

Alyson J. Daniels, Spanish; Reading, PA

Jeremiah C. Daniels, English; Lynchburg, VA

Jeanie A. Darlington, Political Science; Charlottesville, VA

Marlene R. Daughtrey, Political Science; Lynchburg, VA

David A. Denoft, Political Science; Richmond, VA

Megan J. DeRoche, SMAD; Alexandria, VA

Chris R. Deutsch, Int. Affairs; Falls Church, VA

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boardgames

your spin

A childhood pastime resurfaces

One of the best parts of childhood was
spending lazy summer afternoons playing board
games and learning how to plav cards. Once students
reached college, however. playtime usually got pushed

aside. Between studying, attending classes and writing papers, many students did not have free time to
escape their busy class schedules. In spite of their hectic lives, many students learned how to balance their
work and find some time to bring back childhood fun.

The board games of choice among students were Monopoly, Taboo, Yahtzee and Scrabble. "I
definitely reel that by playing board games my roommates and I are bringing back a part of our childhood,"
said junior Elizabeth Friend. "It brings back good childhood memories and takes vour mind off the grown-
up real world." Friend added that she and her roommates liked Taboo, "because it's fast-paced and gives you
an excuse to yell out the most random things. You can't help but laugh at the outburst of random words and
funny explanations that go along with the game of Taboo." Scrabble for some students was a way to make up
words and laugh about the interesting combinations people came up with, while a game of Monopoly could
go on for hours.

Card games also became popular. Junior Tom Dean' and his friends played Magic, adding a gambling
twist to the festivities. "I feel like I have too much money, and I don't smoke, so it gives me something
pointless on which to waste mv money," Dearv said.

Attempting to forget about the piles of work that needed to be done was the inspiration for the
childhood comeback with most students. "They are fun and it gives us something to do, said junior Leigh
Buckley. "We play games for fun and to relieve the stress of school with a little friendly competition," Friend
added. "I suppose Magic does relieve stress, except when I lose," Dean* said.

Many board game matches were spotted in Taylor Down Under, where students enjoyed a relaxed
atmosphere. Board and card games also proved to be good icebreakers in a new dorm hall. "It is an excuse for
us all to hang out and forget about school," Friend said. "We started playing freshman year in the dorm late
one night as a way to procrastinate. We laughed a whole lot and it brought the group of us closer together.
Even though we were all really tired for class the next day it was worth it. We still talk about that night."
added Buckle}'.

Whether it was to bond, relieve stress, gamble, or to just forget about the world, bringing back a
piece of the past proved to be worthwhile for many students. ■

Playing Magic with his
suitemates, junior Tom
Deary contemplates
his next move. Card
games as well as board
games were popular
pastimes when the
weekend scene began
to get old. ■ Photo by
Gina Indellicate

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rickdigiallonardo

History of Rock
Professor Rick
DiGiallonardo sits at his
piano in his office.
Professor DiGiallonardo
headed the Music
Industry Department.
■ Photo by Emily Cook

rock 'n roll

Professor DiGiallonardo keeps rock
roll alive in the classroom.

He worked in the recording studio with Elton John, Sammv
Haggar, Linda Rodstat, Bob Seger, Loverboy. Rick Springfield, Joe Walsh
and manv others. He wrote music for Fast Times at Ridgemorit High, Nightshifi
and Gremlins. He met Queen in Amsterdam and Billy Joel at Madison Square
Garden. All before he had any knowledge of our East Coast school.

Professor Rick DiGiallonardo, Prof. D. or Rick D. to most of his
students, had quite a resume when he applied for the Music Industry
Coordinator position in 1998. Before he received an email from a friend
about the opening, DiGiallonardo had never even heard of the university,
having grown up on the West Coast. Although the deadline for applications
had passed, he applied anyway and was surprised when he received a
telephone interview and was soon hired.
DiGiallonardo brought with him a controversial History of Rock class that became the largest class
offered at the university with 323 students. DiGiallonardo attributed the class's popularity to the nature of
class and his professional experience in the music industry. "Society reflects rock and vice versa," he said. "So,
the class, by nature, needed to be fun." Though the professor recognized that some traditionalists might find
his class inconsequential to the study of music, he believed that as time went on, the field of music industry
would become more and more important. "You cannot just dismiss rock-and-roll as something that was here
and gone," said DiGiallonardo. "When someone asks what influenced you in the sixties and seventies, it's
not going to be twentieth-century composers. It's going to be the Beatles."

DiGiallonardo double majored in Music and Psychology at Portland State University and completed
his masters and doctorate in Music Theory at the University of North Texas. He also taugh t at both schools.
After college, DiGiallonardo began work as a studio musician, signing with Geffen Records. He eventually
signed by Polygram Records. As a keyboardist/pianist, he toured with big names. DiGiallonardo remembered
playing Madison Square Garden with Elton John tour nights in a row, meeting Yoko Ono, Andy Warhol and
many others on those nights, and even having a food fight with Elton John, shoving a banana in his face and
getting pummeled with M&Ms.

Also while touring with Elton John, DiGiallonardo met his wife when she came backstage for an
autograph after a concert. They married a few years later, and he continued to tour full-time for three years.
DiGiallonardo finally settled into teaching when he and his wife were expecting their first child. Though
DiGiallonardo said he missed the touring life, he admitted that the rock-and-roll life is "a young man's
sport," and if he ever went back into the business, it would be as a manager or producer.

Until then, DiGiallonardo designed three new classes to implement in following years: Artist
Management, Songwriting and Publishing, which he looked forward to getting off the ground. He anticipated
they would provide valuable skills for graduates entering the music industry. "The way music is traditionally
taught at the university level is changing because (music) industry grads are getting not just jobs, but high-
paying jobs, especially as we work in tandem with other programs," said DiGiallonardo. ■

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David J. Dickens, Political Science; Avon, CT
Bethany T. Diehl, Art; Fredericksburg, VA
Lauren T. Dinizo, Int. Affairs; South Salem, NY
Jennifer L. Dix, Art; Media, PA
Jason L. Dowel, Music Ed.; Shenandoah. VA
Conor M. Dowling, Political Science; Hinsdale, MA

Andrew J. Dudick, Political Science; Fairfax, VA
Lynn M. Duesterhaus. Theater; Vienna, VA
Sarah E. Duff, SCOM; High Point. NC
Jarrod D. Dungan. English; Warsaw, VA
Melissa S. Dzbynski, SCOM; Owings, MD
Amanda J. Eakle, English; Finksburg, MD

Joshua S. Edmonds, English; Harrisonburg, VA

Kimberly N. Esp, SCOM; Bellport. NY

Lindsay M. Eubanks, Int. Affairs; Fredericksburg. VA

James N. Eustis, PUAD; Alexandria, VA

Jack N. Falke, SMAD; Williamsburg. VA

Tori A. Falls, History; Lexington. VA

Jessica Fanning, Dance; Sayville. NY
Chad Farlow, Political Science; Pvichmond. VA
Katherine E. Ferguson, TSC; Roanoke, VA
Gretchen A. Flack. SM\D; West Chester, PA
Laura M. Fletcher, SCOM; Baldwin. MD
Dainel V. Foose, Music Ed.; Woodbridge, VA

Jennifer L. Fowler. B.F.A.; Roanoke, VA
Matthew S. Fraker, Music Ed.; Carlise, PA
Christopher C. France, Religion; Virginia Beach, VA
Kona E. Gallagher. SMAD; Leesburg, VA
Christopher R. Gannon, History; Fairfax, VA
lames T Garber. History; Corbin. \A

Jason M. Garber, SMAD; Midlothian, VA
Hannah S. Gho, History; Newport News, VA
Sarah T. Gibert, SiMAD; Frederiscksburg. VA
Leigh A. Giblin, SMAD; Virginia Beach, VA
Aaron C. Gibson, SMAD; Lawrenceville, VA
Benjamin C. Gibson. SMAD; Woodbridge, VA

Jessica A. Glendinning, Music Ed.; Monterey, VA
Thaddeus J. Glotfelty, Int. Affairs: Springfield. VA
Jessena S. Godfrey, SCOM; Chesapeake. VA
Lisa J. Goins, SCOM; Galax, VA
Tricia E Gonitzke, Political Science; Damascus. MD
Douglas L. Gordon, Political Science; Pitman, NJ

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Haley F. Gouldin, English; Mechanicsville, VA

George C. Graham, SCOM; Forest, VA

Tiffany A. Grant. Art; Chester, VA

Howard P. Green, Graphic Design; Danville, VA

Paula F. Green, Anthropology; Shenandoah, VA

Cynthia H. Greene, Art; Timberville, VA

Stephanie M. Greene, Spanish; Powhatan, VA

Joanna L. Greer, Sociology; Richmond, VA

Lori A. Groom, Art; Silverspring, MD

Casey E. Gulley, PUAD; Richmond, VA

Stephanie R. Guy, SMAD; Burke, VA

Lisa M. Hagan, Music Ed.; Hampton, VA

Russell J. Hammond, Industrial Design; Charlotte, NC

Georgia V. Hancock, History; Kueka Lake, NY

Jessica M. Hanebury, SMAD; Fort Washington, PA

Ruth A. Hariu, English; Media, PA

Joshua M. Harold, Theater; Dayton, OH

Katherine S. Harrell, PUAD; Chesapeake, VA

Steven F. Harris, Music Industry; Chesapeake, VA

Jeremy D. Harsh, Sociology; Vesuvius, VA

Laura R. Hart, English; Virginia Beach, VA

Tenley A. Hart, SCOM; Reading, PA

Scott C. Hartin, SCOM; Virginia Beach, VA

Erin R. Hatcher, Political Science; Virginia Beach, VA

Jennifer L. Hayden, Int. Affairs; Williamsburg, VA

Valerie M. Helsley, Sociology; Richmond, VA

Erin D. Henry, SMAD; Manassas, VA

Lauren D. Henry, SMAD; Southbury, CT

Clarita M. Herce, Art; Woodbridge, VA

Garret D. Hiller, Art; Monterev, CA

Matthew S. Holler, Int. Affairs; Pottstown, PA

Matthew A. Holt, PUAD; Nokesville, VA

Molly E. Hood, SMAD; Richmond, VA

Emily L. Hotan, Art History; Glen Rock, NJ

Stacie E. Horrell, Philosophy; Gloucester, VA

Ann A. Huegelmeyer, Art; Middletown, MD

Rie Iochi, Int. Affairs; Chiba, Japan

Christine M. Iovino, SCOM; North Bellmore, NY

Kathryn W Irwin, SMAD; Springfield, VA

Katharine H. Isidoridy, SCOM; Oakton, VA

Kelvin A. Jackson, Music Performance; Newport New, VA

Kirkland A. Jackson, Music Ed.; Newport News, VA

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lailyp;rind.

daily grind

The newest Java hot spot

"Two lattes, one raspberry croissant and one plain," was the order from a leather-clad couple escaping
the icy weather for a few moments. Many were drawn to the new downtown coffee shop, enjoying the quiet,
homey atmosphere and tasty treats. The perfect place for a quick pick-me-up or a warm meal to accompany
a study session, the Daily Grind Coffeehouse offered a new spin on Java options for both locals and students
after moving from across South Main Street to Court Square in May of 2001 .

The Daily Grind was not just a place for coffee. Along with a variety of 45 flavored smoothies and
other specialty drinks, there was also an assortment of sandwiches, salads, and baked goods that contributed
to the enticing aroma that filled the cozy shop. According to employee Alexis Kacho, a junior who worked at
the coffee shop for a semester, the most popular menu items were the Panini bread sandwiches and the chai-
flavored drinks. "The smoothies are so good, they're the only thing 1 would pay money for! And the Paninis
are really good too," Kacho said.

With competition just on the other side of the square, seniors Beth Maskey and Laura Gilstrap
explained that they preferred this place for Java because the coffee was superior and it was better for studying
than other coffeehouses because of its quiet atmosphere. When asked what drink they enjoyed most, they
answered in unison, "the lattes."

The Daily Grind attracted varied mix of customers, from Harrisonburg professionals to university
professors. The integrated mix made for a more interesting dining experience. "It's charming," Gilstrap
enthused. The charming atmosphere may have come from the street-lamp-like light fixtures on the warm
beige walls, or the baked goodies lining doily-covered shelves in the pastry display case. There was a certain
ambiance that Maskey and Gilstrap appeared to be drawn to at The Daily Grind. They commented that the
atmosphere was quiet and peaceful, yet much more bright and lively than the library.

According to Daily Grind employees, juniors Brooke Poerstel and Patricia St. Clair, the coffee shop
got a lot of regulars who worked nearby in downtown Harrisonburg. They felt that the addition of the
coffeehouse to the downtown scene was very welcome because of the limited dining options for the businessmen
and women working in close proximity. At times, live music could be heard from the street corner outside the
coffee shop. Poerstel and St. Clair said when there was live music, "We typically fill up with a mix of community
members as well as university students who come to listen."

While many coffee shops came and went, the Daily Grind Coffeehouse found success in the Java
business. Many saw a good balance between cuisine, atmosphere and availability and were confident in the
lasting power of the shop. ■

Making a cafe latte,
sopomore Kathy Serraino
makes sure she measures
all of the ingredients
correctly. As an employee
of The Daily Grind, Serraino
helped serve the
customers quickly to keep
them coming back.
■ Photo by Katie Tichauer

Located in the heart of
downtown Harrisonburg,
The Daily Grind served
students and Harrisonburg
locals beverages and
sandwiches. Although
established in May 2002,
the Daily Grind reserved
the grand opening for
when the sudents returned
for the Fall 2002 semester.
■ Photo by Katie Tichauer

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177

louseprohh

Housemates senior
Amy Rohrer, grad
student Kelly Harding,
junior Bethany Trigilioi,
seniors Leslie Mornza,
Courtney Johnson, Liz
Worster, Jennie Mann,
Kerri Hutchinson,
junior KristinTruell,
seniors Virginia Porter,
Virginia Keller, Kelly
Krohn, junior Kelly
Stannard and senior
Megan Powell come
together in the 3rd
floor of 501 S. High St.
The 15 girls were
divided up into four
apartments in the
house. ■ Photo by Gina
Indellicate

the 411 on 501

Fifteen girls under one roof show the true
meaning of friendship

While some students had their hands full with one or two roommates, that was nothing
tor the girls who lived at 501 South High Street. A total of 15 girls lived under one roof in the
house, simply known as 501. The residence had been occupied for years, so long that none of the

current housemates knew when students
first started living there. "Last year was
the first year the house became a Christian
house but we wanted to keep calling it
50 1 because students know where that is,
said senior Courtney Johnson. "Most
people know that 1 5 girls live here and if
they don't think it's insane, thev find it
awesome," Johnson continued. "The
house itself is made up of four sections,
so if the people in section D don't know
those in section A it is conducive to
privacy. This year and last vear we all knew
each other so we tried to be as unified as
possible."
Of course with so many girls living in one place, it was inevitable that small problems
would arise. "We fight about dishes piling up in the sink, and parking in the back, because if we
don't park right next to each other, we run out of room, and then someone comes home and
doesn't have a place to park," said senior Amy Rohrer. But most problems were "quickly resolved
and forgiven, " added Johnson. "We all have a common bond as people who love the Lord and
seek Him out," said senior Kerri Hutchinson. " I think that when anything happens or when we
do have problems that is something that really holds us together and keeps us united."

In spite of the occasional conflict, the girls enjoyed having so many people living together.
According to Rohrer, "All of my best friends live here. It's big enough that there's always something
going on, but separated enough that I can get away to get wotk done if I need to. 1 never have to
go tar to find someone to talk to.

Numerous visitors came and went through the house, so the girls at 501 developed a
special tradition for their guests. "We have a clock in our kitchen that's a chalkboard, and we all
have our names on it," Rohrer explained. "Our friends that come over often get to erase a number
on the clock and put their names in that space. We tell them that they have to come visit at least
once every five days to keep their name on the clock. It's gotten to be a pretty big thing with
people, wanting to put their names on the clock, and making sure they show up at least once even'
five days. We've even erased a couple of names ot delinquent visitors," laughed Rohrer.

All ot the girls enjoyed their stay at 501. According to Hutchinson, "I think the best part
is just how unique my experience has been. I wouldn't have traded it tor anything, and will always
look back with great memories. ■

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i ourden-mathews

Nicole D. Jourden, SMAD; Prince George. VA

Katherine N. Kain, SMAD; Herdon, VA

Elizabeth A. Kapinos, PUAD; Springfield. VA

Emily J. Karlicek, SCOM; Hopewell, NJ

Krista A. Keyes, SMAD; Hughesville, MD

Nyla M. Khalil, Music Industry; Fairfax Station, VA

Ayesha I. Khan. Int. Affairs; Richmond, VA
Jennifer M. Kies, History; Vienna, VA
Brandon J. Kim, Political Science; Fairfax, VA
Jenny E. Kinch, SCOM; Wilmington, DE
Jessica M. Knott, SMAD; Fairfax Station, VA
Emily B. Koch, SMAD; Midlothian, VA

Philip D. Koemer, SMAD; Alexandria. VA
Laura P. Krempasky, English; Oakhill, VA
Aleksandra Krzanowski. TSC; Herndon, VA
Andrei J. Kublan, Philosophy; Harrisonburg, VA
Joanna A. Kulkin, SCOM; Dobbs Ferry, NY
Amy I. Kurzban, Theater; Chappaqua, NY

Elizabeth A. Lachman. SCOM; Dresher, PA
Corinne A. Laird. English; Midland Park, NJ
Christina E. Lamkin, Music Ed.; Sterling, VA
Sarah E. Larman, Political Science; Falmouth, ME
David J. Lauder, Political Science; Fullerton, CA
Adrienne K. Lawrence, SCOM; Shrewsbury, NJ

Man- C. Lefrwich, SCOM; Fairfax, VA

Renee N. Lewis, PUAD; Newport News, VA

Tara N. Lineberry, SCOM; Bedford, VA

Brooke E. Lombardi, Political Science; Alexandria, VA

Brett J. Lowdan, Political Science; Warrenton, VA

James K. Lunsford. Political Science; Burke, VA

Caroline B. Lynch, SCOM; Alexandria, VA
Kelly A. Lyon. SMAD; Raleigh, NC
Anthony C. Marchegiano, SMAD; Spotsylvania, VA
Holly N. Marcus, SMAD; Broadway, VA
Jennifer J. Marks, Sociology; Strasburg, VA
Jennifer J. Marras, Italian; Poughkvepsie, NY

Elizabeth E. Martin, SCOM; Fairfax, VA
Susanna C. Martone, Music Ed.; Clifton, VA
Christopher A. Mason. Graphic Design; Onancock, VA
Melissa J. Mason, Int. Affairs; Pennsauken, NJ
Melody S. Matheny, Graphic Design; Newport News, VA
Melody L. Mathews. SMAD; Williamsburg, VA

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matis-pantano

Matthew J. Maris, Music Industry; Burke, VA

Katie E. Mattson, Graphic Design; Herndon, VA

Jacquelyn E. Mauer, Sociology; Stratfford, VA

Danielle L. Maupai, English; Green Pond, NJ

Caitlin A. McBrair, SCOM; Green Pond, NJ

Thomas D. McCaffrey, Political Science; Ashland, VA

Maureen E. McClain, SMAD; Panama City, FL

Susan I. McClintock, English; Woodbury Heights, NJ

Leah C. McCombe, SMAD; Montpelier, VA

Katherine L. McDonald, SMAD; New York City, NY

Bridget M. McGurk, SMAD; Hamilton, VA

Abigail C. Mcllvaine, SCOM; McLean, VA

Maureen E. McLoughlin, SMAD; Mendham, NJ

Pamela C. McMahon, History; Milford, NJ

Joanna M. McNamara, Int. Affairs; Vienna, VA

Kerry A. McNamara, SCOM; Vienna, VA

Dana N. Miller, SMAD; Blue Bell, PA

Emily A. Mlot, Dance; Martinsville, VA

Daniel S. Moffett, PUAD; Richmond, VA

Maria L. Monsalve, SCOM; Centreville, VA

Jonathon S. Moore, Political Science; Richmond, VA

Lisa M. Moore, Art; Sterling, VA

Leslie P. Moruza, Music Ed.; Charlottesville, VA

Abigail C. Mumford, English; Flemington, NJ

Laura L. Myers, Political Science; Chesapeake, VA

Kathryn S. Neal, Political Science; Vienna, VA

Lesley P. Newman, English; White Stone, VA

Stephanie A. Nightlinger, SCOM; Richmond, VA

Yoojung No, Graphic Design; Chantilly, VA

Jessica J. Norris, SCOM; Roanoke, VA

Jonathan E. Norris, History; West Chester, PA

Elsbeth A. O'Brien, PUAD; Chevy Chase, MD

John C. O'Brien, SMAD; Williamsburg, VA

Scott K. O'Brien, Political Science; Montclair, VA

Rachel R. O'Donnell, SMAD; Mechanicsville, VA

Joanna H. ( )h. Political Science, Herdon, VA

Kristen A. Oldham, Sociology; Chesapeake, VA

Jessica L. Olivo, English; Redding, CT

Jennifer M. Oribello, SCOM; Yorktown, VA

Amy C. Pack, Interior Design; Oak Ridge, TN

Whitney A. Pack, Political Science; Port Republic, VA

Hollie E. Pantano, SCOM; Wanaque, NJ

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flipflop:

footloose

Students wear the latest fashions in
footwear around campus

Black. White. Pink. Denim. Platform. Flats. J. Crew. Reefs. The list of flip-flops that
could be seen around campus goes on and on. The flip-flop trend continued to appear year after
year, and seemed to grow in popularity each season.

Flip-flops could be worn with anything from shorts to skirts, and to any location, including
classes, parties, and the mall. Convenience was a major factor in the choice of footwear. Instead
of being late to class trying to tie a pair of tennis shoes, students could just slip on a pair of flip-
flops. These shoes appeared in both simple and flashy trends, depending on the time of day and
the personality of the wearer. Favorite pairs took precedence as well; although students' closets
were stocked with various styles and colors of flip-flops, many ended up wearing the same pair
every day.

Checking out the feet that were sporting these flip-flops, also known as "thongs," one
could see toes painted in an array of colors. Many feet also displayed another accessory, the toe
ring. Freshman Lindsey Hicks said, "they add to the style. I wear a toe ring all the time.

Despite the convenience and stylishness of flip-flops, there were disadvantages as well,
including blisters, sandal tans, lines on feet from speed-walking, and of course difficulty in running.
White flip-flops were deemed the "worst idea ever" by many students. "After about the first two
wears, they aren't white anymore," said Hicks, "but instead a yellowish-brown color, and don't look
very good."

Flip-flops didn't get the boot even when fall came and the weather grew colder. The
trend continued throughout the winter until a blanket of snow covered the ground and toes were
red and frozen. On rainv days, however, most students left their flip-flops at home and opted for
closed shoes to avoid the 'flicked mud' effect on the back of their pants.

Due to the flimsy nature of the shoe, it was not a rare occurrence for a flip-flop to
become damaged while walking around campus. Senior April Gregor said, "I was walking home
from D-Hall when my flip-flop broke. The thong part came out of the flip-flop. I just took it off,
threw it away, and walked the rest of the way home barefoot." Another time, Gregor was walking
home in the dark and actually lost her shoe. She continued home that night and went back the
next day when it was light out and retrieved the run away shoe. Various students could be seen
walking to class carrying their flip-flips, possibly because of an experience similar to Gregor's.

Despite a tew unfortunate flip-flop incidents, the style remained popular throughout
the year and added flair to students' attire. ■

Coming in all different
colors and patterns,
flip flops take fashion
by storm. Sold year-
round and serving
from shower shoes to
the most popular
footwear, flip flips
were a major trend.
■ Photo by Alison
Johnston

Riling up a five-level
shoe rack, sandals and
flip flops are a must for
both men's and women's
footwear. Despite the
weather, students could
be seen sporting flip
flops year-round.
u Photo by Gna
Indellicate

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181

bookfair

got books?

Checking out some
books, freshman Alex
Kurland explores the
Green Valley Book Fair.
The fair housed over
500,000 books in every
imaginable topic.
■ Photo by Gina
Indellicate

The Green Valley Bookfair offers bargain
bestsellers to the Harrisonburg Community

Just five exits south on Interstate 81 in Mount Crawford, Va., the Green Valley Book Fair featured
500,000 new books at a savings of 60 to 90 percent off retail. The fair began as a used book sale in the barn
of Leighton and Kathryn Evans. "The first [book fair] I believe was in the fall of 1971," recalled their son, lair
co-manager Michael Evans. The fair then moved into a climate-controlled building, totaling over 25,000
square feet. Its three floors of showroom space were filled with over 40 categories of new books for sale.

With a selection including children's books, cooking, gardening, fiction, literature, reference, business
and computer books, history, religion, philosophy, art, sports, health, self-help, biographies and more, the
book fair offered choices for everyone. "Price and selection, I never know which is more important to folks,"
Evans said. "Selection a lot of times was what attracts people and brings them back, while our low prices are
the hook." The list of titles for sale changed with each date, bringing customers back to see what new books
had arrived.

Books were purchased from several wholesalers who bought large lots of publisher's returns. Since
the books were returns, the wholesalers usually provided no list of titles to choose from, resulting in an

eclectic selection. Evans usually bought a truckload at random, saying, "Not
knowing what's coming is actually quite fun. Many times we get a book and
do not think it is going to sell, but it sells out in two days."

Since the books were bought by the truckload, the prices were kept
low. "Average price for a softcover falls between $3.50-$4, hardcover probably
$5-$6 area," said Evans. Junior Tom Darrow agreed, "I didn't see any books
more than $7." Junior Sarah Davelaar said, "The Green Valley Book Fair is
great because instead of getting just one book for 30 some dollars, I can get
seven books." Cashier Karen Boyers added, "Someone can walk out with one
book or someone can walk out with 50."

The fair drew people from all over. "We get a lot of people regularly
from states around Virginia," explained Evans. Travelers from New York and
New Jersey came through on their vacations during the summer. The Green
Valley Book Fair had 41,000 on its mailing list, with people as far away as
Panama and Scotland making trips.

Students were also attracted to the fair, although it did not feature

textbooks. "They have a great variety of children's books," said elementary

education major Emilv English. Evans admitted, "We've been tempted to think

we could do a book fair on children's books alone." English, literature and

history majors could also benefit by checking out the fair. "Every now and then we have a title for a university

class," said Evans.

Even random browsers were sure to find something of interest for themselves or someone else.
"Students come to buy Christmas presents or bring parents for visits," said Evans. The fair featured many
New York Times Bestsellers and other award-winning novels. "You can easily get all the books you'll read for a

year there," said Darrow.

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park

schumir

f t • t

ChristyJ. Park, SiMAD; Lexington, VA
Kelleye A. Parker, SCOM; Fairfax, VA
Ian C. Patton, Int. Affairs; Ashbutn, VA
Julie K. Peck, SCOM; West Hartford, CT
Alexander R. Perroy, SMAD; Burke, VA
Lindsey A. Perry, History; Haddonfield, NJ

Sean M. Pflueger, Music Industry; Burke. VA
Tashyan Porter, Int'l Affairs, Jamaica
Rebekah A. Porter, SMAD; Ellicott City, MD
Vasilios A. Pournaras, SCOM; Nashua, XH
Lydia C. Powers, Graphic Design, Chesapeake, VA
Albert E. Ptibbenow, Art; Prince George, VA

Kelly E. Price, Art History; Suffolk, VA

Hollvmarie Prousalis, Anthropology; Richmond, VA

Erica L. Rasper, SCOM; Succasunna, NJ

Janell Rave, History; Midlothian, VA

Danielle J. Raynes, SCOM; Upper Montclair, NJ

Brandon H. Reid, History-; Richmond, VA

Ashley K. Rentz, SCOM; Warrenton, VA
Nicole R. Reyes, SMAD; Richmond, VA
Christina M. Ricchiuti, SMAD; Mount Airy', MD
Stephanie L. Rice, Music Ed.; Burke, VA
Andrew S. Richardson, History-; Staunton, VA
Caroline J. Roach, Political Science; Woodbridge, VA

Elicia N. Roberts, Art; Springfield, VA
Catherine H. Rodgers, Int. Affairs; Midlothian, VA
Sandra R. Rodrigo. Sociology; Annandaie, VA
Timothy J. Rossettini, Music Ed.; Glen Rock, NJ
Amanda R. Rouse. Graphic Design; Newport News, VA
Paul S. Rowe, Art; Baltimore, MD

William H. Roy, Jr., TSC; Richmond, VA

Sarah J. Rudman, SCOM; Baltimore, MD

felicity- S. Russell. SCOM; Springfield, VA

Krisitina L. Ryan, Music Industry-; Colonial Heights, VA

Eric A. Sacher, Music Ed.; Holbrook, NY

Jenny Sanford, SMAD; Catlett, VA

Gruschenka M. Saraiva, English; Miami Beach, FL
Sommer M, Sasscer, Interior Design; Huntingtown, MD
Brittany T. Schaal, Political Science; Richmond, VA
Gillian P. Shultz, History; Potomac Falls, VA
Marvin M. Shultz, Anthropology; Brown Stote, VA
Ben F. Schumin, PUAD; Stuarts Draft, VA

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schwartz-villarnoel

Allison J. Schwartz, Sociology; Morris Plains, NJ

J.J. Scott, TSC; Dunkirk, NY

Jessica R. Seamans, SCOM; Newtown, PA

Ah una Semenov, Graphic Design; Harrisonburg, VA

Carrie A. Sexton, SCOM; Hot Springs, VA

Steven B. Shepard, English; Williamsburg, VA

Sean D. Sibson, SMAD; Braintree, MA

Kathryn K. Singh, TSC; West Windsor, NJ

Raymond J. Sinnott, Political Science; Richmond, VA

Abbie L. Slayer, History; Colonial Heights, VA

Laura N. Smith, Interior Design: Deerfield, VA

Robyn M. Smith, Religion; Springfield, VA

Diana M. Smyth, SCOM; Wilmington, DE

Katherine E. Snyder, SMAD; Nassawadox, VA

William A. Sorrentino III, Graphic Design; Virginia Beach, VA

Jordanna J. Spencer, Sociology; Tappahannock, VA

Sarah L. Stahler, SMAD; Burke, VA

Lauren E. Stanley, SCOM; Cranford, NJ

Lisa L. Steinhoff, SCOM; Bethel, CT

Jill Streger, Music Ed.; Farmingville, NY

Adam M. Suritz, Theater; McLean, VA

Elizabeth K. Swank, Political Science; Harrisonburg, VA

Catrina H. Tangchittsumran, Music Ed.; Arlington, VA

Julie A. Taverna, Sociology; Oakton, VA

Gayle A. Taylor, SCOM; Ewing, NJ

Rachel L. Teats, History; Edinburg, VA

Katherine E. Templin, English; Kennett Square, PA

Jenna L. Thomas, English: Springfield, VA

Sarah M. Thomas, Modern Foreign Language; Waretown, NJ

Kristine M. Thompson, Political Science; Foxboro, MA

Matthew A. Thompson, Political Science; Stuarts Dtaft, VA

Rachelle L. Thompson, SMAD; Lexington, VA

Megan K. Thornton, SCOM; Mechanicsburg, PA

Kate H. Tichauer, SMAD; Vienna, VA

Amy K. Tierney, History; Falls Church, VA

Whitney L. Tolliver, Int. Affairs; McLean, \'A

Beth Traynham, Art Ed.; Waynesboro, VA

David J. Urso, SCOM; Glen Mills, PA

Matthew Utz, Sociology; Rockbridge Baths. VA

Jennifer N. Valle. SMAD; Woodstock, NY

Megan B. Veness, Anthropology, Haymarket, VA

Elizabeth Villarnoel, Int'l Affairs; McLean , VA

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dukedoe

campus
canine

The mystery behind
the muzzle

Posing during Sunset
on the Quad, the Duke
Dog displayed a
change of outfits for
the day. The Duke Dog
served as a familiar
face at campus
activities. ■ Photo by
G'mo Indellicate

There was only one character at the university that

happily lived in a doghouse. He was also the only animal allowed

to enter campus events. This was none other than the school

mascot, Duke Dog. The big, loveable bundle of spirit was all

over the place at sporting events and other activities on campus,

entertaining students, athletes and parents. Despite his popularity

as a school icon, many pondered the identity of Duke Dog under

the costume.

"You see Duke Dog at all the sporting events
because he is there raising support and excitement

for our athletes," said junior Christopher Nahlik. Duke Dogs main role at the university was to
bring school spirit. Whether it was jumping into a crowd of people, stealing the opposing team's
cheerleaders, or throwing tree t-shirts, the Duke Dog always brought laughter and cheer to any
crowd. Whether the Dukes won or lost, many students said that thev appreciated Duke Dogs
constant school pride and enthusiasm. "The Duke dog is awesome, especially when he does all
those push-ups at the football games, junior Lauren Schuman said of the university pooch. "He's
a big flirt. He always hits on me and my friends at the basketball games, she added.

The Duke Dog definitely had some fun of his own at the sporting events. He was known
to fight the mascots of the opposing team. He always won the battles, especially against wildcats,
panthers, or any other type of feline. When they would steal one ot the Dukes" cheerleaders, Duke

Dog would put up his paws and fight for her rescue. Duke Dog could also be seen joining the students in the

stands and sometimes he would even make fun of them in a friendly playful puppy way. "I think he's great.

He's better than a lot of other school mascots! ltd be fun to have his job and pick on people without them

ever knowing who I am," said junior Shannon Adcock.

Other students added that seeing Duke Dog always cheered them up because even if Duke Dog

was upset when the Dukes were losing he always made the best of it and showed his team spirit and

sportsmanship. "Duke Dog is always good to look forward to. He's there whether we win or lose," said junior

Brett Sterlacci. Just like students had visitors on Parent's Weekend, the bulldog's family would join the

excitement of the day as well. Duke Dog would walk around introducing his parents and little brother to the

student body, but never forgot his duties as the head cheerleader.

Duke Dog was a free-loving character that pumped up crowds and proudly represented the university.

This mystery' of his identity behind his mask remained unsolved and the true facade ot man's best friend was

never revealed. Duke Dog's hidden identity did not seem to hinder students in their love for him and what

he brought to the university. Nahlik said, "He's important because he brings unity to the school. Everyone

Even the rival team
loves the Duke Dog.
The Duke Dog could
always be found
keeping the spectators
happy at any sporting
event. ■ Photo by AH
Johnston

knows Duke Dog!"

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185

amping

Junior Andy Brown
throws horseshoes at
the campsite while
sophomore Lindsay
Brown looks on. The
couple spent a
weekend camping in
the valley along with
two other friends,
finding a spot with
many fun
entertainment
opportunities. ■ Photo
byCalleyWiest

pitchin

a tent

alternative to campus activities

With tests, projects and papers, students often felt the urge to get
away from Harrisonburg and leave all their work behind them. Camping
was a popular activity for students who needed to take a break from the
usual party and work scene at school.

"We just decided to go one weekend," said junior Alaina Sadick. "So we rented all the stuff from
UREC and hit the road. I had an idea of where we wanted to head but overall we had absolutely no clue
where to camp. We ended up driving up this cliff for awhile, until we realized we weren't going anywhere. So
we turned around and at the bottom of the mountain was this great spot. We had the best time."

Camping could take a lot of planning. Items such as sleeping bags, tents, and maps were rented tor
a deposit of $25 at UREC. However, these rented out fast during the warmer months and students needed to
get them the Thursday before they went camping. On the other hand, camping was easy to plan if someone
else did the work. Junior Calley Wiest said, "I went camping with my fiance and two good friends the
weekend before Halloween. The boys planned everything. It was great. We even went in a haunted house and
did a hayride."

Food, water, toilet paper and medical supplies were necessary for a good camping trip. "We had
plenty of food and drinks," said Sadick. "We also remembered to bring a flash light which was so important
once the sun went down because you could not see anything a few feet from the fire."

"We had plenty of marshmallows and hotdogs, which made the whole camping experience great,"
said Wiest. But, even the best camping trips always had some problems. "It did take several tries to get the fire
going because all the wood was wet," Wiest added.

Camping could also be dangerous at times. Students were advised to be careful since there were
many wild animals in the Shenandoah Valley. Sophomore Jamie Ferrer remembered one time a camping trip
turned scary. "We were in Roanoke and me and Kate Pazdan went up to see the sunset. So by the time we
were walking down the mountain it was dark. We only had this little flashlight and I thought I saw something
up ahead. As we got closer we realized it was this huge black bear that was like seven or eight feet tall. We
backed up very slowly and waited 30 minutes. We start to head back again and then we saw that same bear.
It was so scary. I yelled at it and it went away. We still had about another hour hike so the whole way down we
just yelled, stomped our feet and made noises hoping to keep the bears away," Ferrer said. Pazdan added,
" I hat was the most terrifying thing ever." However, when asked if they would still go camping again, it was
a definite yes from both of them.

With friends, food, and the chance of adventure, camping was a great escape tor many students.
Said Sadick, "1 have made some of my best memories from camping with everyone." ■

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Matt G. Wade, Political Science; Weyers Cave, VA
Leslie S. Walfish, Art History; Springfield, VA
Robert L. Walker, Music Ed.; Red Lion, PA
Ashley E. Walkey, SMAD; Yorktown, VA
Courtney A. Walsh, English; Richmond, VA
Jason C. Walsh, PUAD^ Bassett, VA

Brenna R. Walton, SMAD; Middletown, NJ
R. Logan Waters, SMAD; Richmond, VA
Erin T. Watson, Interior Design; Chantilly, VA
Amanda B. Watten maker, SCOM; Woodbridge, VA
Carolyn S. Weaver, English; Washington, D.C.
Arin L. Weldon, SCOM; Woodsboro, MD

Susan A. Welsh, SCOM; Newtown. PA
Christopher C. West, Anthropology; Williamsburg, VA
Wendy K. Wheeler, SCOM; Woodbridge, VA
Lindsey H. White, Sociology; Centreville, VA
Elissa A. Wiehn, Photography; Glen Head, NY
Audrey T. Williams, SMAD; Alexandria, VA

Courtney K. Williams, Political Science; Stuatts Draft, VA

Stephanie J. Williams, Art; Great Falls, VA

Maria A. Wilson, Sociology; Annandale, VA

Kevin M. Winters, History; Boca Raton, FL

Brandon M. Wright, SCOM; Chatanooga, TN

Jenna A. Wright, Sociology; Roanoke, VA

Melanie N. Wtight, Int. Affairs; Richmond, VA
Amber L. Wyatt, English; Pottsmouth, VA
Melissa D. Wyman, Sociology; Chesapeake, VA
Adam E. Yost, English; Herndon, VA
Lauren A. Zaccagnino, Political Science; Somers, NY

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colleger

^business

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acuto-clemen:

Kristen A. Acuto, Marketing; Elmira, NY
Peter R. Agustin, Marketing; Annandale, VA
Jason C. Aikens, Management; Winchester. VA
Joseph W. Alexander, Finance; Mechanicsville, VA
Krisry M. Alexander, Marketing; Oak Hill, VA
Jared E. Allport, CIS; Bristol, TN

John A. Altice. Marketing; Rockv Mount, VA
Dimple V Amarnani, Finance: Netherlands
Sara E. Anderson, Marketing; Manchester, MA
Donald L. Ange, III, Accounting; Virginia Beach, VA
Kelly D. Baden, CIS; Broad Run, VA^
Corrie E. Baier, Accounting; Elkton, VA

Beth N. Barbeau, Marketing; Englewood, OH
John V Beavers, CIS; Winchester, VA
Natalie M. Beasley, Finance; St. Michaels, MD
Katie C. Beidler, Finance; Wesr Chester. PA
Victoria R. Berry, Marketing; Richmond, VA
Annalisa M. Berry-hill, Marketing; Madison, VA

Lori M. Bianchet, Int. Business; Miller Place, NY
John S. Birkhofer, Marketing; Burke. VA
Michael 1. Blanchard, Finance; Wayne, NJ
Kyle T. Bocko, Finance; Washington, NJ
Lauren K. Boote, HTM; Medford Lakes, NJ
Leigh E. Bowers, Marketing; Williamsburg, VA

Molly A. Breffitt, Marketing; Newark, DE
Stephanie L. Bristow, Finance; Portsmouth, VA
James M. Broderick, Marketing; Tinton Falls, NJ
Alexis T. Brown. Finance; Richmond, VA
Benjamin Brueggemann, Int. Business; Midlothian, VA
Eric Butzel, Finance; Oradell, NJ

Katrina A. Cannon, Finance; Fredericksburg, VA
Jeffrey M. Cardone, Finance; Clinton, NJ
Brian C. Carr, Finance; Chantilly, VA
Jennifer A. Caruso, Marketing; Stamford, CT
Melissa A. Castagna, Marketing; Warwick, NY
Stephen M. Cembrinski, Economics; Cooperstown, NY

Wendy R. Chambliss, Marketing; Dinwiddie, VA
Courtney K. Chandler, Marketing; Yarmouth, ME
Rebecca S. Chiao, CIS; Centreville, VA
Sung Sill Cho, CIS; Springfield, VA
Matthew R. Clark, CIS; Fredericksburg, VA
Erin E. Clemens, CIS; Vienna, VA

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Sarah Clendaniel, Business; Fairfax, VA

Denise M. Collins, Management; Wayne, PA

Dennis M. Condon, Economics; Alexandria, VA

Emily M. Cooke, HTM; Ellicort Ciry, MD

Leslie E. Corridon, HTM; Hampton, VA

Norma L. Craft, Marketing; Daleville, VA

Stephanie D. Crute, Marketing; Richmond, VA

Heather D. Dale, Finance; Northport, NY

Khang Dang, CIS: Hampton, VA

lacqueline A. Deagan, CIS; West Chester, PA

Joseph M. DeNeal, Marketing; Hiram, GA

Megan T. Depman, HTM; Forest, VA

Christopher J. DeRusha, Int. Business; Newton, MA

Benjamin P. Deutsch, Finance; Falls Church, VA

Justin M. Dinen, Marketing; Springfield, VA

Denise M. Dmuchowski, Management; Virginia Beach, VA

Jennifer K. Dobberfuhl, Marketing; Reston, VA

Shannon K. Doherty, Marketing; Yorktown, VA

Patrick K. Donahoe, Marketing; Elmira, NY

Bridget M. Donohue. Marketing; Hicksville, NY

Jessica L. Dortman, HTM; Berwyn, PA

Chastity C. Douglas. HTM; Buena Vista, VA

Rachel E. Dunn, Finance; Alpharetta, GA

Jessica A. Easton, Finance; Freehold, NJ

Lauren M. Eaton, HTM; Hershey, PA

Lauren Eckert, Business Ed; Potomac Falls, VA

Easley Edmunds, Finance; Richmond, VA

Scott M. Edwards, Finance; Millville, NJ

Timothy M. Eisele, Finance; Voorhees, NJ

Autumn L. Emanuel, Finance; Richmond, VA

Timothy E. Emmet, Economics; Kensington, MD

Elif Er, Marketing; Turkey

Kristen G. Evans, Marketing; Harrisonburg. VA

Victoria L. Ewing, Marketing; Fairfax, VA

Linda Faber, BIS; Newport, PA

Christopher J. Falcon, Management; Fairfax, VA

Katherine E. Fessler, Business; Sterling, VA

Kevin C. Finley, Finance; East Meadow, NY

Melissa S. Franklin, Int. Business; Falls Church, VA

Melissa L. Frayer, Marketing; Charlottesville. VA

Jessica C. Fulton, HTM; York, PA

Joshua E. Fultz, Finance; Richmond, VA

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nmille

may i see some i.d.?

Former bouncer shares his
experiences before teaching

"This class is definitely not typical," said sophomore Shannon Allen of her
Interpersonal Skills class, taught by Dr. Brian Miller. "Dr. Miller takes a class that can
sometimes be redundant and makes it fun and interesting. He relates a lot of our topic
to something we've done in the past and down on a level we can understand more
readily than just having to read it from a text book."

The encouragement Miller brought his students stemmed from his personal
love of continuing education. "I never knew what I wanted to do," he said, "except that
I wanted to be smarter. To do this I stayed in school... a long time. My bachelors
degree took me 16 years of on-again, off-again enrollment and 246 credit hours to
earn." Nearing the end of that long effort, he was persuaded by a professor to pursue an
M.B.A. Immediately after that, Miller went for his Ph.D., which he completed in four
years. Following the completion of his doctorate, he took a position at the university.

The road to professorship was long and winding for this educator, including

many unrelated jobs and bends in the road. Miller said, "I worked for three years as a

computer operator in the check processing department of a bank. I worked for nine

years as a bouncer, bar-back, bartender, and nightclub manager in several bars. I worked for a year and a half , , .

as a personal fitness instructor in two health clubs. I worked six years as a graduate assistant, research assistant, grade some papers.

The former bouncer
teaching fellow, and adjunct professor in two universities."

Miller credited most of the lessons he learned in the business world to his years spent as a bouncer.
"To begin with," he said, "first impressions are the most important part of the customer experience. My job
as a bouncer was garnered by the following statement in answer to an employer's question as to why they
should hire me. My response was, 'because I am the first and last person that every customer sees. I must give
a good impression because each customer will, to some degree, base their impression of this business on me."

"My second 'bouncer' lesson was regarding customer relations," Miller continued. "Specifically,
VIP status is not demanded; it is earned or bestowed. This premise was first elucidated me by an irate
customer insisting, 'Don't you know who I am? I'm a VIP!' If a customer has to inform an employee that they
are truly special, they must not be, or the employee would know to treat them specially."

"My third lesson concerns employee problem-solving. Whenever someone engaged in violence in
the bar, my job was to get that person outside as quickly as possible and then return to the scene and make
sure that everyone was alright and to soothe their impressions of the ordeal. This was often facilitated by a
round of free drinks, or simply shrugging my shoulders as if the episode was 'de rigueur', or all part of a
night's work. In the business world, this skill will manifest itself as an ability to quickly solve problems and
then to surreptitiously minimize their impact on those that it might affect."

Miller's 'Lessons From a Bouncer' crept up in his life many other times. In addition to those lessons
came another significant message which he passed on to his students. "Find something that you are truly
passionate about," he said. "Many people stumble through life never being quite sure what it is they want to
do with that life." As for himself, Miller said, "I couldn't be happier and feel certain that I have found my
passion." ■

turned pro and shifted
his focus from
nightclubs to business.
■ Photo by AH Johnston

business

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lookalikes

mirror image

Dressed in a long
rockstar coat, Julianne
Zaracky poses as
singer Shakira. Once
Zavacky started curling
her hair, she said
strangers started
talking about her
resemblance to Shakira
or Courtney Love.
■ Photo by Emily Koch

Hollywood lookalikes are found on campus

David Schrock poses as
Tom Cruise. Though
often mistaken for
Cruise, Schrock did not
want anyone to
actually think he was
the celebrity. ■ Photo
by Emily Koch

Stephanie Nightlinger,
wearing Barbie pink,
gives her best Barbie
pose. Nightlinger was
often teased for
looking like the
popular doll. ■ Photo
by Emily Koch

"Has anyone ever told you you look like. .." was a common question heard by three
students all too often. As these students experienced, being reminded frequently that one resembles
a celebrity could be flattering but also annoying at times.

Many of these celebriry-look-a-likes were taken aback the first time they heard someone
refer to them as looking like someone famous. According to junior Julianne Zavacky, "I think the
first time I was told that I looked like Courtney Love was sometime in high school. Sophomore
year I started curling my hair more often, and that is when the Shakira thing kicked in."

Senior Stephanie Nightlinger, told by many that she resembled Barbie, said "it's kind
of flattering. I mean, hey, even though she's plastic and basically the voodoo doll of all feminists,
she's still cute, right?" Even so, Nightlinger heard the comment more often than she would have
liked. "What's really weird is I'll be walking on campus and hear a random, 'Yo, Barbie!' from a
total stranger," she said.

With more than a passing resemblance to movie star Tom Cruise, sophomore David
Schrock said he was used to the stares and comments. "The only thing I don't like is when they
actually perceive me differently than a normal person, as if I have some actual relation with Tom
Cruise," Schrock said. At times, people did actually confuse these students with the real thing.
Said Schrock, "I was in D.C. with some friends during the middle of the day, and as we were
approaching a group of teenage guys, I noticed they were really staring at me. To my surprise when
I reached about 10 feet from them one of the guys exclaimed at the top of his lungs, Awwwww
man! Look it's MI2!"'

Zavacky heard the comment often in social settings, such as parties. She said, "At at
party last year I had decided to curl my hair, and was wearing leopard print pants. I was waiting
in line and two guys almost got in front of me when I heard one of them say, 'Naw man, let
Shakira go first.' This prompted me to turn around and respond to the comment, and it started
an entire conversation about my looking like Shakira. The guy even said at one point 'Hey... can
you do that hip thing? (pause) Well what if I do it first?' Now that was the best line ever."

In Nightlinger's case, it was not quite practical for her to actually be confused with
Barbie. "I think it might be pretty hard to confuse us, considering she's plastic and all, but my
friends had way too much fun with that Barbie song that came out when I was in high school.'
What I want to know though is when do I get my Ken and my pink convertible?"

Despite the flattery that came with being a look-a-like, there were also some downfalls.
According to Schrock, "Just because some people might think someone looks like somebody else
doesn't mean that the person who is called the "look-a-like" believes that he or she actually looks
like that person. Why do I say this? Because, for the last time, I will not shout at the top of my
lungs, 'show me the money' nor will I parade around your room in tightie-whities while lip-
syncing to Bob Seger. ■

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classes

earner- 1 ov

Brooke M. Garner. Marketing; Medford, NJ
Crystal X. Garrett, Int. Business; Vienna, VA
Gina E. Gerein, HTM; Oakton, VA
Nadia M. Ghanaim, CIS; Vienna. VA
Omar Ghauri, CIS; Pakistan
Jonathan D. Glass, Marketing; Bel Air, MD

Sarah M. Grady, Management; Norfolk, VA
Michelle Griffin, Marketing; Lorton, VA
Lauren E. Grooms, Marketing; Hummelstown, PA
Briana C. Guiney, Marketing; Rhinebeck, NY
Michael A. Hales, Finance; Springfield, VA
Angela T. Hang, CIS; Springfield, VA

Hilary C. Hansen, Marketing, Woodbridge, VA
Anne K. Harman, HTM; Williamsburg, VA
Jamie M. Hasenauer, Finance; Baltimore. MD
Mu (Heidi) He. Markering; Springfield, VA
Michelle L. Heim, Marketing; Burke, VA
Kelly M. Heindel. Int. Business; Haddonfield, NJ

David W. Heishman, Finance; Penn Laird, VA
Stacy E. Helbing, Marketing; Vienna, VA
Jeffrey D. Helfgott, CIS; New Britain, CT
Michael A. Hendricksen, Finance; Lynchburg, VA
Elizabeth M. Herring, Marketing; Fairfax, VA
Karen A. Hey, Finance; Springfield, VA

Bryan M. Hickman, CIS; Virginia Beach, VA
Andrew J. Higgins, CIS; Alexandria, VA
Matthew I.. Higgins, CIS; Mount Laurel, NJ
Ryan S. Hill. Finance; Williamsburg, VA
Elizabeth K. Hodges, Marketing; Richmond, VA
Jonathan E. Holt, Management; Rustburg, VA

Daniel S. Holtzman. Finance; Harrisburg, VA
Denise G. Horacek, Int. Business; Falls Church, VA
Brent M. Hunt, Finance; Richmond, VA
Kerri L. Hutchinson, HTM; Fairfax, VA
Katherine M. Jaggard, Management; Richmond, VA
Randall D. lames. Economics; Baltimore, MD

Jennifer C. Johnson, CIS; Alexandria, VA
Mark Johnson, Finance; Baldwin, MD
Renita A. Johnson, Finance; McKenney, VA
Dane M. Jones, Finance; Onancock, VA
Shelley N. Jones, Marketing; Vienna, VA
Desiree N. Joy, Management; Montclair, VA

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justice- mcnair

Cynthia M. Justice, Operations Mgt.; Chester, VA

Leslie A. Kasper, Management; Huntsville, AL

Heidi J. Keener, Finance; Spotsylvania, VA

Katelynn Kem, Marketing; Oakhill, VA

Andrew M. Kirk, Marketing; Pittsburgh, PA

David A. Kistler, Management; Richmond, VA

Alexandra J. Klein, Management; Traunstein, Germany

Stacey L. Kretschy, Management; Princeton, NJ

Marie H. Kwak, Marketing; Burke, VA

Jose R. Laguardia, CIS; Ashburn, VA

Erin M. Laly, HTM; Woodbridge, VA

Michelle R. LaPlante, Management; Warrington, VA

Daniel R. Lauro, Economics; Grotroes, VA

John K. LaVoy, CIS; Annandale, VA

Brenda H. Lee, CIS; Annandale, VA

Elisa H. Lee, Finance; Centreville, VA

Jessica G. Lefler, Economics; Manahawkin, NJ

Jennifer L. Lemley, Finance; Gibsonia, PA

William H. Lermitte, Management; Bryn Athyn, PA

liana M. Levy, Finance; Fairfax Station, VA

Char B. Lewis, Business Ed.; Richmond, VA

David R. Lewis, CIS; Spotsylvania, VA

Jessica W. Lewis, Marketing; Bethesda, MD

Robert J. Little, V Finance; Smithfield, VA

Christopher J. Loftus, Economics; Pittstown, NJ

Sara J. Long, Marketing; Edinburg, VA

Karhryn C. Looney, HTM; Clifton, VA

Tianna M. Love, CIS; Fredericksburg, VA

Erin M. Lowrey, Marketing; Virginia Beach, VA

Dara E. Lunn, Economics; Manassas, VA

Megan G. Luttner, Marketing; Fairfax, VA

Heather M. Lynch, Marketing; Manassas, VA

Bruce A. MacLeod, Accounting; Williamsburg, VA

Timothy M. Madden, Marketing; Downingtown, PA

I aney M. Malewski, Finance; Lewisburg, PA

Daniel P. Mannion, Marketing; Manassas, VA

Michael |. M.UL.iniuniii. finance; Fairfax Station, VA

Caroline M. Mattar, Marketing; Scotch Plains, NJ

Jacqueline A. Matthews, Accounting; Virginia Beach, VA

Clinton S. Maxwell, CIS; Roanoke, VA

K.ite A. McGovern, Marketing; Edgartown, MA

Kelly L. McNair, Marketing; Staunton, VA

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trick or
treat

Dukes don their costumes
for frightful fun

Sophomore Courtney
Haywood, armed with
awatergunfull of Gain,
shows her eclectic
sense of style for a
night of trick-or-
treating. Dressing up
on Halloween was a
popular practice for
students. ■ Photo by AH
Johnston

I Halloween was the one day in the \ ear when it was more than

1 okay to dress up as something scary, funny, or just plain crazy. It was not

M unusual to see witches, clowns and princesses roaming throughout campus.

■ The Halloween tradition of dressing up was not just left to elementary -

_l - ^ ' *■*■ schoolers, but university students got into the celebration as well.

Students got ideas tor their costumes in many different ways. "I was a
guy straight out of the 80s in a warm up suit with an afro, jammin to some old school rap on a portable
boom box," said senior Tim Boxeth. "I chose it because it was easy and would be fun. I didnt reallv put much
thought into what I would dress up as, so I didn't really think of being anything else."

"I dressed up as Wayne Campbell from Wayne's World. I love the movie Wayne's World," said
senior Jerry Doyle. " When I was a freshman I dressed up as Garth and my roommate was Wayne, so I gave
Wayne a try this vear."

Finding the materials for costumes was not a problem for most students. "I made my costume from
stuff I already had so that I wouldn't have to spend any money," Boxeth said. Senior Michael Jaycox purchased
his costume "from Wal-Mart of course." In his costume. Jaycox called himself Homey D. Clown. "I had
considered dressing up as Eminem, I even went as far as to dye my hair blonde. But I told my friend last year
that I would dress up as Homev. and Homev is 'da man."

Halloween was a way to attract attention from classmates. According to Boxeth, "the best part of
Halloween was dressing up and walking around campus. As a guy from the '80s I got lots of laughs high fives
and compliments." Boxeth was one of the many who received stares from other student throughout the day.
"Most people just laughed at my clown costume. One girl even told me that I was her new best friend! But
the main reason I dressed up was because of the contest we had at PC Dukes. I was the student manager, and
we had a contest for the best costume. It was a lot of fun. Customers chose the winners who were then
awarded various prizes."

The fun didn't end when classes were done for the day, but continued late into the night. Boxeth
said, "I was a little disappointed at the number of people on campus who dressed up but it was still fun. I
went to Highlawn that night, and that was crazy. A lot of people recognized me from class that day, and many
people kept squeezing my nose. There were also guvs there dressed up as the 'sperm team'. That was pretty
funny too." Halloween was a great time for students to take a trip back to childhood, dressing as crazily as
the\' wanted tor one night of the year. ■

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michaelsurace

taking a glimpse,
or 2. ..or 50

Junior Michael Surace
shows his

woodworking talent
combined with school
pride with his coffee
table. Students used
spare yearboooks for
an array of ecletic
whims, m Photo by Ali
Johnston

Mike Surace finds an alternative use
for the 2002 Bluestone

Thev had been sitting there for three weeks. Waiting in a corner of Warren Hall for
someone to pick them up and take them home. Most students just walked on by and ignored
them, but not junior Mike Surace. These five boxes, full of yearbooks, intrigued him.

Surace walked past the boxes a few times and decided that since they were just sitting
there and had not moved for days, they were public property. Surace picked up a box, which
weighed about 50 pounds, and walked from Warren to ISAT. When he arrived at ISAT. he put the
box in his roommate's car. Surace wanted to go back and pick up the other tour boxes that were
left. With the help of his roommate, junior Justin Housenger, he drove up to Warren and piled the
rest of the boxes in the car. "When he wanted to load them in the car, I went along with it okay,
but we had to pull in the bus-lane. I wish I could have helped him earn' all the boxes, but instead
I just kind of laughed at him for trying to do it as fast as he could," Housenger said. "It was riding
pretty low," Surace said of the car with all the yearbooks weighing it down-.

When they brought them back to their apartment, the boxes of books just sat there for a
while before Surace could figure out what to do with all 50 books. Surace had no idea what to do
until one day when he had a wild plan to build a coffee table out of them. A visit to Lowe's
Hardware Store and Si 00 later, Surace was able to begin his project. "I built it by making stacks or
books for all 4 legs, on top of that is the support tor the books, a piece of wood 49" x 28" x 1/2"
thick. There is wood on all sides of the books and glass on top, completely encasing them," Surace
said. Only 40 of the books were used in the table. "My roommates took a couple because they
were too lazy to get one last year," Surace added. "It is now sitting pretty in my living room."

Surace's friends all seemed to have the same reacrion when he told them about his coffee
table. "Our two other roommates came home and saw all the books and weren't as surprised as I
think most would have because it's something we can all expect from him," Housenger said.
Surace added that, "Most people just laughed when I told them what I was going to do. It's a
pretty random idea. Everyone was pretty excited though, and they all wanted to see it." Surace's
creativity and initiative resulted in an innovative piece of memorabilia from his college years

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meliagros-rapagna

Christina I. Meliagros, Management; Mathews County, VA

Erika M. Mendez, Marketing; Amblet, PA

Craig R. Metz, Finance; Clinton, NJ

Charity L. Miller, CIS; Lexington, VA

Julie A. Milleson, Marketing; Stafford, VA

Eric D. Mintzer, Management; Alexandria, VA

Mark R. Minuto. Marketing; Shamong, NJ

TarikJ. Moafi, CIS;Tinton Falls, NJ

Joshua I. Mogilefsky, Finance; Yardley, PA

Mickey S. Moreno, Accounting; Glastonbury-, CT

Josh J. Morris, CIS; Grottoes, VA

Michael M. Moulton, HTM; Yorktown, VA

Tony A. Mowad, Marketing; Annandale, VA

Nadine Murshid, Economics; Bangladesh

Michael R. Navarrete, Int. Business; Oakhill, VA

Robert L. Nelson, CIS; Great Falls, VA

Brian R. Newby, CIS; Vienna, VA

Jean Marie Norman. CIS; Goochland, VA

Jennifer A. O'Brien. Accounting; Williamsburg. \ A
Monica L. O'Neill. Marketing; Clarkesville, MD
Craig F. Opitz, CIS; Sterling, VA
Janet N. Osbourne, CIS; Springfield, VA
Christopher M. Owens, Finance; Richmond, VA
Eunsun Park, CIS; Springfield, VA

Diana P. Patterson, Marketing; Vienna, VA
Andrea L. Pawluch, Accounting; Cumberland, RI
Laura A. Peace, Management; Incline Village, NV
Adam H. Pequignot, Finance; Harrisonburg, VA
Elizabeth N. Perdue, Marketing; Centreville, VA
Andrew T Perroy, Management; Burke, VA

Melissa N. Perry, Marketing; Ruther Glen, VA
Dan J. Persica, Management; Springfield, VA
Matthew E. Polansky, Finance; Mount Vernon, NY
Ross D. Polansky, Finance; Mount Vernon, NY
Amy L. Porter, Management; Herndon, VA
Renata K. Poullath, Finance; Manassas, VA

lennifer L. Powell, Management; Perry Hall, MD
Kevin C. Pustay, Marketing; Huntington, NY
Jeffery A. Pye, CIS; Chesapeake, VA
Nitin N. Ramlall. Management; Herndon, VA
MacVicar A. Ramont, Finance; Fayetteyille, NY
Darren R. Rapagna, Management; Herndon, VA

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Lindsey A. Read, Marketing; Lynchburg, VA

Amy M. Reavis, CIS; Virginia Beach, VA

Kristen L. Reed, CIS; Shenandoah, VA

Thomas H. Rice, Accounting; Franklin Square, NY

Heather P. Richardson, Marketing; Richmond, VA

Justine E. Roberts, HTM; Annandale, VA

Chet N. Rogers, Finance; Port Jefferson, NY

Melissa P. Ronen, Marketing; Fairfax, VA

Arthur J. Rowland, CIS; Bohemia, NY

Michelle L. Rurie, Economics; McLean, VA

Julie E. Saholsky, HTM; Springfield, VA

Emily M. Saunders, Marketing; Winchester, VA

Joseph L. Scalone, Management; Edgewater, MD

Colleen D. Schak, Management; Cortlandt Manor, NY

Sarah E. Schambach, CIS; Herndon, VA

Amy M. Self, Accounting; Farnham, VA

Elizabeth W. Seward, Marketing; Elberon, VA

Makan Shirafkan, Marketing; Fairfax, VA

Jacqueline Simek, Accounting; West Paterson, NJ

Stacy Sims, Accounting; Manasssas, VA

Alan F. Smith, Finance; Manassas, VA

Courtney R- Smith, Marketing; Newport News, VA

Jedd H. Smith, Marketing; Great Falls, VA

Endre Sohus, Marketing; Norway

Justin P. Sorem, Finance; Manassas, VA

James J. Specht, Jr., Finance; Morristown, NJ

Catharine B. Spurlock, Management; Carson, VA

Gregory J. St. Jacques, Marketing; Herndon, VA

Brian M. Stagliano, Marketing; Fairfax, VA

Amanda B. Stream, CIS; Woodbridge, VA

Courtney B. Sullivan, Marketing; Tabernacle, NJ

Robert L. Suthard, CIS; Springfield, VA

Melissa M. Tait, Accounting; San Diego, CA

Adam C. Terminella, CIS; Richmond, VA

Adam R. Thormahlen, Marketing; Fairfax Station, VA

Sarah E. Thrift, Accounting; South Hill, VA

Robert L. Tinsley, Marketing; Charlottesville, VA

Thai Tran, CIS; Falls Church, VA

Marisa N. VanDyke, CIS; Herndon, VA

Sarah Vikner, Marketing; Allentown, PA

David G. Voigt, Economics; Harrisonburg, VA

Danielle M. Vozza, Accounting; East Brunswick, NJ

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start your
engines

Motor enthusiasts take
driving to the next level

"Madison Motorsports started as an idea we had as freshmen.
We enjoved driving cars fast but did not have any legal venues to do so. We
figured that a club could provide that opportunitv. said senior Gerald Irish.
"The idea sat for awhile until I met Charming Preston (2002 alum). We
started auto crossing and we attended our first professional race in September
of 2000. We developed the idea for Madison Motorsports more, and bv
the spring of 2001 we were ready to start the recognition process."

In August 2001 Madison Motorsports officially became a chartered organization. "From the
formation ot the club came the car show, a close membership with NASA (Nation Automotive Sports
Association), and the love of mechanical metals," said sophomore Sean Schutte.

Junior Michael Collins said, "I joined MM because I love cars and wanted to know how I could
one day race. The best part about the club is meeting so many other people that are interested in motor sports,
hearing their views, and sharing good times with them at the track and elsewhere.

"The best part about this club is the members because without them this organization would
have no backbone. As well as going to the races with others who share the same interests in pushing a car hard
and smart," said Shutte.

Irish agreed saving, "The best part of MM is being able to share this passion for racing with
others. Channing and I probablv would have gotten into this anyway but it makes it so much more fulfilling
to get new people into motorsports and to build new friendships because of it."

Madison Motorsports came a long way since their first vear as a recognized organization. According
to Irish, "In our first vear we volunteered as daggers at road races, hosted a car show, hosted an autocross on
campus, crewed for amateur and professional race teams, and participated in numerous autocrosses and high
performance driving schools. It was an incredible year of which I am very proud. We've built a small community
in the club, and have made many friends outside of the university along the way. We hope to continue our
success for years to come."

The club was also able to enjoy the thrills of performance themselves. "During the races that I've
been to, I've seen my share of exotic cars as well as experiencing the great thrills and challenges of driving in a
performance bracket. Learning the great job of flagging for different events as well as understanding racing
etiquette," said Shutte.

Madison Motorsports built many fun memories together during their races. Said Collins, "One
member in his first rally race in his brand new WRX flew past the finish line (not knowing he was supposed
to come to a stop), and flew over a hill that he was not supposed to, caught air and ripped off his bumper.
Since then, he has kept to track driving." Club members shared fun times together on and off the track,
making Madison Motorsports a successful new organization, u CT^J— /l——j£.

Sitting in their go carts
waiting for the whistle
to be blown, members
of Madison

Motorsports simulate a
real car race. In August
2001 Madison
Motorsports officially
became a chartered
organization. ■ Photo
by Emily Koch

Driving down the track,
members of Madison
Motorsports approach
the starting line.
Although the club first
started with volunteer
flaggers at road races,
the club was better
able to enjoy the thrills
of performance
themselves. ■ Photo by
Emily Koch

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omicbookciuD

Working on his
sketches.junior Pat
Bredland inks in a
comic book page.
Breland, co-editor of
the comic book club,
hopes to publish the
book by Spring to sell
to students. ■ Photo by
Gina Indellicate

"it's a bird, it's
iM a plane..."

Founders Justin and Pat bring their
love of comics to campus

Superman, Spiderman, X-men, vou name it; someone in the Heroes

Incorporated Comic Book Club was bound to own one or all or these comic books.

These superhero fans met to discuss comic books and design some of their own. Heroes

Incorporated started its journev in the spring of 2002, headed up by juniors Patrick

Bredland and Justin Busacca. Before Bredland and Busacca could even start up the

club, they had to go through intensive training. "We had to go through a six week process with clubs and

organizations," Bredland said. "Basically, we were just taught stuff on how to have our club run effectively

without problems," Bredland added.

Since the club was still in the starting phase, the two co-founders spent a lot of time trying to attract
members. At least six different types of flyers were posted to advertise for the club. Bredland said that a lot of
people thought that all they did was sit around and, "talk about comics, but we are really serious .with trying
to design and write some of our own. We do talk about them, but while we are working on our own." Even
if students were not avid comic book readers the members of the club were welcoming. "Some of the coolest
members are the ones who don't know a lot and just want to learn," Busacca said. He added that since the
release of the movie Spiderman, people had been more interested in knowing why Spiderman did certain
things which helped bring more attention to their club.

At a normal meeting, the group split up into two teams: writers and artists. The writers worked on
the script, while the artists worked on the drawings for scripts that had already been decided on. As editor-in-
chief of the writers, Busacca had the final sav. "I handle the basic outlining of the storv and the other writers
come to me," he said. Busacca checked the writing over to make sure that all of the writers had the same ideas
working together so the artists' job would be easier.

The club's goal for the year was to get published. First they hoped to send out a teaser, which would
be the first eight pages of the full comic book, to interest readers in the end product. The final goal tor the
year was to publish a full book. According to Busacca, this was a difficult task since the number of club
members was in constant flux. In addition to marketing on campus, the Blueridge Comic Book Store also
offered to have the club's work sold there.

Having loved comic books since elementary school, each comic book fan had their personal favorite.
Bredland's was none other then the infamous Superman because, "he has every single power known to man.
He's just that cool." Busacca's favorite was Wolverine from, "X-men," the first comic book collection he ever
started. "He's not really a big guy and doesn't look like he could win a fight, but no matter what, he always
defies the odds and comes out on top." Heroes Incorporated wanted to bring a new superhero to campus.
"We are in the business of creating heroes," Busacca said. "Heroes are important to everybody. I find that we
have a lack of heroes and I wanted to give the university their own heroes."

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VU-ZOttlft£

Dianne N. Vu, Marketing, Fairfax, VA
Elizabeth T. Wachendorf, Marketing; Fairfax, VA
Hudson C. Walker, Marketing, Phoenixville, PA

Jennifer L. Wange, Accounting; Wayne, PA
Jennifer R. Webb, Finance; Chesapeake, VA
Kristen L. Wesolowski, HTM; Baltimore, MD

Kathryn J. Westcort, Finance; Fairfax, VA
Amanda L. White, Economics; South Hill, VA
Natalie L. Whitehurst, Accounting; Richmond, VA
Donnie J. Wienheimer, CIS; Great Falls, VA
Brian I. Wiltong, Finance; Harrisonburg, VA
Lori A. Wilkerson, Marketing; Ringgold, VA

Mandy L. Williams, Marketing; Woodbridge, VA
Sara R. Williams, CIS; Vienna, VA
Kelly E. Williamson, Management; King George, VA
Amber N. Wills, Marketing; Columbia, MD
Laura M. Willson, Management; Rockville, MD
Joseph C. Windham, Finance; Williamsburg, VA

Ryanne M. Woltz, Finance; Ijamsville, MD
Kim L. Wong, CIS; Alexandria, VA
Emily J. Wyman, CIS; Dale City, VA
Ji Sun Yang, Int. Business; Fairfax, VA
Melanie D. Yunker, Finance; Alexandria, VA
Vanessa M. Zottig, Accounting; Purcellville, VA

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educationi & i

psychology

JOiinStOn heal ■ photo by alisonjohn

adams-edwards

Ashleigh B. Adams, Psychology; Lynchburg, VA
Bern,- B. Allen, IDLS: Annapolis, MD
Chad A. Anderson, Kinesiology; Winchester, \ A
Elizabeth B. Anderson, Psychology; Halifax, VA
Brooke N. Ashcraft, Psychology; Salem, VA
Mary N. Assad, IDSS; Springfield. VA

Jason R. Aughey. Kinesiology; Oradell, NJ
Jaime L. Auletto, Psycholog)'; Tabernacle, NJ
Mary-Ashley Baker, IDLSrCharlottesvillc. \ \
Christina A. Barlow, IDLS; Stanley, VA
Christina R. Bernhardt, Psycholog)-; Brielle, NJ
Colleen M. Blaker. Psychology; Fairless Hills, PA

Katie R. Blanchard, IDLS; Suffolk, VA
Kristin M. Bowdler, Psycholog)-; Sharps, VA
Benjamin A. Bowman, IDSS; Richmond, VA
Courtney P. Brennan, IDLS; Richmond, VA
Lauren A. Brisbin, Kinesiology; Havertown, PA
Jessica L. Brooks, IDLS; Peach Bottom, PA

Amanda M. Brown, IDLS; Montauk, NY
Rebecca L. Brown, Psychology; Bexley, OH
|erem\T. Bullock. Kinesiology; Spotsylvania, VA
Sarah L. Butler, Psychology: Mechanicsville, VA
Ann L. Campbell, Psychology; Painter, VA
Kelly A. Canayan, Psycholog)-; Midlothian, VA

Jennifer A. Capito, Psycholog)'; Roanoke, VA
Christina L. Carter. Psycholog)-; Arlington, VA
Sarah E. Carter, Psycholog)-; Fredericksburg, VA
Carey B. Caughlin, Psycholog)'; Dalton. MA
Adrienne M. Cecil, Psycholog)-; Martinsville, VA
Laura C. Chaffe, Psychology; Midlothian, VA

Ginny C. Cobbs, Early Childhood Ed.; Blackstone, VA
Elizabeth I. Cohen, Kinesiology: Richmond, VA
Erin L. Colangelo, IDLS; Chantilly, VA
Traci E. Cosner, IDLS; Richmond, VA
.Amanda A. Coyle, Psycholog)-; Mariton, NJ
Karen L. Crenshaw, ISS; Richmond, VA

Dorothy M. Deavers, Psycholog)-; Shenandoah. VA
Melissa M. Depman. Psycholog)-; Forest, VA
Tiffany A. Dole, IDLS; Stafford, VA
Jessica R. Dorosewicz, Psychology: Fairfax, VA
Elizabeth S. Dougherty, Psycholog)-; Alexandria, VA
Dana L. Edwards. Psycholog)'; Charlottes\ille, VA

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Sarah E. Elder, Psychology; Woodbridge, VA

Jason T. Ferrell, Kinesiology: Delraville, VA

Alison A. Francis, Psychology; Hampton, VA

Alicia L. Franz, IDLS; Sterling, VA

Meredith K. Geary, Psychology; Alexandria, VA

Timothy J. Gilchrist, Kinesiology; Sandy Spring, MD

Rebecca C. Gillenwater, IDLS; Abingdon, VA

Russell Gipe, Kinesiology; Richmond. VA

Catherine A. Gravatt, IDLS; Milrord, VA

April C. Gregor, Psychology; Virginia Beach, VA

Sarah H. Gundlach, Psychology; Richmond, VA

Dana M. Gutshall, Kinesiology; Monterey, VA

Rebecca S. Guy, Psychology; Richmond, VA

Shanon L. Hamshar, IDLS; Orange, VA

Cheryl C. Harman, Psychology; Montross, VA

Summer D. Harrington, Psychology; Falls Church. VA

Leslie J. Hawthorne, Kinesiology; Glen Allen. VA

Lindsay L. Hazelette, Kinesiology; Front Royal, VA

Warren W. Heede, Secondary Ed.; Oradell, NJ

Kevin M. Hein, Psychology; Coram, NY

Ashley O. Hickcox, IDLS; Pittsburgh. PA

Elizabeth S. Holland, Psychology; Portsmouth, VA

Anna Lyn Hoopengardner, IDLS; Vienna, VA

Lauren D. Hospital, Psychology; Olney, MD

Michael G. Houlihan, Kinesiology; Long Branch, NJ

Katherine N. Hughes, Psychology: Richmond, VA

Jenny G. Hunnius, Psychology; Chesterfield, VA

Mara E. Idoni, IDLS; Annandale, VA

Keith A. Jacoby, Kinesiology; Perkasie, PA

Dana A. Jarre, Psychology; Richmond, VA

Lauren M. Jaffe, ISS; Massapequa, NY

Man- Beth James, IDLS; Ruther Glen, VA

Krisha N. Jay, Psychology; Vinton, VA

Courtney D. Johnson, Psychology; Charlottesville, VA

Caroline W. Jolly, Psychology; Heathsville, VA

Ashley Joyce, ISS; Bassett, VA

Ryan C. Kahl, Kinesiology; Richmond, VA

Liam H. Kane, IDLS; Oak Hill, VA

Kara J. Kautlin. Kinesiology; Virginia Beach. VA

Miriam Kim, IDLS; Centreville, VA

Jennifer E. Kirsch. Psycholgy; Bel Air, MD

Stephen R. Kodish, Kinesiology; Schwenksville, PA

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The chef of Madison
Grill consults with her
manager during the
busy lunch rush.
Madison Grill was a
popular dinning spot
when students were
looking for a change of
pace from pizza and
bagels. ■ Photo by AH
Johnston

kick it up a
notch

The Madison Grill offers fine
dining with a campus twist

It never hurt to have a little extra cash while
in school to make the most of the college experience.
In order to earn some money tor weekend

entertainment (and books of course) many students opted to apply for a job on campus, particularly in
Dining Services. For a few, the best and most rewarding jobs were found at Madison Grill, located on the
fifth floor of Warren Hall.

As with every job, there were positive and negative aspects to the Grill, but for most employees the
good outweighed the bad. "The best part of my job is the laid back atmosphere. Most of the people that work
there are students and most of the people that come in at night are students. It provides a great learning
environment for people that are not very familiar with the restaurant business," said junior Jolie McGehee.

Senior Philip Whitfield-Clark agreed. "The best part of working at Madison Grill is the easygoing
atmosphere I share with my co-workers. Even though it gets busy, the staff remains collected and focused,
making the job easier. The free meal is also nice."

Of course, there was more to working at Madison Grill than waiting tables. Senior Jeffrey Fleischman
said, "The best part of my job is menu development and creativity of the daily and weekly specials. I run the
kitchen during the dinner shift. We can go in any direction my heart desires with a little planning.

Employees enjoyed many perks to their job. "I wanted to work there because I've always waitressed,
and I knew the servers there made good money. And because it is a campus job, I get weekends, holidays, and
summers oft, which would not be the case if I worked at a restaurant oft campus," said junior Calley Wiest.
Whitfield-Clark added, "I figured if I was going to work at an on-campus dining facility I had better work at
the nicest one."

The atmosphere also added to their enjoyment. According to junior Rebecca Brown, "It's very laid
back, but we work hard. In the kitchen it's like a team, we have to work together to get the food out right. The
management is also great; their good moods put everyone else in a good mood!" According to Fleischman,
"The atmosphere at the MG is really relaxed, even when we are really busy and have to work extra fast,
diligent and hard. We like to have fun at the Madison Grill while still holding attention to detail and taking
the utmost pride in our food service."

Embarrassments were not a rare experience, considering the many aspects involved in serving food.
Said Brown, "Mv first day serving, I dropped a big bus pan full of plates and broke a few. Luckily it was
towards the end of the shift, so there weren't many people in the restaurant, but I was still embarrassed!'

Despite those few instances, the experience was a positive one. "It is fun to work at an upscale
restaurant, but still have the perks of being on campus," added Wiest, "Plus, the food is really good!" ■

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virginiagleason

Virginia Gleason, long
time Dukes cashier
greets students with a
smile. Mrs. Gleason
retired as a supervisor
and came back as a
cashier to show her
university pride.
■ Photo by AH Johnston

punch and dining:

Virginia Gleason shows her
devotion to dining at Dukes

"She's definitely the friendliest card swiper. I'll purposely go
to her line," said sophomore Rvan Ostrander ofVirginia Gleason,
a PC Dukes employee for the past thirty years. According to
freshman Mariah Schroen, "She always has something nice to
say. I can always have a pleasant conversation with her."

Virginia Gleason, originally from Buena Vista, Virginia
began her career as a PC Dukes employee about thirty years ago,
when her daughter was a freshman here. It was then that Gleason
made the move from Buena Vista to Harrisonburg. In fact, both
her son and daughter are university alumni.

"I started as a card swiper, and throughout my career
here have been both dining supervisor and serving supervisor.
I've witnessed many changes throughout the years. I saw the
building of Zane Showker, of ISAT, of many of the apartment
complexes, and additions to the library."

Gleason experienced many other changes during her time
at the universitv as well, including various fashion phases. "I have seen the 'patches' phase, when
kids couldn't wear enough of them. Then there was the see-through blouse phase, the miniskirts,
and the unisex' vear when girls and boys dressed alike."

Gleason was an employee when Dukes was moved from Taylor Hall to the Phillips
Center Ballroom. "The students were allowed to drink there when we were located in Taylor Hall,
so Thursday nights were always a big hit," said Gleason. "Halloween was always a lot of fun. The
kids dressed up and it was a lot of fun. It was also a big mess to clean up, but I loved it."

Gleason's favorite part of her job was seeing the students. She said, "The kids are the best
part. They keep me young and going. Lots of graduates come back and visit me. One alumnus
came back and said to me, 'There you are; right where I left you. I recognize kids each day. I'hev
are all so nice."

She also enjoyed working with the student employees. "The student employees are very
good. Many times they used to start working as freshmen and work through until graduation. I
got to know the students better when that would happen," said Gleason.

Gleason had no plans of leaving her career any time soon. She said, "As long as my health
holds up, I'll work here as long as I'm able. I've enjoyed my years here. If I hadn't 1 would not have
stayed this long." ■

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Steven T. Kramer, Kinesiology; Harrisonburg, VA
Howard S. Krasilovsky, Psychology; Pearl River, NY
Rebecca B. Lane, Psychology; Culpepper, VA
Allison C. Langfitt, Psychology; Front Royal, VA
Lauren A. Larkin, Psychology; Reston, VA
Kimberly L. Lazenby, IDLS; Richmond, VA

Lisa C. Leahey, IDLS; Florence, SC
Andrea E. Lee, ISS; Waynesboro, VA
Kelly K. Lees, Psychology; Fairfax, VA
Angela | . Litten, IDLS; Midlothian, VA
Angela D. Locke, Psychology; Midland, VA
Jennifer R. Lovell, IDLS; Burke, VA

Amy Lu, Psychology; Virginia Beach, VA

John E. Lynch Jr., ISS; Toms Brook, VA

Corinne E. Maiorana, Psychology; Richmond, VA

Kehl R. Mandt, ISS; Alexandria, VA

Sarah E. Margeson, Psychology; Lumberton, NC

Diane M. Masone, Psychology; Clifton, VA

Jamie L. Mathews, Secondary Ed.; Haddonfleld, NJ
Jessica L. Mays, IDLS; Richmond, VA
Kern' McCahill, Psychology; Leesburg, VA
Patrick S. McGann, ISS; Richmond, VA
Riya R. Mehta, Psychology; Burke, VA
Melinda R. Mertz. Kinesiology; Chesapeake, VA

Elizabeth A. Miller, Psychology; Chantilly, VA
Eric H. Mohring, Kinesiology; Baton Rouge, VA
Colleen C. Morrison, Psychology; Leesburg, VA
Johanna P. Moselev, Psychology; Potomac, MD
Andrew E Musser, Psychology; Arlington, VA
Shelia A. Neary, Psychology; Ringoes, NJ

Jennifer N. Nelson, ISS; Richmond, VA
Laura A. Neufeld, Psychology; East Northport, NY
Alison M. Newell, IDLS; Richmond, VA
Colleen P. Newman, Sociology; Lawrenceville, NJ
Colleen M. Norman, Secondary Ed.; Holbrook, NY
Julie M. Nothnagel, ISS; Manassas, VA

Megan J. O'Brien, Psychology; Chevy Chase, MD

Satoko Odagawa, ISS; Tokyo, Japan

Akiko Ogawa. Kinesiology; Japan

Katie E. Overstreet, Psychology'; Lynchburg, VA

Kari C. Pabis, Kinesiology; Wilbraham, MA

Angela D. Packard, IDLS; Herndon, VA

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Staci L. Panus, IDLS; Manassas, VA

Bryan A. Pecoraro, Psychology; Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Teresa M. Poindexter, Kinesiology; Virginia Beach, VA

George R. Reid, Kinesiology; Winchester, VA

Gina M. Sajko, Psychology; Chesapeake, VA

Brad S. Sanders, Psychology; Culpeper, VA

Harold D. Sanders, Jr., Kinesiology; Harrisonburg, VA

Kristin E. Sappio, Psychology; Byram, NY

Katie S. Saunders, Psychology; East Lyme, CT

Amanda K. Sawetz-Glasener, Psychology; Vienna, VA

Jayme M. Saxon, Psychology; Chantilly, VA

Pamela R. Scott. IDLS; Richmond, VA

Allison C. Serkes, IDLS; Faber, VA

Catrina M. Sims, IDLS; Madison, VA

Donald C. Smith, Psychology; Harrisonburg, VA

Johanna M. Smith, Psychology; Hockessin, DE

Charles W. Smith II, Psychology; Winchester, VA

Peter A. Smolin, ISS; Pennington, NJ

Sara M. Sprouse, IDLS; Crozet, VA

Scott M. Stein, Psychology; New Orleans, LA

Gregory S. Stephenson, Kinesiology; Richmond, VA

Stephanie B. Stephenson, Psychology; Portsmouth, VA

Leslie D. Stone, Kinesiology; Woodbridge, VA

Susan L. Street, IDLS; Fries, VA

Peter E. Stuart, Kinesiology; Marshall VA

Lisa A. Szott, Psychology; Herndon, VA

Dorothy G. Tessier, Kinesiology; Williamsburg, VA

Cynthia D. Thaxton, Psychology; Manassas, VA

Jennifer A. Thomas, Psychology; Madison, VA

Katie S. Thomas, Psychology; Harrisonburg, VA

Lisa C. Thomasson, Psychology; Richmond, VA

Andrea N. Tippett, Psychology; Pottsmouth, VA

Jeana L. Upschulte, IDLS; Tannersville, PA

Taylor N. Van Acker, Kinesiology; Medford, NJ

Michael J. Walsh, Psychology; New Kent, VA

Ryan C. Waters, IDLS; Lovettsville, VA

Adam R. Weiss, IDLS; Goshen, NY

Heather A. Westrick, Kinesiology; Yorktown, VA

Aaron Wilson, IDLS; Falls Church, VA

Laura A. Wilson, Kinesiology; Falls Church, VA

Caroline C. Wist, Psychology; Charlottesville. VA

Stacey L. Woodson. Kinesiology; Springfield, VA

Alexis H. Zellner, Kinesiology; Stony Brook, NY
Kristina Zidzir, Psychology; Orange VA

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midniehtmadiK

i when the clock

strikes 12

Basketball season begins
with midnight madness

Crowds scream, lights flash, purple and gold balloons float to the ceiling. What better way to kick
offa season than with all of your tans going wild? After several years' absence. Midnight Madness was welcomed
back by the university in full force. Midnight Madness was a way to kick off the basketball season for both
the men's and women's teams. The first Midnight Madness event to ever take place was at the University of
Man-land with coach Lefty Driesell, also former men's basketball coach at the university from 1988 to 1997.
Since then, the craze has caught on all over the country.

With about 3,000 people in attendance, the event was a hit. Starting at 10:30 p.m. at the Convocation
Center, the crowd participated in many different contests. There was a three-point
contest, dunk contest, raffle prizes, a ticket giveaway, and also a half-court shot contest
with a full scholarship prize. After a video highlighting the previous season was shown
to introduce the teams, they took the court and played a ten-minute game: first the
women, then the men. Students seemed to think the events were entertaining and
creative. "I think the slam dunk contest probably got the most reaction from the
students," said senior Mark Hoskins, president of the Student Duke Club. "I think the
starting line-up should be introduced like that at every game. The main lights being
off and the spot light circling around the Convo would get everyone excited and loud."
said Hoskins.

Students weren't the only enthusiastic participants. The coaches enjoyed all

the activities as well. Sherman Dillard, head coach of the men's team said, "I really

enjoy the atmosphere of Midnight Madness. I truly believe this is an ideal way to tip

off the new season each and even' year."

Team members also got excited about Midnight Madness. Dillard said, "Our plavers enjov the fact Alpha Sl9ma A|Pna
5 & v ■ ' ■ sisters show their

that their friends, fellow students, and some of the communin' folks attend Midnight Madness. It is called purple pride forthe

l c cc- ■ i i r ii • i i i- i ■ i r basketball teams.

tne first official practice, but for all intents and purposes what we try to accomplish is to give the tans a Groups competed in

glimpse of the team bv introducing plavers and having various activities and a ven' limited scrimmage. The spirit competions to

r ' ° r ' b ■ e welcome in the 2002-

players enjoy the audience and I can sense their adrenaline flowing." According to Ernst, both teams look 2003 basketball

forward to the Midnight Madness festivities. "It means that all the preseason workouts and anxiety held in Johnston

can finally come out. The season is undenvay and games are about to start and that means it is our run tor the

Colonial Athletic Association Championship. Who wouldn't be excited?" The head coach of the women's

team. Bud Childers, said that Midnight Madness was "more of a 'basketball production.' Our team's part is

just a small piece of the evening's activities, but they do enjoy the crowd and the energy," he said.

The night did not necessarily reflect the season, but it displayed the teams' spirit and got the season

underway. "I don't think one practice, one event, or one game will make or break a season, but I feel it is

important that we have a positive beginning and I felt strongly that our Midnight Madness this year was

otacdy that," Dillard said. Childers said, "I hope the students keep the enthusiasm for basketball they displayed

at Midnight Madness. It would be tremendous if thev return to the games with that spirit." ■ rt / <-{ — yf- /< y£-

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integrated

science f i

technology

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Katherine V. Adams, CSAD; Charollettesville, VA
Josh Adler, Health Sciences; Virginia Beach VA
John T. Alexander, ISAT; Morristown, NJ
Kristy L. Alexander, Recreation Mgt; Norfolk, VA
Michelle J. Alexander, Health Sciences; Hampton VA
Don K. Allen, Geography; Virginia Beach VA

Eric M. Allgaier, ISAT; Danville NJ
Terry A. Altobello, Nursing; Woodbridge, VA
Jamie L. Andrews, Nursing; Prince George, VA
Gina M. Anzuini, Social Work; Highstown, NJ
Laura B. Arm, Health Sciences; Herndon, VA
AnastasiaJ. Armstrong, Health Sciences; Stafford VA

Jason B. Aulfto, Health Sciences; Pittsgrove NJ
Barry R. Baines, Health Sciences; Chesapeake, VA
Kenneth E. Bandy, Computer Science; Towson, MD
A. Rebecca Barrett, CSAD; Danville, VA
Irma R. Barton, Nursing; Woodstock, VA
Melissa A. Batenic, Dietetics; Wilmington, DE

Tina L. Battuello, Health Sciences; Warrenton, VA
Christina A. Bauman, CSAD; McLean VA
Heather L. Bennett, CSAD; Fredericksburg, VA
Leah M. Benson, ISAT; Buchanan, NY
Elissa A. Betar, Health Sciences; Oak Ridge NJ
Anna E. Black, Health Sciences; Chesapeake, VA

Tracy L. Black, Health Sciences; Preston, CT

Susan F. Blair, Social Work; Suffolk, VA

Tracy E. Blanchard, Health Assessment; Sufflock, VA

Allie Blatch. Social Work; Burke VA

Kristin S. Bouley, Social Work; Springfield, VA

[enna E. Bourne, ISAT; Northeastern, MA

Marshall W Bowles, ISAD; Suffolk, VA

Brent M. Bradley, ISAT; New Castle, VA

Ashley M. Brady, CSAD; Toms River, NJ

Molly M. Brady, Therapeutic Recreation; Oakton, VA

Jessica N. Bramhall, ISAT; Leesburg, VA

Tara E. Breeden, Comm Sci & Disorders; Culpeper, VA

Rebecca S. Breinig, Health Sciences; Pittburg, PA

Leslie F. Bristow, Nursing; Shacklefords, VA

Amy E. Brown, ISAT; Landenberg, PA

Andrea L. Bunch, Health Sciences; Chesapeake, VA

Shannon L. Burcroff, Health Sciences; Herndon, VA

Robert S. Burghart, Computer Science; Montclair, VA

Michael Burker, Computer Science; Massapequa Park, NY

Jennifer R. Byrne, CSAD; Budd Lake, NJ

Lisa M. Caiozzo, Sports Mgt; Glen Head NY

Will M. Camnitz, ISAT; Greenville, NC

Jeremy A. Carbaugh, Computer Science; Stephens City, VA

Christine P. Carl, CSD; Salisbury Mills, NY

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Kevin S. Carlton, ISAT; Darnestown, MD

Jennifer R. Carter, Health Sciences; Herndon, VA

Julie A. Cernosek, Nursing; Crofton, MD

Andrew J. Chamaj, Computer Science; Falls Church, VA

[ennifer D. Champion, Dietetics; Roanoke, VA

Nathan S. Charles, ISAT; Pewaukee, WI

Lina N. Ciarleglio, ISAT; Fredericksburg, VA

Jessica Cichowicz, ISAT; Melbourne, Australia

Allison W. Cleland, CSD; Mansfield, PA

Margo S. Clarke, Health Sciences; Hume, VA

Valerie A. Cohen, Health Sciences; Wilmington DE

Brian L. Coker, ISAT; Manassas, VA

Tom L. Collins, CIS; Caroline County, VA

Christine P. Corl, CSAD; Salisburg Mills, NY

Lisa M. Cotton, Nursing; Norfolk, VA

Amy L. Crabtree, Nursing; Midlothian, VA

Gordon T. Crane, ISAT; Fork Union, VA

Derek R. Dauberman, ISAT; Highland, MD

Jennifer E. Davis, Dietetics; Cumberland, VA

Amanda R. DeLizzio, Health Sciences; Yorktown, VA

Urmil K. Dharamsi, ISAT; Culpeper, VA

Carolyn M. Dickerson, Health Sciences; Manassas, VA

Rachael M. Doggett, Health Services; Windsor, VA

Shannon M. Doran, ISS; Stafford, VA

Abigail M. Dosch, Nursing; Springfield, VA

iryan B. Driskell, Computer Science; Colonial Beach, VA

Caren Elm, ISS; Edinburg, VA

Stephanie F. Engel, Computer Science; Woodbridge, VA

Laura E. Erickson, Nursing; Arlington, VA

William C. Ethridge II, Geography; King George, VA

Brandon C. Fish, ISAT; Chesapeake, VA

Andra P. Footland, ISAT; Arlington, VA

Amanda A. Ford, ISAT; Burke, VA

Julia C. Forman, Nursing; Severna Park, MD

Chad R. Foti, Geography; Yorktown, NY

Dana Francis, ISAT; Malverne, NY

Courtney E. Frank, Health Sciences; Virginia Beach, VA

Rhonda L. Frazier, Nursing; Weyers Cave, VA

Julia T Freed, Social Work; Manassas, Va

Knsten M. Gar)', Health Sciences; Richmond, VA

Laura B. Gendreau, Health Sciences; Swansea, MA

Ellie R. Gibberman, Health Sciences, Newport News, VA

Molly I . ( liguere, Nursing; Chapel Hill, NC

Andrew M. Glenn, ISA'!'; Annandale, VA

Amy J. Goss, 1SAF; Richmond, VA

ChristinaS. Graven, [SAT; Fairfax, VA

I ee \V. ( Irieco, ISAT; Harrisonburg, VA

Julie L. Grigsby, 1 lealth V iences; Warrenton, VA

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operation santa claus

Students reach out to needy children
through donations

Hundreds of studenrs piled into the Grafton-Stovall Theater for a
break from studying tor finals to experience Operation Santa Claus. After a
week-long collection of donations conducted by the Theta Chi order
fraternity, students enjoyed live performances by various a cappella groups
and a special appearance by Santa Claus himself. A toy or monev donation
was required to receive admission into the theater. "I donated a toy because
I was really excited about going to the toy store. 1 know that all kids love
toys and since I am the youngest person in mv whole family and am 21, I
never get to buy toys. I thought it would be fun!" said senior Christina
Manz. Sophomore Julie Nagel chose to donate "a pack of fun glitter crayons
because kids of any age enjoy coloring and the glitter made them extra fun!"

Navarrete considered the idea of Operation Santa Claus to be quite
novel. He said, "it achieves many goals at once. It cultivates JMU/ Dressed as Santa Claus, juniorTodd

Harrisonburg relations, raises monev and gifts for local children, and gives students a positive studv break. Detveiler brin9* animated Christmas

° ' or. spirit to Operation Santa Claus.

Overall, I am very happy with the event, as I feel that it is unique in its purpose and trulv reaches out to the Operation Santa Claus brought

community." Senior Lisa Cecchini agreed with Navarrete. "I think most people want to give to the less

fortunate especially around the holiday season, but really do not know what they can do. This is

a small meaningful gesture accompanied with spiritual and physical rewards. It's a beautiftil thing

to see so many students participate."

Local families who were touched by the kindness of these students also attended the
event. Cecchini said, "A lady who is a foster parent actually brought one of the foster children to
the event. It was a tangible reminder of why we were doing this to begin with. It always helps to
put everything into perspective." Navarrete experienced something similar. "At the end of the
night, I was approached by a member of another foster children organization. They were so
impressed with the night's event that they reached out for help in developing a 'Christmas in July'
program. As of now, we are in the process of collaborating on our ideas."

The best part of the night for the Operation Santa Claus committee was two-fold. "First," said
Navarrete, "was how manv people came out to support the cause. The second was at the end of the night
when we get to tally up everything that we've collected and hand it right over to social services. It's such a
rewarding feeling and you can tell how proud each committee member is."

Operation Santa Claus proved that many students held to the belief that it is more blessed to give
than to receive. At the conclusion of the night, students were already ready for more. Stephanie Ashley
commented, "Let's do it again next year!" ■

Michelle L. Grover. Sports Mgt.; Suffolk, VA
April E. Grubbs, Health Sciences; Louisa, VA
Alyssa Hall, CSD; Beaverdam, VA
Carolyn Hally, Dietetics: Bethlehem, PA
Hilary M. Hamby, CSAD; Blacksburg, VA
Margaret Hamill. Computer Science; Mahopac, NY

together a cappella groups to raise
money for toys for needy families.
■ Photo by Gina Indellicate

Overflowing the table with presents,
students gave either an unwrapped
gift or S5 for admission to Operation
Santa Claus. A full house occupied
Grafton Stovall Theater for a night of
a capella concerts. ■ Photo by Gina
Indellicate

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soul searching

Intervarsity gets to the bottom
of life's unanswered questions

Whar is truth? Is there a God? What happens when you die? Deep questions,
especially when asked by a stranger with a video camera. Students may have noticed
fellow classmates being interviewed in various places around campus over the last three
semesters. Several members or InterVarsiry Christian Fellowship conducted the
interviews, which they dubbed "Man on the Street." IVCF is a national student
organization whose goal is to share Christ's love on college campuses. "I think one
aspect of loving people is listening to them," explained IVCF staff worker CJ Goeller.
"[The interviews] help us better understand how to respond to people, where they are,
with the truth of Jesus. They make us more sensitive in our approach," he said.

Starting in the fall of 2001, three or four "Man on the Street" videos were
produced each semester. A typical day of taping lasted from rwo to three hours. Goeller
and Weber walked around campus in search of subjects, asking random students if
they would mind answering a few questions. Their inquiries ranged from "What are
you looking forward to this year?" to "Why don't people go to church?" to "Who is
Jesus? " "People are generallv always receptive," Weber said. "It's a college campus, so
the idea of talking about deep questions is open and even desired."

The crew usually interviewed thirty to forty people in a given taping session,
recording about one hour of footage total. "We try to be sure we ask men and women,
and be racially and socially diverse as well," Goeller explained. "We want to represent
the university." "We look for answers that are genuine and insightful, that seem to

InterVaristy intern

Willis Weber interviews represent an accurate picture of what society is feeling," Weber added

junior Anthony Schach

outside the library.

while sophomore

Jeffrey Young mans

the video camera. The

IV camera crew

stopped random

student to ask

qustions about their

opinions and beliefs.

m Photo by Jessica

Taylor

After the footage had been compressed into a short video, complete with background music, the
final tapes were shown at IVCF's Large Group meetings on Friday nights. In addition to better understanding
their peers, the videos were also meant to help viewers ask themselves these important questions. "We 11 often
run the question across the screen at the end of the video, to make people in the audience think about what
their answer would be," junior Mike Donohue added.

The method seemed to be effective. Several IVCF attendees felt that the tapes helped them gain
perspective and better understand their peers. "[They're] showing what's out there in a reallv unique and
creative way," said freshman Rachel McCray. "It confirms what I already believe by allowing me to compare
it to what others believe," said freshman Rebekah Carter.

The IVCF cameramen felt that the whole taping, editing, and viewing process helped satisfy- a need
in the community for listening and for pondering life's deep questions. "They're questions we think about a
lot, but don't often put into words," said Weber. ■ rf • , < t^ — yy

Christina E. Hammer, CSD;Towson, MD

Kevin J. Hancock, ISAT; Glen Allen, VA

Jerad M. Hanlon, Health Services Admin.; Richmond, VA

Brendan B. Hannemann. ISAT; Springfield, VA

Jessica L. Harkness, CSD; Manassas, VA

Alyse N. Harlan, Health Sciences; New Kent, VA

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Melissa L. Heath, CSD; Newport News, VA

Christopher P. Heisey, Sports Mgt.; Lake Ridge, VA

Larissa R. Heller, Recreation Mgt.; Hampton, VA

Michael J. Heller, ISAT; Fair Lawn, NJ

Sheila R. Heller, Nursing; Fairfax, VA

Harry A. Hibbitts, Geology; Charlottesville, VA

Ashla C. Hill, TSC; Williamsburg, VA
Carolyn W. Hoffman, Health Sciences; Burke, VA
Erika M. Hoffman, ISAT; Roanoke, VA
Michael W. Hollandsworth, ISAT; Roanoke, VA
Regina L. Holley, Social Work; Rocky Mount, VA
Pamela D. Hoppes, Nursing; Richmond, VA

Jon A. Huesdash, ISAT; Stahlstown, PA
Ronald-Paul O. Javier, ISAT; Manila, Philippines
Allison D. Johnson, CSAD; Danville, VA
Allison L. Johnson, Nursing; Sutherland, VA
Daniel A. Jordan, Recreation Mgt.; Woodbridge, VA
Jeni J. Josephson, CSD; Corning, NY

Stephen H. Kam, ISAT; Springfield, VA
Virginia L. Keller, Social Work; Virginia Beach, VA
Jason D. Kidd, Computer Science; Daleville, VA
Keri T Kidd, Health Service Admin.; Roanoke, VA
James T Kim, Sports Mgt.; Santa Cruz, CA
Michelle C. Klima, Health Sciences; Fairfax, VA

Lisa B. Kovener, Health Sciences; Massapequa Park, NY

Amber B. Krause, Health Sciences; Litirz, PA

Katie E. Langley, CSAD; York, PA

Ashley L. Lanteigne, CSD; Virginia Beach, VA

Annie T Lee, Computer Science; Fairfax, VA

Melissa L. Leonetti, ISAT; Manahawkin, NJ

Matthew G. Liberati, Computer Science; Forest Hill, MD

Victoria E. Liedel, Health Sciences; Stafford, VA

Jessie R. Lish, ISAT; Clinton, NJ

Annika R. Liskey, Health Sciences; Keezletown, VA

Mark E. Lotts II, ISAT; Stuarts Draft, VA

William T. Lyddane, ISAT; Annandale, VA

Timothy S. Lyle, ISAT; Poca, WV

Elise J. Macchio, Health Sciences; Springfield, VA

Brian M. MacLeod, Computer Science; Williamsburg, VA

Heather N. Makowka. CSD; Fairfax, VA

Zacharv M. Mansell, Healh Sciences; Virginia Beach, VA

[aclvn F. Marsano, Health Sciences; West Caldwell, NJ

Leah E. Martin, Nursing; Chespeake, VA

Amy R. Martz, Health Sciences; Glen Allen, VA

Mallory J, .Mathews, Health Sciences; Richmond. \ A

Stephen M. Mathieu, Computer Science; Richmond, VA

Shannon K. McClure, CSD; Bel Air, MD

Kevin J. McElroy, Health Sciences; Virginia Beach, VA

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Kate M. McGee, ISAT; Baltimore, MD

Maura A. McGovern. Health Sciences; Alexandria, VA

Matthew G. McHale, ISAT; Bellmore, NY

Jane M. McHugh, Computer Science; East Brunswick, NJ

Richard K McNeish. ISAT. Vienna, VA

Russell M. Meyer, ISAT; Fredricksburg, VA

Peter J. Miles, ISAT; Lynchburg, VA

Jessica N. Miller, Health Sciences; Chantilly, VA

Tara N. Miller, Health Admin.; Danbury, CT

Kandice N. Minor, Health Sciences; Fairfax, VA

Melissa C. Montgomery. Nursing: Ardmote, PA

Lauren A. Moore, Health Sciences; Midlothian, VA

Jennifer L. Morrison, Nursing; Woodbridge, VA

Ryan F. Murphy, ISAT; Columbia. MD

Melinda B. Nester, Health Sciences; Martinsville, VA

[enifet A. Newnam, Health Sciences; Chesapeake, VA

Long H. Nguyen. CIS; Annandale, VA

Thi N. Nguyen, ISAT; Richmond, VA

Jesse S. Nielson, ISAT; Fairfax, VA

Kara K. Norcross, CSD; Vinton, VA

Sonja C. Norell. Nursing; Oakton, VA

Nancy A. O'Brien, Computer Science; Franklin Square, NY

Emily Marie Osl, Health Sciences; Columbia, VA

Matthew D. Pappicco, Sports Mgt.; Park Ridge, NJ

Lindy M. Patterson, Nutsing; .Ashland, VA

Jade P. Pavel, Health Sciences; Springfield, VA

Jennifer L. Pazmino, Social Work; Vienna, VA

Benjamin T Peacock. Sports Mgt.; St. Louis, MO

Bryant C. Phillips. Computet Science; Pawtucket, RI

Jessica E. Pierce, Health Sciences; Woodbtidge, VA

Brian N. Pino, ISAT; Broomall, PA

Amy M. Powell, ISAT; Franklinville, NJ

Alena F. Preddy, Health Sciences; Goochland, VA

Jessica L. Ptice, CSD; Arlington. VA

Rebecca J. Price, CSD; Stafford, VA

Tariq A. Rabie, Computer Science; Cairo, Egypt

Puneet R. Railan, ISAT; Springfield, VA

Rebecca A. Richardson, Health Sciences; Yotktown, VA

Lauren M. Riley, CSAD; Martinsburg, VW

Nicholas S. Ringler, ISAT; Newport News, VA

Carrie E. Robbins, CSAD; Portsmouth, VA

Molly M. Roberts. Health Sciences; Leesbutg, VA

Sara E. Rumbley, CSAD; Crozet, VA

Lisa M. Sager, Health Sciences; Centreville, VA

Peter G. Salmon, ISAT; Amherst, NH

Lisa Santra, CSAD; Elkins, VW

Cassandra M. Sayler, Nursing; Woodbridge, VA

Whitney A. Schmalenberger, Health Sciences; Deltaville. VA

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sneakp

reviews

sneakin a peak

Students get to preview the
latest flicks for free

A typical school night might find the commons rathet emptv, but when a
sneak peek came to town, students swatmed around Grafton-Stovall Theatre. About
three sneak peeks were brought to campus each semester, each attracting large crowds.
With Grafton-Stovall's capacity of only 622 people, and an average of 700 to 750
people expecting to view each flick, there was always some disappointment towards the
back or the line for those students who did not make it in. Senior Anthony Marchegiano,
president of the University Program Board (UPB) film committee, said "people
constantly wait around outside after we tell them that the theatre is full, thinking that

somehow seats are magically going to appear for them to sit in. People always try to bribe me and other
people to letting them in"

In order to avoid being turned away, many students chose to get in line hours before the movie was
scheduled to begin. One of the first in line for the sneak peek ot "Red Dragon," on October 2nd, sophomore
Lauren Greenfield said, "I got in line at 5 p.m., and the movie was supposed to begin
at 10 p.m. 1 was surprised by how long the line got; I never expected it to go past
Chick-Fil-A." Others chose to meet up with their friends in line so they would not be
waiting for hours. Sophomore Zach Diaz said, "My friends got in line at 7:30, 1 joined
them at about 9:15. I usually don't go to sneak peeks because they get so crowded."
For those who were new to sneak peeks, a surprise was in store when thev decided to
get in line just before the movie began, or sometimes even two hours before it was
about to start. Sophomore Justin Gray said, "I was unable to get into Red Dragon. My
group was about 30 people short of getting in to see it. I wouldn't say I was upset, just
disappointed. I have been to previous free movie nights and if you get in line about an

hour and a half before the movie starts, you normally get in. Next time I am just going to get in line two
hours before the movie starts."

Marchegiano's duty as president was to keep free sneak peeks coming to campus. "UPB has contacts
with numerous marketing and advertising agencies, and we use these 'advance screenings' as a chance to
advertise a product to the college students," he said. "So we keep an open dialogue with these agencies all
year, hoping to get as many sneak previews as we can, because I know the student body enjoys free advance

Lacking the sneak previews mob,
Grafton Stovall served as an
auditorium for speakers as well as
movies. Showing movies at S2.50 a
piece was a good opportunity for
students on campus to have some
entertainment on the weekends. ■
Photo by Emily Koch

Standing in line to see Red Dragon,
students lined up past D-hall to
catch the free sneak peak. Grafton
Stovall had limited seating, which
became a problem for the huge line
that wasn't admitted to the movie. ■
Photo by Gina Indellicate

screenings.

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Kathleen M. Sciarini, Social Work; Springfield, VA
Bridgette M. Seidell, Health Sciences; Nesconset, NY
Lindsey D. Semon, Health Sciences; Hampton, VA
Jennifer E. Senseny, Health Sciences; Alexandria, VA
Chip F. Seymour Jr., Computer Science; Glen Allen, VA
Traci L. Shannonhouse, CSAD; Lynchburg, VA

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how do you plead?

Robert Keefer provides legal advice to students in trouble

"Educating the students helps everyone because it helps ensure that we retain
our natural rights," said Robert Keefer, Esq., attorney at law. Keefer helped defend
students in traffic, drug and alcohol-related offenses. Some of these violations included
underage possession of alcohol, open container, drunk in public and driving under
the influence.

Keefer spent three semesters teaching a political science class at the university.
"I really enjoyed teaching as it is sort of in my blood. What 1 find myself doing now
is teaching students about their rights as described in the United States and Virginia
Constitutions," Keefer said. Keefer said he did not realize the situation until a few
years ago. "Martin Solomon," who was commonly known as Marry from 534-RIDE,
"told me about the heavy policing of the students. When Mr. Solomon was arrested
for giving students free rides to prevent drunk driving, I became involved. After I
represented Mr. Solomon, I started working with the students."

Attorneys, according to Keefer, had an obligation to inform and educate the

____^_^3 community about their rights and freedoms. "If we allow ourselves to forget about our

rights, we will lose them," he explained. Keefer added that if a student could understand

what his or her free rights were when finished with school, than they would be able to

help protect others and their natural rights. The passing of knowledge from himself to

others, was Keefer's favorite part of his job.

Keefer had set up a webpage at wunu.Iwantmylawyer.orgvfh.ext students could find his "I Want My
Lawyer" cards. The cards included statements that Keefer suggested students use when put in bad situations
with the police. Some of these statements included "I assert my Fifth Amendment," "I don't consent to any
tests except under DUI implied consent," and "Don't question me."

"Sometimes people do not understand what I am doing when I attempt to provide them with
information. They become offended because they think I am accusing them of illegal acts. I am not." Keefer
explained that he just wanted people to know why lames Madison made the Bill of Rights in our Constitution.
"I enjoy teaching the students about their rights because in the present circumstances they see how
these fundamental natural rights affect their everyday lives. It is sort of ironic that I am doing this at James
Madison University as Madison was the father of the Bill of Rights." ■ tf! /> ^>~/g^ :£/£•?;

Sitting in his office on
S. Main St., Robert
Keefer handled cases
from the communit
and the university
population. Keefer
advertised to students
through wallet size
cards, ads in the
Breeze, and
distributing bottle
openers. ■ Photo by
Gina Indellicate

Yassaman Shayesteh, Computer Science; Potomac, MD

Lauren B. Shear, ISAT; Concord, MA

Maryann E. Shehan, ISAT; Chesapeake, VA

Keisha M. Shelton, Nursing; Chatham, VA

Samantha E. Shepherd, Health Sciences; Roanoke, VA

Sarah C. Shipplett, Health Sciences; Staunton, VA

Serih A. Shreve, ISAT; Richmond, VA

Christopher R. Simons, Computer Science; Chantilly, VA

Christina E. Sniarr, CSD; Springfield, VA

Carrie I .. Smithwick, Health Services; Newport News, VA

Janet D. Sobel, ISAT; Lorton, VA

Valerie M. Sommer, Social Work; Richmond, VA

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Melanie E. Stein, Health Sciences; Virginia Beach, VA
[Catherine D. Stockburger, Geographic Science; Roanoke, VA
Jennifer L. Strasbaugh, Health Sciences; Oakton, VA
Kathleen J. Stupec, ISAT; Fairfax Station. VA
Katrina D. Summers. Nursing; Fredricksburg, VA
Donald J, Swan, ISAT; Ellicort Ciry, MD

Richard S. Sweeney, Health Sciences; Suffolk, VA
Erik L. Swensson, Computer Science; Vienna, VA
Sarah W Taggart, CSD; Dumfries, VA
SevanaTahmassian, ISAT; Great Falls. VA
John Templeton, ISAT; Richmond, VA
Kendra M. Theurer, ISAT; Glen Allen, VA

Benjamin C. Thomas, ISAT; Mechanics\ ille. VA
Erik K. Thomas, ISAT; Burke. VA
Lisa C. Tibbs, Social Work; Rockville, VA
Amanda R. Tinnell, Health Sciences; Chester, VA
Carolyn L. Todd, Health Sciences; Norfolk, VA
Anita Tonakarn, Health Sciences; Arlington, VA

Carrie L. Townshend. Health Sciences; Callaw, VA

Rhonda J. Tucker, CSD; Suffolk, VA

Shannon L. Turlip, Nursing; Virginia Beach, VA

Meg K. Turner. CSAD; Midlothian, VA

Sarah M. Turse, ISAT; Medford, NJ

Tyson J. Utt, ISAT; Winchester, VA

John B. Van Auken, Geographc Sciences; Richmond, VA

David R. VanLuvanee. ISAT; Newtown, PA

Beth A. Vigliotti, ISAT; Westminster, MD

Alexis J. VogI, Health Sciences; Reston, VA

[ason A. Wallenhorst, Health Sciences; Great Falls, VA

Lauren M. Weaver. Nursing; Alexandria, VA

Alexander J. Welch, Recreation Mgt,; Fairfax, VA
Andrew R. Welri, ISAT; Leesburg, VA
Lorena K. Whalan. Nursing; Fairfax Station, VA
Brian C. Whited. ISAT; Fredricksburg. VA
Aaron L. Williams, Health Sciences; Roanoke, VA
Kerry V. Williams, ISAT; Fairfax Station, VA

Marhonda Y. Williams, Recreation; South Boston, VA
Ryan M. Winters, ISAT; East Brunswick, NJ
Candice E. Wise, ISAT; Fairfax Station, VA
Nikki P. Woods, Social Work; River Edge, NJ
Elizabeth A. Worster, Health Sciences; Long Valley, NJ
Nan Xia, ISAT; Falls Church, VA

Jean N. Ward, Health Sciences; Fairfax, VA
Kyle R. Yeager, Sports Mgt.; Midlothian, VA
Jennifer E. Zabadoski, Social Work; Manassas, VA
Nicholas M. Zerby. Health Sciences; Wyomissing, PA
Molly R. Zimpel, CSD; Occoquan, VA

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hall.

photo by alison Johnston

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Akin Adeniji, Biology; Staten Island, NY
Charles W. Arnold, Physics; Suffolk, VA
Steven M. Bernacki, Biology; Farmington, CT
Danielle E. Calloway, Math; Centreville, VA
Crystal M. Cammarano, Geology; Westbury, NY
Man' E. Cunningham, Math; Elmira, NY

Rebecca H. Daner, Biology; Richmond, VA
Andrea G. DeGaetanl, Biology; Sterling, VA
Kelly I. Dickson, Math; Farmington, CT
Matthew A. Dunn, Chemistry; Cheltenham, PA
Erin L. Edwards, Chemistry; Livingston, NJ
Branden A. Fulciniti, Biology; Pittsburgh, PA

Cambria W Carman, Math; Winchester, VA
Dan K. Gibson-Reinemer, Biology; Arlington, VA
Eva G. Goedhart, Math; Stetling, VA
Michele L. Hargrave, Biology; Haddonfield, NJ
Sabrina K. Harshbarger, Biology; Chesapeake, VA
Joanne K. Hobbs, Biology; Virginia Beach, VA

Sarah Javaid. Biology; McLean, VA
Pamela D. Jeffry, Chemistry; Tom's River, NJ
Angela Kapetanakis, Biology; Great Falls, VA
Peter Kurtz, Biology; Harrisonburg, VA
Maria L. Laguzzi, Biology; Herndon, VA
Mary R. Lee, Math; Montclair, VA

Jennifer A. Loder, Biology; McLean, VA
Ellen M. Luckring, Math; Yorktown, VA
Lisa E. Marshall, Biology; Arlington, VA
Susan E. Martin, Biology; Yorktown, VA
Joseph A. Meiburger, Geology; Springfield, VA
Caroline C. Mellard, Biology; Midlothian, VA

Tracey C. Messina, Biology; Alexandria, VA
Nicole E, Morris, Chemistry; Ship Bottom, NJ
Carolyn L. Nguyen, Biology; Arlington, VA
[onathon B. Posthumus, Biology; Wayne, NJ
Cheryl T Pruiett, Geology; Clifton, VA
Jennifer N. Rankin, Biology; Suffolk, VA

Akhil Rastogi. Biology; Fairfax, VA

Sarah L. Ringler, Biology; Smithfield, VA

Ellen K. Rosenthal, Biology; Great Falls, VA

Devin T Scherer, Biology; Herndon, VA

Christine M. Schoonmaker, Biology; Centreville, VA

Sara R. Silvester, Biology; Charlottesville, VA

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Standing aside their
lighthouse, the
roomates show their
smiles and animation.
Living in a former
fraternity house, the
girls added a Christmas
touch during the
winter season. ■ Photo
by Gina Indellicate

guiding
light

1 1 girls find
faith and fun
under one roof

Eleven girls. Two bathrooms. One house. Would you be able to survive? The house at 657 Main
Street was home to senior Jen Ackerman, and juniors Annie Provencher, Beth Sparrow, Betsy Keck, Crystal
D'Elosua, Ellyn Galloway, Kathryn Dengler, Michelle Farino, Rebecca Hedger, Sarah Fletcher, and Trang
Nyguen. Eleven girls with 1 1 different personalities, yet they all shared one thing in common, they could not
imagine living anywhere but with each other.

The girls, except for three, met in McGraw Long Hall their first year. Galloway knew the neighbors
and they suggested the house next door, which was previously a fraternity house. Prior to the girls' move-in,
Craig Smith, the landlord, made a lot of repairs to the three-story home. He refinished the hardwood floor on
the main level, replaced all of the windows and some kitchen appliances, re-carpeted the attic, walled in
Annie's room, repainted the exterior, and cleaned the basement. Upon moving in, the girls painted each room
in the house a different color. There were six bedrooms for nine or the girls and the attic where two others
lived. "We were overwhelmed with gifts and baked goods," Sparrow said about the week they moved in. The
girls felt very safe in the house. "We know our neighbors and the people right behind us, and the landlord
lives right across the street," Provencher said. Having Smith so close made them feel more comfortable
because if there was a problem they could just walk across the street.

The girls said they wanted to move into a house because of the atmosphere. It appealed to them
more then moving into an apartment or staying on campus. "I like being able to hang out twenty-four seven
with my best friends," Fletcher said. The girls enjoyed the extended support system that living with so many
roommates created. "It is more of a sanctuary. Someone will always be there to comfort," Sparrow explained.
They were afraid that so many people would get in the way of studying, but the house was so big that they
could close their bedroom doors and leave the noise on the other side. Provencher said that she thought that
was a definite advantage to not living in an apartment. "If you have people over in an apartment it affects
everyone there," she said.

The girls said they felt like adults, but retained the ability to goof-oft. One thing that they noticed
early in the first semester was even though they were all best friends, they were never spending time together.
So, to resolve this issue, they started having house meetings every Sunday and spending at least half an hour
per night concentrating on one girl. Each girl had their own role; one to make sure everyone was included,
one in charge of money, one to organize and so on. During their sessions each night, they would choose one
girl to focus their attention on. They would do whatever she wanted to from watching a movie to painting
nails. Sparrow said, "It's time to spend together each night to keep bonds." ■

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Maria C. Sinopoli, Math; Washington, D.C.
Man' K. Sokolowski, Math; Glen Rock, NJ
Laura A. Strano, Math; Tom's River, NJ
Julie A. Thacker, Biology; Roanoke, VA
Am)' K. Varner, Biology; Woodbridge. VA
Balmary Vazquez, Biology; Woodbridge, VA

Sean M. Walsh, Physics; Arlington, VA
Kitrina L. Wargo, Biology; Oakton, VA
Stephanie L. Weaver, Geology; Landing, NJ
Andrew W. Werner, Physics; Burke, VA
Stephanie A. Wilkins, Math; Fredericksburg, VA
Lydia D. Yancey, Biology; South Boston, VA

Denise A. Zannino, Biology; Richmond, VA
Eleni N. Zavros, Math; Succasunna, NJ

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dogs on the quad

the quad's
best friend

The Quad serves as a fun spot
for students and dogs alike

On warm, sunny days, it was not uncommon to see a few dogs running
around and playing on the Quad. Many students chose to have dogs in their apartments
and houses off campus. These canine friends provided their owners with companionship
and also brought smiles to the races of students who were catching some rays between classes.

Though manv apartment complexes did not allow students to have dogs,

some tenants found ways to sneak them in. Several landlords did allow tenants to have

pets, however. Junior Rebekah Mevers said, "Mv landlords charged S25 a month in

pet rent and normally a Si 50 pet deposit but they just waived that tor me when I told them that my fund

were tieht and promised I would take eood care of [mv doe]."

b r & e beautiful weather on

A dog did not have enough room in a small apartment to run around and get exercise, so owners campus. Keeping his

used the Quad as a place to tire the dogs out and let them run wild. Rosie, Meyers' seven-year-old golden not always easv

retriever, preferred to stav close to her owner, although "on occasion, she likes to walk up to random people especially when he

iri lil<ecj t0 unexpectedly

just to say hi." Meyers brought Rosie to the Quad every Tuesday and Thursday when the weather was pleasant.
Not only did this time provide some fun for Rosie, but it gave Meyers an excuse to study outside.

When students brought their dogs to the Quad, they generally attracted a lot of attention from
other students. On his first visit, Deuce, an eight-week-old lab and chow mix, was surrounded by people
wanting to pet him. His owner, sophomore Viet Tran, did not have a backyard where Deuce could play, so he
chose to hang out with him on campus.

Sophmore Keith
Derenouard and his
dog Bailey enjoy the

wake people up on the
Quad. ■ Photo by
Alison Johnston

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Sarah B. Abecti

Ingrid M. Abrahamson

Cameron E. Adams

Jennifer Adu

John A. Alger

Kristen M. Altobello

Jesse C. Argenziano

( Iregory M. Asma

Mark T. Bahnuk

Mollv 1. Baker

Andrew P. Ballard

Sarah E. Barber

Ashley L. Berkhimer

Amanda B. Berman

John M. Bjorge

Kcllev Boom

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It's a doggie-dog day
on the Quad for these
dogs, both named
Bailey. Both the
owners and the dogs
saw the Quad as a
great opportunity to
socialize, a Photo by
Alison Johnston

Most students welcomed the sight of dogs on the Quad. Sophomore Amy Johnson spent time on
the Quad for a few hours every day and was greeted by dogs about twice a week. "It's cute when they run over
to you," she said. Juniors Katie Knapp and Jamie van Devander agreed that dogs on the Quad were fun as
long as owners cleaned up any messes. "It's cool to see the dogs do tricks, they give the Quad a fun atmosphere"
said freshman Verena Sewberath-Misser.

While dogs were usually an enjoyable diversion for people hanging out on the Quad, thev could get
their owners into a bit of trouble at times. Sophomore Keith Derenouard said that his dog, Bailev, once ran
over to and woke up someone who was taking a nap. Senior Jack Ward remembered a time when he was
playing frisbee and a dog came up and stole it. In spite of the incident. Ward said, "I still play with the frisbee,
and welcome dogs on the Quad." Tyson Brown once saw a guy playing fetch with his dog while another guy
a few yards away was just talking to a friend and not paying attention to the dog. The ball rolled through the
guy's legs, and the dog knocked the guy over trying to chase it.

Despite a few incidents that were too playful for some, the dogs gave a fresh personality to the
Quad. "People who live in apartments don't have many places to take their dogs," said Knapp, "thev were a
welcome addition to the campus atmosphere." ■

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Leslie A. Bourke
Michele . Bowers
Joseph J. Bracconier
Amanda M. Brock
Stacey E. Brock
Cherie M. Brown
Michael L. Brown
Glenn J. Bukowski

Amy C. Buder
Nicole M. Buyalos
Travis L. Campbell
Carolyn E. Carpenter
Morgan R. Carter
Rebecca L. Carter
Erin K. Cassidy
Megan T. Caulfield

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jason peace

a king of his dominion

Jason Peace brings in a crowd at
Paramounts King's Dominion

Junior Jason Peace is all
smiles during his"Pop
Show" performance at
King's Dominion. He
was one of six to be
hired out of 100 who
auditioned. ■ Photo
courtesy of Jason Peace

Imagine spending everyday of summer vacation at Paramounts
King's Dominion. That's exactly what junior Jason Peace did. Peace, a Music
Education major, worked as a singer and dancer in the "Pop Show," a
performance dedicated to current pop songs, at the King's Dominion theme
park in Ashland, Virginia. Peace received what he claimed a wonderful
experience by winning the audition. For "Pop Show," auditions were held
in many places in and around the state of Virginia and even came to campus.

Out of more than 100 singers and dancers who tried out, only six
people were hired. Once he was hired. Peace had costume fittings and
practices on the weekends, even while he was attending classes. "We learned
the whole show three weeks in Mav before the show actually began," Peace
said. "We also had clean-up rehearsals to keep the show at its best
during the season."

Peace's summer was very hectic, with only Tuesdays off each week.
Each day his show was performed four times with the exception of Saturday
when it was shown five times. Even though he spent all day at the theme
park. Peace had very little time to actually enjoy the park attractions. "After
we got off or before shifts we could ride the rides, but not while on the
clock," he said.

Peace said that his favorite part of the job was getting paid for
what he loved to do. Besides singing and dancing, he enjoyed meeting all

Raymond S. Clark

Brandon M. Cline

Laura L. Couch

(Catherine M. Crooks

Lindsay M. Crouch

Lauren M. Culin

Erin I . Cundiff

Amanda C. Dean

I uke 1). I )ejarnette

Jennifer L. Desborough

I on i Duncan

Ricardo H. Echalar

Ann E. Espinoza

Matthew D. Eubank

I andace I' I letcher

Kimberly I ) I raru

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He performed four
times daily and five
times on Saturday.
■ Photo courtesy of
Jason Peace

the people involved. Peace said that his cast was quite pleasant and there was no animosity between any of so|os -^lory Days "by

them. "It was quite an experience spending almost everv second of vour time with five other people vou Bruce Springsteen,

junior Jason Peace
didnt know before that summer." Peace felt that the job strengthened his career goals as well. "I want to makes his presence

perform before 1 begin teaching music and this type of job helps vou build up your confidence as a

performer," Peace said.

A job like this could teach a singer how their voice could handle the pressure of performing. "Vocally,
theme parks really do completely drain your voice, but in my case it strengthened it,"
Peace said. He admitted that it was difficult to sing four to five shows a dav with his
best voice at all times. After the summer was over, Peace really noticed a positive
change in his voice.

The "Pop Show" featured a variety of todays hit music. Each person in the
group had a certain number of solos. Peace had two, which were "Pacific Coast Partv"
by Smashmouth and "Glory Days" by Bruce Springsteen. Other songs that the group
performed included "Get the Party Started" by Pink, "Escape" by Enrique Iglesias, and
"Can't Fight the Moonlight by Leanne Rimes.

Peace recommended the job to anvone that had a desire to perform. "Vou
have to be committed and willing to do a lot of hard work," he warned He planned on
getting a similar job again in the following summer, "It not at King's Dominion then
hopefully at another theme park or even on a cruise ship." ■

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Elizabeth L. Friend
Brian P. Gallahan
Jason A. Garrett
Khali! P. Garriott
Carrie T. Gibson
Adrienne G. Gonzalo
Jennifer A. Granito
Jennifer L. Gray

K.uherine M. Guss
Rachel W. Ha?er
Charlene R. Hall
Brian J. Hannon
Tiffany N. Hash
Amanda L. Hayes
Christopher T. Hendrick
Keisha B. Helslev

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band profile

squeaky clean

The Shower Scene Band rocks out in the 'Burg

"The best part about being in the band is two fold. First, I get to hang out with some rad guys and
bang on my guitar and make noises with my mouth. Then, I get lots of girls because I wear my guitar real low
at shows, which is awesome," said sophomore David Der.

Der was the lead vocalist of the Shower Scene, a band that came together in February 2002. Der,
along with junior bassist Kelly Ballard, senior drummer Matt Frazier, and sophomore guitarist Justin Karras
of Bridgewater College, "currently practice wherever and whenever we can. Typically, it's somewhere in the
Stone Gate apartment complex where Kellv and Matt live during the school year," said Der.

The Shower Scene was formed after "my and Dave's other band broke up," said Ballard. "Once a
name was established, we decided we'd be more of a band with other members, so we could play shows.
However, it was not until the first weekend back at school for the fall semester of 2002 that we found a
drummer, Matt Frazier, who would willingly play for us without us having to pay him. After rocking out
trifecta style for a little bit, the band decided that a fourth was in order for a fuller sound. Dave and I then
found a certain Justin Karras."

According to Ballard, "we originally called ourselves Now Playing, but decided to think of better
names. We were briefly called Milhouse, then Second Best, until we found out that name was taken. After
Second Best we went with Ben Riley, and finally, the name that has stuck for the last five months was the
Shower Scene, named after the first track of Brand New, a favorite band of David and myself."

The Shower Scene played a variety of music, both their own sounds and covers of other famous
bands. "The Shower Scene is a pop-punk sensation with influences from New Found Glory, Blink 182,
Home Grown, Michelle Branch, and Chris Kirkpatrick of N'SYNC," said Frazier. "We also cover some
familiar punk songs as well as put our own twist on songs such as 'For the Longest Time' by Billy Joel, 'All You
Wanted' by Michelle Branch, and 'My Girl' by The Temptations."

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Gina Indellicate

Megan C. [nouye

Cynthia L. Irish

Jennifer L. Jackson

Daniel M. Jensen

Jennifer 1 . K.a/marek

Abby A. Karpinski

Bryant A. Karpinski

Melissa I . Kelly

Robert N. Kennedy

Seong H. Kim

Kathcrine L Knapp

William B. Knight

Dena L. Kubich

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Posing in the shower,
the Shower Scene
Band comes clean
with their story.
Bandmembers junior
Kelly Ballard, senior
Matt Frazier, and
sophomores Justin
Karass, and Dave Der
have performed "pop
punk"for the past
four months. ■ Photo
by Alison Johnston

"Our original material follows suit to much of the rising
modern pop-punk style with ripping leads, rockin' progressions,
bust-out drumlines, thumpin' bass, and diverse and harmonious
vocals," said Karras.

From the start of their career together, the Shower
Scene attracted attention from many students. Junior Eric Golub
said, "It's refreshing to hear a band that is driven purely by passion
and excitement. The Shower Scene has a great stage presence,
and it's a show you truly don't want to miss."

Along with the pleasure of being able to entertain
students campus-wide, the Shower Scene made lite-long
memories. "One time we were playing at this party, and this girl
came up to Kelly in the middle of a song as he was singing and started yelling at him and telling him he
sounded great. He bravely tried to play on, but she kept insisting that our band was awesome and that we
had nothing to worry about. After about two minutes of listening to this girl and trying to sing and play at
the same time, Kelly decided to end the song after the girl told him she was going to have her way with him
later that night, and that was that," said Frazier.

Growing pains and strange situations included, the Shower Scene enjoyed their rising popularity.
Ballard said, "The best is doing something that I love, and having a good time doing it. I get to rock out with
my friends, and play music that I care about. The girls are a plus too. They love the rock stars." ■

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Amber N. Lantz
Adrianne R. Laputka
Mike A. Leking
Jenny L. Logan
Sarah E. Lothrop
Ashley C. Ludlow
Brian C. Lynch
Kathleen R. Malo

Megan McCarthy
Elizabeth M. McEIeney
Carrie Vicenta G. Meadows
Kimberly E. Miles
Chris M. Miller
(Catherine E. Moonev
Alexis J. Morehouse
Jenny L. Muth

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lindsay adrean

Lindsay Adrean sets sail to Alaska

bon voyage

Standing by the wheel
of the SSV Robert C
Seasman.junior Lindsay
Adrean poses with her
crewmate Nick. On their
voyage to Alaska they
were forced to bundle
in layers for the weather.
■ Photo courtesy of
Lindsay Adrean

When Lindsay Adrean was a sophomore, she saw an advertisement in Keezell
Hall tor spending a semester at sea. "I was attracted to the ad because or the picture of
the sailboat. Sailing is my thing. I had never done it before, but I had always wanted to
learn more about it and learn how to actually sail." said Adrean.

Adrean replied to the advertisement, and was sent information about the semester,
and everything that she would be able to experience. "I would be able to study
oceanographv, maritime studies, and nautical science, which is learning about the ocean
and how to sail," said Adrean. She then filled out the application "similar to that of a
college application with about five questions mainlv about why I was interested, and I
had to include references from professors."

After submitting the application, she later received a phone call about her
acceptance into the program. "It was about 10 a.m. on a weekday morning, 1 think it
was a Tuesday, and the phone rang," said Adrean. "Both my roommate and I were
asleep, having come back from early classes. When I realized that 1 had been accepted,
I started crving. Thev were tears of jov. I was both excited and relieved."

Adrean spent two months of the next summer fulfilling her lifelong dream. "For

the whole month of June, we lived in cottages in Cape Cod. There were twenty-five

students altogether. There was a lot of work and not a lot of free time, but it was very

motivating because everyone was working on the same thing. It could be 2 a.m. on a Saturday night and I was

studying, but it was okav, because so was everyone else.

"At the end of June, we flew out to Tacoma, Washington, and then began the actual sailing part of
the semester. Our trip took us to Sitka, Alaska and back. I was able to see so much wildlife. I saw killer whales,
humpback whales, and a few bald eagles which was cool because they are endangered.

"We went hiking through a temperate rain forest, and were able to stop at an abandoned Indian
village and I saw totem poles that were actually still standing. Then we stopped at a museum in Vancouver
where we could see preserved totem poles. Those still had all the paint on them."

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Meagan A. Nicholas

Blu A. Nordgren

Melanie C. Oglesby

Tiffany A. Painter

Jeffrey D. Palazzola

Kathleen M. Parker

Melissa I. Peretich

Ginger R. Pettengill

Jason M. Planakis

Martin T. Pounds

Katrina M. Purcell

James B. Reagan

Kristi N. Repp

Carrie Reynolds

Sarah R. Ritchie

Renee Ruto

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hile hiking in Alaska,
nior Lindsay Adrean
kesa picture of the
>cked SSV Robert C.
amans. Adrean spent
;o months of her
immer participating
semester at sea.
Photo courtesy of
ndsay Adrean

iking a bite out of her
askan ice, junior
ndsay Adrean shows
f the chunk of glacier
le caught in a net.
drean said the best
art of the trip was
arning how to sail.
Photo courtesy of
ndsay Adrean

On the way back down to Tacoma, Washington, the group "was able
to experience more real sailing than the way up because the wind was much
stronger. We did not have to use die motor as much on the way home," said Adrean.
It was not quite smooth sailing for the entire trip. According to Adrean,
"there is an area near Washington, called the Straights of Juan de Fuca. The water
was pretty rough because it is where the bay meets the ocean. I got seasick, as did
a lot of the others. We nicknamed that area the
Straights of Juan de Puka."

The trip was organized through the Sea Education
Association, which was accredited through Boston
University. "The crew of the ship was made up of the
25 students, a steward, an engineer, an oceanography
professor, a maritime studies professor, a nautical
science professor who was also the captain, and nine
other crew members. All of the students had to be
assistant steward and assistant engineer at least once,
so everyone learned how to do everything. The
students were split into three watches and we rotated
throughout the day, a tew times a day. While on watch,
four students were on deck and four were in the lab,
doing different things, so we were constantly working."
"The best part of the trip was actually learning
how to sail," Adrean said. "Now on a sailboat I would
be completely confident with doing anything. After
going on the trip, I know now that this is what I
want to do in lite. ■

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Kristin L. Rushing
Michelle M. San Juan
Todd J. Schroeder
AJ Schuster
Evan Schwartz
Michelle R. Sealock
Leslie A. Sensabaugh
Jeanette M. Shapiro

Colleen B. Shea
Megan E. Shkor
Kristin N. Short
Elizabeth B. Shultz
Canessa N. Simmers
Adam R. Southall
Catherine A. Spicer
Brandon S. Stacv

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zirkle house

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the house
that art built

Zirkle House features student art exhibits

983 South Main Street was an art lover's paradise. Anything from sculptures
and charcoals to paintings and papier mache could be found in one Harrisonburg
house. Zirkle House, located across from the Quad, was a haven for many art majors
and professors.

For the past 30 years, Zirkle House has been one of the only student-run ■
galleries on the East Coast. The free-admission gallery was funded only by the donations
it received. "This is for the students,' said junior Art major Rebecca Hedger. Zirkle
House was open even' day but Sunday, when new exhibits were set up. Each exhibit
consisted of two students' artwork and was displayed for two weeks. Although the
gallery was open to all majors, primarily Art majors made use of Zirkle House as a
place to show their creative abilities.

Every other Monday, a big opening was held tor each two-person exhibit,
attended by many professors and students. Attendance depended on the artists' publicity
and invitations. Professor Barbara Lewis said that she most liked "the excitement it
generated among the students. There was always a good turnout tor the openings."

Students with exhibited work had to go through an extensive proposal process. Zirkle House held
reviews for potential exhibitors once a semester. Students who wanted their work to be in a fall show had their
reviews the spring before. Out of approximately 30 prospective exhibitors, only eight were picked for a given
semester. Senior [Catherine Duffy a Fine Arts/ Art Education major, said that the first step or her review
process was to become "excited and motivated to come up with an idea." After formulating their ideas,
students brought in work that would appear in their exhibit to show their style. The Zirkle House director.

Senior artist Kate Duft
poses with one of her
many self portraits.
Duffy's paintings were
on display at the Zirkl
House for students,
faculty, and residents
to enjoy. ■ Photo by
Alison Johnston

Ian C. Sullivan

Michael J. Surace

Sheryl L. Swenson

Jessica L. Tiylor

Crisry N. Thompson

Tram H. Tran

Matthew Uvena

|amie V VanDevandei

Am)- Wheeler

Sara Whitney

Callcy \\ lest

Raven L Wilkinson

Charles A. Wilson

Danielle D. Wilson

Charmaine I .. Winefield

Diana M. Wo.nl

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allery, the Zirkle House
its on South Main
Street across from the
3uad.The Zirkle House
nas displayed student
artwork for the past 30
( ^ears as one of the few
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future director, future assistant director and graduate
assistant reviewed the pieces. Duffy said the board
questioned her about her "theme, plans on hanging.
the number of works I want to include, the gallerv I
wanted, and the point in the semester I wanted to have the show."

After the review process the waiting began. Each candidate received a letter telling them if they had
been chosen to have a show in Zirkle House. The students who received exhibit offers had to sign a contract
agreeing to participation and a theme. There were no requirements for having art displaved in the gallerv.
Students of any year or major could have a show, but it was usually only Art majors that seemed to take
advantage of this opportunity. "Having a show is an accomplishment," said senior Art major Joshua Graver,
who enjoyed painting and graphic design. "I just like being able to put images in rav head to something
tangible," he said.

Zirkle House proved to be a huge asset to the campus community. "It is a great way for art students
to display their work and gives students an opportunity to view fellow students' work," Lewis said. Zirkle
House had scrapbooks full of flyers, stories and other historical novelties to represent its activities with students.
Duff}' said, "Art is the center of culture, there are so few places tor an artist to exhibit their work in this
community. It is essential to support them, the artist and the gallery ■

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Anne C. W'orthington
Kristoffer P. Wright
Sarah A. Wylly
Tuna Yemisci
Sherri L. Yowell
Julianne Zavacky

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pet profile

tonic the hedgehog

The video game comes to life for
Corianne Bradley and her pet

Dogs, cats, and fish seemed to be popular pets tor college students
living in off-campus apartments. But sophomore Corianne Bradley had a
pet a bit out of the ordinary: Tonic, a domesticated African hedgehog. An
African hedgehog was an interbred combination or a white-bellied hedgehog
and an Algerian hedgehog.

Bradley realized how much she wanted a hedgehog after seeing a
commercial on television. "There was a commercial for Sonic the Hedgehog
that had real hedgehogs in it. I thought the commercial was hysterical and
that hedgehogs were so cute," Bradley said. After telling her suitemates
that she wanted one, it became an on-going joke between Bradley and her
friends. A few weeks before returning to school, Bradley's boyfriend gave
her an early birthday surprise; he had bought her a hedgehog. Tonic. "I was
so excited," she remembered.

Tonic was a nocturnal creature that was relatively quiet.

Occasionally, Tonic made squeaking noises, but since he slept all day, the

night hours were the only time he could be heard. Burrowing under his

boxes, playing with his towels, or when he was eating were the only times Bradley heard him. Tonic ate a few Tonic the Hedgehog

types of pellet foods, which contained all the basic nutrients he needed to live. Besides those foods, hedgehogs small but fiesty little

could also eat vegetables, fruits, mealworms and insects. However, different owners gave their hedgehog pals fnend.Tonic added an

& & 6 &r African touch of the wild

different diets. A lot of owners opted to give their hedgehogs cat food, which was also recommended for their diet, to sophomore Corianne

Bradley's college

residence. ■ Photo by

Alison Johnston

Ryan E. Allen

Jon Altizer

Abraham L. Alvarenga

Carolyn R. Anzuini

Tara R. Armentrout

Sarah B. Atkins

Whitney C. Atkins

Asha T. Atkinson

Christopher R. Babb

Miranda C. Baines

Jodi L. B.ilun

Kristen M. Battles

Sara L. Billari

Lindsay N. Blankenship

Allison M. Boehm

Elizabeth A. Bolton

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Ithough his size is
jmprabletothat of
s owner's shoe,
iinic's unique species
lakes up for it. The
edgehog was a gift
iven to Corianne
radley. ■ Photo by
lison Johnston

Tonic lived in a cage with a bedded bottom that was approximately the
same size as one needed by a hamster or ferret. Bradley did not attempt to train
Tonic to do tricks, but said she did litter train him. "They can't have cedar bedding
because the aromatic oils can cause respirator)' illness or death in hedgehogs," Bradley
explained. In addition, a hedgehog's cage could not be made out of wires because their feet would fall through.
Since they were nocturnal creatures, they needed something to hide in or under during the day to keep them
from getting nervous. They also had to be in a warm environment between 68 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. "They
need a lot of exercise, because they tend to become obese with inactivity," Bradlev added. Toy wheels were often
recommended, but the)' had to be solid; il the hedgehog were to slip, a broken leg could easilv result.

Financially speaking, Tonic proved to be a rather inexpensive pet. "The food and bedding are (airly
inexpensive and a lot of the toys you can make out of stuff around the house, like cardboard boxes and things like
that," Bradley said. "They are curious and love toys they can push around and chew on." The onlv costly part of
owning a hedgehog, as with any other pet, were the veterinary visits.

"He is really cute, especially his face and little tongue, and he has a soft belly," Bradlev said about her
pet. "He's very easy to handle and very friendly, despite his spines," she added. "If you wake him up and startle
him, he will ball up so only his spines show and puff out air to scare off the predator. But otherwise, if you stick
your hand in the cage and let him sniff you, you can easily slip your hand under him and pick him up. Once he
is awake and out of the cage, you can pet his back and he won't ball up or hiss. Tonic loves to run around and find
places to hide in. I just think he's so cool and unique," said Bradley. ■ . _ .

Virginia M. Brazaitis
Suan Q. Buenafe
Clare E. Burchard
Jonathan H. Burkett
Guillermo S. Calica
Katherine M. Canatsey
Christopher J. Carlson
Joe W. Carr

Jennifer A. Casey
Amanda B. Castle
Leanne Chambers
K.itie F. Chanllinor
Ryan W. Charest
Jennifer M. Clayton
Rob Connelly
F.rin C. Cooper

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seesaw-a-thon

back to the playground

Delta Sigma Pi remembers a brother with their annual seesaw-a-thon

"This is the highlight of the fall semester. There is so much support from the other students," said
Julie Lee, a senior finance major of the annual Delta Sigma Pi seesaw-a-thon.

According to senior Ben Deutsch. who was in charge of the Delta Sigma Pi annual seesaw-a-thon,
"Michael Matthew Brown was a brother of Delta Sigma Pi here and he passed away back in 1992. We give
out a scholarship in his name each spring with money raised by this seesaw-a-thon. A portion of the proceeds

are aJso donated to the American Cancer Society. This year it
kicked off on November second at midnight and ended November
eighth at midnight, for a total of 168 hours seesawed. The brothers
of Delta Sigma Pi take one hour shifts seesawing day and night."
The seesaw-a-thon attracted attention from more
than just business students and alumni. "We raise anywhere from
S600 to 53,000. In the past we've gotten contributions from large
companies, such as the now deceased Arthur Anderson, and one
year we got a grant from the SGA," said Deutsch.

The fundraiser lasted seven days straight, twenty-
four hours a day. "The shifts are an hour long each, but people in
the fraternity will try and outdo each other and stay on for maybe
seven hours straight. Alumni will drive two hours just to come
and seesaw for an hour," said senior Courtney Langhauser. "It's
all people in the fraternirv that seesaw, but we are allowed to seesaw with our boyfriends or girlfriends or our
parents if we want to."

Junior Nina Jackson said "It is such an awesome cause, but it can be painful on the butt. It takes a
great commitment." According to Lee."the seesaw-a-thon ties you to the college community. There's great
student support."

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Despite the cold
temperatures. Delta
Sigma Pi members
stand in full force on
the Commons.
Members took turns in
the continual seesaw-
a-thon that lasted for
seven days ■ Photo
courtesy of Delta Sigma Pi

Gabrielle Cretz

Carly E. Crockett

Julie C. Crosson

Erin E. Culpepper

Erin M. Curlev

Gina Currence

Emily J. Daigneau

Jennifer R. Dascher

Colleen E. Davis

Tanya R. Davis

Christina K. Deery

Sara L Dickinson

Andrew T. Dill

Maureen I . Doherty

Lauren M. Dopieralski

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Much of this student support came at times when those on the seesaw needed
it most; when it got late in the day and into the night. Langhauser said,
"Random people will run up to Sheetz to buy us coffee, and we will have no
idea who they are." Of course, when it was late the seesawers needed some
entertainment. "At two or three in the morning, when there is nothing
more to entertain us, we try to launch each other off of the seesaw. And
sometimes we try to turn the seesaw in a full 360," said Langhauser. "There
have been times when the seesawers have gotten crazy. People have fallen off
doing such crazy things," added Lee. According to Jackson, "Last year the
seesaw was kind of broken, so it didn't really move too much. We were told
that if it completely broke to just stand next to it with our hands on it."

The seesaw-a-thon became a well-known event by students on
campus. According to Deutsch, "Delta Sigma Pi has tried in the past to
keep the event as serious as possible. However, people like to have fun with
it. Some seesawers have been egged, taunted, and even streaked. As of this
year no one has egged the seesaw, thankfullv, but we're still waiting tor the streaking."

Deutsch added, "It is an original event, and stands out among all
other fundraisers. Everyone seems to notice the big purple seesaw. When you are on the seesaw during the
busy times of the day on the Commons and see the students pass by you, you can see them smiling and
laughing. Whether it's with you or at you is a whole different story."

The seesaw-a-thon definitely made a name for itself Lee said, "many people don't know what Delta
Sigma Pi is, but when you tell them about the seesaw they know exactly what you are talking about." ■

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Riding the seesaw,
senior Ben Deutsch
braves the cold and
shows his loyalty to
raising money for a
good cause. Delta
Sigma Pi held annual
seesaw-a-thons to
raise funds in memory
of brother Michael
Matthew Brown. ■
Photo courtesy of
Delta Sigma Pi

Joy E. Dzurovcik
Mary R Edwards
Mark F. Ehlers
Matthew F. Ely
Michael P. Emswiler
Theresa J. Ensor
Suzanne H. Estes
Courtney R. Evans

John F. Fabian V
Katherine M. Ferguson
Erin M. Fleenor
Thomas P. Fox
Lauren T. Gardner
Theresa Giasson
Joy Giglio
[ohnalex Golden

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tomas regalado-lopez

livin la vida loca

Spanish professor Tomas Regalado-Lopez brings
culture and fun into the classroom

"I have so much fun in this class. It's a great time," said junior Kristin Goodine,
of her Spanish class, taught by Mr. Tomas Regalado-Lopez. This young teacher was
fairly new to the country, but already felt at home. Regalado-Lopez, from Salamanca,
Spain, was the only member of his family living in the Unites States, so he considered
his students to be his family.

After graduating from the University of Salamanca in 2000, Regalado-Lopez
immediately came to the university to start his teaching career. "I felt like a student
who was teaching," said Regalado-Lopez. "It was reallv funnv for me to be known as
Mr. Regalado-Lopez or to be addressed with formal treatments, such as the Spanish
'Usted.'" Regalado-Lopez received his masters degree in literature and was working on
his doctorate at the University of Salamanca.

In addition to teaching Spanish, Regalado-Lopez was involved in other clubs
and organizations around campus. "I am the faculty advisor of the Latino Student Alliance,
I take part in the Faculty Friends program every year, I travel with students for the Alternative
Spring Break, and I've gotten some awards I feel proud of, such as the 2001 Facultv
Recognition Award from the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity." Regalado-Lopez said.

The award came as no surprise, seeing how popular Regalado-Lopez was with
students. "My classes are generallv full just after being offered; I don't know exactlv
why. Girls probably expect to find a teacher like Antonio Banderas or Julio Iglesias."
Regalado-Lopez spent most of his time devoted to his students and their interests. He said, "Sometimes
I spend seven days a week doing things tor the school. But that is something I like." There were many things
Regalado-Lopez looked forward to in his job. "Apart from sharing your knowledge with students. I think it is
nice to teach them how to socialize with people, learn from everyone and try to reach vour goals in lite. Also,
teachers are not the owners of knowledge, just people to discuss it and hear different opinions. I learn a lot
from mv students; actuallv I am almost as voung as thev are, so it is easy to share their interests and concerns.

Standing admist very
different surrondings
from Salamanca, Spain,
Dr. Tomas Regalado-
Lopez feels quite at
home in Harrisonburg,
Virginia. Regalado-
Lopez taught Spanish
and advised several
clubs. ■ Photo by
Alsion Johston

Danielle E. Graaf

Rebecca A. Guenthner

John M. Gullickson

Meghan B. Gwaltney

Katherine M. Hallock

Brian J. Hanifin

Karen R. Hanline

Kelly 1 . Hartigan

Seth Hartley- Werner

Jeffrey E. Heil

Megan M. Helsley

Sarah N. Henderson

I eanne M. 1 lenning

Meghan K. HoJikeppel

Evan Z. Hoffman

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Probably the greatest satisfaction every semester is being able to tead the student's evaluations. "

Regalado-Lopez claimed the worst part of his job was having to deny students overrides. "It's the
only time in my life I've made someone cry," he said. Every semester he had about fifty requests for overrides.
He said, "I had to sign one once while I was having dinner on a Saturday night in town; two days later my
waitress had become my student." Another fact of life he found distasteful was heavy cell phone use. "I think
they've changed human relationships for the worst. In Spain the)- are very widespread. I think even dogs have them."
The Spanish professor's genes may have influenced his career choices. "My parents and sister and
three aunts are all teachers of Spanish language and literature," Regalado-Lopez explained. When he was
young, he wanted to be a soccer player. "Fortunately, I didn't become one; ever)' semester, when I plav the
JMU World Cup Games (organized by the foreign students), people thank me for having changed my mind."
Outside of the classroom, Regalado-Lopez enjoyed riding his bike, listening to bands such as Pink
Floyd, Dire Straits, Belle and Sebastian, and reading novels, his favorite being "The Sound and the Fury" by
William Faulkner. His money was spent traveling, having visited more than 35 countries, including Turkev,
Cuba, Bulgaria, and Finland. When he was a college student, he backpacked through Europe with very little
money. He believed "traveling is a part of your education too; you have to be a student your whole life. You
cannot stop learning, reading, or visiting places. The more you travel, the bigger the world looks." Through
his varied background and passion for life, Regalado-Lopez brought the world to his students. ■

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Erin T. Hoppe
Sean T. Hughes
Jenny Isom
Christopher T. Jewell
Stacey A. Johnson
Alison Johnston
Nichole B. Kimball
Karherine P. Kinsey

Emily S. Kitamura
Lynette T. Kleiza
Catherine Knox
Audrey E. Koehler
Lauren M. La Croix
Sean D. Lambert
Amanda M. Lee
Amanda M. Lee

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megan gwaltney

the donkey show

Megan Gwaltney has the inside scoop
of MTV's hit show Jackass

When Jackass: The Movie came out in October, it was not just another trip to
the movies for sophomore Meghan Gwaltney. She had personal ties to the guys involved
with the making of the film. Her brother, Nathan, known on the show as 'Knate,'
filmed the show, and her cousin was P.J. Clapp, known as 'Johnny Knoxville.'

"Growing up," said Gwaltney, "there wasn't much communication between
P.J.'s family and mine because he grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee and my family has
always lived in Virginia Beach. We probably met at a few family reunions, but you
meet so many people you don't know at those things, most of the time you don't even
make an attempt to remember names. It wasn't until Nathan got hired to film the show
that we started keeping in touch with P.J. and his family.-'

Gwaltney's brother was interested in filming since he was three or four years
old. "My brother was always videotaping everything. He started making movies when
he was five years old, holding his transformers as they flew through the air, wearing a
black ski mask with two black pens attached to the side as Batman, and many other
creative concepts for movies. The whole family would be included of course. My dad
was the evil monster, my mom the conniving beauty-turned-evil, and I was Cat Woman."

"When he was really young he would run to my mom (and whoever else was

in the house) and tell her she had to come into the kitchen where he had been

watching television, Gwatlney continued. "He would then make her sit and watch

the credits with him until they were completely finished. He thought the credits were as Johnny ' la The movie generated from the popular

show on MTV, "Jackass" ■ Photo courtesy of Megan Gwaltney
the best part of every televsion show and movie, and never allowed anyone to change

the channel or turn off the VCR until the credits were finished. It's strange, now that

his name is in those credits.

Having close family connections, sophomore Megan Gw.iltney
has a signed movie poster from her cousin PJ. Clapp, also knov

Erin Lee

Jason P. Lee

Sarah B. Lee

Justin D. Leighry

Salvatore Leone IV

Rozine Lindamood

Ellie E. Loveman

Breanne M. MacFarland

Robin M. Marcus

Kevin G. Marinak

Sara A. Markham

Raleigh Marshall

Justin S. Martin

Erin E. Mel )onald

Jason A. McDonald

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the scenes, he still played a major role in filming
the movie. ■ Photo courtesy of Megan Gwaltney

With the surprise success of the show, Gwaltney's family, who had never

watched MTV, began tuning in religiously. "My family is really conservative. My

brothers and I were not allowed to watch MTV when we were younger. We weren't

allowed to watch PG-13 movies until our 13th birthday. We weren't even allowed to

watch some Nickelodeon shows because 'the brother and sister on Clarissa Explains It All treated each other Wampler Hall resident advisor sophomore Megan

Gwaltney and her brother Knate remain out of the
badly,' and You Can't Do That On Television was just off limits. As you can imagine, it was a little difficult for spotlight unlike their cousin, MTV Jackass star

ir-i ii xt i Lfur i Johnny Knoxville. Although Knate worked behind

the family to even know how to react. Now, not only was our cousin the star ol a show featuring stunts only

a drunk would perform but also, my brother Knate would be there to witness it all."

"Every Sunday night at 9:00 pm we would gather around the television in the living room to watch
'The Donkey Show,' (That's what my mom called it tor the first few months because she couldn't bring
herself to say jackass). While she was sometimes laughing and other times totally disgusted, this was my dad's
type ol humor, so he was always cracking up. I think his favorite skit was when they were showing someone
flicking the spring that catches the door Irom hitting the wall when it's opened. They would flick it and watch
it fling back and forth until it stopped, then flick it again. My dad would just about die laughing."

When the movie was released, Gwaltney and her family ventured out to the theater, not knowing
what to expect. "The way I have been explaining it to my friends and family is, 'The funny parts are really
funny, but the bad parts are really bad.' I wasn't quite prepared for someone eating their own 'yellow snow-
cone." My mom and dad said they wanted to see it, and I knew my dad would like it, but I wasn't so sure my
mom would feel the same way. Actually, I thought she was going to hate it. Surprisingly, they both enjoyed
the movie and thought it was hilarious, so I guess they got past all the gross stuff."

Nathan's dream of making movies did not end with the conclusion of Jackass. According to Gwaltney,
"He has never stopped making movies and probably never will, even if they never reach the big screen, he'll
always be pursuing his dreams." ■

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Lauren M. McKay
Amanda L. Meeker
Craig P. Mengel
Lauren E. Menzies
Megan A. Miller
Lindsay C. Molloy
Daniel T. Moore
Derek N. Mullins

Jennifer D. Neisser
Carol L. Nguyen
Kathryn E. O'Neill
Matthew B. Pascal
Blair N. Phillips
Angela M. Pinter
Alisa A. Quesenberry
Isabel R. Ramos

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marshall felvey

sounds so sweet

Marshall Felvey educates others
on living with a hearing disability

Displaying her hearing
aid.junior Marshall
Felvey holds it in the
palm of her hand. She
said that despite the aid,
she sometimes had to
rely on lip reading. ■
Photo by Gina Indellicate

Beep, beep, beep, beep. The annoying sound of your alarm clock waking you up to get ready for
class. You run outside to hear the bus roaring by and starting chasing after it. You hear a friend call vou trom
across the Quad to make a lunch dare. Could vou imagine not being able to hear any of these things? Hearing
is one ot the five senses that we tended to take advantage of. This was a reality for sophomore sociology major
Elizabeth Marshall Felvey, who was born with a hearing disability, but when she was four years old, Felvev's
parents took a chance to help their daughter hear.

In 1987, Felvey received a cochlear implant, a device that processes sound. At that time, the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) had not vet approved the implant and Felvey became one of the first
children to ever receive the treatment. Approximately 35,000 people in the United States
now have the cochlear implant, including the 1 995 Miss America, Heather Whitestone.
The cochlear implant was surgically implanted into the inner ear and had an
outside processor attached. \CTiereas hearing aids were used to amplify sound, the cochlear
implant processed it. It was designed to help those with exceptional hearing loss perceive
sound bv electrically stimulating the cochlea, the inner ear that contained the hearing
nerves.

The implant had five parts: the ear-level microphone, internal chip, transmitting

coil, receiver/stimulator, and electrodes. The microphone picked up sound; the chip

analyzed the sound and converted it into a digitized code, which then passed through

the transmitting coil. The coil sent the code to the receiver/stimulator, which then sent the electrical energy

to the electrodes to the cochlea.

Felvey said that, "the implantation procedure was pretty long and time-consuming." Unfortunately,
she had to get the implant twice. The first time, the doctor did not place it correctly and her body rejected it.
This landed Felvey in the hospital with a hematoma, a localized swelling filled with blood. The second time

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Lawson Ricketts

Brandon P. Robbins

Kimberly J. Rogers

Elizabeth K. Rovansek

Kristen A. Schnebel

Stephanie Schneider

Amanda M. Schoemer

Lauren E. Seager

.Michelle E. Shores

Allison N. Showalter

Lauren M. Sl.iek

Ryan |. Slominski

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around, the surgery was successful, making it possible for Felvey to enter
the world ot sound and intensive speech therapy.

"My parents say that ever since 1 was born I could not stop babbling
or trying to talk, so they knew I would want the Cochlear Implant," Felvey
said. She also said even though she does not remember having hearing aids,
they did not work for her. That was one of the main reasons her parents
decided to take a chance with the new hearing device.

Growing up, Felvey was in a regular classroom and also in a class
for the hearing impaired. In fourth grade, she entered a Catholic school
where she was the only hearing-impaired student and then transferred to
another private school. Felvey took speech lessons up until the eighth grade.
"I also naturally learned how to read lips from a young age, so I do relv
some on lip reading when communicating," Felvey said.

Even though she did not remember lite without the Cochlear
Implant, Felvey said that it definitely made a positive impact on her life. "It
has allowed me to communicate with people everyday, be independent,
function in the hearing world without help, the list goes on and on. If I
didnt have it, I would not be able to enjov sound. I would not be able to
hear music and the many other beautiful sounds." ■

Posing on campus
sophomore Marshall
Felvey wants her story
to be heard. Born deaf,
Felvey received a
Cochlear Implant to
allow her to hear along
with a hearing aid. ■
Photo by Gina
Indellicate

Kathrvn E. Steward
April M. Stewart
Ashley L. Stough
Ashley B. Sumner
Su/.inne E. Tarranr
Katherine E. Thoresen
Laura S. Trigger
Jonathan D. Vu

Erin J. Walker
Meghan J. Wallace
Elizabeth A. Webber
Leighann M. Whitley
Carly F. Wi^gs
Man' K. Wilke
Evan L. Wilkinson
Alex Wood

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The caving club explores underground
caverns in the Shenandoah Valley

Amanda M. Woodfield

Jessica L. Woodward

Sarah R. Yates

Christopher A. Yurek

Brian A. Ziberna

The Madison University Student Grotto (MUSG), also known as the Caving Club, was formed in
1979 as an offshoot from the Outing Club. The group allowed students to explore the Valley's underground
while teaching important caving techniques, building confidence, and allowing students to connect with
others who shared their interests.

Caving trips were usually organized every week, visiting caves within an hour's drive from campus.
An experienced student caver who was familiar with the location led each trip. Trips usually involved about
three to six hours underground with a small group of four to 12 students, according to the MUSG web site
at www.jmn. edw 'orgs/ 'caving.

Taking trips with the club was relatively inexpensive. In return for $10
yearly club dues, participants could "use club-owned equipment like helmets,
headlamps, and vertical gear, and participate in unlimited trips and activities,"
according to club vice president, senior Kendall Whiteway. The only item not
provided by the club was personal clothing. "Ideally someone should have sturdy
clothes and good boots with a lug sole for caving," club advisor Carl Droms
explained. "The temperature underground is 55 degrees year round, so you
need to dress for that, keeping in mind that you'll be alternating between working
hard and sitting still."

Most of the caves visited by the club were privately owned, so landowner
relations were an important issue. "We have to keep in mind that we're on
someone else's property, and behave accordingly," Droms explained. "Some
owners give 'standing permission' to visit their caves, and others want you to
notify them every time. Unfortunately, some cavers don't abide by these rules,
and caves have been closed because of their actions."

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Due to the risks associated with the activity, caving required a great deal of
communication and trust between participants. "In a cave, you often have to work together
with other people to get where you're trying to go," Droms explained. "Members learn
leadership skills, outdoor skills, and also interpersonal skills." Whiteway agreed that,
"[Caving] teaches a greater respect for nature, and ideas like leaving no trace where vou have
been. It can be challenging and makes people work together." Such dependence on others
built trust among members and forged lifelong friendships. "A lot of the greatest people I
have met during my four years here have been members of the cave club," Whitewav said. "I
know alumni who graduated 20 years ago who still get together regularly," added Droms.
Whiteway recalled one of her favorite trips with MUSG, to Marshall's Cave, about an hour from
the university. "We left with 10 or 12 people around nine or 10 on a Thursday night and didn't get back to
Harrisonburg until eight the next morning. We got out of the cave and jumped off the rope swing at Aqua
Campground into the Bullpasture River, then caught a great sunrise and took pictures by a misty pasture.
Some people just went straight to class covered in mud when we got back."

Although caving trips made up the majoritv of the club's activities, Droms said that "occasionally
someone will organize another kind of trip, such as whitewater rafting or rock climbing, and groups will also
go camping together on weekend." Whiteway added, "In the years that I have been a member, we have
done both horizontal and vertical caving, rock climbing, hiking, camping, canoeing, whitewater rafting,
biking and skiing."

Social activities were not left out of the MUSG calendar either. Annual events included a fall pig
roast featuring caving, camping, bike trips, and swimming and boating in the Shenandoah River. Fall Ball
and Spring Fling weekend trips were held each year, and the club also hosted a Halloween party in the fall and
Banquet in February.

The fall and spring weekend trips allowed members to grow closer while spending more time exploring
the outdoors. Whiteway enjoyed her weekend experience immensely. "Last spring I went to Clover Hollow
and Stayhigh Caves ouside of Blacksburg on our Spring Fling camping trip. "They involved rappelling down
into the cave, then down a few other, minor drops once inside, then ascending back out on the rope. Stayhigh
had an amazing waterfall running through the entire cave, and we climbed up it in various places on the way
back. Afterwards, we got to go back to the bonfire and hot tub where we were camping. MUSG gave students
the chance to explore the natural world of the Shenendoah Valley and make close friends at the same time. "The
club gives you the opportunity to try some new things that you may not try otherwise, like caving or climbing
or rafting," said Whiteway. "I know I can always find people to join in any kind of outdoor activity." ■

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roommate relationships

friend or foe?

Roomate relationships put to the test

While some bathrooms measure 1 1 by 15 feet, at the university these were the
typical dimensions of a dorm room. Roommates for freshmen year were a gamble, despite
the efforts to place compatible people together. Tensions ran high when people with different
hobbies, tastes, and attitudes were placed together.

Although many students tried to avoid roommate problems by living with a
friend from home, requesting a roommate for freshman year was not always the best idea,
according to sophomore Grant Schafer, a resident advisor in Dingledine Hall. "I feel that
this living arrangement does hinder the roommates branching out and meeting their own
friends and not just feeding off each others friends back home. College is all about growth
and that definitely includes growth in relationships," Schafer said.

Schafer said the worst living situation he'd seen was when one of his residents
"never wore any clothes in the room. [He also] slept in his roommates bed because he was to lazy to climb up
to his top bunk!" While seemingly humorous, for the students living in these situations they were anything
but funny. The main dispute he saw with his residents was they were "too different" from each other. Schafer
said, "Usually the roommate problems are petty." Borrowing without asking, being noisy while the other
roommate was asleep, and lack of consideration were the main disputes that arise in the dorms.

Room changes were available for campus residents after the first three weeks of school. Room changes
were a last resort in accordance with the Office Residence Life (ORL) roommate conflict procedure, explained
former resident advisor senior John Beavers. He said, "many problems arise from simple misunderstandings
and can be worked out after both roommates sit down and talk." Also, he said that success in relationships
could be achieved through open communication, which was a necessity especially when roommates had
different beliefs and values.

The Village dorms typically had a common area attached to three rooms, as opposed to hallway-
style dorms such as Eagle and Hillside Halls. While the suite area could grant a tetreat from a hostile living
environment, Beavers believed that such an area could also be used to delay dealing with problems in the
room. Wherever students resided, Beavers said, "it is not what building you live in but the people you live with."

Encouraging studen
to continue living or
campus, posters
around the universit
promoted roommat
and housing events. ■
The Office of
Residence Life
advertised heavily ir
hopes that students
would wish to returr
the next year. ■ Pho
by Gina Indellicate

Natalie C. Apseloff

Meg M. Beazley

Mary V. Breault

Jennifer M. Brown

Erin L. Brunner

Jessica L. Buell

Sarah Buell

Doug Callahan

Jennifer C. Canatsey

Kathryn B. ( lasterline

Maureen E. Codd

Michelle ("rouse

Eric T. Cullen

Patrick A. Curtin

Jacqueline I.. DaSilva

Lauren A. Delk

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ORL gave three basic steps to maintaining a good roommate relationship: "Talk with
ich other," "keep a good attitude," and "don't feel compelled to be best buddies." If communication
as the main element for compatibility in the dorms, then why did many students tell "I-hate-
,. iv-roommate" stories? White Hall resident advisor, sophomore Marie Rosado. said there were
l> vo types of people that created bad living environments: those who were disrespectful and those
' I vho just let themselves be walked on."

In order to prevent bad living environments, roommate agreements were administered
the beginning of the year to set standards to prevent the minor living differences from escalating
ito a fight. Intended to facilitate compromises between roommates, the written set of rules was
;reed upon by roommates, signed by each, and then kept on file by the resident advisors. One
eshman who encountered many roommate difficulties said, "At the beginning of the year when
re filled out our roommate agreement, we had just made a joke out of it. Now I wish we had set
mie ground rules for the room."

Preparing students tor dorm life before even stepping foot on campus was the mission of

fe ORL pamphlet JMU Living. The pamphlet stated that communicating includes mutual respect,
iderstanding, compromise, and consideration. The ability to communicate feelings to a roommate
as a prime element students would need when cooperating with others in the future. Schafer said, "Working
ut a [roommate] relationship and learning how to get along, be civil, and live with someone who is different
om you is what life is all about. [College] is only preparing you for vour future relationships in life,
'hether it be the workplace, apartment, etc."

Coming to college was such a new experience for many freshmen because it was their first time

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from high school,

freshmen Stephanie

Hamson and

Samantha Helsmg of

Mcgraw-Long make a

conscious effort to

befriend each other.

The level of friendship

ving away from home. Handling classes and roommates required being open for adjustment and perhaps between roommates

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eveloping a laid back attitude. Most strong friendships could not be ruined by a small dispute over someone willingness of each

orrowing a pair of shoes without asking. To ruin some roommate relationships, however, all it took was a roommate. ■ Photo by

D r Gina Indellicate

ew minor incidents and a bad mood to live in silence for the rest of the year. While communication was

tressed as the key to positive roommate relationships, sometimes swallowing one's pride and apologizing

ras easier said than done. Whether students enjoyed their campus rooming experience or not, each situation

'as a learning experience, part of the college growth process. ■ - CZ^_ /7/7 <—-*£.

Kan E. Deputy
Samantha H. Dorsev
Gretchen R. Durant
Jennifer R. Edwards
Morgan L. Ferguson
Katheryne Fink
Kelly E. Flanigan
Wendy M. Friedman

Kristen P. Friend
Liz C. Gallon
Amanda M. Gardner
Lindsay M. Giel
Camm Girvin
lenna L. Gordon
Amanda E. Guss
Ashlev K. Hamrick

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loungin' around

Dorm programs provide the
opportunity to bring residents together

Living in a dormitory had its ups and its downs, but
one of the more positive aspects was getting to know the people
around the building. One or the more popular ways of getting
know people was to attend dorm programs.

"I attend dorm programs to meet new people and get
to know people, to hang out with my friends and just to take a
break from my normal schedule," said freshman Sarah Petersen.
"They have introduced me to a lot of people in my dorm who 1
would otherwise just walk past, as well as helped me form good
relationships with the resident advisors (RAs) in my building."

There were seven different types of dorm programs
that could be held: community involvement, personal growth,

faculty involvement, community service, multicultural/diversity, and two academic programs. Resident Advisors
(RA) on every hall had to hold a program of each type every semester. Some of the programs correlated with
other events around campus. During the Asian Culture Festival, a Hanson Hall RA escorted interested
residents to Festival for a diversity program. Other programs could be sponsored with the University Program
Board. One of these events was a movie showing where students could bring a canned good to be donated
and get free admission into the movie. "Community involvement are usually the most fun, so I like to have
more than the minimum for that category," said sophomore Daniel Prockton, a first-year RA in Hanson
Hall. A few of the programs he held were a ping-pong tournament and an a cappella concert with the
Overtones and Note-oriery playing in the Hanson television lounge. Prockton also said that in the beginning

Practicing on each
other, freshmen i au i
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Murphy, take time aw
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to participate in a del
program. The dorm i
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and activities of the
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Denise F. Hansen

Austin C. Hendrick

Ashley R. Higgins

Catherine O. Highfill

Christine K. Holl

Charles D. Horn

Ashley B. Houston

Davidson M. Hulfish

Justin C. Jenkins

Abigail V. Johnston

[ennifet A. Kallenborn

Christopher A. Koon

Alan I. Kravetz

Alex I. Kurland

Kristin L. Lee

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:the vear the entire hall staff put on an ice cream social, so that the residents could all
ieet one another.

Attendance at dorm programs varied, due to residents' level of intetest. "For
>me programs, it is better to only have a few people, but for others, the more people
le bettet," said Prockton. There were some programs where a more intimate group
as required to get the most personal atmosphere. It supplies were needed to participate
i the program, groups tended to be smaller, since dorms were not financially able to
ay for many supplies. However, larger groups showed up for events such as concerts
r socials, which added to the evening's excitement

"Residents definitely enjoy the programs. We have had some really great
arnouts this year. A lot of times, we have residents stick around in the TV lounge
her the programs are over and socialize," Prockton added. Petersen said that her
avorite program was painting flowerpots and planting flowers. It was called Planting
he Seeds for Success and was put on by Hanson Hall's sophomore Hannah Prebeck.
rebeck used this as one of her academic programs because she brought forth the

(arallels between academic success and planting the seeds. This program not only caught Petersen's eye, but
/as one of the most populat of the year. Petersen added, "The dorm programs have helped me adjust a bit
kto dorm living. It is nice to get out of my room and have fun and good times with awesome people." ■

Performing massage
techniques, UREC
massage therapist Lori
Mays uses freshman
Aaron George as her
subject during a dorm
program in Weaver
Hall. Dorm programs
varied in order to
appeal to the different
mix of students in the
dorm. ■ Photo by Gina
Indellicate

Ebony S. Majors
Whitney B. Markowitz
Kimberly L. McCray

Jessica McKay
Lindsay N. Miller
Maggie E. Miller
Kristin M. Mimm
Jessica L. Monroe

Rebecca A. Moreau
Caroline A. Morris
Whitney R. Morris
James A. Myers
Rebecca E. Nakles
Jessica L. Norman
Erin E. Nunnally
Amelia C. Olson

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the sexpert

Sex myths dispelled by Dr. Ruth

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Talking about subjects
too embarrassing for
the dinner table,
renowned sex expert
Dr. Ruth conducts a
lecture at the college
center ballroom. Dr.
Ruth allowed a
question and answer
segment which
sparked some
interesting sexual
topics to arise. ■ Photo
by Gina Indellicate

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, world-renowned sex therapist,
made a visit to campus to inform students of sexual behaviors
and myths about sex. At a mere four feet seven inches. Dr. Ruth
was able to keep the audience entertained with her openness
and forwardness about sex. "Every time she said the word
'erection I giggled," said freshman Samantha Helsing.

Junior Sarah Klein said, "The funniest part of the

presentation was the homework she told all the guvs and girls to

go home and do. It started her presentation oft on a good note."

The 'homework' Klein referred to was Dr. Ruth's presentation

opener. She said, "When you leave here tonight, I want the

women, in the car ride home to contract and relax the vaginal muscle, then look at the car next to you and

wink. For the men, I want you to go home, stand in front of the mirror, come to a full erection and look at

it, and never complain about size again."

Dr. Ruth was born in Germany and fled the country during the Holocaust. When she immigrated
to the United States she worked at Columbia University for six years, then moved on to work at the New
York Planned Parenthood office. It was then that she became interested in human sexuality, which eventually
led to her career as a sex therapist. Dr. Ruth was promoting her new book. Human Sexuality: A Psychosocial
Perspective, during her visit to campus which was co-written with Dr. Sandy Lopater.

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Ashley M. Payne

Ashleigh C. Pepin

Shannon Perry

Jennifer N. Pic

Kaitlin M. Porter

Courtney H. Riley

Jill L. Rodriguez

Allison K. Rossi

Meredith J. Rothrock

Rebecca K. Rorz

Joanne E. Rupprecht

Evan F. Salbego

Bethany A. Saunders

Kate K. Sawyer

Matthew B. Schucker

Megan E. Scott

Tricia J. Shehan

Yu-Li A. Shen

Hannah L. Shinault

Jessica A. Snyder

Jaclyn Storus

Cory A. Suter

Karen L. Szabo

Matthew C. Taylor

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Dr. Ruth's mission was to dispel myths about human sexuality such as falsehoods about masturbation and ways
ne can become pregnant. She noted some common misconceptions, saying she had heard people say a woman would
ot get pregnant "if she stands up, if she doesn't enjoy it, or if the man says he 'has control. "

According to Helsing, "the best part of the night was the question and answer period at the end. Dr. Ruth took
uestions from the audience, and encouraged them to use the terms 'my friend' or even 'my professor' to avoid any
nbarrassment. The questions varied in topic from very sexual to general, such as why women were so confusing.

Senior Amanda Tinnell thought "the best part of the night was how candid she was about contraception,
ametimes it's hard for college students to talk about because they are in denial of their sexual activity, want to protect
leir parents, or are being irresponsible in their sexual lives. I think students
eed to hear someone openly talk about it so that they can be more
smfortable and take the initiative to protect themselves and others."

At the end of the presentation, the popular speaker was swarmed
ith students who wanted a picture or an autograph. Dr. Ruth was more
lan receptive to the attention. For many in attendance, the opportunity to
e the famous speaker was satisfaction enough. Said Klein, "I think just
sing able to see Dr. Ruth was the best part of the night. She is so well-
nown throughout the world. How many people can say thev saw Dr. Ruth?" ■

Allowing time for
interaction, Dr. Ruth
signs autographs on
her textbook that is
used for the Human
Sexuality class. Ruth
enjoyed answering
personal questions and
posing for pictures
afterwards. ■ Photo by
Oina Indellicate

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Cameron S. Topper
Jessica L. Towsey
Alex L. Truitt
Attila Ulky
Dana L. Vaughn
Daniel J. Vaught
Lauren N. Wallace

Sharon H. Warren
AdrienneJ. Williams
Leslie A. Wilson
Cory S. Winter
Tiffany D. Yeatman
Julia K. Yuskavage

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archery

Senior Sharon Ryder takes aim for
the target on Hillside Lawn. Ryder
placed third at the U.S. Intercolle-
giate. ■ Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

Juniors Brad Fiala and James King
take aim at their targets. Three
Dukes brought home gold from
the World University Champion-
ships. ■ Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

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Sophomore

STATISTICS

NJ State: G 3-0

NY State: S2-1

VA State: G 3-0

US Indoor: G 6-0

JMU Invitational: S 2-1

Bull Run: G 2-0

Atl. Classic: G 5-0

Texas SO: 15-5

USIAC: 14-3

TOTALS

Gold: 5

Silver: 2

Bronze: 0

Kills: 52

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Junior Brad Fiala and freshman
Steph Pylypchuk discuss strategy
at a practice. With intense
practices the Dukes had an almost
perfect season. ■ Photo by
Rachel O'Donnell

Front Row: Sharon Ryder, Megan Bowker, Kelly Clark. Middle Row: Caleb
Heller, Karen Auerbach, Jen Bissett, Jess Avison, Steph Pylypchuk, James Kim.
Back Row: Assistant Coach Andy Puckettjim Rainbolt.Adam Wheatcroft,
Ian Devivi, Brad Fiala, Josh Miller, David Allen, Head Coach Bob Ryder.

reflections

by a,ar kravetz

In 1973, head archer)' coach Bob Ryder set the standard
ot athletic excellence for the Dukes by becoming the first
national champion of any sport at the university. Since
1992, Ryder has demanded of his teams the same level of
athletic excellence that he demanded of himself 30 years ago.
Early in his career Ryder coached the current assistant coach,
And\- Puckett, to the prestigious title ot All-American.
Puckett was Ryder's first All-American in 1992. He was
just one of over 40 archers who Ryder has coached to the
honorable title. Puckett, who finished in the top four at
the US Intercollegiate in 1992, "had a competitive specialty
that made him good at relating to the team. He understood
what the plavers were going through and could help them
cope with the pressures that shooting creates. He understood
the mental game that thev were going through, because he
developed it for himself back in '92," explained coach Ryder.

The Rvder/Puckert team created seven All-Americans
this season with an almost perfect regular season. Rising
to the occasion was Ryder's daughter, All-American, senior
Sharon Ryder. Ryder was a team captain who served also as a
representative to her father and showed the team what a
dedicated archer looks like. The elder Ryder commented,
"She had always been a big team player, and was well
liked bv everyone." Rvder also placed third at the US
Intercollegiate and helped the team win first place
overall at the 2002 East Regional Indoor competition by
shooting second in individual women's compound.

Coach Rvder was pleased with the chemistry of the
team and their performance, "They all practiced and
worked together, and so they were all able to learn and
grow together. They did a great job."

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baseball

reflections

by jen carter

Last season proved to be successful for the Dukes on the
baseball diamond. Not only did the baseball team improve from
previous years, it also met several team goals. The Dukes finished
the season 44-16, a school record tor number of victories in a
season. The Dukes appeared on the national poles for eight
weeks, peaking at 22 by Baseball America. The Dukes also led the
Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) in many categories such as
team batting with .315 and an earned run average of 3.67. With
this success the Dukes won the American Division of the CAA,
and earned the top seed for the CAA tournament. At the
tournament the men finished second, but received an at-large
bid to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
tournament. The Dukes went to regionals in South Carolina
seeded third, and lost to North Carolina twice to be eliminated
from the tournament.

Several individuals from the team received honors. Junior
first baseman Eddie Kim, was named CAA player of the year. Kim
was also selected to first-team All-CAA, All-State, and All-East.
Kim was second in the CAA for batting with a .421 average, and
came close to many school records in hits, runs batted in, and
doubles. Kim was joined on All-CAA first team by junior
pitcher fared Doyle, and junior third baseman Brent Metheny.
Junior pitcher Dan Meyer and junior third baseman Mitch
Rigsby were named to the second team All-CAA.

sports

Front Row: Sean Loso, Nathan Doyle, Kurt Isenberg, Mike Trussell, Rich McKernan,
John Gouzd, Chris Cochran, Jamie Hansberry. Middle Row: Trainer Brian Lyden, Brent
Metheny, Steve Ballowe, Travis Ebaugh, Mitch Rigsby, Pat Cunningham, Mart Deuchler,
Dustin Bowman, Alan Lindsey.Jared Doyle, Greg Nesbift. Back Row: Assistant Coach
Chuck Bartlett, Chris Martin, Brian Leatherwood, Mitch Maley, Jake Gaiser, Eddie Kim,
Brandon Cornwell, Jason Cushman.Dan Meyer, Kyle Walling, Mike Butia.Head Coach
Spanky McFarland, Assistant Coach Ryan Brownlee.

Junior Eddie Kim makes a tag at first
base. Kim had a successful season
and was named CAA player of the
year. ■ Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

Awaiting the pitch, senior Dustin
Bowman holds his stance with
anticipation. The Dukes won the
American division of the CAA and
finished with a league record of
15-5. ■ Photo by Jen Carter

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STATISTICS

Games Played: 60

Games Started: 60

Batting Average: .421

At Bats: 235

Runs: 48

Home Runs: 12

RBI's: 74

Stolen Bases: 9/10

HONORS

CAA Player of the Year 2002

First team All-CAA, All-State, All-East 2002

CAA leader in hits and RBI's 2002

mnastics/acrossesoccer swimming&divingtenn/strack&field

Junior Kurt Isenberg winds up to
deliver his best. Isenberg, along
with the rest of the pitching staff,
only allowed for an average of
2.6 walks per game. ■ Photo by
Rachel O'Donnell

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OPP

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Maryland

Richmond

North Carolina State

7
2

Maryland

George Washington

Penn State

Liberty

Albany

Georgia

Jacksonville

Detroit Mercy

Jacksonville

North Florida

St. Joseph's

8
1

UNC-Greensboro

Virginia Tech

Hofstra

0
4
3

0
5
4

Hofstra

Richmond

George Washington

0
4
5
4

Delaware

6
3
13

Delaware
Virginia
Virginia

4
2
4

Virginia Tech

William and Mary

Radford
Richmond

2
9

10
12

Drexel
Drexel

6
5

Drexel

West Virginia

Towson

Liberty

George Mason

Radford

UNC-Wilmington

0
5
2

Old Dominion
Old Dominion
Old Dominion

0
3

7
6
2

Delaware

William and Mary

VCU

3
2
4

VCU

0
5

North Carolina

VCU
North Carolina

Record: 44-16

5
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reflections

by alan kravetz

Head coach Sherman Dillard entered his sixth season with high hopes
for a successful season. This year's team consisted of a large group or old
players and an incoming group of players that provided a good compli-
ment to the returnees. The Dukes returned each of their starters from last
season along with five other team members from last year. The returnees
included the Colonial Athletic Association's leading scorer and lour other
players who made 22 or more starts last season. "We have a team that has
a good mix," reported Dillard, "We have a quality group of veteran
players but also a lot of new faces. I've been extremely impressed with the
work ethic and camaraderie our players have shown in the off-season," he said.

Returning to the team was senior guard David Fanning, who averaged a
CAA-best 18.0 points per game last season. Other returnees included
senior center Ian Caskill, senior forward Pat Mitchell, junior forward
Dwayne Broyles and senior guard Chris Williams. Also back was senior
center Kenny Whitehead, senior guard Charlie Hatter, junior forward
Robert Smith, and sophomore guards Daniel Freeman and Todd Moret.
The newcomers to the team included freshmen forwards Ulrich Kossepka
and Jon Plefka and freshmen guards Wes Miller and John Naparlo.

The team was able to play all new opponents this year, as their schedule
was modified at the beginning of the season. They played 13 home
games, 13 road game and three neutral-site games. Their non-conference
opponents included Florida Atlantic of the Atlantic Sun Conference, La
Salle, Georgetown and West Virginia of the Big East, Akron of the Mid-
American, and Appalachian State, Davidson and Furman of the Southern
Conference. Also competing against the Dukes was Auburn, Denver,
Duquesne, Northeastern, Sacred Heart, Troy State, and Puerto Rico-
Mayaguez. "I'm very pleased with our schedule," reported Dillard. "I'm
excited to have the opportunity to compete against three teams that were
in last season's NCAA Tournament; I'm happy to have added several new
opponents to our schedule; and it's good that we've been able to renew
agreements with teams like West Virginia and Georgetown from the Big East.

In one or the best games of the season. Fanning and Broyle each scored
27 points to power the university to a 74-66 victor)' over Old Dominion
University. The Dukes had lost against ODU earlier in the season but, "We
regrouped as a team and played with a sense of purpose," said Dillard.

Junior Dwayne Broyles
looks for an open
teammate while taking
on George Mason.
Dwayne had a career
high of 27 points against
ODU in February. ■
Photo by Micah Crane

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Junior
Canton, OH
6'4", 185 lbs.
Position: F, G

STATISTICS

Points: 27 vs. ODU 2/8/03

Rebounds: 1 1 vs. ASU 12/30/02

3-FG: 7 vs. ODU 2/8/03

FT: 9 vs. VMI 12/29/01

Assists: 7(2x) last at UNCW 2/5/03

Blocks: 4 vs. Akron 12/7/02

Steals: 4(2x) last at GMU 1/18/03

Front Row; Jacqi Carter, Jon Hutton.Wes Miller, Chris Williams, Charlie Hatter,
Sherman Dillard, John Napario, David Fanning, Daniel Freeman, Sean O'Regan,
Elizabeth Simmons . Second Row: Annette Aldridge, Ron Bradley, Kevin Gaggett,
Dwayne Broyles, David Cooper, Pat Mitchell, Ian Caskill, Kenny Whitehead, Jon
Plefka, Rob Smith, Ulrich Kossepka.Todd Moret.Tom Kuster, Ben D'Alessandro,
Greg Werner.

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Florida Atlantic

Denver

Puerto Rico-Mayagu

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Appalachian State

Drexel

Delaware

Towson

Hofstra

UNC Wilmington

George Mason

Virginia Commonwealth

Old Dominion

William & Mary

Hofstra

UNC Wilmington

Old Dominion

Junior Chris Williams
sets his sights on the
basket as he plans his
way around a George
Mason defender. Williams
had a total of nine assists.
■ Photo by Micah Crane

Junior Dwayne Broyles
looks for the open lane
around a George Mason
defender. Broyles had
four steals in that game.
■ Photo by Micah Crane

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Tulane 58

Duquesne 70

Boise State 35

Virginia Tech 77

Norfolk State 63

Morgan State 45

Charlotte 68

Lipscomb 42

Rhode Island 52

George Mason 82

Hofstra 78

Virginia Commonwealth 68

Old Dominion 58

William & Mary 67

Towson 42

Wilmington 62

Delaware 60

Drexel 50

George Mason 58

Old Dominion 95

William & Mary 73

Wilmington 60

Hofstra 60

Towson

Virginia Commonwealth

Delaware

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SHANNA PRICE

Senior

Danville, VA

Forward

Team Tri-Captain

HONORS

2002 All-CAA Second Team
2002 Most Valuable Player

Front Row: Marsha Kinder, Mary Beth Culbertson.Chante Alexander
Co-Captain Nadine Morgan, Head Coach Bud Childers, Co-Captaiil
Shanna Price, Co-Captain Jess CichowiC2, Lynn Liburd, Jody LeRose.l
Back Row: Athletic Training Student Lauren Hartzler, Manager
Stephanie Mawyer, Athletic Trainer Sherry Summers, Asst.Coact)
Krista Kilburn-Steveskey, Strength and Conditioning Coach Greij
Werner, Mindy Sy wassink, (Crystal Brooks, Denae Dobbins, Jessie
Whitaker, Manager Paul Lambert, Assoc. Head Coach Kenny Brooksl
Asst. Coach Kim Hairston, Manager Alex Ernst, Athletic Training
Student Michelle Alexander

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Senior Shana Price soars
toward the basket as
Drexel Defenders watch.
Price was selected as
an all CAA 2002 player.

Sophomore Krystal
Brooks takes the jump
shot and avoids the
block from a Drexel
defender. ■ Photo by

reflections

by jen carter

With just as many newcomers as returning players, the women's basketball
team looked to rely on a few veteran players to lead the squad. These
veterans leaders would be the three senior captains, Jess Chicowicz, Nadine
Morgan and Shanna Price. Chicowicz was a three year starter at point guard,
and held numerous university records. Morgan and Price, both starting
forwards, have earned Ail-Conference honors in the past. The tiiree captains
combined with last year's most improved plaver sophomore Lvnn Liburd
to form a core group of strong players.

After a rough start to the season, failing to Tulane University in the home
opener, and losing a close one in overtime to Virginia Tech, the team
bounced back. The dukes first Colonial Athletic Association win came
against Hoistra in a 87-78 victory in which all five starters scored in double
digits. Sophomore center Krystal Brooks scored a career-high 21, while
Chicowicz also scored a career-high of 19. The women set the pace earlv
scoring on 1 0 of their first 1 5 field-goal attempts. The team also had a season-
high oi nine three-pointers. The next big CAA win came over William and
Mar\r, in an overtime battle where the dukes pulled out a 72-67 victory.
Price was key in this match up, scoring 21 points, having 9 rebounds, and
scoring six of the dukes first eight points in overtime.

The second half of the season could not have gone better for the dukes,
winning their 10th home game in a row with another overtime victory, this
time 98-95 over Old Dominion. Not only were the dukes winning at home,
but on the road as well. The women pulled off another solid win against
Hofstra, this time on the road. Price and Morgan combined for 40 points
to lead the dukes to this victory. The women looked forward to this
momentum earning them and continuing into the CAA championship series.

Freshman Denae
Dobbins sets up a screen
as senior Jess Cichowicz
drives the basket.
Cichowicz obtained the
500 assist career mark
against Norfolk State.
■ Photo by Micah Crane

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cheerleading

reflections

by maureen mclain

Head coach Greg Whitesell helped set Bridgeforth Stadium and the
Convocation Center on fire in his first year with the cheerleading squad.
Coach Whitesell, a veteran cheerleader of the university was on the team
from 1994 to 2000, and brought all those years of experience back with
him when he took the position of head coach this year. "It's been a very
busy vear and I've had the opportunity to work with a good group of
athletes," Whitesell said of his first year on staff.

The squad was divided up into two smaller squads; the purple squad
resembled more of a varsity squad and cheered at the mens basketball games.
While the gold squad resembled more of a junior varsity squad and cheered
at women's basketball games. Unique to the purple and gold, however,
was the fact that neither squad had a captain. According to coach Whitesell
there was no need for captains. "Everyone contributes equally on the team,"
reported the rookie coach.

Assistant coach Amy Goss, cheered on the team last vear, and helped Coach
Whitesell run the show. Goss and Whitesell cheered on the team together
from 1998 to 2000, when Whitesell graduated. Goss continued cheering
until 2002, when she joined the coaching staff. Off the sidelines the
cheerleaders participated in numerous other activities as well; whether it
be Greek life or helping charity organizations, they always seemed to go
the extra mile to do a good thing. Cheerleaders helped with Children's
First Day, a summer program put together by TV3 to bring members of
the community out for a day of fun. The gold team participated in the
MS Walk, an event to help raise support and awareness for multiple sclerosis.
Clearly both squads exemplified pride and dedication through their endless
support and enthusiasm.

Varsity cheerleader Beth Sparrow
flys in a stunt despite the windy
conditions during the Homecom-
ing game. "Photo by
Micah Crane

Pyramids and partner stunts
are among the few of the
creative and crowd-pleasing
tactics the cheering squads
use.The squad was divided
into a purple and gold tea
Photo by Micah Crane

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new to varsity cheerleaders who
regularly use pon poms to entice
the crowd. ■ Photo by Micah Crone

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by maureen mclain

Dave Rinker continued his reign as Head Coach of both men's and
women's cross country teams for a fourth year. "Coach Rinker is becom-
ing a well recognized coach throughout the country, and we all respect
him to be one of the best," said freshman Nick Noe of his first year with
the team.

On November second the men's and women's teams competed in the
Colonial Athletic Association Championships and finished second after
first place finisher William and Mary. "We lost to William and Mary
because they are an older team than we are; they were pretty much just a
year ahead of us," said freshman Travis Lambert of the team's perfor-
mance at the meet. The team as a whole was, however, very pleased with
their second place finish overall. Coming in first for the women was
senior Mollie DeFrancesco (20:46.05) followed by junior Cindy Dunham
(21:55.77) who came in fourth overall. Freshmen Nelly Anderson,
Shannon Saunders, and junior Kelly Baker also came in among the top
10 female finishers at the meet. The men's performance was headed up by
sophomore Mark Bahnuk (26:33.75) in 17th place followed by freshman
Travis Lambert (26:53.46) in 25th place.

On November 23rd, the team competed in the IC4A Championships.
The team came in 6th in the competition, in which schools from Virginia
to Maine are invited. On the men's team, freshman Evan Kays (25:51.7)
came in 22nd followed by sophomore Allen Carr (26:09.8) who came in
35th. On the women's team, junior Clair Wood (18:48.3) came in 20th
followed by junior Cindy Dunham (18:55.2) who came in 23rd.

Front row: Nelly Anderson, Cindy Dunham, Tiffany Cross, Whitney Dunbar,
Ashley Payne, Elizabeth Poremsky Back Row: Chelsea Henderson, Lauren Gabler,
Shannon Saunders, Jessica Tussing, Kelly Stemp, Catherine Seguin, Mollie
DeFrancesco, Claire Wood, Katie Losier, Kristin Saunders

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field hockey

reflections

by : oleakney

Junior Meredith Lawrance attempts
to manuever around a defender
from Boston College. Even though
the team fell just short of the
national title they still finished with a
strong season record. 'Photo by
Micah Crane

The field hockev team, coached bv Irene Horvat, for the third year,
assistant coach Sail}' Northcroft, and new arrival assistant, Amanda
Janney, achieved a 1 2th place national rank after a season record of
13-9. The team secured a record or 8-3 at Bridgeforth Stadium, a 5-
5 away record, and 0-1 on neutral ground, which was very similar
to last vear's 12-9 season. Their impressive list of wins included:
Appalachian State, Duke, Wakeforest, Virginia, Richmond, North
Carolina, Radford, Drexel, America, and Boston College.

This years roster was comprised of 27 females: 1 3 freshmen, four
sophomores, six juniors, and four seniors. The team was lead by
senior team captains Kiernan Raffo and Ryan Shean with vice cap-
tions, seniors Carrie Phillips and Elize van Ballegooie.

In Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play, the team held strong.
With a 4-3 CAA record, the team placed third, behind first place
Old Dominion, and second place William and Man7. Beating out
Virginia Commonwealth 3- 1 , Drexel 2- 1 , Towson 4-0, and Hofstra
3-2 in overtime, the Dukes showed their skill and perseverance. This
year's CAA Field Hockev Defensive Player of the Year was awarded
to senior Ryan Shean. Finishing her four-year career.Shean started
all but two games. She earned a spot on the CAA first-team, after

Senior Kiernan Raffo makes a terrific
save during a game against Boston
College. Raffo was named All-
Conference goalkeeper for the 2001
season with a .750 save percentage.
■ Photo by Micah Crane

In a rush, sophomore Alissa
Santanna goes for the steal while
running down field. The team had a
great season, finishing 1 2th in the
nation. ■ Pfioro by Micah Crane

being named to the second team in her junior year.

Another award was given to freshman, goalkeeper Lori Amico,
for CAA Field Hockey Rookie of the Year. She had several strong
games in goal for the Dukes this season. The field hockey first team
A11-Q\A included players Shean, sophomore Veerle Goudswaard,
and junior Janelle Pedis. Second team CAA honors were awarded
to van Ballegooie.

In the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) play,
the Dukes had a disappointing 1-2 loss against Duke, getting
knocked out or the tournament in the first round. In terms of
stats, however, the Dukes scored a total of 53 goals this year,
giving only 59 away to opponents. Goudswaard contributed
14 of those goals, and Perlis had the second high of 12, they
were also responsible for the highest number of assists. Phillips,
sophomore Alissa Santanna, Ballegooie, and juniors Valerie
Cohen, Dana Weaver, Amy Cordes, and Meredith Lowrance
continued the team's successful year by contributing to the goal
total. The team had a series of 22 total goal passes, and 34
assists. Goal keepers for the team, Amico (36) and Rafto (80)
had a combined 1 16 saved goals.

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Appalachian State

Duke

Wake Forest

Virginia

American

Kent State

Michigan State

Old Dominion

Richmond

3
3

Virginia Commonwealth
Hofstra

1
2

Drexel

North Carolina

Penn State

Delaware

Towson

Maryland

Radford

Boston College

William & Mary

Old Dominion

Duke

ront: Katie Peacock (Trainer), Casey Cahill, Heidi Beck.Janelle
'erlis, Amy Cordes, Alissa Santanna, Dana Weaver, Meredith Lawrance,
arrie Phillips. Standing: Head Coach Irene Horvat, Ryan Hipp
Athletic Trainer), KristenSondermann.Lori Amico, Casey Antinarella,
.helsea Garfield, Lindsay Coffman, Elize Van Ballegooie, Ashley
towling, Ryan Shean, Maureen Klingler, Veerle Goudswaard,
aura DeYoung, Carrie Smith, Lindsey Keller, Hollie DeCecco,
'alerie Cohen, Kate Brady, Maureen Pfahler.Kiernan Raffo, Assistant
oach Sally Northcroft, Assistant Coach Amanda Janney.

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Redshirt-Senior

Medfield, Mass.

Position: B, M

Career Statistics:

Games Played: 85

Games Started: 82 "

Goals: 1

Assists: 9

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Jerame Southern

Junior

Hampton, VA

6'1", 210 lbs.

Defensive End

Statistics

89 stops in 1 2 games

1 5 tackles for loss

4.5 quarterback sacks

Honors

First team All-Southern Conference

Top tackier on the defensive line

4th in team tackles, 56 primary stops

All-Atlantic 1 0 Football Conference

Team 2002

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28 Hampton

20 New Hampshire

16 Florida Atlantic

24 Hofstra

26 Villanova

6 Maine

1 0 University of Delaware

0 Richmond

7 Massachusetts

15 Rhode Island

34 William & Mary

1 0 Northeastern

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reflections

by alan kravetz

After losing two key players last year, the football team had
several vital spaces to fill, including linebacker Derek Lloyd, last
years Buck Buchanan award winner and Most Valuable Player
defensive player in the country. At the beginning or the season,
head coach Mickey Matthews, now in his fourth year at the uni-
versity, said, "Last year we had as young a football team as I've
been involved with in 25 years of coaching. The good thing about
this season is we're a year older, but this still will be the second-
youngest team I've been involved with. We'll only have five or
six seniors on our squad."

The team ended up with only three juniors and four seniors,
yet despite the odds against them, the men ended the season
with a respectable 5-7 record.

In the team's last home game of the season against William and
Mary, the Dukes showed their fans what they were capable of.
At the end of the first quarter, the Dukes led the score 14-7 with
senior wide receiver Brannon Goins bringing in a four yard run
early in the quarter, followed bv a four yard reception pass for a
touchdown received bv senior tailback Rondell Bradley with four
minutes remaining. At the end of the third, the Dukes still led

>homore Chris Lorio breaks
augh a wall of University of
ssachusetts players to gain
ds. Lorio rushed for 161 yards
I had two touchdowns in the
12 season. ■ Photo byMicah
ne

with a seven point lead after senior fullback Jason Mallory caught
a 5 1 yard pass from freshman quarterback Jayson Cooke. The
fourth quarter left the two teams tied at 28-28 until freshman
tailback Raymond Hines carried the ball into the end zone for a
one yard run in overtime leaving the Dukes victorious with a
34-31 win.

Although the team was challenged by having several injuries
combined with having a young team, they still managed to play
their games with dedication and pride. "I think we were a really
young talented team, and we are looking forward to the years to
come," admited offensive coach, John Zernhelt, also in his fourth
year. "The mistakes that we made can be contributed to the
vouthrulness of the team. But as we get older, I think we are
going to be an excellent football team." he added.

Freshman Raymond Hines pushes
his way past the 20-yard line on a
kickoff return against the
University of Massachusetts. Hines
finished the season averaging 4.9
yards per carry. ■ Photo by Micah
Crane

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JMU Golf Invitational

8th of 15

Mclaughlin

3rd of 17

Big Red Classic

10th of 16

Colonial Intercollegiate

3rd of 18

Liberty Spring Classic

8th of 13

Princeton Invitational

Tied for 4th of 19

CAA Championships (Conference)

4th of 10

Rutherford Intercollegiate

8th of 15

Junior Jessica Lewis
follows through after
her shot for the green.
Lewis finished the
season with the best
stroke average on the
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Junior

Bethesda, MD

Stroke Average: 75.57

Nittany Lion Invitational:

1st Place, 74-74-73

Golden Panther Invitational, 1st Place, 83-74-71

ECAC Championships: 2nd Place, 71-77

FL Southern Invitational: 2nd Place, 77-71-75

JAY WOODSON

Junior

Powhatan, VA

Stroke Average: 72.66.

CAA Championships:
2nd Place, 68-69-72
Hoya Invitational: 3rd Place, 69-73
Rutherford Intercollegiate: Tied 2nd Place

75-73-76

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by emily koch

Despite a shaky start to the season, the mens golf team finished fifth
in the Mid-Atlantic District, just one spot shy of a bid to the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament. Though the team
floundered during the fall, it turned up the heat in the spring, finishing
fourth overall at the Princeton Invitational and fourth again at the
Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Championships. According to head
coach Paul Gooden, the teams comeback toward the end of the season
resulted from the team members keeping tabs on one another's commitment.
"The guys started holding each other accountable for their actions.
When that happened, everybody started playing better," said Gooden.

The Dukes started out the season with an eighth place finish out of
15 teams at the JMU Golf Invitational, where freshman Barry Londeree
placed fourth individually and achieved the team's individual low 36-hole
tournament score of 1 37. The rest of the team made a team low tournament
score of 583 for 36 holes. The team placed third out of 17 teams at
McLaughlin, boosting their enthusiasm for the rest of the season.

Easing their way back up the ranks, the Dukes took 10th at the Big
Red Classic in the beginning of March, and then took third at the
Colonial Intercollegiate. At the Liberty Spring Classic the following week, the
team fell back to place eighth, but came back with two fourth-place
finishes at the Princeton Invitational and the CAA Championships. Woodson

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Tied for 8th of 20

Nittany Lion Invitational

1st of 14

Marilyn Smith/Sunflower Invitational

5th of 17

ECAC Championships

1st of 23

Pine Needles Invitational

10th of 14

FIU Golden Panther Invitational

2nd of 9

Carolina Collegiate Classic

Tied for 6th of 20

Florida Southern Invitational

4th of 18

UNCW Lady Seahawk Invitational

10th of 18

William & Mary Invitational

1st of 15

Dukes Invitational

2nd of 17

placed fourth at the Princeton Invitational, and second overall at the
CAA Championships.

The women's team started the year taking first place at the Nittany
Lion Invitational at Penn State, the team's second tournament of the
season. By the end of the season, they had claimed seven top-five finishes,
and never placed lower than 10th in any tournament. At the Marilyn
Smith/Sunflower Invitational in mid-October, the Dukes placed fifth
with a combined score of 319. The team won the field of 23 teams at
the East Coast Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships with a
two-day team score of 619. Junior Jessica Lewis placed second at the
tournament, just one stroke off the leader, graduate CorrieTayman
placed third, and sophomore Jayme Langford placed seventh.

The Dukes took second in the FIU Golden Panther Invitational,
where Lewis took first with a three-round total of 228, winning the first
play-off hole with a birdie. The team placed sixth out of 20 teams at
the Carolina Collegiate Classic, where Senior Carol Green tied tor first
overall. The Dukes took first at the William and Mary Invitational with
the help of Lewis's second place finish and Langford's ninth place
finish.

In the final tournament of the season, the Dukes Invitational, the team
took second out of 17 teams with a two-day team score of 628. Both
Lewis and Green were ranked in the top 50 amateur women's golfers
in the countrv later in the summer.

Front Row: Barry Londeree, Jay Woodson, Corey Cambell, Chris Cope, Chris Liug, Ryan
Stuart, Jason Robertson, Jairo Irreno. Back Row: John Reynolds. Mike Gooden, Head
Coach Paul Gooden, Jayme Langford, Jessica Lewis, Erika Zwetkow, Carol Green, Corrie
Tayman.Meg Davies, Dawn Berry, Geoff Forcino

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by maureen mclain

The Women's gymnastics team had 19 members during the 2002-2003
season; 10 of them were ranked in the university's Ail-Time Top 10 list.
Going into the season with this kind of experience, the lady dukes had an
intensely competitive season with very difficult competitors.

Holding the school record for the floor exercise with a score of 9.9, senior
Carri Elder joined senior Lauren Shear in their dual-captainship. Shear
was a fourth Ail-Time competitor in university history on the balance beam
with a score of 9.85 and tenth Ail-Time on the floor exercise earning a
9.8. Two more seniors contributed their experience and spirit to the team.
Senior Janelle DiOrio was also a fourth All-Time competitor with a score
of 9.85 on the beam, and senior Emily McNabb was awarded the ECAC
Coaches Choice Award in February.

After the first three meets, both the Men's and Women's teams hosted
their first, and for the women, the only home meet. At this meet, both
teams attained their season's highest scores thus far with the women's team
scoring 192.05 and the men's scoring 189.3.

During this meet, the women's team scored in first place several times.
Junior, Erin Fitzgerald scored a 38.2 in her all-around competition followed
by DiOrio getting second place with a 38.175. The university held the first
three spots on the beam with DiOrio coming in first, followed by Fitzgerald,
and then junior Katie Elder. The Elder sisters rivaled on the floor with the
younger of the two in the lead winning first place scoring a 9.85, and Carri
scoring in with a close second of 9.825.

According to Shear, "Our one and only home meet of the year, against
William and Mary, was one of those meets that just sends chills up your
spine. We hit routine after routine and ended up scoring the third highest
team score in the school's history." She said that the "spirit and enthusiasm
that [the university] is so well known for in the world of gymnastics" was
very apparent that night.

1 he day after the women's competition, the men took on both William
and Mary and the Naval Academy. One of three freshmen, Peter Conduragis,
came in second on the still rings scoring his personal-best with an 8.85.

Sophomore Lucas
Buchholz shows his skills
on the pommel horse.
Buchholz had a career
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Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

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Erskine gives an excellent
performance on the
rings. Erskine's career
high is 7.25. 'Photo by
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shows her
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by Micah Crane

The only senior on the team. Josh Goodwin, came in fifth on the pommtj
horse, for the second time that season, with a score of 7.95.

Contributing to some comic levin- for the team, sophomores Brett Warjj
and Lucas Buchholz wrote about the team's experiences, throughout tht
season in their "diary entries," under the pen name, "The Sophomore I
Duo." But the "duo" also contributed their athletic talent, especially in ;
the second meet of the year against Temple. Wargo scored a 7.95 on tht'
high bar earning second place and Buchholz was the top finisher for thil
Dukes on the floor exercise with a score of 8.3 earning fourth place.

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Hinsdale, IL

CAREER HIGHS

Floor Exercise: 8.45

Pommel Horse: 6.30

Rings: 5.40

Vault: 8.55

Parallel Bar: 7.10

High Bar: 7.60

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Towson, Penn State, Brockport

3rd of 4

Towson, Rutgers, Ursinus

3rd of 4

UNQ, William & Mary

2nd of 3

William & Mary

2nd of 2

MEN

Penn State, William & Mary, Navy

4th of 4

Temple

2nd of 2

Army, Temple, S. Connecticut

3rd of 4

William & Mary, Navy

3rd of 3

JANELLE DIORIO

Senior

Gambrills, MD

CAREER HIGHS

Floor Exercise: 9.600

Bars: 9.375

Beam: 9.850

Vault: 9.625

All-Around: 38.025

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Penn State

Yale

Old Dominion

Towson
Loyola

4
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William and Mary

10.

Delaware

Drexel

George Mason

Hofstra

Virginia

11
8

Maryland
Georgetown

10
9

North Carolina

Hofstra

Old Dominion

Duke

Season Record: 8-10

ZAA Record: 5-3 (Third)

National Rank: 15th

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Senior

Springfield, PA

Midfielder

STATISTICS

Games Played: 18

Games Started: 18

Shots on goal: 122

Goals: 54

Percentage: .443

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reflections

by alan kravetz

With eight years of experience coaching the
Dukes, women's lacrosse head coach Jennifer Ulelha said
goodbye to her ream at the end of the season. It was also
the last year for assistant coach, Mindy Leher (01) who
provided much-needed guidance and leadership. Many of
the team members had never played at the college level
before. Team captain senior Lisa Staedt described it as a
learning year. "We struggled a lot, but we were a young
team," said Staedt, a first team All-South Region and
second team All-American who was recently named to
the 2002 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches
Association (IWLCA)/U.S. Lacrosse (USL) All-
American Team.

While the women pulled off a respectable 8-10
season, Staedt reported that most of their losses were by

very small margins. The commendable effort of the new
team was exemplified in their game against Ulelha's alma
mater, Maryland State. The Dukes had an impressive 1 1-
10 win over Maryland, who held the national championship
for the past seven years. Helping lead the team to victory
was team co-captain, senior Kristen Dinisio, the Duke's
third-leading goal scorer (34) and leader in game-winning
goals (three). Dinisio was a second-team pick in the
Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), and was recently
named to the 2002 IWLCA All-South Region Team. "She
was a player that had a lot of passion and heart for the
team," said Staedt of co-captain Dinisio. At the departure
of the team's coach, Staedt said, "Everyone loved her. She
was demanding and motivational. She brought our program
into the top 10; she really made it into something."

lunior Gail Decker plays hard defense
against an opposing North Carolina
ulayer. Decker never let up, even in
iuch a fast-paced game. ■ Photo by
lachel O'Donnell

Assistant Coach Mindy Leher gives the Front Row: Kari Martell.Kara Beaty.Gail Decker, Natalie Shore, EliseBernier, Erin Chantler,

women's team a motivating speech
during halftime.The Dukes went on
to place third in the CAA for the season.
■ Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

Carolyn Brophy. Second Row: Manager Amanda Stokes, Ashley Dardine, Johanna Buchholz,
Kristin Polak. Third Row: Brooke Crawford, Melody Jacobson, Bryer Davis, Katie Riesenfeld,
Amy Altig, Lisa Sager, Jessica Beard, Meghan Young, Lisa Staedt, Samantha Warner, Kristin
Dinisio. Back Row: Rachel Sappington, Jesseca Collins, Kari Pabis, McNevin Molloy, Kiernan
Raffo, Lyndsay Graham, Beth Davis, Megan Hannum, Jessica Bronridge, Head Coach Jennifer
Ulelha, Assistant Coach Mindy Leher.

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After losing nine players last year, several of whom were
All-Conference players, head coach Tom Martin knew
that his team certainly had their work cut out for them.
To make matters worse, the team also sustained several
injuries early in the season. "We just didn t recover from
those losses completely. And as a result, we started and
ended well, but the middle of the season was weak for
us," remarked Martin, "You can't have all those things
happen at once. Unfortunately we did."

Despite all the forces working against the team, the
men pulled off a winning 8-10-3 season, and finished in
the middle of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)
conference fifth out of 1 0 teams. Most coaches would
consider this admirable, and while Martin remained
enthusiastic, he insisted that, "that's not where we
wanted to be."

With the loss of so many players from the previous year,
an opportunity arose for many players to get playing
time they may not have gotten otherwise. Among those
who stepped up to fill in the gaps were seniors Ben
Munro, Curt Nottingham, sophomore Max Lacy, and
freshmen Stian Skaug and Dan Sheridan. "All of a sudden
these guys were thrust into playing a lot when they didn t
even think they would have to," emphasized Martin.

At the beginning of the season, the men ranked in the
top 10 in the region after a gratifying win against
Towson University. Returning players looked forward to
playing Towson after being defeated by them last year.
All-Conference senior Josh Kovolenko defended the goal
with incredible consistency while seniors Ben Munro

Senior Jukka Sundquist maneuvers
around a defender during a late
game.The Dukes kept the pressure
on the Hokies all the way to double
overtime. ■ Photo byMicah Crane

and Patrice Filin each scored for the Dukes, finishing off
the game at 2-0. The men's performance also qualified
for the CAA playoffs.

Co-captains Kovolenko and junior Rob Overton led
the team to its winning season. With only three losses,
most by a narrow margin, the men certainly rose to the
occasion. "It is important to me to have a one captain
who is a senior and the other a junior, because the one
can learn from the other and then he is able to do the
same the following year," explained Martin.

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cross the ball during a home game.
The Dukes' constant ball movement
helped them pick up a 2-0 win over
Towson. ■ Photo byMicah Crane

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Temple

Le Salle

Army

California-Santa Barbara

St. Louis

Mount St. Mary's

Manhattan

Alabama A&M

Virginia Tech

George Mason

William & Mary

Radford

UNC-Wilmington

Virginia Commonwealth

Old Dominion

0
2

Delaware
Towson

0
0

Hofstra

Drexel

Towson

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FRONT ROW: Denny Fulk, Zane O'Brien, Kevin Trapp, Brandon
Feather.Josh Kovolenko, Brant Bower, Elliott Jones, Stian Skaug,
Max Lacy. MIDDLE ROW: Trevor Shea, Hart Van Santvoord, Chris
Hogan, Joe Moss-Solomon, Richard Santana, Ralph Lee, Ben
Munro, Christopher Pitt, Chris Naquin.Tom Sochacki, John Trice.
BACK ROW: Keshav Singh, Daniel Gimenez, Bobby Humphrey,
Mike Tuddenham, Patrice Filin, Grimur Gardarsson, Andrew
Rutledge, Jukka Sundquist, Rob Overton, Andrew Walker, Danny
Sheridan, Sean Young

JOSH KOVOLENKO

Senior

Fairfax, VA

Goalkeeper

STATISTICS

Games Played: 21
N Games Started: 21
Goals Allowed: 31
Shutouts: 5/5

HONORS

2002 All CAA Second Team

2001 CAA Tournament MVP

2000, 2001 All-CAA First Team

2000 All State First Team

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Rutgers
Richmond

0
1

Tulane

1
0
0
2
2
5

Pennsylvania
Georgetown
West Virginia
Virginia Tech
Penn State
Towson

0
3
3
1
4
0

Old Dominion

0
3

Virginia Commonwealth
Hofstra

2
2

1
2

Drexel
Delaware

3
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1

Virginia

UNC-Wilmington

George Mason

Maryland

William & Mary

Virginia Commonwealth

William & Mary

George Mason

Charlotte

7
0
2
4
0
0
1
0
0

Richmond

Sophomore Katy Swindells escapes
her defender and looks for another
player to pass the ball to. Swindells
was named to the All-CAA first team.
■ Photo by Micah Crane

Red Shirt Sophomore Christy Metjt
battles Pennsylvania for control ol e
ball. The women's team played to h
defense which allowed them a 0
win. ■ Photo by Micah Crane

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TERI JOYCE

Red-Shirt Senior

Fairfax, VA

Forward

STATISTICS

Games Played: 22

Games Started: 17

Goals: 4

Assists: 5

HONORS

2002 CAA Tournament MVP

2001 All CAA First Team

2001 Offensive MVP

2000 CAA All-Tournament Team

CAA Scholar-Athlete

Verizon Scholar-Athlete

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ront Row: Teri Joyce, Kim Argy, Laura Roach, Casey Papa, Mandy Light, Emily Baskin.
fiddle Row: Lindsey Warner, Kim Tingley, Deanna Saracino, Beth McNamara, Colleen
Icllrath, Christy Metzker, Karly Skladany, Katie Cordova, Kara Dunston, Amanda Hutchings,
LottGolay. Back Row: Ben McCrady.Greg Paynter, Jessica Hussey.Katy Swindells, Bryant
srpinski, Abby Karpinski, Meredith McClure, Tiffany Killion, Katie Owings, Whitney
srpinski, Kalyn Brady, Becky Pope, Jenn Ackerman, Carrie Proost, David Lombardo.

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Head Coach Dave Lombardo had only two pairs of shoes to fill for the
women's soccer team. Among the key players lost to graduation were
goalkeeper Suzanne Wilson and defender Jamie Miller. Taking Wilson's
place was freshman Jessica Hussey, the goalkeeper on the under- 19
Canadian national team. Hussey stepped up and set several records
including the most shutouts (11) in a season. "We played a slightly
different formation from last year," Lombardo remarked. "We
reconfigured what our system was going to look like." To make up for
other losses from last year, the women started with five of their seven
seniors on the team.

The team's tri-captain setup combined the talents of seniors Colleen
Mcllwrath and Meredith McClure and junior Bryant Karpinski. The
captains provided the team with enough combined leadership and skill to
pull off an outstanding 13-8-3 season. The girls did not stop there,
however. After defeating first-seeded William and Mary and second-
seeded George Mason University, the Dukes went on to win the Colonial
Athletic Association (CAA) championship, which was an automatic
qualifier for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
tournament. Out of 10 teams in the conference, only six qualified. The
ladies ranked fourth.

These vital wins earned them entrance into the NCAA tournament.
The women were one of 64 teams selected out of 300 division-one
schools across the country. In the first round of the NCAA tournament
they defeated University of North Carolina Charlotte, ranked 13th in the
country, and went on to advance to round two where they were eventu-
ally defeated by University of Richmond 0-1.

The height of the season was the semi-final game in the CAA tourna-
ment when the women played William and Mary. "This was definitely
the most exciting game for everyone," Lombardo remarked. With a 1-1
tie on the scoreboard, and 37 seconds remaining, red-shirt senior Teri
Joyce hit the game-winner to take the team into the finals. Joyce's game-
winning goals were not unfamiliar to the team. Three days earlier she
broke a tie game open with 27 seconds left in the game against Virginia
Commonwealth University. "William and Mary was a big-time rival, and
it was what the girls needed to win the tournament," Lombardo said.
Eventually taking them to the championship, Joyce was named the CAA
tournament Most Valuable Player. "We really missed the NCAA tourna-
ment the past two years," said Lombardo. "It was nice to get back in. The
seniors really rescued the team."

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5 Liberty

4 Liberty

0 Delaware

4 Delaware

3 Virginia Tech

2 Virginia Tech

2 Drexel

7 Drexel

5 Drexel

0 Coppin State

8 Coppin State

1 Bridgewater

1 Towson

0 Towson

3 Virginia

1 Virginia

1 Hofstra

10 Norfolk State

0 UMBC

0 Cornell

7 Maine

0 Seton Hall

8 Mount St. Mary's

3 Mount St. Mary's

4 Seton Hall

4 North Carolina A&T

9 Wright State

2 Eastern Illinois

7 Radford

.6 Radford

1 St. Francis

14 Md. Eastern Shore

8 lona

4 Binghamton

0 Stoney Brook

6 Lafayette

2 George Mason

0 George Mason

2 George Mason

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3 Delaware

1 Drexel

5 George Mason

0 Towson

Season Record: 25-24

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With an average height of 5 feet 6 inches, made up of mostly
walk-on players, including 12 freshmen and two sophomores,
the Softball team turned heads. The Dukes won 25 out of 49
total games in their first varsity season at the Division I level.
Most first year teams hope to win half as many games, but the
Dukes set their sights on a .500 season, though they had only
one player with any collegiate experience.

Early in the season, the team beat The University of Virginia
and its All-American pitcher 3-2 after being down 1-0 going into
the bottom of the fifth. Freshman Leah Conley pitched 1 1-7
against the nationally ranked team, lust three days later, the
Dukes lost 2-1 to rival Hofstra after 12 innings, where Conlev
pitched 11-8.

Ranked fifth going into the Colonial Athletic Association
(CAA) Championships, the Dukes finished third overall with a
tournament record of 2-2. "To be playing on Sunday in the final
three in your first year of existence was really unexpected. It
capped off a tremendous first season," commented Head Coach
Katie Flvnn, who was assisted by Cheryl Denny and fanine

Klein.

Finishing 5-9 in the regular season in conference play, the
team ranked second in pitching in the conference. Freshman
Nikki Dunn made the CAA All Tournament Team, and Conlev
was named to the CAA second team, along with freshman
infielder Katie Jaworski and sophomore centerfielder Leah Evert.

With strong pitching in place from the start, the Dukes had
to focus on their offensive game. "They had to get used to the
level of pitching thev had to play against," said Flvnn. Quickl)
enough, thev did. Evert led the team with 24 runs, 42 hits, three
triples, 56 total bases and 1 3 stolen bases. Third baseman,
sophomore Kara Schwind, let the team in at bats with 1 52 and
doubles with 10. Freshman Ashlee Schenck finished the season
with 1 4 runs, 40 hits, 24 runs batted in and 47 total bases.
Schenck was named Most Valuable Player for the season, and
Schwind received the Best Defense Award. Freshman Liz George
took the Coaches Award, and sophomore Keri Schlosser won the
Purple and Gold award for heart, determination and dedication.

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ASHLEE SCHENK

Freshman

Nashville, TN

Catcher

STATISTICS

Games Played: 49

Games Started: 49

Batting Average: .296

At Bats: 135

Runs: 14

RBI's: 24

Stolen Bases: 9/10

Front Row: Keri Schlosser, Kara Schwind, Natalie Burd. Second Row: Head Coach Katie
Flynn, Leah Conley, Lisa Perdew, Katie Jaworsky, Laura Hunt, Assistant Coach Cheryl Denny.
Third Row: Nikki Dunn, Kristi Nixon, Alison Pardalisjeni Cox, Liz George. Back Row: Leah
Evert, Kitska Swanstrom, Catherine Gilliam, Jesse Gump, Ashlee Schenk, Sarah Zook.

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reflections

by maureen mclain

The determination of the women's team was proved in their sixth meet
when the lady dukes won by a 104-point margin over Radford. At this
victorious meet many swimmers placed even though it was the first time
most of them had competed in their respective race. During the Old
Dominion meet, senior captain Amanda Coyle received first place for
both the 1000 and 500 yd. freestyle and newcomer Lisa Enders took first
on both the one and three-meter spring boards. The combined victories
or these two competitors counted toward the 1 0 wins for the Lady Dukes
out of 13 events.

The women's team set a pool record for the 200 yd. freestyle relay of
one minute and 38.91 seconds. Freshman Megan Loucks, sophomore
Christine Filak, senior captain Marie Hansbrough, who frequently swam
on winning relay teams, and junior Mary Webber took first place against
George Mason University with this time. Using the same lineup in the
same event almost a month later at CAA championships, the team of four
won third place with an improved time of one minute and 37.10 seconds.

The other two senior captains were competitive in their events as well.
Amanda Coyle took first in the 500 and 200 yd. freestyle and Rebecca
Guy showed consistent success with the 200 yd. butterfly. Senior, Jessica
Holm Dahl swam competitively in the 200 yd. breaststroke and medley
relays. Throughout the season, junior, Mary Webber, took multiple first
places wins, most of which were freestyle events and some in butterfly.

The three captains of the men's team, Ryan Hegna, Brody Reid and Patrick
Stockton, all seniors, had pre-season expectations of winning the 10th

Colonial Athletic Association
title in duke swimming history.
With a season full of record-
breaking swims, many of which
were relay events, the dukes
showed their competitiveness
for the title. A record set in
1987 was broken during a
home meet against Old

Dominion University. Juniors,
Front Row: Brad Burton, Adam Gathman, Drew Jordan, Will
Waite, Daniel Roach, Evan Carhart, Diving Coach Rhonda
Kaletz. Second Row: Jeff Hicks, Geoff Meyer, Danny Gray, John
McLaren, Brody Reid, Mark Depew, Randy Carroll, Asst. Coach
Tommy Quimby. Back Row: Aaron Nester, Scott Moyer, Robert
Smith.Tom Libretto, Greg Landrum, Brendan Cartin, RJ Dunn,
Ryan Gerwig, Patrick Stockton, Adam Zurowski, Ryan Hegna,
Coach Matt Barnay, Asst. Coach Rob Roy.

Junior Mark Depew
competes in the 100
meter backstroke. Depew
was a CAA scholar
athlete. The Dukes
placed 2nd in the CAA
championships ■ Photo
by Micah Crane

Freshman Megan Loucks
swims ahead of the pack
during a meet with
George Washington. The
Lady Dukes made a
tremendous comeback
later in the season. ■
Photo by Micah Crane

Geoff Meyer, Mike Nicholas, Jeff Hicks, and senior John McLaren won th
400 yard freestyle relay setting the new time to beat at three minutes and
5.62 seconds. Another relay record was broken during the CAA ChampionshipsI
at George Mason University. Meyer, Nicholas and McLaren teamed up withli
freshman, Danny Gray to take second place in the 200 freestyle relay with I
time of one minute and 22.1 1 seconds. This broke a school record set
almost two years prior.

As his name consistently showed up in winning relay teams, McLaren, whd
also took many first place wins in the 50 yd freestvle, stood out in his finall
swim season. Swimming long-distance freestyle, Reid attained multiple first-
place finishes in 2002-2003 and teamed up with fellow captain, Hegna I
contribute to a first place win in the 200 yd. freestyle relay. The third captaiil
Stockton, contributed speed and experience, according to an article on
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107 William & Mary 133

119 George Washington 121

91 East Carolina 147

30 North Carolina State 65

44 Wilmington 62

168 Radford 62

68 Virginia Tech 147

113 Towson 128

106 Richmond 136

143 Old Dominion 81

91 George Mason 140

153 Delaware 139
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138.5 WilliamS Mary 99.5

126 George Washington 101

90 East Carolina 153

39 North Carolina State 62

51 Wilmington 71

100 Virginia Tech 143

1 34 Towson 1 05

130 Old Dominion 86

1 34 George Mason 1 08

153 Delaware 113
CAA Championships: 2nd

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Senior

Virginia Beach, VA

Freestyle Event

HONORS

2001 CAA Champion in 50 yd.
Freestyle & 200 yd. Medley Relay

2003 CAA Champion in 100 yd., 50
yd. Freestyle & 100 yd. Butterfly

AMANDA COYLE

Senior

Marlton, NJ

Freestyle Event

HONORS

2001 & 2002 Scholar Athlete

2001 CAA Championships
2nd in 1650 yd. Freestyle

2003 CAA Championships
4th in 1 650 yd. Freestyle

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Front Row: Student Asst. Kristen Gilman, Lisa Enders,
Megan Loucks, Meri Page Downey, Sarah Jane Bova.
Kristen lorio, Erin Simpson, Lauren Scott. Second Row:
Laura Scheaffer, Jenny McCarthy, Erin Merritt, Allie
Comstock, Sherin McGovern, Katie Rodger, Kim
Bugachinsky, Mary Webber, Christin Gannon, Ashley Cook,
Lisa Haystrand. Back Row: Coach Nancy Bercaw, Marisa
Heluk, Jessica Holm Dahl.AJ Kass, Megan Liddell.Jamie
Andrews, Rebecca Guy, Marie Hansborough, Amanda
Coyle, Christine Filak, Diving Coach Rhonda Kaletz.

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by alan kravetz

In 1991. the men's tennis head coach, Stephen Secord,
was on a doubles team with Marc Brix for the Dukes. The
two men played naturally together and developed a lifelong
friendship on and off the tennis courts. Several years later,
after Secord had been hired to coach the men's team, Brix
called from Germany and told him about Andrew Lux, a
German student who was not only academically gifted but
also talented on the court. Secord, interested, kept up with
the student and eventually was able to meet him. Secord
was impressed with the student, and recruited him for
the team. During his four vears as a Duke, Lux excelled
bevond anvone's expectations. Besides being a nationally
ranked (singles, doubles) team captain, Lux was also the
team's Most Valuable Player and the Student Athlete of the
Year for the second year in a row. Mike Hendricksen,
the number two seed player, also showed his leadership
on the court. "The players really liked him, and he was a
natural leader," said Secord.

Maria Malerba, women's tennis coach, experienced a
season when the team stepped up and took control, in what
she calls, "one of the best matches I'd ever seen." At the
first round of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)
Championships the Dukes took on the University of North
Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). The match had started
late due to a light rainfall and the teams plaved under the

Front Row: Christy Michaux, Liz Simon, Spencer Brown. Back
Row: Krista Verth, Margie Zesinger, Shell Grover, Rebecca Vanderelst.

lights. Long after the sun had gone down the match was
tied 3-3. Senior Liz Simon, the team captain, was the only
plaver still on the court. As her match neared its end she
was down in the third set 6-5, love-40. Losing the next
point would have cost her the game, and cost her team
the match, which would have taken them out of the CAA
Championships. Simon was not about to let that happen.
She tied the game up 6-6 and went on to crush UNCW
out of the Championship, allowing her team to advance
on to the quarterfinal round of the CAA Championships.
It was this dedication and persistence that gave the
women's tennis team a winning season. Simon was one of
several leaders on the team. Sophomore Margie Zesinger,
took the number one seed this vear and last. She was on the
second team .All Conference singles in the CAA, and
took home the coaches award at the end of the
season. Sophomore Spencer Brown took home the
MVP for winning more doubles and singles matches
than anyone else. A very impressive display of leadership
was also found in junior Michele Grover's absolute
dedication to the team. In December, Grover had shoulder
surgery and could no longer play competitively. Despite
her condition, Grover still made it to even' match and even
the away games. "She was really a big inspiration and a
role model for the rest of the team." remarked Malerba.

Front Row: Jose Acuna, John Snead, Mike Hendricksen, Michael McGettigan,
Clint Morse Back Row: Matthew Chenault, Craig Anderson, Bryan Knehr,
John-Alexander Janssen, Head Coach Steve Secord.

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Junior

Erie, PA

Georgetown
6-2, 6-4, W

Delaware
6-2, 3-6, 10-8, W

George Mason
6-2, 6-2 W

Liberty
6-1 , 6-0, W

UNC Wilmington: W, 6-0, 6-0
William & Mary: L, retired

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Taking charge of the match, junior
Jose Acuna approaches the net in
hopes of defeating his opponent.
The men practiced hard each week
to perfect their techniques.
■ Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

MIKE HENDRICKSEN

Senior

Lynchburg, VA

Davidson
6-7, 6-2, 6-1 , W

Holy Cross
6-1 , 6-3, W

Liberty
6-3, 3-6, 6-2, W

Old Diminion
2-6, 6-2, 10-4, W

CAA ChamDionshiDS

UNC Wilmington: L, retired

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track&field

Senior Anthony Wallace puts
forth tremendous effort to
help move the Dukes up the
leader board. Wallace placed
fifth at nationals in long jump.

■ Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

Senior TraceyTowne shows
her strength during the
hammer throw on Godwin
Field. Great strength and
accuracy were needed to
acheive the longest throw.

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Front Row: Tim LeGendre, Brian Reutinger.Ted Herbert, Barry Rogers, Andrew Dunnum, Seth
Kistner, Drew Stockdreher, Evan Kays. Second Row: Aaron Lindsay, Andy Screen, Ian Scott,
Bill Meador, Alpha Kiflu, Steve Thorp, Mark Bahnuk. Third Row: Chris Willis, David Lewis, Rob
Montgomery, Allan Carr, Scott Wallace, John Fraser, Salem Bush, Rees Kennedy. Fourth Row:
Assistant Coach Tom Jeffrey, Roscoe Coles, Byron Dunham, Mike Washington, Eric Braxton,
Ryan Slominski, Head Coach Bill Walton. Back Row: Richard Shawcross, Marques Hamilton,
Phil Acosta, Anthony Wallace, Eric Post, Dwight Norris.

Front Row: Jess Tussing, Sarah Kirkland, Beth Vigliotti, Cindy Dunham, Jennifei
Lapetoda, Ashley Lehman, Claire Conron, Anna Turton. Second Row: Cat Seguin
Germaine Schnieder, Lashaunda Jefferson, Michelle Gregory, Kelly Baker, Lisa
Zimmerman, Jackie Bryan, Ashley Payne, Kim Hurney, Claire Wood, Shehara Chitt)
Kelly Stemp. Third Row: Melanie Bryant, Jennifer Buff, Char Lewis, Lori Gaver.Erii
Davis, Tracey Towne, Julie Nothenagel, Jo Fitzpatrick, Caroline Banks, Elizabeth Wore
Back Row: Tiffany Hall, Alisha Lewis, Lauren Burowski, Cristol Clarke, Laurie Burke
Michelle Smith, Mollie DeFrancesco, Emily Ural, Maria Thomas, Waynitra Thoma'
Brett Pomano, Sarah Burkett.

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reflections

by sloveman

The men's track season revealed a successful team that was
not afraid to work hard. Although the season was hampered by
various injuries, the team still managed to have a good sea-
son. For the indoor season, the Dukes placed 12th out of
78 teams in the Eastern Championships and had one All
American Winner, senior Anthony Wallace. According to
head coach Bill Walton, "The JMU Invitational proved once
again to be a very successful meet. With approximately 750
competitors from schools including Penn State, Syracuse,
Duke, Maryland, Pittsburgh, and other Big East Schools." The
success of the outdoor season was due mainly to the 4x4
relay and the 4x8 relays, both or which placed highly.

The Dukes' most successful team member was Wallace.
Wallace was one of the team captains and received All
American and Eastern Champion honors. Wallace competed
in sprints and was ranked among the top at the Eastern
Championships in the 60 meter dash. But his best event
was the long jump, in which he placed fifth at the national
championship meet with a jump of 25 feet, 4 1/2 inches.

The track season was also a good one for the Lady Dukes.

Many accomplishments were made, both individually and
as a team. The Dukes were tied for 2 1 st out of 45 scoring teams
at the ECAC Championships in Boston, MA. and tied for
12th out of 50 scoring teams at the ECAC Championships
in Princeton, N.J. The team was also ranked fourth in the
Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) conference. Coach
Gwen Harris was proud of her team, "We finished 1 2th in
the east, which was a very good season."

In addition to the team's achievements, several individuals
stood out. These women were Mollie DeFrancesco and
Lauren Burawski. DeFrancesco was All American in several
events including the 3,000m steeplechase and the 5,000m
run (indoor track). She was also the ECAC champion for the
3,000m steeplechase and the CAA Track and Field Athlete
of the Year. Her greatest accomplishment was being fourth
in the USA Track and Field Championships (10:00.37).
Burawski also had a good season, she qualified for several
NCAA outdoor events including the 10,000m run (34: 1 8.45)
and the 5,000m run (16:47.26). Burawski was also a runner
up in the CAA championships.

Senior Rob Montgomery makes his way
through a pack of opponents in search
of the win. The JMU Invitational brought
together hundreds of competitors from
the East Coast. ■ Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

Senior Marcus Hamilton prepares
himself for the race ahead while
waiting for the starting gun. A quick
start made a difference in gaining a
lead on the opponent. ■ Photo by
Rachel O'Donnell

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volleyball

reflections

by alan kravetz

The women's volleyball team didn't seem to have a hard time
recovering after losing their Most Valuable Player last year, Daniel
Heinbaugh. Her vacancy left: an opening on the right side which
senior outside hitter Larissa Daily- Winkler was ready to fill.
Winkler, this year's team captain, led the team to incredible vic-
tories this season. Head coach Disa Garner helped lead the team
to have a winning season. "This years team was wonderful. It
was one of the best I've ever seen" said Garner of her champion-
ship team.

The Dukes can certainlv be proud of the teams performance
this season. The women succeeded in an overall 21-10 winning
season. Of those games, 16 were conference games. Out of the
conference games, the women won 13, which put them in a
position to play in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tour-
nament, in which only the top six teams are eligible to compete.
In the tournament, George Mason (22-7) opened the match with
a 30-18 victor)' before the host Dukes (21-10) claimed the next
two games by respective scores of 30-24 and 30-23. George Ma-
son extended the match to the fullest with a 30-27 win in game
four. The Patriots overcame a 6-3 deficit in game five and won
15-10, becoming the only CAA team to beat the Dukes on their
home court in 1 1 matches this season. Making the Dukes the num-
ber two finishers in the tournament.

Freshman outside hitter Emilee Hussack said, "Coming on to
this team as a freshman, I was excited. The old players were great
for the new guys, and the team was a lot of fun." With a winning
season to put them into the CAA tournament, and a stunning
performance in the tournament to put them into the number two
spot in the finals, the women certainly had a lot to be proud of.

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Freshman Krysta Cannon sets up a
fellow teammate during a match
against George Mason. The Dukes
would go on to win the match 3-
2. ■ Photo by Rachel O'Donnell

Freshman Blake Tyson takes a
breather before the start of play.
This was Tyson's first year with the
Dukes, playing as a defensive
specialist. ■ Photo by Rachel
O'Donnell

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Junior

Fredericksburg, VA

Middle Blocker

Statistics

Kills: 26
Digs: 20
Blocks: 10

Honors

All CAA First Team

All-Tournament CAA

All-Tournament Marriott Sunset Showcase

All-Tournament JMU/Days Inn Classic

7th Division I JMU player to reach 1000 kills

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Santa Clara

California Irvine

New Orleans

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Campbell

Syracuse

Maryland

Liberty

William & Mary

Virginia Commonwealth

George Mason

UNC Wilmington

Radford

Delaware

Towson

Drexel

Hofstra

Loyola

Virginia Commonwealth

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Quish, Head Coach Disa Garner. Back Row: Asst. Coach Mary
Tendler, Larissa Winkler, Dana Jones, Kate Fuchs, Emilee Hussack,
Jessica Evers, Lacy Smith.

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wrestling

reflections

by alan kravetz

Due to the Colonial Athletic Association's new structuring the Dukes had
to face a larger and more competitive set of opponents. The coaching staff
knew that they were going to have their work cut out for them, and new
head coach Chris Elliott was ready. Elliott took control of the wresting
program after the retirement of Jeff "Peanut" Bowyer who had coached the
Dukes for the past 14 seasons.

The squad's starters included several returning wrestlers including 2002
State and Colonial Athletic Association Champion, senior Seth Cameron
(165 lbs.) with an 18-6 record. Also returning was 2001 CAA and State
Champion, senior Dave Colabella (184 lbs.) with a 25-13 record; and 2000
CAA Champion, junior Jonathan Huesdash (133 lbs) with a 12-11 record.
Rounding out the squad was senior Pat Diaz (141 lbs.) with a 24-14 record;
and junior Steve Kodish (197 lbs.) with a 19-13 record. This years starters
came together to form a powerful squad for the Dukes.

Elliott's debut as head coach was victorious as the squad took on American
University with a 29-18 defeat. In the opening match. Senior Jon Huesdash
(133 lbs.) pinned his opponent, in only one minute and 46 seconds. Senior
Pat Diaz (141 lbs.) also won in a 8-3 decision to give the Dukes an early 8-0
advantage. The closest that the Eagles would get to the Dukes was within a
gap of 1 1-9. Junior Steve Kodish won by forfeit to leave the match at a 29-
9 Duke advantage. The squad pulled together to leave the match with a
feeling of victory that lasted through the entire season.

Front Row: Jeff Jacobs, Josh Fultz, Jonathan Huesdash, Tom Homestead, Mark Minuto.Todd
Schroeder, Matt Mueller, Brian Kibler, Chris Wilson, Brandon Keller. Second Row: Asst. Coach
Chris Pirch, Steve Broglie, Brian Hanifin, Erik Kelso, Matt Martin, Steve Kodish, Justin Gronlie,
Matt Coffey, Seth Cameron, Jeremy Rankin. Back Row: Kris Smith, Aaron Swift, Derek
Dauberman, Brendan Whitaker, Brian Lambert, Dave Colabella, Brian Consolvo, Pat Diaz,
Graig Sammis, Derick Schoenly, Head Coach Chris Elliott.

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I Wagner

10 Sacred Heart

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Millersville Tournament: 4th of 10 teams

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JON HUESDASH

Senior

Mt. Pleasant, PA

133 lbs. Weight Class

HONORS

Career Record: 47-42

CAA Scholar Athlete

Verizon Academic Honore

CAA 125 Champion

5th in Navy Tournament

6th in Orange Bowl Sunshine Open

3rd in State Tournament

12-11 overall,4-2 in dual matches

2-2 in CAA matches, 19-15 overall

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Owning the mat during
their home match
against Duke, Senior
Dave Colabella takes
control. Colabella has
a career record of 68-34.
■ Phoro by Morgan Riehl

Taking charge Senior
Seth Cameron pins his
opponent down.
Cameron is ranked
second in theCAA ■
Photo by Morgan Riehl

Senior Josh Fultz
maneuvers his NC
State opponent to the
ground. Fultz is a CAA
scholar athlete. ■
Photo by Morgan Riehl

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Alpha Kappa Lambda

Celebrating its 1 5th anniversary last November, Alpha Kappa
Lambda (AKA) was formed at the university on April 21, 1987. Since then
they have endeavored to be well-rounded in all their academic, athletic,
social and philanthropic efforts. Through out the year the group participated
in many service projects, maintained high grades, and still found time for
fun. With approximately 75 members, Vice-President Joshua Reinhard
described the fraternity as "diverse, fun-loving and wild."

During the fall, AKA co-hosted their annual Turkey Trot Fun Run
with Tri-Sigma. The 5k run took place on campus and to raise money for
the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The brothers also helped out in smaller-
scale local service activities and outside volunteer work. Perhaps their most
visible and well attended event was AKA's annual spring Lombardi Gras
Music Festival, which was also supported by UPB and ZetaTau Alpha. This
all-day outdoor music festival raised money for the Vince Lombardi
Foundation, which benefited cancer patients. For one fee, students were
able to come and go as they pleased and see six bands play. High profile
groups have played at Lombardi Gras in the past, including De La Soul,
Fighting Gravity, KI: Theory, Emmett, Swimming, Georgia Avenue,
Everything, Jimmies Chicken Shack and 2 Skinnee J's.

The men of AKA stayed busy throughout the year, playing
intramural soccer, basketball and Softball, having socials with sororities on
campus, and participating in Greek Sing. In the past four years, they won
Greek Sing three times and always put on a great performance. Academically,
Alpha Kappa Lambda was one of the strongest fraternities on campus. They
consistently ranked in the top three highest grade point averages of all the
fraternities, taking great pride in that distinction.

The bonds of friendship and brotherhood grew as the members of
AKA worked together and played together. "I joined Alpha Kappa Lambda
to be part of a group of friends that have fun with each other," said Reinhard.
"We lead by example and show each other what it's like to always be there
for each other." a bytoniduncan

Front Row: Chris Laird, Steve Begg, Mike Genhile, Drew Lewis, Mario Palarca, Max Olson;
Second Row:Eric Bardey, Joshua Buchanan, Gregory Hislopjustin Culbert, Scott Bruham,
R.H. Stowell, Kyle Slusher; Third Row: Mike Fitzgereld, Scott Ewert, Zach Wheeler, Brian
Austin, Bryan Kreter, Dan Zappala, Dominick Bruna, Dave Craig, Andrew Regen; Back Row:
Sam Diehl, Hudson, Kyle Carlson, Kyle O'Doyle.TIm Eisele, Pat Sheerin.

Members of Alpha
Kappa Lambda enjoyed
spending time with their
frat brothers. AKA
offered rush twiceayear.
■ Photos courtesy of AKA

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organizations

C.A.R.E.

Founded by four students in 1992, Campus Assault Response, known as C.A.R.E., assisted many
primary and secondary victims of assault. Members ran a 24 hours a day, seven days a week help-line that
provided a necessary and important service to the college community. With 40 trained members who were
able to answer calls, they worked with their pager-voicemail system to provide this important sendee. They
also held educational programs and demonstrations throughout campus. This meant that a person would call
in and within 15 minutes a volunteer of C.A.R.E. would call them back to offer support or information.
Members went through about 32 hours of training so that they could fully assist the callers. This service took
dedication and commitment from its volunteers but they felt that was a wordiwhile use of their time.

C.A.R.E. also put on their annual fall presentation of "Rape is NOT Sex." This presentation
raised awareness about sexual assault and its occurrence on the campus and nationwide. This presentaion,
which was created and performed by students, was a huge success. In the spring, C.A.R.E. held its annual
"Take Back the Night" presentation. This gave the opportunity for victims and survivors of sexual assault
to speak out and reflect on their own stories of rape and violence was an important message. C.A.R.E.
stressed the importance of speaking out and showing that people were not alone in their struggles. They
passed out stickers with "1 in 4" written on them, symbolizing that 1 in 4 women would be sexuallv
assaulted before they graduated. They also held events for sports teams, sororities and dorms. With its
dedicated volunteers, C.A.R.E. helped many sexual assault victims and promoted a more educated campus.
■ by toni duncan

Front Row: Jennifer Ward, Nicote DeGaetano, Dawn
Kresslein, Leslie Vicale, Patty Huber, Lindsay Mahony,
Erica Walter, Kim Winn, Gina Bondi, Michelle San Pedro,
Naheed Ahmed, Melissa Diffley; Back Row: Sara Black,
Sarah Hetrick, Courtney MacGregor, Kristin Damiano.
Diana Smyth, Sarah Hodges, Michelle Dugent, Ashley
Ballard, Carla Dellamore, Amanda Stroyd.Rachel Steinberg,
Erin Blevins, Bridget Allen, Amanda Dean, Dante Ricci.

Senior Melissa Duffy and Junior Kristin Damiano
participate in a sticker demonstration. C.A.R.E
sponsored many activities to promote awareness about
sexual assault. ■Photo courtesy of CARE

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Contemporary Gospel Singers

The mission that Contemporary Gospel Singers continually set out to accomplish was glorifving
God through song and spreading His word throughout the university and to the Harrisonburg community.
CGS was founded on campus in the 1 970's bv 1 3 young men and women and grew to become a successful
ministry with over 45 members. CGS president, senior Natasha Burke had nothing but words of praise for
the ministry." I have been a member of the Contemporary Gospel Singers for five years and have been on
the executive board for four consecutive years," Burke said. "Of all my years of being a part of this ministry,
I must say that this year has been one of the best."

The most recent development in helping CGS to seek God was the addition of a sign-language
and praise dance ministry. Some of the singers' main events were in the annual Parents Weekend and
Homecoming performances, both held in the Wilson Hall Auditorium. "Parents Weekend is always a
blessing because at the concert, we have a Parents Choir,' Burke said. "We have a parents social the morning
before the concert which gives us time to fellowship with one another. At Homecoming, we have all the
CGS alumni come back and sing with us at the concert. It's always great to have older members come back
and share the experiences they had while being a part of CGS." The singers also took part in the Martin
Luther King celebration held in January.

Spring was a time ripe with CGS performances, as they held their Anniversary Weekend the
first weekend in April. In that weekend they had various events planned such as the Christian Light
Club banquet. Finally, CGS s Gospel Extravaganza consisted of various college choirs and church choirs
from the area who came to share the message of God through song. "Although this year CGS is smaller
in number, I can truly say that we are as close of a family as I've ever seen it, Burke said. " The members
are dedicated and are alwavs at all of the events we have. That is truly a blessing." ■ by garret hiller

Front Row: Rasheeda Miller, Andrea Coleman, Justin
Robinson, David Bilberry, Deanna Yville, Ebony
Majors, Sally Appiah, Wanda Wright, Christina Chek;
Back Row: Ashla C. Hill, Ashley Turner, Fred Piercey,
Wendy Chambliss, Natasha Burke, Charlene Hall,
Charmaine Wingfield, Robin Woodfolk, Megan Voss,
Jessena Godfrey.

Showing off the school colors, the Contempoary Gospel
Singers performed. The group's goal was to glorify God
through song ■ Photo courtesy of CGS

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Alpha Phi

Alpha Phi sisters Laura
Teets, Christina Manz
and Katie Tichauer
pose during their
semi-formal. ■

Members of Alpha Phi
create their rush
theme, "Alpha Phi &
Co."» Photoscourtesyof
Katie Tichauer

While Alpha Phi owes its existence to 10 women at Syracuse
University back in 1 872, it was the spirit, dedication and enthusiasm of the
sisters on campus that made Alpha Phi such a well-rounded, diverse sororitv.
The Theta Iota Chapter was founded in 1991. They worked diligently at
upholding their ideals or womanhood, scholarship, service, sisterly love and
kindness. Junior Rachel Seidenburg joined Alpha Phi her freshman year
and felt like she grew because of her sisters. "Alpha Phi has allowed me to
become a leader, give back to the community, and form life long friendships,"
she said.

The group of 150 sisters made a positive impact on campus and
in the community. They raised monev for The Alpha Phi Foundation for
Cardiac Care through their annual weeklong event, A-Phiasco, and also
held a Halloween event for children. Normally the Halloween event was
held at the Bull Pen mini-golf course, but due to inclement weather the
event was moved inside the arcade AJaddins Castle. Members of Alpha Phi
still dressed up and passed out candy to the children.

Throughout the year, community service was strongly encouraged
outside of planned sorority events. Many members went to the S.P.C.A.
once a week to play with the animals, finding the experience to be enjoyable
for both parties. "Community service with Alpha Phi is always enjoyable
because you get the chance to help others while having run with vour friends."
Seidenburg explained. Alpha Phi also worked hard during Greek Week,
which they won overall. Alpha Phi junior Lacy Daily won "Best Soloist
with her rendition or Peggy Lee's "Fever.

While they were very involved in charity work, these sisters made
time tor tun as well. With semi-tormals, mixers and relaxing times in their
basement, the girls built solid friendships. Junior April Amendola said, "I
consider it a true blessing to be a sister in Alpha Phi. Not only have I had
the opportunity' to take on a leadership role, but I have formed strong
friendships based on trust, honesty, and especially love." ■ bytoniduncan

Front Row: Rachel Hager, Kelly Feltonjenn Keegan.Jen Baldon,Erin Hill. Erika Davis; Second
Row: Ashley McCarron, Jenny Essa.Tami Marron.Thursa La, Wendy Friedman, Jenna Paddol,
Jen Desborough, Robin Quesenberry; Third Row: Kimm Mason, Catherine LaGarde, Katie
Jansen, Hanieh Saberinia, Melissa Harris, Jenny Casey, Kristine Thompson, Noelle Stefanelli,
Amy Butler, Rachel Seidenburg, Theresa Giasson, April Amendola, Deedee Jacobs, Laura Teets,
Jennifer Ash, Mandie Castley, Meredith Phillips; Back Row: Erin Daly Laura Earnest, Bonnie
Buchanan, Elizabeth Knutsen, Brooke Walger, Melissa Peters, Julia Simmons, Heather Storms,
Kristin Naylor, Stacey Johnson, Katie Martz, Alissa Cross, Erin Walker, Chrissy Hagan, Angela
Stellute, Lindsey Caldwell, Jen Neisser, Danielle Graaf.

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Alpha Phi Omega

Based on three Cardinal Principles of leadership, friendship and
service, members of Alpha Phi Omega gave back to the community and
enjoyed themsek'es at the same time. The service fraternity was initiated on
campus in 1982 and made a large impact since then. With a service project
every night of the week except Wednesday and Saturday, members found
themselves very busy. "It is awesome to help out the Harrisonburg
community," said President junior Andrea Smith. "You see how much of a
difference your services make and this just makes you want to come back
for more."

Alpha Phi Omega volunteered in many ways throughout the year.
During the Christmas season, they adopted a family with three children.
One of the brothers found the family at the Salvation Army and, with the
fraternity's help, moved them into the Mercy House. This impacted the
family greatly, allowing the childten to attend school once they were settled
in at Mercy House.

One of Alpha Phi Omega's favorite service events was working
with the Special Olympics. They helped the athletes during their swim
races by staying in the shallow end with the less experienced swimmers.
Others helped participate in the races by either swimming or keeping time.
Members found their fraternity very rewarding through all the new
friendships they made and from all of their experiences. Fulfilling their
principles of leadership, friendship and service. Smith said "you haven't
really lived a perfect day unless you have done for someone who cannot
repay you." ■ bytoniduncan

During the homecoming
game, Kathy Stupec and Leah
Sandel paint Joe Woolf's face
to show school spirit. The
group contributed to "Purple
Out" with shirts, beads and
yellow faces. ■

Brothers and alumni bond at a
picnic during homecoming
week. The week was a fun
opportunity for members to
catch up with graduates. ■ Photos
courtesy of Alpha Phi Omega

Front Row: Jason Planakis, Lauren Underwood, Nikki Lamberson, Julianne
Zavacky, Joseph Woolf, Allison McGehee, Jonathan Lewis, Jacqueline
McCarthy, Josh Patterson, Scott Hoefke, Stephanie Strauss; Middle Row:
Margaret Wasaff, Jena Persico, Renee Cipicchio, Christi Hess, Dan Eranchik,
Erin Conley, Amylee Ray, Jenna Hinrichs, Andrea Smith, Angela Volk, Carin
Mansfield, Katya Jafari, Amanda Berman, Megan Sheedfar, Christy
Schoonmaker, Kathy Stupee; Back Row: Sara Hall, Katie Mills, Deanna Krise,
Laura Anderson, Sarah Roberts, Emily Munson, Kim-Trang Nguyen-Dinh,
Jennifer Kurbel, Ian Ryan, Andrew Thomosen.LeanneDesmond.Crystal Carter,
Lori Phillips, Lauren Novia.KateColvin, Kerry Keegan.Sarah Bain, BeccaMoreau.

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Air & Waste Management

Association

The Air & Waste Management
Association was a national organiza-
tion which strove to expand knowl-
edge about enviornmental fields and
prepared students to work in the pro-
fessional level of the environment.

The mission of AKA was to cul-
tivate and encourage high scholastic
and ethical standards while promot-
ing unit)1 and friendship among col-
lege women. The service-based
Lambda Chi chapter was founded at
the university in 1978.

The professional business fraternity
of Alpha Kappa Psi, chapter Nu Psi, was
chartered in 1991. Individuals who be-
lieved in the importance of business and
learning the necessarv skills to advance
in the business environment established
the chapter.

Jenna Bourne, Joseph Williams, Russel Meyer, Rebecca Blanchard.

Alpha Kappa Alpha

Front Row:Tabia Coles, Janiso Jones, Kristin Brown: President, Michelle
Alexander, Lyndsay Gates, Back Row: Deveda Watkins, Charmaine
Wingfleld, Frenita Wilson, Kandice Minor, Kelechi Ekeh, Stephanie Crute.

Alpha Kappa Psi

Front Row: Autumn Emanuel, Brittany Holbrook, Nicole Buyalos, Cheryl Baranowski,
Erin Lowrey; Middle Row: Cara Litoman, Katelynn Kern, Bryson Spurlock. Shannan
Doherty, Sarah Noonan, Joanne Hobbs, Lauren Ayers, Natalie Whitehurst;
Back Row: Marsha Shunk. Amanda Paoletti, Megan Ayers, Cara Murren,
Shelley Jones, MarkCzajkowski.Cherrell Bates, Danielle Calloway, Judson Little,
Justin Dinen, Michael McGoff.Joel Marable.Mike Hendricksen.

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Alpha Sigma Alpha

Focusing on intellectual, physical, spiritual and social growth, sisters
of Alpha Sigma Alpha worked hard throughout the year. Each event they
participated helped the sisters grow in one of the above ways. With the
belief that every member makes a difference, these sisters created a support
system for each other in addition to making an impact on campus.

AZA members helped during the Special Olympics, one of their
national philanthropies. The girls helped out with scoring, timing, and most
importantly cheering for these special athletes. Their other philanthropy
was the S. June Smith Center, a private non-profit agency that helped infants
and children with developmental disabilities by providing early identification,
education, training and therapy. They also assisted the disabled throughout
Harrisonburg.

By being mentors in the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program, assisting
at the Boys and Girls Club, and helping the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad,
these sisters stayed very busy. However, physical and social growth was
important and AZA members also had fun. Many of the sisters participated
in intramural sports competitions offered through UREC. They also had
mixers with ftaternities, formals, and participated in Greek Sing.

By creating a strong sisterhood, AZA was able to help each develop
into a well-balanced woman. With the motto to "Aspire, Seek, Attain,"
these sisters were able to achieve many things when they worked together.
By growing intellectually, physically, spiritually and socially, sisters of Alpha
Sigma Alpha improved themselves while serving the community. ■ by torn
duncan

Front Row: Angie Stender Cantje, Katie Shannon, Mandi Hubbard, Sarah Vikner, Jacqueline
Betts, Laura Pillor; Second Row: Lauren Kalocay, Julie Peck, Kelly Sawyer, Sam Grayson, Karyn
McNamara, Jen Keller, Megan Bruch, Sarah Gundlach, Lauren Manuwald, Katie Kowalski,
Amanda Logsdon; Third Row: Kelly Harvey, Ashley Powers, Lauren Falkenhan, Ginny Gay,
Amanda Bivins, Erin Curtin, Sarah Cannon, Brianne Carter, Jillian Kelleher, Tracy Hacker,
Stephanie Houser, Nikki Boscarino; Back Row: Lindsay Loewer, Rachel Ingle, Carly Whiteside,
Paige Slepsky.Alyson Mock, Ashley Mercer.LaurenGilmore.ChelseaDwyer, Ashley Westin.Christina
Valenti, Brooke Thomason, Christina Meden.CathrynSoupios.LindseyMatese, Shannon Lillemoe.

The sisters of Alpha
Sigma Alpha felt that
their sorority was as
close as a real family. ■
During their senior"rap
rush, "thegirls wowed
the crowd with their
outfits and performance.
■ Photos courtesy of
Lindsay Gulley

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American Society of
Mechanical Engineers

Founded in the Spring of 2002,
ASME sought to promote and enhance
the technical competency and profes-
sional well-being of its members, and
through quality programs and activities
better enable its practitioners to contrib-
ute to the well-being of humankind.

Front Row: Jen Desborough, Megan Inouye, Sarah Turse, Lauren Pederson,
Jenna Bourne; Back Row: Brian Echols, Ron Javier, Matthew McHale,
Dr. Karim Altaii, Ben Thomas.

Animal Rights Coalition

The Animal Rights Coalition,
founded in 1 990, works toward educat-
ing the university and Harrisonburg
communities about animal rights and
vegetarianism. ARC protests against fur,
die meat industry, and circuses.

Front Row: Starza Kolman: President, Ashley Herr, Abby Sullivan;
Back Row: Suzanne Garrett, Nathan Rozsa, Allison Cook, Nancy Dicke.

Association of Computing

Machinery

The Association of Computing
Machinery's purpose was to provide
speakers to enhance the background of
students interested in computer science.
Members visited their former high
schools to tell students about being a
computer science major.

Front Row: Stephanie Engel, Seth Roach, Jason Calhoun: President, Steve Martin;
Back Row: Scott Jones, Elizabeth Adams, Robert Burghurst, Shaun O'Neill.

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Alpha Sigma Tau

Alpha Sigma Tau promoted social, cultural, academic, and ethical values through commu-
nity involvement and close sisterhood. AZT's Psi Chapter has initiated almost 2,000 members
since its foundation in 1944. Since then Alpha Sigma Tau has become a large group of diverse
sisters, who all participated in many events that gave back to the community.

In April, AZT held its annual AIDS walk. The walk raised money to support the Valley
AIDS Network and Camp Heartland. The event was very successful with many participants from
outside the sororitv. In an attempt to increase AIDS awareness, .Alpha Sigma Tau also held events
on the Commons prior to the walk.

Sisters reached out to Harrisonburg community in other ways as well. Thev held a
Halloween Part)1 for the local Boys and Girls club and the sisters also volunteered with Big Brothers,
Big Sisters, a mentoring program at local elementary schools. These women also got to know an
elderly person in the "Adopt-a-Grandparent" program. Even' week, sisters visited Sunnyside
Retirement home, cheering up the residents. Sisters who could not go to Sunnvside made or
bought cards that were passed out to the residents. AZT also participated in the "Light the
Night" walk held in Northern Virginia. The event raised money for the Leukemia-Lymphoma
society, and the sisters walked in memory of their late sister Sara Yakovac.

While all their community service took up much of their time, AZT sisters found it
worthwhile. "I think that is important tor people to see the other side to sororities and not just
the social aspect," said junior Deanna Rella. "And I found that it is important to give back to the
community, it makes you grow as a person."

When they were not assisting the community, .Alpha Sigma Tau found other ways to
have fun while promoting sisterhood. They participated in mixers, had ice cream socials during
finals week, co-sponsored events with other sororities, and partook in Greek Week. Rella said,
"With approximately 140 unique people all wearing the same letters, we were able to accomplish
so much together." ■ bytoniduncan

Front Row: Amanda Skillen, Erica Selles, Laura Newton, Karen Agostisi, Rebecca Maas, Laura Eaton, Kristen
Deaver, Sarah Washburn, Katie Franey.Jacquie Matthews, Katie Prin, Katie Sioss, Meghan Barr.Tina Radin,
Jessica Clark, Lisa Nixon Second Row: Anne Worthington, Laura Neufeld, Elizabeth Villarroel, Latrisha
Lamarina, Courtney Chandler, Caroline Roach, Ashlee Thomson, Jennifer Strand, Kristi Dunn, Laura Clark,
Deanna Rella, Kathy Mooney, Jessica Guy, Dana Francis Third Row: Kim Masters, Amanda Castle, Whitney
Prusek, AmandaJacob, Kirsten Wenzel, Kristin Bogdan, Kerry Mealia, Jordan Robinson, Casey Kegel, Amy
Stanton, Renee Rufo, Erika Seberhagen, Rachel Shafer, Lauren Crews, Emily Graham Fourth Row: Casey
Mills, Jessie Lish, Kelly Brentzel, Eliza Kane, Kat Deluca, Leah Hay, Meghan Maslanka, Melissa Perry, Alllison
Shaffer, Lauren Culin, Darcy Swain, Marissa Alp, Jennifer Stone, Kathleen Gleason.Tara Smiley Fifth Row:
Kelli Baker, Kate Rhodes, morgan Somerville, Katie Gray, Tessa Herland, Erin Camisa, Leslie Collins, Vail Thach,
Kristin Townley, Sara Farley, Valerie King, Mara Hemmerly, Elizabeth Everett, Michelle Cary.Alyssa Kouzan,
Kelsey O'Neal, Ana Adinolfi, Stephanie Hennessey Sixth Row: Lindsay Larson, Krista Gallagher, Heather
Markelz, Jamie Maclaughlin, Elizabeth Adolfie, Jill Koss, Kate Staab, Rachel Leyko, Jenny Manch, Jessa
Mickelson, Meghan Ellis, Ingy El-Naggar, Katie Wilson Back Row: Clare Downey, Elizabeth Bartlett, Joanne
Rupprecht, Dana Cox, Meghan Nichols, Kristen Cunningham, Jennifer Varrell, Rebecca Hart, Ashley Kline,
Nicole Simone, Lindsey Reese

AIT sisters show their
colors in their green
togas. Social gatherings
were an important part
of their sisterhood, a
AST participates in a
community service
event. Giving back to the
community was an
important part of their
mission. ■ Photos courtesy
of AIT

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Mens Club Basketball

The club basketball team was founded in the spring of 1999 and has been playing strong
ever since. Its primary goal was to give students an opportunity to play competitive basketball against
other schools but also to become involved in the communitv both on and off campus.

The winter season ended with a win against both Virginia Tech and Hampton-Svdnev. In
their seasons, club basketball competed against several club and some Division III teams. Dedication
and practice contributed to the wins. Daily practices included running drills and shooting practice as
well as scrimmages in the UREC gymnasium.

Outside of the game, the team also worked together in the community. As they have in
previous years, the team participated as a group in Relay for Life. During the holiday season, they took
part in Warm-a- Winter- Wish, which donates gifts to families in need.

The players were enthusiastic about their team. "It's a great opportunity to play some ball
with a good group of guys against quality competition from other schools," said junior NateTharp.
by Jessie hanebury

Front Row: Jeremy Carter, Kyle Proehl,
David Cherry, Daniel Nemerow, Brandon
Liburd, Nicholas Cook; Back Row: Ulriak
Edmonds, Dru Jenkins, Jason McGraw, ,
Michael Ponds. Richard Tharp, Adam
Young, Mark Dunevant.

Team members gather to continue a
scrimmage. The club basketball team
practiced daily in UREC.b Photo courtesy
ofMCB

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Association of Women in Communication

Founded at the university this year,
AWC sought to champion the advance-
ment of women across all communica-
tions disciplines by recongnizing excel-
lence, promoting leadership, and posi-
tioning its members at the forefront of
the evolving communications era.

Front Row:Erin Henry, Tenley Hart.Kathryn Irwin, Christina Olson, Caitlin Butterworth, Cameron Adams, Jennifer Valle, Sara
Cichocki, Rachel O'Donnell, Katherine Snyder Second Row: Jess Beard, Tina LaStella, Melanie Hilldrup, Nicole Buyalos, Bryce
Smith, Megan Bugbee, Elizabeth Lachman, Rachael Pierson, Nicole DeGaetano, Brittany Schaal Back Row: Katherine Lally,
Jessica Fafara.Brandi Duck, Lizzie Jenkins, Lauren Crews, Leigh Giblin, Gaylen Craigin, Molly Brown.Tonya Holfield, Ashley Walkey

B.O.N.D

Brothers of a New Direction was a
social and civic organization designed to
promote unity amongst minority men.
Members were also devoted to promot-
ing leadership, scholarship and brother-
hood to all.

Front Row: Donell Owens, Carter Walton.Trey Lewis, Jeff Jackson;

Back Row: Greg Cody, Anshawnti Harris, James Cottom, David Cherry, Joel Marable.

Baptist Student Union

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In connection with the Virginia Bap-
tist Mission Board, the Baptist Student
Union was established in 1934. Its pur-
pose was to minister to the JMU com-
munity by meeting needs and sharing
God's love.

Front Row: Miranda Baines, Laura Chick, Meagan Nicholas, Cary Crawford,
Katie Thomas, Stephani Moore; Back Row: Amanda Hayes, Derek Mullins,
Mary Breault, Luke DeJarnette, Lynn Allgood, Katie Sprinkel.

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Asian Student Union

ASU members enjoy
"asian soul food night."
The group enjoyed
participating in such
events that celebrated
their culture. ■

Memebers participate in
the annual ASU Culture
Show. The Culture Show
was attended by many
students of different
backgrounds. ■ Photos
courtesy of Lona Tu.

The Asian Student Union carried on its proud tradition of promoting
various Asian-American cultures to the student body with manv exciting
events and service projects throughout the year. ASU was formed 30 years
ago as the China Watcher's Club. It has also gone by the name of Asian
American Association.

ASU involved itself with a number of communirv sen-ice projects.
One such activity they took part in regularly was volunteering at the
Harrisonburg Boys and Girls Club. ASU also sponsored some events with
Asian American themes. On November sixth, they held Asia Pop 2K2 in
which Asian pop music videos, sitcoms, and movies were put on displav.
On November 1 9, the club hosted a performance by Yellow Rage, an Asian-
American spoken word duo from HBO Def Poetry Jam. The organization's
biggest event of all was its own creation, the annual culture show, titled
"GenerAsianz." Held on November 15. the program was an eclectic mix of
cultural dances, singing, and a fashion show. The show attracted a large
audience, including participants from student cultural organizations at other
universities.

ASU vice president, senior Odyssey Lopez, became involved with
the organization her freshman year. "ASU gave me the opportunity to
encourage others to learn about my Filipino heritage. In addition I have
learned a lot about other Asian cultures," Lopez said. "The organization
has opened my eyes to the diversity ot Asian culture as well as allowing me to
meet and become such close friends with people on this campus." ■ by garret hitler

Front Row: Carol Nguyen, Anita Tonakarn, Sharon Kim, Lana Tu, Ginger Whitaker, Grace Joo;
Back Row: Angelica Atienea, Mary Phengsirthy, Sharon Warren, Brian James, Jason Garber,
Long Nguyen, Angela Hang.

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Dance Theatre

Allowing students to pursue their passions, Dance Theatre gave dance majors and minors a niche in
their department. With approximately 50 members of all years and experience, the club helped support
each other. "We understood each other best because our lifestyle is so similar," said senior President Ryan
Chrisman. "We are a strong unit of dedicated dancers, individuals striving towards similar goals. Each
dancer brings qualities to the department that are refreshing and stimulating." Dance Theatre offered a
mentoring program to its freshman members as well, helping to ease freshmen's transition from high
school dancing to the collegiate level. Freshman members were given the chance to connect with an older
member of the group, who helped explain the different dance programs.

Dance Theatre gave its members the opportunity to perform in three ensembles. These were the
Associate Dance Ensemble, which was the freshman ensemble, the Contemporary Dance Ensemble, which
was an upperclass performing group, and finally a Virginia Repertory Dance Company, which was a pre-
professional performing opportunity. Students produced, directed, performed, designed, lit and managed
the Student Dance Concerts in both the fall and spring semesters.

Preparing for all of these events required dedication from each of the members. With only quick
breaks for lunch or dinner, they were often found dancing at Godwin as early as 9:30 on a weekend and
well until 1 1 at night. "Godwin became our second home," said Chrisman. When they were not dancing,
members tried to benefit the community, working with the adult developmental health program and
putting on shows around Harrisonburg. Dance Theatre was a close-knit group of performers who enjoyed
themselves while lending each other support during those grueling hours at Godwin and also tried to give
back to the community. ■ bytoniduncan

Front Row: Dawn Marie Young, Jacqlyn Schneider,
Renee Rufo, Pedro Batista, Tiffany Brooks, Michelle
Grazio, Dana Lokitis; Middle Row: Keira Hart, Jessica
Fanning, Molly Lehman, Emily Mlot, Ryan Chrisman:
President, Amy Goss, Karen Jones, Whitney Heptinstall,
April Gruber, Erica Mercke; Back Row: Lindsey
Rutherford, Lauren Grice, Karen Mills, Sara Misiti,
Amanda Lee, Holfie Pantano, Emily Hynes, Laura
Atwood, Avi Leighton, Esther Gertin, Kara Priddy,
Kathleen Ferraro, Sarah Richards, Sara Cart, Sara Hoke,
Jessica Burgess, Sarah Heller.

Molly Lehman, Jessica Fanning, Cara Goodwin, and
Holly Pantano strike a pose. The four girls worked
together on choreographing a dance for auditions. ■
Photo courtesy of Dance Theatre

Si—i^1

Senior Becky Porter sets up
for a shot. The club had a
competitive year round
schedule. ■ The girls break
out in laughter during a
break in the game. Fun and
boding were an important
aspect of the team.* Photos
courtesy of WCB

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Women's Club Basketball

Women's Club Basketball maintained a proud tradition
with competitive athleticism and enthusiastic sportsmanship. The
team was founded in 1 998 and continued to be a dominant member
of the East Coast Women's Basketball League every year since.

The club team of 1 5 members expanded outside of their
club league to challenge Division III varsity teams with much
success. Extending its season over both semesters of the school year,
Women's Club Basketball had a schedule that included about forty
games. It was the team's most competitive and intense season in its
history. With a 19-6 record, the women played the most games,
went to the most tournaments, and had the most wins than any
other season. Also, the team defeated the University of Virginia, its
biggest rival, for only the second time in its history. Towards the
end of their season, the team not only played club teams from
colleges ranging from Princeton to UNC, but also played
community colleges and a couple of varsity Division III schools.
The lady Dukes ended the fall season of 2002 with their league
championship at the University of Maryland in which after playing
five games in 48 hours, they won third place.

Aside from maintaining a year-round competitive
basketball schedule, the team raised money and participated in
community service events. The team was extremely proud of its
current and former members pulling together to raise money and
participate in a meaningful cause. In the winter, the team received
a donation from State Farm and cleaned the Convocation Center
to raise money for the following spring.

Regarding social events, club president junior Megan
Carney said, "The team has become a very close group of friends.
We enjoy mixers with other clubs and team dinners. We all play
basketball for no other reason than we love it and enjoy the fun
that being on a team brings. "■ by garret hitler

Front Row: JeannieDanowitz, Amelia Khalaf, Kelly Flanigan, Jackie Knight, Rachel
Cubas; Middle Row: Leslie Panagot, Katie Cranston, Megan Carney, Katrina
Sanford, Kristi Doyle; Back Row: Branch Wright, Rebekah Porter, Liz Bowen, Mary
Wilke, Kaitlin Porter.

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The Bluestone

Perhaps the most important keepsake of the college experience is
the yearbook. It freezes in time our precious memories, collecting images of
our friends and colleagues, and providing a written log of all the activities
that we dedicated our energies toward. The staff or The Bluestone worked
tirelessly year-round, adhering to principles of excellence.

Senior Sally Duff assumed the formidable reins of Editor-in-Chief
and enjoyed the process of working with a competent team that sought to
put out the best product possible. "I am so pleased to have such a hard
working staff this year. A publication like this takes so much commitment
and dedication to produce." A staff of 31 comprised The Bluestone, with
several teams made up of editors, designers, photographers, and writers who
worked on the various sections. The yearbook was assembled throughout
the year with five major deadlines. The staff scrambled to meet deadlines,
submitting about 100 pages to the publishing company at a time.

The book ranges each year between 504 pages to 416 pages, with
the number based on a particular year's budget. At each deadline, the editorial
board spent twenty or more straight hours editing and revising stories up to
six times, making sure design layouts were up to spec, and checking
photography. Every edition of The Bluestone had a unique theme. Duff
devised the theme and it met with the approval of the other editorial board
members. "The theme is something specific to every year, or just a message
that you want students to identify with as they look through the book,"
Duff said.

The Bluestone was nominated each of the past few years for the
Gold Crown Award, which was the highest honor a college publication like
the Bluestone could receive. Only five books were awarded this distinction
from hundreds of books entered nationally. The Bluestone won three awards
in the past, traveling to New York City to receive the honor, which was
presented by the Columbia Scholastic Press.

"The Bluestone represents one year of history at this university
and is something students will hold on to forever and will reopen again and
again when they look back on their college years," Duff added. "Just knowing
that is why I love being a part of this organization. The Bluestone staff is
truly creating a documentary of the events and people that they want their
fellow students to remember after they leave the school."
■ by garret hiller

Front Row: Micah Crane,
Garret Hiller, Sal Leone, Alan
Kravetz, Peyton Green;
Second Row: Rachel
O'Donnell, Jen Carter, Sally
DuffJessicaTaylor; Third Row:
John Altice, Heidi He, Toni
Duncan, Kari Deputy, Jeanette
Shapiro, Gina Indellicate, Katy
Kain, Morgan Riehl, Claire
Burchard; Back Row: Jessy
Hanebury, Liz O'Neill, Jenny
Brockwell, Alison Johnston,
Katie Tichauer, Kristin Short,
Maureen Doherty.

Capturing the campus scene, junior
Morgan Riehl snaps another shot.
Bluestone photographers could often
been spotted around the Quad. ■ The
features team eagerly attempts a team
exercise during orientation. Bluestone
members arrived early to get a head
start on yearbook activities. ■ Photos by
Rachel O'Donnell

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During the Baseball Clubs fifth
year as an official club sport, the team
played against regional schools. Base-
ball was one of the few sports clubs that
played two seasons. The members
shared a commitment to both the sport
and the team.

Founded over twenty years ago,
BSA was created as a support group for
African-American students. Yet by the
1 990s, it developed into a group dedicated
to promoting diversity on campus.

The College Republicans
remained active at a local, state and
national level by working with the
Republican part)'. They distributed
literature, sent volunteers to the polls
and supported right-wing election
candidates.

Club Baseball

Front Row: Randy Mars, Andrew Hart, Billy Valoris, Tom Rice, Mike Goll,
Zach Fettig, Joshua Steinberg, Anthony Venafro; Back Row: Ryan Miller,
Kevin Dansereau, DarrickWickre.Jon Borchers, Donavan Almond, Steve Boyd,
Robert Munson, Chris Stemp, Dan Russo, Sean O'Hara, Kevin Gregg,
Justin Williams.

Black Student Alliance

Front Row: Danielle Baynes, Chris Stoney, Latichia Fleming; Back Row:
Rachelle Thompson, Danielle Calloway, Amanda M. Claytor, Cherrell Bates.

College Republicans

Front Row: Brian Lantz, Andrew Richards, Matthew Gray, Andrew Dudik: Chairman, Glenn Bukowski, Benjamin Gibson, Shane Seegers,
Matthew Benjamin, Patrick Mcllwain, Middle Row: Lindsey Wilson, Amy DiGiovine, Stefanie Fortier, Ginger Whitaker, Melissa Laughner,
Wesley Hedgepek, Lee Brittan, Melissa Marcucci, Scon O'Brien, David Heishman; Back Row: Joshua Porter, Steven Kensinger, Michael
Dickie, Cory W., Kevin Brennan.Tony Christ, Kristen Timmel, Jessica Gosnell, Melanie Brown, Elizabeth Weir.

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Boarderline

While Boarderline had only been a club for rwo years, it quickly be-
came one of the more popular organizations, boasting 175 members.
Boarderline was created as a group where snowboarders or all abilities could
meet and gain more knowledge of the sport. No matter the skill level —
from first-timers to advanced members — Boarderline genuinely welcomed
all people. It also allowed students a chance to ride the slopes at a cheaper
rate as well as carpool, a huge bonus tor freshman without cars. With its
weekly trips to Massanutten and other ski resorts, students began to hear
about the club by word-of-mouth. As a result, more snowboard enthusiast
began to join.

Club president, junior Craig Williams, said he joined the club
because he wanted to find other students on campus that enjoyed
snowboarding as much as he did. "I wanted people I could go on the trips
with," he said. "It was a lot cheaper with group rates and it was easier to
work out rides when you have a lot ot people."

By extending their knowledge and skills to the community,
Boarderline was able to spread its love of their sport to others. With so
manv members, their major community service project "Boarderline s Bash
at the 'Nut" became more organized and popular. During this event,
members of Boarderline taught the community basic snowboarding
techniques at Massanutten Ski Resort. All of these lessons were free and
everyone was welcome to come participate. The event also included contests,
raffles and demonstration events.

Unlike many sports clubs, Boarderline welcomed beginners. Many
people came to campus without the chance to snowboard and Boarderline
gave students the opportunity "to learn how to do it or at least get the
chance to try," said Williams. ■ bytoniduncan

Membersof Boarderline
help gather interest
from students at
Student Organization
Night. The club
snowboarded weekly at
Massanutten and other
ski resorts in the area.B
Photo courtesy of
Stephanie Sgroi

Front Row: Wes Mason, Courtney O'Malley, Ryan Cohill, Erin Close, Kevin Holmewood, Charlotte
Gowen.Chad Horn, Adam Baird, Back Row: Max Heyworth, Chris Hortonjon Matthews, Kate
Throo, Amanda Bochneak, Travis MacRae, Craig Williams, Brian Olaughlin, Jared Allport.

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Delta Epsilon Chi

Delta Epsilon Chi was founded in 1999 by a group of five students who wanted something different
from other organizations on campus. In the following years, AEX grew to a size of nearly 60 members.
The fraternity's primary purpose was to compete on the state and national level with business simulations
in many different career areas. At these events, students participated in simulations, case studies, and
presentations that were judged with the possibility of winning in their respective area. Topics ranged from
food services to tourism to retail to design. Just about ever)- area conceivable was available for competition,
so AEX was open to all majors.

AEX president, senior Kris LoCascio, joined the organization because he was looking to become
a part of something new. "It wasn't your normal organization," LoCascio said. "I could get something out
of it that I couldn't get from odier organizations." AEX also operated differently than other clubs on
campus. "[Members are] able to take up an active role," LoCascio explained. "Our organization is a
proactive organization so our committees decide what we do instead of an executive board pushing decisions
on down." The group actively participated in several community service events such as Relay for Life.
LoCascio called the relay an opportunity for his organization to "get together and support a good cause."

AEX also took part in its annual fundraiser selling cookies at Zane Showker and ISAT, which
helped support trips to state and national competitions, but the point of the sales is more to get the name
of the organization out. Additionally, AEX kept in close contact with local high schools' marketing classes
so as to help out with their DECA conferences (the high school level of AEX's conference in business
simulations).

The relative youth of AEX compared to other groups also made the organization unique among
others. While the state and national competitions were annual events, the fraternity also came up with
new ideas including a semi-formal before winter exams and a seminar in the spring that helped members
to better manage their time and priorities. LoCascio said, "Being a new organization, we are open to new
ideas and doing something new every year." ■ by garret hiller

Front Row: Jen Priscandaro, Christine Greis, Laura
Carpenter, John Alexander, Vicki Gincel.C hristina Mafalc,
Kris Locascio, James Lonsford, Lauren McKay, Lindsay
Mahony, Daniel Holtzman, Erin Dickey, Jessica Bramhall,
Stephanie Nightlinger, Back Row: Patricia Ramirez.
Kristin Morris, DianneVu,Cari Converse, Lauren Hall, Aran
Gallagher, Jason Storms, Stacey Kretschy, Mike
Shananigans, Ryan Charest, Brian Gist, Bill Williams,
Christine Schnurman.Michelle Nurse, Helen Boter, Janet
Sobel, Ed Brookover.

Delta Epsilon Chi

members Brian Gist
and Lauren McKay
pose with a member of
another chapter a the
national competition
in Salt Lake City, Utah.
■ Photo courtesy ol 'AEX

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Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity members
strove to eliminate poverty housing.
With projects almost every weekend,
Habitat offered students opportunities
to educate the campus and community,
raise funds to build homes in the area
and create a partnership with commu-
nity builders.

Front Row: Erika Hoffman, Matt Grespin, Andrew Chudy, Sarah Marshall,

Sarah Murray, Clare Burchard, Ellie Loveman, Katie Van Yperen, Jessica Levy;

Back Row: Meredith Ligon, Danny Pham, Hunter PostGretchen Durant, Maureen Doherty.

International Trumpet Guild

Part of an international organi-
zation, the university chapter of the
Trumpet Guild strove to provide its
members with additional trumpet and
music-related opportunities. 1TG
provided ceremonial music on September
1 1 on the Quad.

Front Row: James Minnix, Brett Dodson, Matthew Vangjel, Josh Reed,
Anne Kovasik; Middle Row: James Kluesner, Jason Dovel, Nicholas Harvey,
Justin Camacho, Adam MacBlane, David Mayo; Back Row: John O'Connell,
John Lillard.Tim Murphy, Evan Salbego, Matt Ely, Joel Harshorn.

Into Hymn

Founded in the Spring of 2000,
Into Hymn supplied the university
with a capella gospel music. The all-
female group was formed with the goal
of having Jesus Christ as its main fo-
cus while still providing another op-
tion for a capella singers to showcase
their talents.

Front Row: Amanda Pouliot, Alexe Rockley, Megan Forrester, Elizabeth Gill,
Allison Bouley.Trang Nguyen, Kristin Bouley, Lindsay Martin; Back Row:
Jaime Price, Sarah Butler, Ashley Joyce, Whitney Beck, April Paynter, Laurie Brooks,
Ellyn Galloway. Not Pictured: Heidi Guarino.

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Vice president, "Butta"
shows the crowd exactly
what can be done with a
little practice. Many
students signed up to join
the popular club. ■ It's all
a balancing act for
freshman Justin Chastant.
The breakdancers always
entertained the crowd
with their hip-hop music
and infectious energy. ■
Photos by Rachel O'Donnell

Breakdancing Club

Whenever and wherever they started to perform, they always
created a commotion. With hip-hop blasted through the boom box along
with flair-filled head-spinning moves made with, one could not help but to
notice and appreciate the Breakdancing Club. Founded in 1997, this club
grew to over 60 members, all filled with a passion to learn more skills and to
perform. "We got together because we either enjoyed break dancing or anv
of the elements of hip hop," said junior Jamie Vigilotta, club treasurer. "I
saw people doing it at dances and clubs and thought it would be a lot of fun
to try."

Meeting every Tuesday and Thursday, they learned new moves
and ideas from each other. However students not read}' to perform were
welcomed because one did not have to breakdance to be part of the club,
observers were allowed. Many students first saw the Breakdancing Club
during Organization Night, an event that attracted a majority of its new
members.

Members performed in front of many audiences during the year.
At the end of each semester they performed with Madison Dance in Godwin
Hall. They also held an annual event in March called "Circles" that grew
bigger each year. All the proceeds from Circles went to a charity that was
decided before the competition. Different breakdancers "battled" each other
by attempting to outmaneuver one another. The event was judged and the
best b-boy crew was rewarded with a prize. The competition was entertaining
to watch, with crazy moves and an exciting atmosphere that even students
who did not breakdance found enjoyable.

Friendships were strong in this group and many of the members
hung out outside of club events. "I love it, it is so much fun." said Vigilotta.
"I am surrounded by a close group of friends and it was just fun to be out
there in front of a crowd of cheering people doing what you love." ■ bytoniduncan

Front Row: KatherineTheobalds, Sarah Poor, Devon Paruszewski.Kimzon, Buna; Second Row:
Megan Castner, Geoff Troidl, Phil Yudson, Justin Hogan.Sean Hughes, Chino Rules Monteleon,
Steve Tran, Raphael Villacrusis; Third Row: Sean Nyhan, Meghan Murtough, Jason Kimjustin
Martin, DarioTadic, PJ Williamson, Dan Chong, Julie Stoessel, Justin Busacca; Back Row: Justin
Chastant, Matt Molli, Victor Lim, Christopher West, Anand Kao, John Eppes, Kevin Johnson,
Alex Esposito, Katie Beckman.

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Delta Delta Delta

Delta Delta Delta (Tri Delta) had the distinction of being the
newest sorority on campus, having been established in 1997. Tri Delta set
out to establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its members, help
them develop a stronger and more womanly character, broaden their moral
intellectual life, and assist them in every possible way.

The Gamma Tau chapter of the sorority, numbering 140 sisters,
was also proud to carry the honor of having won Delta Gamma's
Anchorsplash lor four consecutive years. In addition, Tri Delta has had the
highest grade point average on Greek Row lor the past seven consecutive
semesters.

A big part ot the sisters' commitment to Tri Delta included their
service work. The sorority co-sponsored "Hoops for Kids'' with Sigma Nu.
Tri Delta's philanthropy event was the Delta Dating Game. All the money
raised from the event went to St. Jude's Research Hospital. The women of
Tri Delta brought enthusiasm to campus through all ol their activities,
academic, social and community-oriented. ■ by garret hitler

:*&*****

Front Row: Jennifer Asher, Lindsay Stander.ShannonQuantock, Meghan Curran, Jessica Schafer,
Felicia Dougherty, Cerys Brown, Olivia Longest, Lindsey Jones, jane Pryor, Lauren Rosennah,
Lisa Germani, Michelle Birk Cassie Ingram, Joy Dzurovcik, Sarah Corley, Alliz Mann, Sarah Gavy,
Molly Sanyour, Barbara Shockley, Christine Keogh, Tiffany Richardson, Lina Ciarleglio, Missy
Boss, Cheryl Bishop, Beth O'Brien, Lauren Gardner, Jaime Kaley, Stephanie Murray, Talley King,
Jennifer Hashagen, Meri Price, Jackie Fennessey, Corrie Meadows, Sarah Shue, Erica
WaltenFourth Row: Maria Razos, Traci Shannonhouse, Jenny Logan, Kristen Altobello, Julie
Gross, Rhonda Downham.Kristen Cox, Lesley Pinkerton, AleksKrzanowski, Christine Saunders,
Tracy Black, Christina Boubas.Erin Walsh, Courtney Duanl.Fifth Row: Jennifer Rubino, Jennifer
Dorrell, Jenna Roberts, Kristin Sofield, Kerri Potestio, Jen Bloomer, Kathryn Ward, Holly Arnould,
Lauren Castellano, Jerianne Lilore, Cathrine Whelan, Ashley Utsch.Sixth Row:Dana Edwards,
Jennifer Kies, Kyra Papfie, Whitney Markowitz, Anna Baumgartner, Alison Maedge, Amber Acree,
Jessica Oravec, Julie Strait, Kate Donahoe, Tori Doyle, Gina Santucci, Katie Dillon.Back Row:
Kristen Jeremich.Tracey Brooks, Erin Maloney, Meghan Thomas, Kerri Conning, Alison Garber,
Beth McBroom, Amanda Phelan, Lexi Pen, Katie Johnson, Ashley Barrow

Tri Delta participates in
Relay for Life. ■
Tri Delta sisters join
together in the UREC
pool with cheerleaders
at Anchor Splash. The
sorority was active in a
number of activities. ■
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organizations

The purpose of the Honors Society
was to recognize and promote academic
achievements in I SAT. Only I SAT ma-
jors with a 3.25 major GPA were eligible
to be in the society. Members provided
tutoring services to students in founda-
tion science and technology classes.

The Women's Lacrosse Club was
committed to providing members with
a friendly atmosphere for competition
and skill improvement. Members also
provided in fund raising activities to
support the organizations annual tour-

ISAT Honors Society

The fraternity of Kappa Delta Rho
strove to attain the goals of fellowship,
leadership, scholarship and service and
to instill its values in new chapter mem-
bers. Founded in 1905, the fraternity-
was chartered at the university in 1 99 1 .

Kappa Delta Rho

Front Row: Alexander Blood, John Weatherlet, Jonny Finity, Jonny Mack,
Scott Weckstein, John Calaflore.Tip O'Neil, Michael Broon, DCarr, Kyle Park.
Logan Wood, Zach Logan, Kris Olin, Ratty Ratcliffe, Rob Adams, Andy Kean;
Not Pictured: Ryan Price, Jimbo Sheasley, Timothy Reginald Bambara.

Women's Club Lacrosse

Front Row: Lauren Owen, Molly Sanyour, Alicia Simone, Lex Gilbert;
Middle Row: Stefanie Sidlow, Lauren Dickey, Lauren Mazzotta, Jenifer Huber,
Abby Mumford, Elizabeth Bens: Back Row: Katelyn Clarke, Jodi Graul, Jessica
Gosnell, Kristen Finsness.Vicki Ewing.Lindsey White, Shannon Evenstad.

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Delta Gamma

Celebrating their 20th anniversary on campus. Delta Gamma (AD
commemorated two successful decades. Based on the principles of personal
integrity, personal responsibility and intellectual honesty; Ar worked on
strengthening their friendships as well as promoting educational and cultural
interest through out the Harrisonburg community. This diverse group of
1 00 women were extremely involved around campus, while still participating
in social events that promoted sisterhood.

Every year Ar sponsored Anchor Splash, a week-long fundraiser
that raised money for Service of Sight, their national philanthropy as well as
the Virginia School tor the Deaf and Blind. President Laura McRoberts
said that she was proud of Anchor Splash because, "it has been successful
year after year in raising thousands of dollars." Teams from other Greek
organizations and the SGA competed and assisted with the events. There
were basketball and volleyball competitions between the organizations and
pool games at UREC. There were also penny wars on the Commons, where
students dropped their change into jars labeled lor a each different Greek
organization. Each organization wanted to be the one with the most money,
to show that thev had the most support. The week concluded with a pageant,
a favorite ol many in which all of the Greek organizations showed off their
respective talents.

Delta Gamma also partook in social events around campus. Thev
helped other groups' philanthropies, held sisterhood retreats every semester
where they get to know their sisters better and created stronger friendships,
had mixers and they also participated in the annual Greek Week. "Basically
we try to make even-thing we do fun — even the business meetings," said
McRoberts. To help promote academics in their organization, they formed
study groups that allowed sisters to tutor each other. They also participated
as a group in intramural sports through UREC. These women became
genuine friends and "had a house full of happy sisters," McRoberts said.
"There are strong bonds between our sisters that continue to grow all the
time. ' ubytoniduncan

Celebrating at the
Anchor Ball, sisters
of Delta Gamma
show off their best
style. ■ During
Homecoming the
girls pose with a frat
member who had
just been pushed
into Newman Lake.B
Photo courtesy of
Kendall Helton

Front Row: Cassie Pack.Rachel Comer, Susan Walsh, Amanda Day.Tara Yancey, Laura McRoberts,
Lindsay McGahuey, Julie Thacker, Laura Hinson, Allison Downing, Beth Mast, Middle Row:
Jacqueline Buccarelli, Caroline Smith, Ginni Brazaditis, Jennifer Bissett, Alison Cowie, Leigh
Gurke, Heather Harrison, Sarah Sample, Kerri Aliprantis, Angelica Atienza, Back Row: Kristen
Gary, Lauren Larkin, Dani Jennifer Tyree, Jackie DaSilva, Amanda Phillips, Caitlin Fox, Jessica
Robertson, Kelly Morris, Denise Hansen, Cory McCann, Ashley Easome, Sarah Yates.

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Delta Sigma Pi

Delta Sigma Pi, the country's foremost professional business fraternity, was founded on
November 7, 1907 at New York University'. AZFl fostered the study of business in universities and
brought students of commerce closer to the commercial world around them. AIXI. The Iota Kappa
chapter was founded on April 21, 1974 at Madison College in Harrisonburg, VA. The Iota Kappa
chapter of AZn, approximately 75 members strong, prided itself on being a close-knit brotherhood of
business majors. These brothets shared common goals and values, and they strived together for success
both during and after college when they would be immersed in the business world. The Iota Kappa
Chapter held an annual Seesaw-A-Thon each fall to raise money tor the American Cancer Society. No
matter how rainy or cold it got, brothers rode the seesaw on the Commons for seven days straight,
twenty-four hours a day. The fraternity also awarded a scholarship to a business student each year in
honor of AXIl brother Michael Matthew Brown who died of cancer in 1 992. In the spring, ASXI
sponsored a 5K run to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The brodiers incorporated their
ideals into each activity the}- undertook, growing in their brotherhood throughout the year. ■ by garret hiller

Front Row: Shannon McQuary, Joyce Guthrie,
Megan Luttner, Kristina Webster, Michelle Heim,
Bryan Hickman.Scott Swisher, Courtney Langhauser;
Back Row: Ellen Roberts, Abby Coyle, Robby Wood,
Bobby Suthard, Steven G., Dr. Jonathan Taylor.

Members Laura Karrasweski, Belen Chriiboga and
Julie Berder help out with concessions for a football
game. The business fraternity participated in many
service events. ■ Photo courtesy of Delta Sigma Pi

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Equestrian Club

Although the Equestrian Club started onlv four years ago, thev
have had much success, winning three national titles and a cacchione cup.
With approximately 60 members, from beginners to advanced, the
Equestrian Club encouraged and developed equestrian abilities and
promoted activities that dealt with both horses and competitive riding.

Competing against area schools like Radford, University of Virginia
and Washington and Lee, the Equestrian Club held its own and often came
out on top. "We have sent 1 1 riders to Nationals and we made up half of
the Zone Ail-Star team," said vice president senior Jamie Auletto. "All riders
were encouraged to compete as much as the}' could on whatever level they
could." The teams were judged on a point system, with each level receiving
points that were then totaled in the end, this made beginners as important
to have as experienced riders.

When they were not competing, community sen-ice played a large
role in the Equestrian Club. They had collected over 900 cans of food that
was donated to the local food bank. They also assisted in Horses Christmas
along with Bridgewater College. Horses Christmas was an event in which
all area school children were invited to watch a costume contest involving
the horses. The horses were paraded around and candy was given to the
children. Both Mr. and Mrs. Claus made an appearance as well. The club
also participated in UREC's "Warm-A- Winter Wish" program.

The club shared a strong passion for horses because many members
had been riding for a long time. "We love horses and ride for the pure
enjoyment of it," said president, senior Maria Sinopoli. "Every member of
the club was brought together through this shared passion and have bonded
in ways that were horse-related and not." This bond was shown through the
amount of time they spent together outside of practice. They participated
in UREC fitness classes, bowling and other social gatherings. Still a relatively
young organization, the Equestrian Club's past success pointed toward an
even brighter future. ■ bytoniduncan

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Front Row: Natalie Drakulich, Alyson Pridgen, Emily Just, Kerrie LaFleur, Laura DeAngelo. Kim
Rill, Saidee Gibson, Jen Ross, Maria Sinopoli. Jaime Auletto, Stephanie McKaughan; Second
Row: Ashley Johnson, April Burgess.Chelsea Stone, Jaime Newbill.Cheryl Mazarowski, Amanda
Sims, Jessica Norris, Brittany DeLorme, Jessica Sanaie, Alexis Kepler; Third Row: Sara Jett,
Genevieve Speese, Amanda Phillips, Katherine Fox, Alaina Clements, Caitlin MacRae, Amy
Brown, Joanna Mitchell, Jamie Page, Michelle Boes, Laura McCann; Back Row: Molly Little,
Owen Highfill,AlisonBredthauer,KaitlinMiller,Darcy Swain, Ryan Cohill.Tracy Malcolm, Sarah
Axelson, Lucie Horn, Brittany Sonnenberg, Meghan Jones.

Senior Jamie Auletto
competes at a show in
Radford, Virgina. ■
Equestrian team

members show off their
variety of ribbons after
their competition. ■
Photos courtesy of
Maria Sinopoli

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organizations

IKT*

Latter-Day Saints Student

Association

Latter-Day Saints Student Associa-
tion was a group that sought to uplift
students spiritually and to provide
wholesome activities.

The primary purpose of Low Key
was to promote a cappella music
throughout the university and Harrison-
burg communities. The group was
founded in the fall of 2000 and partici-
pates in annual events such as Camp
Heartland Halloween Concert, Opera-
tion Smile, and Operation Santa Claus.

The Madison Dance Club pro-
vided a creative outlet for dancers to
express themselves through several
genres of dance including jazz, hip-hop
and lyrical.

Front Row: Julie Pressimone. Lorena Whalan, Leslie Taylor, Liz Maze;
Back Row: Elder Turner, Alex Haueter, Shane Richardson, Elder Bridge

Low Key

Front Row: Scott Bourdeau, Karen Roberts, Allison Firster, Rebecca Maas,
President, Lindsey Gibbons, Justin Chastant; Middle Row: Drew Showalter,
Susan Clark, Wesli Spencer, Keith Mann, Courtney Delk, Jeskuh Borash;
Back Row: Austin Robbs, Meredith Welsch.Timothy Eberts, David Taylor,
David Strawsnyder, Chris Scruggs.

Madison Dance Club

Front Row: Melissa Evanskey, Stephanie Nightlinger, Lisa Thomasson,
Meredith Geary, Christine Chin, Sarina Anch, Heather Gilbert, Maureen McLoughli
Jenna Roberts; Back Row: Melissa Barbour, Johanna Somers, Heather Klalter,
Ashley Sumner, Shannon Routzahn, Amanda Dean, Jerianne Lilore, Heather Hall,
Ashley Parks. Katie Lally, Sage Lipkin, Lauren MacMillan, Katie Williams, Amanda Lee,
Erica Mereke, Natalie Lee.

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Eta Sigma Gamma

Eta Sigma Gamma was the National Health Science Honotaty.
The primary purpose of EETwas to provide an opportunity for members
in che Health Science field, to become acquainted with and enjoy the
fellowship of students and faculty whose professional interests were in the
health science discipline. This was achieved through learning, research,
service and teaching.

EZrhas grown, and currently has about 60 active members. Rectuitment
takes place every fall and initiation is held in the middle of the spring
semester. The pledge period is a time for new members to bond through
participating in various service activities.

The university's chapter of EST" was very active in the area of
service. The organization participates in the MS Walk and Relay tor Life
every year. In the most recent year, EZr planned on hosting a concert to
benefit Opetation Smile, and also to host a drug and alcohol free dance for
an area middle school.

In addition to theit weekly meetings and service events, time was
set aside for social events that gave members an opportunity to further
bond. The leaders of EST felt that they could be more effective as an
organization if they had a closet bond, and the social events provided them
with the means to that end. These events ranged from the homecoming
patade, to ice cream socials, to pizza parties, and even semi-fotmals. "Being
in EZrhas made it so much easiet to get to know students in my major
and also get to know teachers, which has been very beneficial to me," ELY
Treasurer Molly Roberts said.

"I feel so blessed to be a part of this organization," EZrPtesident
Erin Blevins said. "It has opened my eyes to the needs of the community
and has given me an oppottunitv to give back. It is wondetful to have an
otganization to unite students and faculty who want to spread awareness of
current health issues throughout the community'." ■ by garret hiller

Erin Belvins, Kierra Beals,
and Tiffany Tomlinson
prepared for the
homecoming parade.
Besides the parade, the
girls were involved in
many communty
service activities. ■
Members of Eta Sigma
Gamma pose in front of
their Homecoming
float.The students were
excited to show their
spirit even though it
was raining. ■ Photos
courtesy of E2X

Front Row: Kiera Beals, Kristen Timmel, Danielle Rackers, Michelle Klima, Jennifer Carter,
Sarah Lothrop, Michelle Sealock, Kimberly Rogers, Middle Row: Laura Gendreau.Tiffany
Tomlinson, Kelley Boom, Kara Simons, Molly Roberts, Erin Bleuins, Kelly Abernathy, Laura
Arm, Carolyn Todd, Back Row: Dana Dabbenigno, Katie lacuzio, Kathy Mooney, Catherine
Knox, Ginger Pettengill, Robin Yuspen, Kathryn Malarkey, William Daily, Debra Sutten,
Meredith James, Amy Shifflett, Carrie Plott, Molly Ashby, Jenifer Newnam, Elise Maacchio,
Angela Kehler.

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organizations

Delta Sigma Theta

Focused on sisterhood, scholarship and service, members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. lota
Alpha chapter assisted the community. This sorority was mainly service based. President Claytor said. "I
wanted to part of this group because it focused on community outreach." Chartered on December 11,
1971, this organization has worked hard at upholding its ideals of service.

Delta Sigma Theta went into the Harrisonburg community, offering their services where needed.
At the Boys and Girls Club, they played with children and assisted with activities. Twice a semester, the
sisters helped clean up a stretch of highway through the Adopt A Highway program. In addition, they could
be found in the soup kitchens on the first Wednesday of even,' month. They helped in preparing the dining
areas, making and serving the food.

Throughout the year they also tried to make the university a better place, holding Delta Focus
discussions open to anyone and everyone. In these talks people would discuss many different issues; one
included a talk on fitness that took place at UREC. Participating in the step show and hosting a Chose Your
Flavor date option, these sisters added to the run atmosphere on campus. They also hosted their annual
party in the P.C. Ballroom. This year's theme was "the 80s," and everyone on campus was welcome to
attend.

"I have been empowered by this movement," said Claytor. "I was able to do so much with the help
of all my girls." AZT accomplished a great deal, creating long-lasting positive benefits to the community and
campus. ■ by toni duncan

Front Row: Latichia Fleming, Stacy Yvonne Claytor,
Leslie Corridon, Charlene Hall, Chandra Cooks, Back
Row: Christa Rasberry, Kristie Fleming, Renita
Johnson, Amanda M. Claytor: President. Kristin Parker,
Tennille Bowser.

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Club Field Hockey

Affiliated with the National Field Hockey League, Club Field Hockey was founded to provide
interested girls and guys the opportunity to play field hockey without the time commitment demanded
by plaving at the varsity level. This student-coached group had a two-fold purpose: to improve their
field hockev skills and to form friendships. The team was very competitive and they had a verv successful
year.

Plaving in games and tournaments throughout Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland, these
girls came out on top. Having played amazingly well, they qualified for the Final Four Tournament by
winning the Southern Division. "We worked hard all season long and offseason too. The Final Four
was always our goal and it took the entire team for us to get there. It was amazing to see all that hard
work pay off when we got to that level," said president junior Carrie Moser. In the spring they also
hosted a tournament.

When they were not practicing, this club tried to give back to their community by participating
in various service events. Last winter they participated in UREC's Warm a Winter Wish program, in
which they adopted a family for Christmas. They also made Christmas cards and Valentines for nursing
home residents. The service they were most proud of was cooking dinner for the residents of Mercv
House, every week.

With a group that was together a large portion of their day, strong friendships grew between
the 60-70 members. Supporting each other before even' game, they held team dinners, pasta or pizza
parties and had secret buddies. During their away games, it was tradition for them to go out to eat
together. They also enjoyed social events with members of other club teams. With great attitudes,
dedication and the desire for excellence, the Field Hockey Club ended their season with great playing
and stronger friendships. Said Moser, "We did real!}' great and we had a lot of fun." ■ bytoniduncan

From Row: Ginni Brazditis, Carrie Moser.Katie Lucas, Christina Kim,
Britini LaBrie, Heather Hall, Catherine Garvey.Tara Baldwin, Middle
Row: Erin Magnor, Leigh Morris, Stephanie Cherrezian, Carla
Cofrancesco, Kristin Howard, Becca Mihalick, Kati Magaw, Jessica
Pierson, Kelly Heindel, Back Row: Ashlee Healey, Julianne Stilwell,
Jennifer Gray, Melissa Tenenini, Kate Yurgelun, Katie Farmer,
Catherine Ruhland, Megan Cech.

Club Field Hockey members
take a break from practice on
the UREC turf to pose for a
quick picture.The group put
many hours into their
strategies and love of
hockey. ■ Photo courtesy of
Club Field Hockey

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organizations

Exit 245

Beginning the concert by
rapping to Eminem's
"Lose Yourself," Exit 245's
Brian King proves his
ability as a crowd-
pleasing performer. King
also sang "I Just Died in
YourArmsTonighf'which
featured him on the main
vocals. ■ Photos courtesy
of Exit 245

While lights reading'exit"
shine brightly in the
background, members of
Exit 245 give their last
concert of the semester
in P.C. Ballroom. Although
the concert was short, it
was well attended and
given good reviews by its
dedicated audience. The
concert concluded with
"Celebration" by Kool and
The Gang and "She's Out
of My Life" by 98 Degrees*

Delighting students and the Harrisonburg community with their
vocal prowess and harmonizing abilities, all-male a cappella group Exit 245
was just doing what came naturally to them. They were entertaining people
by sharing their love of music. The group was founded in 1998, and in
2003 still counted in its ranks two of its original members. Since the creation
of the group. Exit 245 has grown from 14 to 19 members. The men of Exit
245 prided themselves on being a very casual and approachable group. They
also tried to do as many concerts as they could so as many people as possible
would have the opportunity to see them perform.

Exit 245 traveled tar and wide to expose people to their gift of
song by partaking in two or three big road trips a year. Exit 245 business
manager, senior Steven Clark enjoyed the travels with his fellow group
members. "Part ot the fun [or being in Exit 245] is getting to hang out and
bond with the others guys on the trips," Clark said. Exit 245 performs
annually lor multiple causes including Camp Heartland, Zeta Tau Alphas
concert for breast cancer awareness, and Operation: Santa Claus.

Some of the members' favorite shows included their visits to
elementary and middle schools because there they were able to interact
with the kids and conduct mini-workshops that got the kids onstage to sing
along with the group. In addition, it was not unusual to find the group
throughout the year serenading lucky students in the residence halls with
"Happy Birthday."

One of the big projects for Exit 245 this year was the making of
their third CD, released in May. Clark said that Exit 245 members chose
songs thev would like to be on the CD, arranged them, and then the whole
group collectively voted on which songs would make the cut. The CD
contained the group's versions of such classics like "Jesse's Girl" and
"Freshmen," as well as popular contemporary songs by Custer and Eve 6.
■ by garret hiller

Front Row: James Lunsford, Steven Clark, Cortland Moore, James Minnix, Brian King; Middle
Row: Jared Wilmer, Jason Robey, Michael Ozment, Jason Ratliff, Ryan Ostrender, Kevin Ker;
Back Row: Gavin Wade, John Birkhofer, Jon Williams, Dave Cowell.Nate Miller, Michael Harrison,
Danny Ozment.

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Fencing Club

Students wanting the unique opportunity to learn the basics of the sport of
fencing, found a home with the Fencing Club. Holding meetings almost every night
of the week, each night corresponding to different levels of fencing, these students
increased their skills all while having fun. With a focus on teaching and competing,
the Fencing Club grew to about 40 members.

Members had the opportunity to learn three weapons. Beginners started off
with the Foil. This weapon was probably one of the most complicated because there
were many rules to be followed. When one used the Foil, they could only be hit from
the ground to their shoulder and not their arms. The second weapon was the Epee.
This was sturdier and the whole body was the target area. Finally, the third weapon
was the Saber, which only allowed waist-up hits.

While they were still hoping to get their own coach, the members of the
Fencing Club helped teach each other. They participated in the U.S. Fencing Association
competitions, allowing them to compete against other schools and clubs. "Fencing is
an individual sport," said president, senior Leah McCombe. "But we always cheered
each other and supported each other." The Fencing Club represented their Duke dog
pride at these competitions, always wearing one purple sock and one gold sock.

Understanding the benefits of community service, each of the members were
required to participate in at least one event a semester; however, many chose to do
more. Members volunteered at the Society for the Prevention of the Cruelty to Animals,
the Little Grill Soup kitchen. Warm a Winter Wish, and Relay for Life. As a group,
thev volunteered at a WVPT fundraiser for public television during their fine arts
auction. The Fencing Club assisted by carrying out paintings and answering phones.
They also participated with the Valley Voice, which is a radio and television service for
the blind. With all of their practices, competitions and volunteer work, this group
grew close. "These people were awesome," said McCombe. "They were the most
interesting people I have ever met, I have learned a lot from them and it has been a
great experience."! bytoniduncan

Fencers practice their
skills before their next
tournament. Fencing
required concentration,
dedication and practice.
■ The club fencing team
celebrates their

participation in the
beginner's tournament.
The fencing club
enjoyed both the
competition and social
aspects of the team. ■
Photos courtesy of the
Fencing Club

Front Row: Heidi Hiller, Leah McCombe, Kenny Ward.Tess Wardell, Meghan Hochkeppel, Karen Early;
Middle Row: Joanna Mirsky, Lindsey Wilson, Willie Easton, Amanda Grider, Evan Garrison; Back Row:
Michael Palfrey, Scott Jones, Andrew McKeegan.Ben Chambers, Sachin Kori, Kevin Wisener.

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International Circle K

It*- A

With a strong commitment to community service, Circle K International Service Organization
gave back to the Harrisonburg community. "Circle K is part of" the K-family," said club president, junior
Latrisha Lamanna. "There is the Kiwanis branch that business persons partake in to help with betterment
projects, there is Key Club for high schoolers, Builders Club for middle school and kids and K-Kids for
elementary kids and then there is us." By promoting leadership and innovation, Circle K employed many-
creative ways to aid the community through out the entire year.

With 40 active members willing to go out and serve the community, Circle K successfully completed
many projects. They participated in the Adopt-A-Grandparent program at Sunnyside Nursing Home. They
also assisted Camelot Nursing Home with various activities. They helped with bingo, they wheelchair square-
danced, and distributed homemade cards. Circle K members also went to the local SPCA and gave the
animals some tender loving care. Members also assisted at the Boys and Girls Club, Social Services, Salvation
Army, Mercy House, Valley Voice, Animal Rights Coalition and Valley AIDS Network.

The Special Olympics was another organization that Circle K helped. They assisted with all of the
sports such as track and field, volleyball and basketball by keeping score, clocking times, helping with the set
up or by cheering on these special athletes. Circle K also corresponded with fifth graders at a nearby elementary
school. "My favorite activity we did was writing to the fifth graders," said junior Shannon Laily. "We got the
cutest letters back and you felt like you had impacted them in some way. At the end of the year we had a big
party and we got to meet them for the first time."

Through all of their hard work. Circle K upheld their mission of providing lifelong commitment to
community service by giving their time, skills and endtusiasm to the Harrisonburg community. ■ bytoniduncan

Front Row: Tashyan Pitter. Ellen Luckring, Elizabeth
Wenger, Latrisha Lamanna, Lindsay Agricola, Shannon
Lally, Middle Row: Sarah Yates. Heather Forrester,
Christine Brindza, Elizabeth Carter, Jennifer Omartian,
Deanna Rella, Kari Cerminaro, Back Row:Amy Carthew,
Brian James Hannon, Sarah Kozup, Drew Dickinson,
Jennifer Warthan, Crystal Richards, Eleni Zavros.

Junior Kari Cerminara of Circle K recruits new
members at Student Organization Night. Circle K
was commited to community service an was also a
branch of the Kiwanas Club. ■ Photo byGina Indellicate

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Front Row: Ryan Mannion, Amanda Webb, Bob McMillen, April Harris,
Steven Gunelin, Annalisa Berryhill, Jennifer Oobberfuhl, Kristen Acuto,
Ryan Fagen, Chip David; Middle Row: Patrick Donahoe, Lindsey Buck,
Kelly Corbin, Michael Sullivan, Melissa Tenenini, Canessa Simmers,
Lauren Schuman, Lori Mickelson, Rachel Whitwell, Norma Craft;
Back Row: Kelly Hoffman, Kathleen Krohn, Lauren Lowman,
Kathleen Landy, Kristin Hanson, Jamie Doescher.

Madison Outing Club

Front Row: Jamie VanDevander, Megan Shkor, Brad Galorenzo, Heather
Horan, Sheila DiCostanza; Back Row: Katie Knapp, Elicia Ausberry, Andrew
Gray, Sara Slough.

adison Review

Front Row: Benjamin Gibson, Joshua Porter, William Roy; Back Row: Lindsey
Wilson, Michael Dickie, David Heishman, Amy DiGiovine; Not Pictured: Daniel
Lauro, Shane Seegers, Scott O'Brien, John Leonard, Michael Seder.

The Madison Marketing Association
was a non-profit organization that provided
students the opportunity to receive mar-
keting education, as well as build both
professional and marketing skills for
their future. MMA was founded in
1982 as a collegiate chapter of the
American Marketing Association.

The primary purpose of the
Madison Outing Club was to provide
fun and exciting oppormnities for studen ts
to experience outdoor sports. These
sports included paint-balling, hiking,
sky diving, snow tubing, snow skiing
and white water rafting.

The Madison Review provided an
alternative source of news and opinion
in its monthly publication. The review
was an open publication, inviting students
to discuss campus and national issues.

organizations

Hillel

Members stood in
warren hall to promote
an upcoming event.
Hillel made an effort to
expand campus
knowledge of their faith.
■ Members of Hillel
attempt to make the
Star of David. Fun was a
focus for the group. ■
Photos courtesy of Hillel

Established in the late 1970s, Hillel participated in educational,
religious and social events, all with a Jewish focus. The organization
welcomed all denominations of Judaism as well as people who were just
interested in Judaism.

They gave back to the campus and the community through both
religious and non-religious means. They participated in the Interfaith
September 1 1 service, a prayer service hosted by many different religions,
held in remembrance of the victims and their families of the September 1 1
terrorist attacks. They participated in the Interfaith Thanksgiving sen ice
and supper as well. Members of Hillel also had coffee talks with Rabbis and
partook in religious services for High Holidays. Collecting food for the
hungry was another event for which they volunteered their time. Thev also
participated in V-Day, the campus-wide volunteer dav. In an attempt to
help high school seniors with the difficult decision of where to go to college,
they assisted prospective Jewish students by offering to give tours.

With a consistent membership of around 20, members enjoved
spending time with each other, and did so frequently outside of meetings.
"I really enjoyed Hillel because it gave me an opportunity to spend time
with and meet other Jewish college students," said president, senior Amanda
Wattenmaker. "I have met some incredible friends through Hillel, friends
like I never imagined I would ever have." Members got together for a back
to school ice cream social, giving them the opportunity to catch up with
their old friends. During the winter months they went snow tubing and ice
skating. Hillel members also went to a semiformal for all Virginia college
Hillel branches. "Hillel was a wonderful place to be because of the people in
it — everyone has so much heart, said Wattenmaker. Through the support
of their peers, members ot Hillel grew spiritually and provided a positive
impact on campus. ■ bytoniduncon

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Front Row: Amanda Wattenmaker, Stacy Miller, Gabrielle Lake, Daniel Lovinger.Evan Schwartz,
Daniel Teweles, Nicolette LeBlanc, Jennifer Redmore, Alison Fargo; Back Row: Hilary Oskin,
Elissa Berger, Jessica Norman, Amy Feinberg, Erin Simon,LindseySteinberg,JackHirsch,Brandon
Walker, Alex Welch, Wendy Friedman, Maryn Soroka, Kim Witt.

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Inline Hockey

The Inline Hockey Club strived to promote social and competitive
relationships within the school community, stressing team building, and
supporting the community through various service activities.

The club or about 40 members, has a very proud history having
placed high in the Eastern Collegiate Roller Hockey Association (ECRHA),
and even graduated one of the league's first Most Valuable Players. In
addition, they have strong alumni support, and earned bids to Nationals
twice in the last five seasons. This past year, the club earned a bid to winter
nationals.

The team members had a deep commitment to giving back to the
community and were rewarded for their service. Last season they earned the
ECRHA league-wide community service award.

Club president Gary LaBelle led the team and it proved to be a
rewarding experience. "This year we have worked hard, forming tremendous
bonds. Many of the players will be living together next year," LaBelle said.
"This is a testament to the example set by our predecessors, who worked
hard to build a highly social club, with tight interpersonal relationships.
The competition is fierce, and the friendships are phenomenal." ■ by garret hitler

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Front Row: William Tragert, Robert Babusci, Michael Gottschalk, Andrew Morris, Ryan Allen,
Tim Pitkewicz, David Norman, John Aurrichio.Thomas Imbrigiotta, Keith Fuller, Jonathan Vu,
Anthony Trzeciak, Ricky Freudenfels, Bourgue Heller, Nicholas Dzeudzel, Brad Fairbanks, Gary
LaBelle, Jason Fox, Christopher McGrath, Jesse Horneber, Brett Bovio, Matt Pitkewicz, Matt
Perticone.

organizations

Math Clubs primary pur-
pose was to promote interest in
mathmatics at the university and
social interaction among students
and faculty.

The three main purposes of the
National Honor Society of Collegiate
Scholars was to promote leadership,
scholarship and service. The society
contributed enormous amounts of
community service throughout the
local, state and national levels.

The Nursing Student Associa-
tion was formed to enhance nurs-
ing students'experiences in school
through professional and educa-
tional opportunities.

Math Club

Front Row: Matthew Downey, Kelly Dickson, Mary Lee, Cassandra Dodson;
Back Row: Carolyn Miller, John Marafins, Peter Kohn, Nathan Smith, Eva
Goedhart, Judith Prewitt.

National Society of
Collegiate Scholars

Katie James, Kristine Thompson, Shannon Willison, Alysha Akbar.

Nursing Students
Association

Front Row: Laura Erickson, Annmarie Breen, Rhonda Frazier, Leslie Smith, Cecila
Heneberrry, Sarah Abetti, Lorena Whalan, Terry Altobello, Leslie Sensabaugh,
Allison Johnson.

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Kappa Kappa Psi was founded in 1 980. They assisted both the music program and the community
through their services. The co-ed honorary service fraternity's primary purpose was to serve the college
band by assisting during pre-game and post-game events.

With approximately 40 members, there were many hands willing to serve. Members participated
n a "Wampler Shift" where they helped out the music office for one hour, performing any activities that
the music department needed them to do. During football games, members of this fraternity were often
behind the scenes, helping out in the band pit. They cleaned up the area, supplied water and supported the
band with their enthusiasm and spirit. They also ushered during music recitals and helped with band
camps. Kappa Kappa Psi also participated in the Relay for Life, Adopt-A-Family and Adopt-A-Highway
programs.

In order to join the fraternity, each brother had to be in a band program for at least one semester.
This love of music bonded the members together, creating a close-knit group. "This group created a home
or me," said club historian, senior Michael Jenkins. "This was a place where I could go and they always
ccepted me."

While the main purpose was for service to the band, the group created strong friendships through

ocial events. The organization was broken up into five families, all descending from the founding fathers,

to help members get to know one another better. They also held progressive dinners with different brothers

cooking. "Those were really fun, you got to know everyone much better afterwards," said Jenkins. During

the holiday season they had a gift exchange between the brothers.

Their passion for music brought these brothers together, but it was through their service and
social events that they became as Jenkins describes "one big happy family." ■ by toni duncan

Front Row: Sara Perron, Cecilia Heneberry, Beth
Schroeder, Mike Jenkins, Steven H., Katie Baynor;
Middle Row: Breanne MacFarland, Kimberly Wagner,
John Zannino, Kristen Minerd, Samantha Kaplan,
Heather Bennett, Erin Cooper, Jared Shenk; Back Row:
Tara Lowrie, Carly Crockett, Brandon Fish, Doug
Roberts, Gean Barron, Brandon Hamrick, Shannon
Doran, Ben Silber.

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Interfraternity Council

The second round of
fraternity rush on the
Commons brings
many prospective
students despite the
cold weather. The
Interfraternity Council
was the source of all
events planned to
promote the 14
chapters on campus. ■
Photos by Rachel
O'Donnell

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) was the governing bodv for
the men's fraternities on campus. The mission of the IFC was to create a
system of continuity and to provide general guidelines for all of the fourteen
chapters recognized at the university. The mission was met by the IFC
providing a forum for discussion between chapters and by fostering spirit,
encouragement, and growth within chapters.

The 14 IFC-recognized fraternities accounted for approximately
800 fraternity men at the university. Two delegates from each chapter,
making 28 total, were appointed by their chapter as representatives at weekly
delegate meetings. IFC also worked closely with their sorority counterpart,
the Panhellenic Council, to unify the entire fraternity/sorority community.

The IFC Executive Board was the administrative body of the
Council. The Board consisted of 1 0 elected leaders from various fraternities.
The board ran weekly delegate meetings chaired bv the president.

Like the American government, the IFC was comprised of three
branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. The executive board governed
the council, the weekly delegate meetings served as the legislative body,
and the judicial system held the member chapters accountable.

President s Meetings wete conducted everv other week bv the IFC
president. These developmental meetings led to a fraternity system in which
the presidents felt comfortable speaking candidlv to one another, and most
importantly, learned from the successes and failures of one another. The
IFC also worked with individual fraternity and sororitv chapters to complete
community service projects for their own chapters. The Community Service
Chairman was a valuable resource for the individual chapters.

Senior Scott Ewert served on the IFC executive boatd for two
years, one as Judicial Chairman and the other as President. "Being a member
of the IFC executive board has been one of the most rewarding experiences
I have had," Ewert said. I have made lifelong friends in each of our fraternities
and sororities that I would not have met had I not been a part of the IFC.
I feel confident that I have left the IFC and our fraternity system stronger
than when I came into office two years ago." ■ by garret hiller

Front Row: Jack Litzenberger, Alan Smith, Scott Ewert: President, Ross Airington, Andrew
Chamaj, Nick McCarter, David Krause, William Bogard, Brian Casten.

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Madison Project

Founded in 1 996 as the university's first all-male a cappella group,
Madison Project amazed audiences with their blended voices and eclectic
sound. Wearing their traditional uniform of a shirt, tie and khakis, the guys
performed steadily throughout the year.

While their voices were amazing, it was often their stage presence
that audiences. They always appeared to be having fun and getting into
their music. "That's the reason I joined Madison Project," said president
senior Adam Suritz. "Those guys always looked like they were having fun
on stage and I wanted to be part of that."

They closed Sunset on the Quad, receiving two encores from a
very enthusiastic audience. Singing favorites like "Take me Home Tonight"
and "Out of Africa," the audience refused to let them leave. They performed
at many other events, including Zeta Tau Alpha's Breast Cancer Benefit
Show, Operation Santa Claus, CASA/Mercy House benefit, Guardian Angel
School fundraiser and the Virginia Silhouettes Megan Stoker Leukemia
Benefit. Since their shows brought big crowds, Madison Project helped to
raise a substantial amount of money each year. Madison Project also made
dorm appearances and performed special for special friends' birthdays.

With such a busy schedule, it was a surprise that the guys had
time to go back to the studio to record a new CD. However, their new
album, entitled Rock Star, was released January 28. Titles on the CD included
popular songs from all different music genres like, "Take me Home Tonight,"
"Your Body is a Wonderland," "Your Song," and "Livin on a Prayer." Suritz
said, "This CD took twice as long as the others to make, but it is definitely
our best one. We have some really awesome songs on there."

Through all their performances and their dedicated work on their
CD, these guys became a closer-knit group. Said Suritz, "We are brothers,
friends, band mates. This is one of the most fun things I have done in
college." ■ bytoniduncan

Madison Project performs at
the Convocation Center during
the Midnight Madness
special event. The Duke Dog
helped the guys by holding
their microphone during their
performance. ■ Traveling to
Alden Theatre outside of D.C.
was no problem for the
enthusiastic guys of Madison
Project. It was their first
performance at the concert
sponsored by Alumni
Relations. ■ Photos courtesy of
Madison Project

Front Row: Adam Suritz, Kyle Busey, Ryan McAllister, Graham Cochrane, Andrew Rozier-
Smolen, Broderick Bond; Back Row: Chuck Stollery, Jordon Herzog, Keith Kohr, Paul Puckett,
Benny Tomko, Matt Harrison, Andy Price.

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organizations

PRO Motion

The P.R.O. Motion mission was to
act as agents for change by exciting,
motivating and empowering students
toake positive lifestyle choices. The or-
ganization put on programs for groups
of students of all ages throughout the
community that boosted students' self-
esteem and increased their awareness of
the importance of physical fitness.

Phi Epsilon Kappas main purpose
was to promote friendship among Ki-
nesiology, Recreation, and Health Sci-
ence students and staff while making a
good name for these departments in the
eves of the school and community.

Pi Sigma Epsilon was a
professioanl coed sales and mar-
keting fraternity, participating in
a variety of projects both business-
and communitv-oriented.

Front Row: Kate Loughney, Becky Holt, Becky Breinig, Amber Krause, Sandy
Lantz, Helen Schubert; Back Row: Kim Winn, Vanessa Langhoiz, Christopher
Baidoo, Mary Phillips, Lisa Angely.

Phi Epsilon Kappa

Front Row: Courtney McLaughlin, Brooke Hirsch, Meghan Young,
Christine Berg, Ryan Kahl, AJ Kass, Kate Parker, Carter Walton, Kara Kauflin,
Anne Valeant, Jaime Aulerto, Christian Delariva, Karen Kupelian, Lindsay
Hazeiette, Dana Gutshall, Jeremy Bullock, Jason Aughey. Stacey Woodson,
Michelle Poindexter, Leslie Stone, Molly Roberts.

Pi Sigma Epsilon

Front Row: Cody Barner, Kelly Williamson. Jennifer Pavell, Alison Creszynski,
Lauren Eaton, John Oalton, Erin Graves, John Braun, Jeremy Golis. Philip Smiley,
Aimee Fawley, Jenna Galloway, Jennie Reed, Michelle Jones, Scon Sprouse,
Shannon Lowery, Erin Santanello, Joe Frisbie, Barb Barron, Wendy Chambliss,
Elizabeth Livesay, Sarah Schambach, Jessica Price, Vicki Ewing, Matthew Navitsky,
Lee Hallberg, Brian Millard, Brandon Pagelow. Jen Cook, Karen Goodwin,
nana Guiney, Courtney Smith.

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Kappa Pi

Kappa Pi, the international art and art history honor fraternity, has been building friendships
and promoting service since the 1 980s. The fraternity provided opportunities for brothers to enrich the
community through volunteer and art-related activities. With 60 members and a large pledge class,
president senior Emily Smith described her brothers as, "caring, creative and enthusiastic."

Every spring, Kappa Pi held their Very Special Arts Festival, which was a day of arts and crafts
for special education children. They set up tables with different activities for these children to participate
in, including basic arts and crafts such as macaroni necklaces and making shapes out of clay. Other
organizations, such as dance groups, got involved in this event as well.

Kappa Pi also tried to assist their fellow art students. In the spring semester they sponsored the
Student Art Show & Sale featuring only student art. They also held their first ever used art supply sale,
which they hoped to make an annual event. Art supplies were very expensive, so it was a great way for
art majors to save on materials required for their classes.

Brothers also had the opportunity to assist the university in portfolio reviews. High school
seniors who were considering art as a major brought their portfolios in during the months of November,
December and January to have the brothers of Kappa Pi look over them and make helpful suggestions.

Smith felt that the brothers became closer then they had been in previous years. "Since many
seniors graduated last year, we had a smaller group and as a result we knew each odier better. We had parties
and most of us hung out outside of the meetings and events." Through this support and friendship, the
brothers of Kappa Pi better served die community with dieir artistic talents. ■ by toni duncan

Front Row: Erin Johnson, Lydia Powers, Emily
Smith, Lisa Moore, Emily Antanitus, Rebecca
Hedger, Leah Jester, Katherine McDonald; Back
Row: Amber Lantz, Kirstin Juul, Sommer Sasscer,
Rachel Buchholz, Aaron Gibson, Rachel Eisley, Pat
Bredland, Renee Decker, Katie Adams.

Seniors from Kappa Pi
pose for a group
picture. Kappa Pi, an
international Art and
Art History honor
fraternity, spread their
love of art to the
surrounding
communities through
service activites and
enthusiasm for art. ■
Photo courtesy of
Kappa Pi

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New and Improv'd
perform on stage to a
delighted crowd.
New and Improv'd
participated in many
fundraisers to raise
money for local charities.
■ Members of New and
Improvdjokeabout their
performances with each
other at the organizations
fair. At the fair, students
that were interested in
the organization could
ask their questions. ■
Photos by Jess Hanebury
and Gina Indellicate

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New and Improv'd delighted audiences for yet another year with
their original brand of improvisational comedy. The group performed at
many events and fundraisers on campus, creating greater demand for their
act and solidifying an already impressive reputation. New and Lmprov.'d
Vice-President and Director, senior Steve Jacobs said, "We've done a few
shows to raise money for charitable causes, which is also a lot of fun.
Performing for good causes makes me feel warm and fuzzy, as I'm sure it
does the rest of the group.

Though New and Improv'd was often called in to assist other
organizations with their fundraisers, the group still produced their annual
spring charity event: Improv Bowl. This event, which took place just after
the Super Bowl each year, involved a competition-style improv gala/fun-
fest, with all of the resulting proceeds distributed to a local charity. Jacobs
said, "Lately, we've been trying to break away from the mentality that
every improv group is like Whose Line Is It Anyway. I don't know if we
really did it, and people might just see us as TV clones, but at least we felt
a little better about ourselves."

Jacobs looked back on his tenure with New and Improv'd with
fond memories. "My last two years in the group have been awesome, and
I'm gonna miss it when I graduate this May. Of all of our shows so far this
year, I think I liked the freshman orientation show best," he said. "Grafton-
Stovall was packed, and we had a good night. Nothing beats the feeling of
making 600-something people laugh out loud." ■ by garret hiller

Front Row: Steven Jacobs, Kimberly N. Esp, Daniel Hodos, William Ogle; Back Row: Blisa
Blaikman, Christina Boucher, Douglas Woodhouse-Ricks, Diane Elizabeth Jenkins, Portishead
Wilson.

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Optimist Kids' Klub

The Optimist Kids Klub was unique among the university's
student organizations in that it was devoted entirely for the children of
Harrisonburg. The club provided positive role models and benefited the
children in anv way they needed. The club was founded in 2000, and in
the past vear added "Kids' Klub" to its previous name of "Optimist" in
order to further the university's awareness ol its purpose.

Forty-members strong, the club lived up to its purpose by
participating in many service projects benefiting kids in Harrisonburg.
From Kids' Day at the Ballpark to Monster Mash at the Valley Mall to
Make Someone's Dav Great, Optimist Kids' Klub made its presence felt.
In Kids' Day at the Ballpark, kids got their faces painted and enjoyed a
ball game. During Monster Mash at the Valley Mall, the club helped a
local organization with a costume contest and dance events on Halloween.
Make Someone's Day Great was an event that allowed a committee of
the club to spread inspiration and joy to individuals.

Optimist Kids' Klub Co-President, Maria Debeauvernet said,
"Kids' Klub gives me a little escape back into the world of children. At college
you do not get many opportunities to play with kids. The children we work
with are great, they make my week every time I see them." ■ by garret hiller

Front Row: Danielle Vozza, Sarah Baughan, Maria DeBeauvernet, Michelle McDaniel, Sarah
Stanitz, Alison Burdo, Julia Braden, Katheryne Fink, Jessica Maupin.

Katie Fink, a member of
the Optimist Kids' Klub,
helps out with the
children that attended
the Monster Mash at the
Valley Mall. Children
came in costume and
participated in the many
activities that the event
provided such as face
painting* A member of
the Optimist Kids' Klub
works the table for the
organization at an
informational fair.
Candid pictures of
service events helped
to inspire volunteers to
make a difference in
children's lives. ■ Photos
by Gina Indellicate and
courtesy of the Optimist
Kids Club

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organizations

Established in 1992, the
Pie-Physical Therapy Society
was a student-run organization
whose purpose was to inform
students about the physical
therapy occupation.

Psi Chi was a National
Honor Society in Psychology
whose purpose was to encour-
age, stimulate and maintain
excellence and scholarship in
all fields of psychology.

The Psychology Club en-
abled all students interested in
psychology to take an active
roll in education and commu-
nity service. They sponsored
Race for Relief, a 5K race to
raise money for the Red Cross,
as well as volunteering at West-
ern State Psychiatric Hospital.

Pre-Physical Therapy

Front Row: Amy Willard, Kandice Minor, Jennifer Stone, Shannon Kennedy;
Back Row: Kimberly Rogers, Karen Hanline, Jenifer Newnam, Sofia Anagnos,
Anna Black, Molly Shepherd, David French, Luke Barbier, Amanda Lee; Not
Pictured: Andrea Tippett.

Psi Chi

Front Row: Matt Thomas, Betsy Williams, Jenna Meshanko, Megan Forrester,
Amy Opilla, Lauren Larkin, Jennifer Capito, Katherine Hughes, Meredith
Callaway, Kathleen Holmes, Denise Zannino, Mary Huntsberry, Melissa
Shulleeta; Back Row: Johanna Smith, Johnna Manchester, Mary lampietro,
Elizabeth Betts, Carrie Reynolds, Amanda Sawetz-Glasener, Anne Hardey,
Shannon Willison, Carey Caughlin, Melissa Depman, Jennifer Thomas.

Psychology Club

Front Row:KellyCanavan,LindsayBarnett, Erin CundiffJaninaCastiglia.Erin Close,
Lisa Thompson; Middle Row: Kern Aliprantis, Erin Prendergast, Farrah Gulum,
Caitlin Corcoran, Christine Yip, Deanna Rella, Kim Nguyen; Back Row: Amanda
Grider, Katherine Baird, Ashley McLaughlin, Jen Burnett, Marianne Lattiak, Jessica
Norman, Laura White, Jaime Babich, Riya Mehta.

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Latino Student Alliance

Latino Student Alliance reached out to Hispanic students and students interested in Latin
American culture in order to heighten awareness of this growing ethnicity on campus.

Former grad student Chris Diaz created Club Latino in 1995 with the hope of uniting
Latino students on campus. Since its founding, the organization evolved from a small group of
friends into an organization that strived to unite all students on campus. The activities that the
members participated in included Migrant Education, Salsarengue, Celebracion Latina,
Organizational Roundtable, and more. The members of the club continually worked hard to get
their name out in order to provide more community-wide awareness of Latino populations both on
campus and in the Harrisonburg area. As LSA was the only organization on campus open to
everyone interested in Latin American cultures, it attracted many types of people with varying
levels of proficiency in Spanish. This in turn led to the club being contacted by outside
organizations to volunteer in the Hispanic community.

LSA planned many events that increased awareness and education about the Hispanic
community' among students and the general public. Shadow-for-a-Day brought area high school
students to the university to shadow club members and gain insight into college life. The club also
sponsored Salsarengue, a Latino-style dance party. Members taught the merengue, salsa, and
bachata informally for the first hour and students from other universities and the community were
encouraged to attend. LSA remained steadfast in dieir community service commitments throughout the
year, helping others learn more about Latino culture. ■ by garret hiller

Front Row: Claudia Orellana, Jessica Puentes, Jose
Marti, Ximena Sandoval, Wilvia Espinoza; Middle
Row: Daniel Fernandez, Paty Ramirez, John
Gullicksonjuan Fransisco Hernandez, Naomi Estella,
Ana Bravo-Morales; Back Row: Marie Rosado, Erick
Rodriguez, Claudia Pirela.Juan Kuilan. Saul Cruz.

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Overtones

Singing solo, Matt
Wackley performs one
of many crowd pleasing
songs, the Overtones
released their third CD
in May 2002. ■
Members of the
Overtones Sara Tomko
and Kerry Johnson
shine during their solos
at the Alternative Spring
Break event. The group
sang many popular
songs, including their
version of "Sweet Home
Alabama" during the all
night event. ■ Photos by
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The university's first co-ed a cappella group, the Overtones
performed throughout the year, delighting many diverse audiences with
their blended voices and unique choice of songs. "I really thought their
sound was mature so I was excited about joining them," said sophomore
Sara Tomko. "I felt like I could go the farthest with them and learn so
much."

The Overtones performed many crowd-pleasers such as Jagged
Edge's "Where the Parry- At," U2's "Sweetest Thing" and Lynyrd Skynyrd's
"Sweet Home Alabama." Their third CD was released the first week of
May, an accomplishment of which they were very proud. The group also
performed for many fundraisers on campus. They helped raise money
for Camp Heartland, Eating Disorder Awareness and Breast Cancer
Awareness by singing at benefit concerts. They also performed off campus,
sharing their talents with the Harrisonburg community. They sang at
elementary schools, retirement homes and business functions.

With a group of 17 members, the Overtones were very close-
knit. "We are a great big family," said junior Hilary Davies. "We had a
retreat at my house in Baltimore, all of us went and we got to really bond
with each other." Alumni stayed in touch and got together over the
Thanksgiving holidays. The Overtones also kept up certain traditions
through out the year. They always screamed out a cheer before performing
at a concert. The girls also got for concerts ready together, applying their
trademark glitter.

While it was the love of music that brought this group together,
it was their positive attitudes and fun spirits that made the Overtones a
group of friends. "I joined my second week of freshman year, these people
have made my college experience," said Davies. ■ bytoniduncan

Front Row: Matt Liberati, Jabarie Brown, Russell Silber, Sara Tomko, Ashley Moore, Matt
Wackley, Kerry Johnson, Tim McCleeney; Back Row: Hilary Davies, Erin Chicosky, Andrew
Hart, John Curtis, Lisa Rezner, Sharon Ryder, Justin Senense.

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Panhellenic Council

The Panhellenic Council was the governing body of the eight
sororities at the university. Its purpose was to promote fraternity
relations, to further scholarship, and maintain high social and moral
standards.

Panhellenic had its own creed, constitution, and by-laws that
determined how their organization operated, as well as how all the
sororities should operate. The organization had 10 elected executive
members, one from each sorority, and a president and president-elect.

In addition to their governing duties among the Greek
associations, Panhellenic also participated in community service. The
council sponsored two blood drives even' year. Members also helped to
create New Member Education Day in the tall of 2002 in which even'
member of a sororirv or fraternitv participated in several educational
seminars about campus and community laws, eating disorders, and
leadership. Panhellenic supported all sorority philanthropy events and
strove to make positive changes both in sorority life and that of the
surrounding community. ■ by garret hiller

Three members of
Panhellinic Council pose
for a quick picture before
an event promoting
fraternity relations. ■ The
members of Panhellenic
areall smiles as they pose
for a picture composed
of ten elected executive
members.one from each
sorority. Panhellenic
Council was the
governing body over
the eight sororities on
campus. ■ Photos
courtesy of Panhellenic
Council

Front Row: Litzie Hassell, Shannon McClure, Amie Jo Close, Sarah Gundlach, Abbe Schubert,
Charity Miller, Carrie Smithwick, Back Row: Laura Clark, Ashlee Thomson, Julie Thacker.

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organizations

Psychology Peer Advisors

Created in 1991, the pur-
pose of the Psychology Peer
Advisors was to train the stu-
dents to become knowledge-
able in all areas of academic
policies as well as department
procedures.

Through the relationship
with the Harrisonburg Rotary
Club, the Rotaract Club provided
information on internship op-
portunities and job searches. The
club was founded in 1995 and
was open to all majors.

Founded in 1985, Sigma
Tau Delta recognized out-
standing studnets of the En-
glish language literature. The
group sponsored various visit-
ing scholars, authors and lec-
ture series.

Front Row: Erin Wilkinson, Nikki Boscarino, Katie East, Dana Edwards, Jenny
Hunnius, Amanda Sawetz-Glasener, Kristin Sofield, Katie Saunders, Mary
Huntsberry.KathrynDengler.TimPitkewicz; Back Row: Katie Welbornjayme
Saxon, Amy Opilla, Beth Mold, Allison Eggleston, Anne Hardey, Bill Evans,
Glenn Spitler, Lindsay Brannan, Ashleigh Adams, Courtney Heising, Deanna
Rella.

Rotaract Club

Amy Wagner, Alysha Akbar.Katrina Purcell, Diana Brookes, Jen Desborough,
Jessica Fafara.

Sigma Tau Delta

Carrie Weaver, Sarah McMichael, Ruth Harin, Travis Rountree, Jeff Covington

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Club Softball

The main purpose of Club
Softball was to provide a fun
and competitive environment
for women to play fast pitch
softball. Through out the year,
the club also worked with the
Boys and Girls Club with vari-
ous activities.

Front Row: Beth Woodworth, Jeremy Bullock (3rd Base Coach), Jason
Aughey (Head Coach), Ryan Sorrell (1 st Base Coach), Katie Grim, Jessica Plank,
Sarah Kelbaugh, Anne Valeant, Lauren Schuman.DeniseWampler, Leigh Ann
White, Danielle DeSilvis, Katie Moran, Lauren Esposito, Ashley Moyer, Jessica
Hogg, Anna Bauengastner, Jennifer Rudy.

Sports Club Council
Executive Committee

The organization was re-
sponsible for running the
Sport Club Program. The
Sports Club Council Executive
Committee made sure all pa-
perwork was completed cor-
rectly, ensured that each sport
club has a functioning budget,
and also helped each of the 34
sport clubs run their teams.

Jeff Burke, Lauren Hospital, Jess Wennersten.Timothy Brooks

Student Athletic Trainers

The Student Athletic
Trainers strove to learn about
and participate in athletic
training activities on camptis.
They traveled to numerous
conventions to spread the
word about their program.

Front Row: Holly Hewitt, Becca Richardson, Michelle Alexander, Katie Gannett,
Maura McGovern, Katie Peacock; Back Row: Jason Hollar, Sharon Creamer,
Christine Berg, Akiko Ogawa, Daria Oiler, Jon Vaughan, Jason Hand.

organizations

Phi Sigma Pi

Seniors Matt Brownlee
and James Chumley
help raise money for the
American Cancer

Society at Relay for Life.
■ Seniors Johanna
Smith, Kit Wargo,
Melissa Wilkerson, April
Vaughaan, and junior
Emily Ritchwine sing at
an MS fundraiser. ■
Photos courtesy of
Johanna Smith

Nationally founded in 1916, Phi Sigma Pi was established in
1996 on campus. With requirements of at least a 3.0 GPA and dedication
to service, Phi Sigma Pi attracted many bright, spirited and devoted
members. Since Phi Sigma Pi was one ot the largest honor fraternities on
campus, they were able to sponsor and assist with many service projects.

Members of Phi Sigma Pi worked to excel in the areas of
scholarship, leadership and fellowship. "This group encompasses so many
different aspects of school," said senior Sarah Grady.

Their dedication to community service was shown throughout
the year. They held a 5k run in the fall that raised more than $2000 for
Multiple Sclerosis. With over 200 participants, the event was very
successful. The brothers also continued their sleep out on the Commons
event, that helped to raise money for and awareness of Multiple Sclerosis.
They also sponsored blood drives, tutored at a local elementary school
and participated in the Adopt-A-Highway program as well as Relay for
1 ,ife. Even though they were very busy, they found time to work on a new
project during the year, a scholarship foundation in remembrance of
Meghan Stidham, a former Phi Sigma Pi member.

While service was their primary focus, they did take time off to
have fun. They held formals and socials at Melrose. During the winter
months they went snow tubing at Massanutten, while during the warmer
months some members went sky diving and camping. A trip to Mardi
Gras was also enjoyed. "I love being in Phi Sigma Pi," said Grady. "Everyone
is so diverse. I was able to learn so much about leadership and the
Harrisonburg community all because everyone had something different to
offer." ■ by garret hitler

Front Row: Bruno Dieseldorff, Megan Inouye, Jennifer Lansing, Jennifer Adu, Denise Wampler, Jessica James. Lindsay
Crouch. Allison Crawford, Whitney Atkins, Chris South; Second Row: Michelle LaCariaJenDascher. John Ellison, Emily
Richwine.StarzaKolman.GergoryMathurin, Bridget Dougherry.Third Row: Melissa Wilkerson, Katie Beiderman.Cristin
Grady, Peter Salmon, Meredith Geary. Rachel Dunn, Cherie Brown, liana Roth, Melissa Ronen, Kimmie Dacey, Jeana
Upschulte, Kate Gross, Megan Capasso, Erin Lee; Fourth Row: Xavier Showgun, Renita Johnson, Sarah Grady, Beth
Bardeau, Krishna Austin, Beckie Boldyc, Johanna Smith, Jessica Tinsley, Kitrina Wargo, Lisa Thomasson, Amy Faulconer,
Dan Kollros, Jen Greenleaf, Ester Gertin; Back Row: Kisoo Sung, Sara Jenkins, Ashley Harding, Rebekah Bell, Kyle Barss,
Michael Hollandsworth, Jason Sapp, Matt Brownlee. Jeff Palazzolo, Jason Aulffo, Chris Haynes.Jared Schwartz, Nathan
Charles, Allison Cleland, Cathy Rodgers.Will Camnitz.

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Sigma Kappa

Uniting its members through sincere friendships, Sigma Kappa
promoted strong character by being active in both community and social
projects. The Delta Rho chapter or Sigma Kappa was rounded in 1959
and strove to follow the national tradition of "one heart, one way."

\\ ith 147 members, Sigma Kappa remained very active in
community service. They mainly supported three organizations:
Gerontology, Alzheimer's Association and the Maine Sea Coast Mission.
Their aid to Gerontology consisted of volunteering at the Bridgewater
Nursing Home as well as participating in the Adopt-A-Grandparent
program.

In addition to helping their philanthropies. Sigma Kappa also
assisted in other community events. "I love Sigma Chi's Derby Days,"
said senior Rvan Chrisman. "We all reallv got into it, we participated in
the dances, penny wars, the games and all the money went to the Boys
and Girls Club."

Sigma Kappa also focused on scholarship. Each sister was
encouraged to excel academicallv. At the end of the semester sisters held
the traditional "Chicken, Steak and Bean" scholarship program to
recognize sisters who earned high grade point averages for the semester.
Being a social sorority, these girls had fun and built long-lasting
friendships. "We are a reallv diverse group of people," said Chrisman.
"Everyone contributes to different areas. These people are my best friends
and have made some of mv greatest memories. I'm going to be proud to
look back and say I was a Sigma Kappa. ■ bytoniduncan

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C Price. M. Marino: Second Row: S Higgins.CSmith wick. A. Goss.L Brooks, BTraynham.R. Chrisman. T.O'Bhen. A. Sawetz-Glasener
L Kasper, J. Harris. A. Buckwalter. C Rannells. A. Newell. E. Fairdolh. E- Lundell. J. Blume. J. Boyd. N. Kaminowitz. Third Row: M
Wolfrey. LWorthmgton.T. Nemeth. K. Keller, R. Zevallos. S. Silvester. J. Monahan. P. Gallagher. M. Christian. C Vu-Do. K. Kosloff. K.
Kammier, J. Macey. A. Rens, A. Schmitt. A. lnnes.DDimarco.CHomowski.K.Toomey: Fourth Row: L Portugal. S.Ctaus.W Allen, L
Jenkins, ICGrochmal. J. Goodall, A. Moniodis.M. Ferguson. I. Sey, A Delnego.CKnoop.B.Snowden.C Morris. LDantzler, A. Bahr.D.
Hangen. K. Barnes. LCordell. J. Holman, Fifth Row: J. Long, N. Davidman. A. Laufer. M. Salisbury. A Pedon, A. Grenados. L Oelreigo.
M. Litz. T. Cobban. A Johnson. A Mills. J. Ruel-Bergeron. B. Nardi. E. Hass. K. Captain. J. Dibella. P Huber. S. Graves. C Duncan. A
Citrenbaum.C Belmosto. J, Costello, L Sanzari. S Dadjou K. Murphy, K. Leftwich; Sixth Row: D Leftwich. S, Elcesser, A Ground. E
Costello. E Burgdorf, A Bush, M Jones. K. Burgess, T Coronado. K. Noll. KGnmes. M. Sloan, D.Mayer-Ashoff.C Platz. D. McGmley. E
Wilson. C Reustte. S. Morns. S. Schreibman, A Kamps Kramer. A Vachnavetski, J. Vaughn. Back Row: D. Rocco. B. Amedeo. M
GcienteK.Carter.MWesLBShapalis.CAnderson.M(>jwr^.CJacl'Aon.S. Austin. AMcDonakl^
K. Morrone. N. Herttua. I. Baumann.C. Fritz. K. Humey, C Rahl, B-Henlich.C Petri ne. L Miller

Pulling the tope with
all their might, sisters
of Sigma Kappa
attempt to win the
tug-o-war contest
during Greek Week.
The week was a great
bonding experience for
the the girls and they
placed second overall. ■
The ladies of Sigma
Kappa pose for a quick
picture at the Memory
Walk.The annual activity
tookplace at Purcell
Park and raised money
for the Alzheimer's
Association. ■ Photos
courtesy of Sigma Kappa

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organizations

Madison Motorsports

lar enthusiasts bonded through Madison Motorsports. a new organization this year. "I
joined because I wanted to find people who were as into cars as I was," said Vice President sophomore
Hunter Brown. Members participated in auto crossing, flagged for races, spectated races as well as
hosted a car show.

Auto crossing was one of the more popular events. A parking lot was rented and closed off so
that an intricate course or cones could be set up. Participants would then drive through the course
trying to keep a fast pace while working on their accuracy. The course was timed, and die person with
the lowest time was the winner. The cars reached speeds up to about 70 mph.

With a membership ot about 100 people, Madison Motorsports did a lot of traveling as a
group. They went to Summit Point, West Virginia, Virginia International Raceway in Danville, and
Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Virginia to spectate and flag at races.

One of their biggest on-campus events was their annual car show. Held in the Spring, there
were more than 40 cars of all genres. This event allowed students to learn more about cars and helped
to build interest in the club. The club also held tech days where members shared tools and taught each
other about various car maintenance issues.

Meeting ever)' two weeks, members enjoyed dinners together and hanging out in their spare
time. "These guys are lots of fun.' said Brown. "We have similar interests so we get along really well."
With popularity growing throughout the year, Madison Motorsports was able to participate in many
events and educate members on all the fine points of racing cars. ■ bytoniduncan

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Madison Society

Members of Madison Society accomplished many of their goals this year and grew closer as a
group. Based on their principle, "spirit through tradition, tradition through spirit," members promoted
school spirit during athletic events as well as Madison Week. This year marked their fifth anniversary.

Members were seen enthusiastically cheering on the Dukes at athletic events. They also made
the purple and gold balloon archways at both the football and basketball games. Two to three hours
before a game they took hundreds of balloons, a helium tank and fishing wire and got to work creating
their masterpieces. "It's a lot of work, but people really seem to like it and they turn out great," said
Conley.

Their assistance during Madison Day and Madison Week was very beneficial to the school.
Madison Society acted as the student voice on committees, informing the panels what students wanted
to participate in.

In the spring, Madison Society worked hard to create Project Paws. Their vision was to have
painted Duke Dog paw prints around campus — each one sponsored by separate clubs. "Many schools
show their spirit in this way and I think it would add something to the campus," said Conley. By
promoting the traditions and history of the school, Madison Society helped to create a more spirited
campus and encourage students to be proud of their university. ■ by toni duncan

Front Row: Elizabeth Martin. Erin Conley; Middle
Row: Sarah Yates. Kellye Parker, Ashley Brady,
Jonathan Glass; Back Row:Travis Garlock, Leighann
Whitley.

Members of Madison
Society work at their
"JMU Trivia" contest
table on the Commons
during Homecoming
week. Madison Society
helped promote the
university's spirit and
traditions during the
year. ■ Photo courtesy
of Erin Conley

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organizations

Sigma Nu

Protecting his big
brothers of Sigma Nu,
freshman Matt

Arrendall poses as the
fraternity's "bouncer."
Many strong

friendships were made
by all the brothers
through service

projects and events ■
Photo courtesy of Ross
Airington

The brothers of Sigma
Nu take great pride in
there unity and
fellowship. The

fraternity continued to
volunteer at a local
elementary school and
played intermural
sports during the year.
■ Photo courtesy of Ross
Airington

Established in 1869, Sigma Nu celebrated their 30th anniversary
on campus last fall. With a strong brotherhood promoting their ideals of
Love, Truth and Honor, Sigma Nu gave back to their community and enjoyed
their year. Describing his brothers as "friendly, smart and respectful," senior
Stephen Mathieu explained that he had grown from being in Sigma Nu
through the services and friendships.

Sigma Nu took great effort in helping those in need throughout
the community. Sigma Nu raised money for Make-A-Wish in their annual
"Hoops for Kids" program. They worked with Delta Delta Delta to make
their basketball marathon a success, raising over $2000 in all. The brothers
also volunteered at a local elementary school where they created an art
workshop with many different stations. Classes would take turns going to the
workshop where the children could do spin art, Egyptian art and other various
projects.

Although community service was very important to them, Sigma
Nu also dedicated their time to promote stronger friendships by participating
in many social events. They created a team and played in the intramural
sports like football, soccer, basketball and volleyball. They also took trips up
to Massanutten to go tubing and hosted barbecues.

Leadership and scholarship were also encouraged. Brothers
supported one another in their endeavors. "I have found that Sigma Nu gave
me an opportunity to become a leader," said junior Andy Pak. "I have seen
our fraternity move into the right direction with our community service and
just with each other." With members continuing to push themselves to be
better men, Sigma Nu upheld their ideals and impacted the community in a
positive wav. ■ by toni duncan

Front Row: Steve Martin, Aaron Rinaca, Eric Thompson, Andy Pak, Josh Coder, Thomas Girardi,
Shane Symerlon, Jonathan Owens, Mai Higgins, Robert Bernard; Middle Row: Alex Due,
Matthew Bishop, Brandon Batly, Luke Watson, Brian Moyer.Shamel Rodriguez, Roswell Airington,
Mark Klinker, Alfred Wanderlingh, Bryan Lynch; Back Row: Andrew Ferrara, Greg Zahn, Evan
Livick, Bill Brennan, Nato Elliott, Billy Scott, Chris Conquest, Russell Hammond, Chris Rohr.Tim
Carroll, Elliot Perkins.

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Sigma Sigma Sigma

Sigma Sigma Sigma was founded at Longwood College in 1 898.
There were eight original founders and the open motto of the sorority was
"Faithful Until Death."

Sigma Sigma Sigma strove to promote community service through
their philanthropy, Sigma Serves Children. The sorority promoted strong
womanly character and sistethood with everything they engaged in.

Tri Sigma President, senior Jessi Fulton spoke with praise about
the women of her sorority and the bonds they created with each other.
"Our organization consists of 160 very diverse, talented and enthusiastic
women of the JMU community," Fulton said. "Although we have all joined
Tti Sigma for different reasons, it is a safe bet that after being initiated,
almost even' woman will say that the most impottant aspect of this sorority
is the friendships she has made within the Tri-Sigma sisterhood."

Fulton also recounted the admirable charity efforts of Tri Sigma.
"We take great pride in our annual Cake Walk to raise awareness for eating
disorders and our Kickball Tournament, which is open to the entire student
bod}', for our National Philanthropy - Robbie Page Foundation for children's
play therapy," Fulton said. "Involving our sorority in the philanthropic
events of other chapters on this campus is another great way for our
sisterhood to grow stronger, as well. Greek Week and Greek Sing are a
passion - not just a hobby - for Tri-Sigma." ■ by garret hitler

Posing with their elderly
companion are Jen Masi
and Amanda Dean.
Along with Sigma Chi,
Tri-Sig participated in
wheel chair square
dancing at a local
retirement home. ■ Tri-
Sig members Ellen
Hyman, Amanda Dean,
Jess Miller, Kara Kernus
and Katie Gannett show
off their smiles at Greek
Sing 2002. The girls
competed with their
theme of "sigma Safari."
■ Photos courtesy ofTri-Sig

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Lawrence, Jennifer Masi, Second Row: Boupha Soulatha, Janice Rafferty, Andreya Czuwak,
Caitlin Gi bson, Amanda Dean, Angie Hawley, Stephanie Panichello.Amy Underwood, Jessica
Happick, Katie Sendak; Third Row: Stephanie Labuz, Michelle Sealock, Jenn Rosinski, Katie
Mooney.MandyWilliams.Courtney Walsh, Hillary Zelnick, Katie Raponi, Leigh Giblin, Elizabeth
Anderson, Leslie Vicale, Jami Flyzik, Lindsey Hayes; Fourth Row: Linsey Wunderlich, Melissa
Twardzik, Shelby Foster, Amy Simpson, Jackie Kershis, Brynn Cramer, Amy Passero, Courtney
Frick, Alexis Hendrix, Elaine Sullivan, Lauren Connor, Serena Maietta, Jennifer Walker, Erica
Schomo; Back Row: Roxanne Bayan, Ashley Dorey, Erika Blinstrub, Halie Glick, Ashley Polo,
Brook Berger, Molly O'Brien, Jennifer Barren, Lindsay Burgess, Katie Oates, Megan Erhardt, Allie
Crouch. Chrissy Hernandez, Sarah Barrett, Lindsay Rosser, Lindsay Cranwell, Erin Kelly, Natalie
Dubanowitz.

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Note-oriety

Note-oriety, the university's premier all-female a cappella group, completed another successful
year of mesmerizing audiences with their vocal prowess and engaging harmonies. Their concerts were
not merely work for them, but opportunities that displayed the level of love and pride that went into
their craft.

Note-oriety was established in 1 998 and has covered songs by such artists as Whitney Houston
and Tori Amos. Every year the group sought to develop an entirely new repertoire. Note-orietys most
recent CD was tecorded in December of 2001, with the group typically recording one album every
two years. Because the group enjoyed performing so much, they put on dozens of concerts in the span
of a year. Among these concerts were their annual ZTA Breast Cancer Awareness Concert, and the
Camp Heartland Halloween Benefit Concert. The group also gave a Christmas show and an End of
the Year performance.

Junior Pamela Hoover, Business Manager of the all-female a cappella group said, "Note-
oriety has given me, and dozens of other girls, the opportunity to share in music, performance, and
friendship. From the time I auditioned, to now, the second semester of my junior year, I have felt a
unique connection to these girls that is unlike any other group experience I've had. We are a diverse
group of girls that share the same values and goals, which motivates us greatly during our rehearsals
and concerts to work our hardest and to show the community 'what we've got! " ■ by garret hiller

Front Row: Jillian Kelleher, Deena Khalil, Colleen
Burke, Nicole Morris, Rhea Hesse, Melinda Nester,
Ashley Butala, Laurel Pipkin; Back Row: Erin
Wilkinson, Katie Coleman, Heather Glynn, Jessica
Price, Elizabeth Bour, Sarah Petersen, Shelly Milam,
Pam Hoover.

The girls from Note-
oiety chow down on
delicious food at a
social event. Occasions
like this one allowed the
members to bond and
enhanced their musical
performances. ■ Photo
courtesy of Pam Hoover

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Student Ambassadors

The Student Ambassadors made a significant and positive
impact on campus. Giving about 2,500 tours to 30,000 people, the
Student Ambassadors were a very well known presence at the university.
The responsibility of giving tours was a large one since 32% of college
freshmen said that the tour given at a college made a big impact on
where they chose to attend.

Student Ambassadors held their annual Operation Santa Claus
(OSC) to collect money and toys for Harrisonburg children during the
holiday season. This popular event included a screening of the animated
"The Grinch Who Stole Christmas," door prizes and performances by a
cappella groups. OSC raised more than $1500 and collected more than
300 toys.

Ambassadors' genuine love for their school helped bring the
members closer together. In an organization with 100 to 150 members,
they made families with "bigs" and "littles" so new members felt
welcomed. They also held Halloween and St. Patricks Day parties along
with semi-formals each semester. An overnight retreat also helped to bring
the ambassadors closer together. "These people are my best friends," said
senior Stephen Clark. "We hang out together a lot outside of designated
ambassador events."

Student Ambassadors partook in homecoming festivities, had
tailgate parties before football games and enthusiastically cheered on the
dukes at sporting events. The Student Ambassadors represented their
school proudly and positively through service projects, positive attitudes
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Melissa Tait, Laura Coehran, Meghann Fee; Second Row: Krystal Garrett, Britt Schaal,
Stephanie Wallis, Jessica Norris, Meghan Baillargeon, Melissa Dzbynski, Jennifer Nelson,
Donalda Harding, Katie Taylor; Back Row: Brian King, Hectorious Salazar, Frank Smith, Will
Tragert, Will Camnitz, Mike Nav, Tom McCaffrey, Jared Schwartz, Dave Ursofine, Howie
Krasilovsky; Not Pictured: Lauren Alfonso, Maureen McLoughlin, Nedda Mansy.

Pretending they are part
of the team, Meg Fee
and Betsy Wachendorf
sit on the bench. The
Student Ambassadors
traveled to museum as
part of a team builder. ■
Hanging out is one of
the favorite pastimes
shared by members of
Students Ambassadors.
■ Photos courtesy of
Student Ambassadors

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Tau Sigma

The purposeTau Sigma
was to promote successful tran-
sition into student life at James
Madison University and con-
tinual dedication to scholar-
ships.

Front Row:JillMisurda,KristenWhitley,Sunny8oyce;Back Row: Ryan Fagan,
Darcy Swain, Lauren Zaccagnino.

Triathlon

The Triathion Club pro-
motes athletic involvement in
swimming, biking and run-
ning areas. The club impacts
the local community by join-
ing with local citizens for both
workouts and races.

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Hetherington, Jeff Burke: President, Jo Fitzpatrick, Bryan Hickman, Emily
Cuenin, Joanna Mitchell, Hal Wilkins.ThomasTyler, Jakob Barnett, Sheila Ernst,
Alan Kravetz.ChrisBabb, Andy Blatecky, Joshua Grainer, Ryan Stava, Amanda
Lee, Cheyanne Vickup.

Virginia Biotechnology Association

The purpose of the Vir-
ginia Biotechnology Associa-
tion is to promote the field of
biotechnology within the Uni-
versity and the community
through a series of seminars,
speakers, and various activities.

Front Row: Megan Barber, Clare Stewart: President; Back Row: Jessie Lish, Nate
Auchior, Ronald Riaab.

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Commited to the five values of friendship, knowledge, service, morality and excellence, the
brothers of Phi Gamma Delta worked hard to uphold their valued traditions that dated back to the
national founding in 1848. Colonized on campus in 1993 and chartered in 1994, the Mu Chi chapter
of Phi Gamma Delta, also known as FIJI, created a strong brotherhood and has continually made a
significant impact on campus.

Service was a high priority among the brothers, shown through their dedication to helping
the community. Members participated in Shots for Tots, which raised money to help combat multiple
sclerosis in children. Phi Gamma Delta also assisted the Harrisonburg community, volunteering at die
Salvation Army and Mercy House. They took time out of their day to visit residents at Sunnyside
Retirement Home as well.

Being a social fraternity, FIJI planned many fun events throughout the year. They hosted and
participated in many mixers and parties. The brothers also put together an intermural football team,
strengthening their bonds through sports.

With prominent Phi Gamma Delta graduates like Johnny Carson and Phil Knight, president
of Nike, it was no surprise that these brothers worked hard and excelled in their endeavors. However,
most members would agree that it was the friendships and their room to grow which made being in
FIJI worthwhile. "The work we put into upholding our values makes us better men," said senior
Historian Bobby Dozier. "What more can you ask from a fraternity like that?" ■ bytoniduncan

Front Row: Greg Kruger, Melissa Wyman
(Sweetheart), Bobby Dozier, Brian Garrett, Arthur
Trusler, Matt Fortner, Stuart Shroff, Josh Brick; Back
Row: Anthony Selbe, Nick Fite, Brian Glass, Glenn
Bukowski, Mike Sacks, Daniel Reynolds, Andrew
Boyd, John Leonard, Kevin Brennan, Kevin Ask,
Andrew Bunn, Morgan Dowell, Ben Dickey, Jason
Hart, Brendan Quirk, David Lingebach.

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Student Duke Club

Duke Club members
show off their painted
bodies at the first
football game of the
year. The club was
known for their immense
support of the university's
sports teams and never
missed an event. ■
On Student Organization
Night, Jeremy Bullock
and President Mark
Hoskins engage in
pleasant conversation
with prospective

members. The club
raised money at many
sporting events and
went to all the football
team's away games.
■ Photos courtesy of
Lindsay Crouch

Boasting nearly 500 members, the Student Duke Club has
come a long way since its founding in 2000. It began with only 17
members, their ranks growing substantially larger every year. SDC
promoted school spirit as well as support for the athletic teams through
their activities. Cheering at football and basketball games, this group
made their presence known. They wore matching shirts and chanted
the fight song, encouraging their team as loudly as they could. They
also attended many or the women's and men's soccer games.

SDC went beyond sideline cheers, they also helped to organize
social events at the games. They gave out hot chocolate at field hockey
games and had a big baseball cookout. SDC also enjoyed tailgate parties
outside or football games and road trips to give the Dukes some long
distance support.

Anyone and everyone was welcome to join the club. Each
member paid $25 in dues that went to the club's Endowment
Membership Fund to provide scholarships for student athletes. They
also participated in fundraisers such as distributing programs before home
football games. While meetings were not mandatory, SDC met as a
group bimonthly. At most meetings a guest speaker, normally a coach of
one of the sports, spoke to the members.

While this group was large, they tried to get together to
participate in other events to build strong friendships. They were involved
in UREC's various intramural sports and also had two teams walk in
Relay for Life. Members found that this club was a worthwhile
experience. "I joined when I was a sophomore," said President senior
Mark Hoskins. "I saw all the members and they looked like they were
having fun. I wanted to get involved and I loved athletics, this club was
perfect tor me. ■ bytoniduncan

Front Row: Sara Cichocki, Brycie Smith, Kelly McCormack, Ellie Loveman, Kate Parker. Shannon Doherty, Rebecca
Richardson, Marcus Carter, Aaron Bowman, Matt Sutor, Jon Kagarise, Doug Ley. Jimmy Kelly:Second Row: Katie Freind,
Meredith Funsten, Lauren Myers, Christopher Nahuk, Ashley Sumner. Lindsay Crouch, Mark Hoskins, Blair Goodman.
Ryan Sorrell, Jeremy Bullock, Laura Cilmi, Mindy White, Third Row: Eva McCord. Erin Conley. Kellye Parker. Ashley
Brady, Jason Planakis. Martin Pounds. Zac Price, Tom Cialino, Steven Gaberdiel, Chris Conaway, Lauren Gardner, Patrick
Hare, Amanda Lee, Wendy Friedman, Kim Broas, Leslie Sensabaugh, Kristin Howard. Andrea Tippett, Robyn Smith,
Amanda Stokes, Kimberly Ouerbeck, Kristen Madairy; Back Row: Colette Kemler, Adam Suritz. Leanne Chambers,
Cherie Brown, Heather Horan, Melissa Ronen.Candace Fletcher. Lisa Clemente, Kathleen Lemker. Lizabeth Workman,
ChrisComerford

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Student Government Association

The members of Student Government Association had another intense year grappling with
important issues facing the university's community of students, faculty, and surrounding Harrisonburg
residents. Among some of the most significant matters were the debate over providing front-end budgeting
to student organizations like Black Student Alliance and National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People, the voter registration drives and rallies for the bond referendum, and the mid-year
increase in tuition.

The SGA was the voice of the student body, representing the student perspective and working
together to bring about positive changes for the school. The SGA was composed of five branches: The
Executive Council, The Student Senate (including the Senate Standing Committees), Class Council,
University Commissions and Committees, and a new leadership program: Students Educating And
Leading Students (SEALS). All five branches were composed of elected and student-appointed members
and operated entirely under student leadership. The SGA Constitution, created in 1976, was the
framework by which the organization operated.

The four executive council officers were elected in the spring of 2002 to serve a one-year term
for the following school year. Junior Andrea Fischetti served as the Vice President of Administrative
Affairs, the position directly underneath the president. "In this position I am responsible for appointing
roughly 30 students to various commissions and committees within the university," Fischetti said. "I
also coordinate student organization field requests, special events, etc. Informally, I serve as a direct link
to bringing student concerns directly to the administration and communicating these effectively and
honestly."

Like all of the elected members of the SGA, Fischetti understood what an important role she
was serving and worked diligently to represent her constituents. "I try my best to take this job seriously
and treat it professionally; it is not unusual for those in my classes to see me dressed-up at least 3 or 4
days a week because many of the meetings I attend fall during the school day, between my classes, with
administrators, faculty, and other students," she said. "I think Student Government provides a great
outlet for students interested in the decision-making process of the university." ■ by garret hitter

Front Row: T. Culligan, K. Thorn, M. Sette, M. Gray, A. Fischetti, J, Lumsden, L Stoney, L. Walther-Thomas, T. Brooks, J.
Misner, M.Woodfield, E.Hoffman; Second Row: A House. T. Houser, K. Gray, L. Boote, M. Sick, B. Rudolph, K. Freind, S.
Shue, N. Garcia, D. Rettinger, K. Landi, K. Ferguson, J. Brockwell, K. Petzold, I. Manilli, G. Maurone, A. Morris, C Maxwell, S.
Fortier, A. Wilson, R. Anderson, L Formagus, A Laputka, A. Atienca; Third Row: S Reynolds, M Baitch, J. Moreien, K.
Morse, P. Mooney, C. Britton, A. Wilkins, L Wilson, K. Pallnoh, D. Dunlap, M. Laughner, B. Mido, T. Weaver, D. Clements, K.
Smith, L. Drummond, C. Perez; Fourth Row: K Throo, B. Hanifin, J. Lachman, J. Porter, A. Dudik, A. Wiley Holman, K.
Winters, D, Perry, T.GIotfelty, J, Burke, S.Harshbarger,W.Hedgepeth,D. Wetzel, K.Schnebel, J, Montgomery, R.Pineres.M.
Taylor, R, Armstrong, S. Schroff, Back Row: J Hill, W Spencer, B. Brown, B Austin, M, Benjamin, M. Davis, J. Specht, B.
O'Dwyer, C Winter, R, Thompson, C Crawford, R, Strother, D Crain, J, Taylor. M, Goodman, D, Bermi

Graduate student Peter
Swerdzewski explains
Senate Bill 11 10 to Blue
Ridge Senator Lauren
Broussard and the rest
of the SGA members. ■
SGA members went
lobbying in January in
regards to higher
education issues on
behalf of the university.
■ Photos courtesy of
Jenny Brockwell

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Committee Chairs

Front Row: Jenny Brockwell.KrissySchnebel.Connie Maxwell, Adrianne Laputka;
Back Row: Mike Goodman, Kevin Winters, Jamie Specht, Stuart Shroff, Brian Nido.

Executive Council &
Support Staff

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Front Row: Jess Lumsden, Lyndsey Walther-Thomas.Tim Brooks, Megan Sette;
Middle Row: Evan Hoffman, Mandy Woodfield, Jess Misner, Andrea Fischetti;
Back Row: Kevin Thorn, Matt Gray, Levar Stoney: President, Tom Culligan.

Class Councils

Front Row: Sarah Shue, Jennifer Lachman, Nathalie Garcia. Adrianne Laputka, Liza
Nixon, Stacey Henning, Desiree Clements, Kimberly Petzold, Brian Hanifin, Michael
Davis, Brian Austin, Justin Solomon, Wesli Spencer.

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Swim Club

A strong love and dedication to the sport of swimming brought
the co-ed Swim Club together and led them to a great season. Swimmers
of all levels were welcomed to participate in practices and some chose to
compete. They traveled and competed against schools such as University
of Virginia, William & Mary, Virginia Tech, University or Maryland and
University of Pennsylvania. The Swim Club also hosted a meet each
semester.

"I joined the club and decided to become president because I
wanted to belong to an organization that involved something I love, with
great people, that did amazing things for not only the school but also the
community," said president junior Katie Mooney.

Many members agreed that thev joined because they wanted to
keep up their level of swimming and compete; however, they did not
want to commit to the time that a varsity level sport demanded. The
Swim Club met four davs a week, Monday through Thursdav, each practice
led by a different officer. "At each practice you get in to the lane based on
your ability," said junior Jennifer Jackson. "You learn a lot; it's just not as
strenuous as a varsity swimming.

Outside the pool, these athletes served the Harrisonburg
community. They participated in the Multiple Sclerosis walk last fall. In
the winter they supported a family through UREC's Warm-a- Winter-
Wish program. During the spring, they created a team to partake in Relay
for Life, a all-night walk to raise money for cancer research.

"We work hard," said Jackson, "but we always have fun. We do
lots of team dinners." These dinners allowed the athletes to bond and
psych each other up tor upcoming competitions. "The swim club is an
amazing place to meet some of your best friends, all while being able to
compete in the sport you love," said Mooney. ■ bytoniduncan

Participating in 4 Square
for Valley AIDS.seniors Jess
Hanebury and Colleen
Newman and sophomore
Jen Makersky pass the ball.
Swimmers participated in
many activities outside of
the pool. ■ After a home
meet, the team celebrates
together. Swim Club
hosted a home swim meet
in spring semester. uphotos
courtesy of jess hanebury.

Front Row: George Rector, Matt Tremonte, Middle Row: Lee Brittan, Lauren Stilwell, Katie
Mooney, David French, Jess Hanebury, Kristen Ficca, Jason de la Bruyere; Back Row: Jenny
Piantedosi, Megan Putt, Signe McLaughlin, Jennifer Jackson, Andrea Tippett.Toni Vogel, Erin
Sochaski.

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Sigma Alpha Iota

Mgma Alpha Iota was an international women's music fraternity involved in
furthering music in the communitv. promoting arts, and encouraging others in their musical
endeavors. The local college chapter or SAI was the 1 2 1 st chartered, and was formed December
7, 1958. In fall 2002, this chapter initiated its largest class in recent memory with the induction
of 1 9 young women. Standing 42 members strong, the sisters performed in such activities as
singing the national anthem at football games, and helping with the School of Music auditions.
The sisters of SAI also participated in a number of other sen ice projects and fundraisers.
These included dinners tor facultv and visiting guests, various food, clothing, and book
drives, volunteering at local animal shelters, ushering concerts, and performing throughout
the community. ■ by garret hiller

Front Row: Melissa Heath, Lisa Hagen, Erin Driscoll,
Molly Breffitt, Amanda Bowser. Kristen Hammerston,
Kate Preston; Middle Row: Jeanne Ciarlo.Kathy Hallock.
Sarah Frank. Adrienne Issi, Kim Witt, Laura Chick, Ashley
Trumpler; Back Row: Colleen Burke.CassieTurekJenny
Howard, Jessica Glendinning, Sarah Stahler, Jennifer
Converse.

Sigma Alpha lota
members hang out
together while posing for
a picture. An international
women's music fraternity,
Sigma Alpha lota was
involved in spreading their
love of music to the
surrounding community-^
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Alpha lota

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Women's Club Volleyball

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The Women s
leyball provided players a
chance to compete and travel
to many other colleges and
cites. The club also sponsored
several car washes, went camp-
ing, held a semiformal and vol-
unteered with Special Olym-
pics.

Front Row: Gillian Ginter, Liz Moore, Lindsey Augustine, Tabitha Jones,
Courtney Parmelee, Erin Nixon, Maureen Geis, Lindsay Rinker, Denise
Machonis, Sarah Gigantino, Heather Hickcox, Brittney Potter, Melissa
Burlovich, Aran Gallagher, Lauren Maestranzi; Back Row: Jessica Taylor,
Jessica Zetelski, Caroline Boyd, Kathryn Wright, Karla Gessler, Katy Zibell,
Brooke Ashcraft, Lindsay Streeper, Erin Frahm.

Women's Club Water Polo

The primary function of
the Womens Water Polo team
was to provide an opportunity
for university students to par-
ticipate in water polo and stay
active while having fun. The
team was also involved in vari-
ous community service events.

Front Row: Jennifer Desrosiers, Katie Clark, Jill Munas, Mollie Greer, Chelsea
Skotchdopole; Back Row: Susie Welsh, Annalyn Hoopengardner, Esther
Gertin, Nicole Nadal, Kerry Williams, Emmy Hewitt, Bonnie Jeanne Savon,
Ashley Cavell, Lindsay Keifetz, Meghan McAteer, Lacey Rainwater, Lindsay
Haus, Jen Tessino, Jen Morelli, Olivia Ting, Shaina Ambrose.

Women of Color

Women of Color sup-
ported female students of color
and provided programs to edu-
cate the university about their
concerns. The group hosted
Women of Color Week in
March and a Breast Cancer
Awareness pragram in October.

Front Row: Catrina Sims, Jennifer Johnson, Tracie Evans, Kristie Fleming, Ashla
Hill, Charmaine Wingfield, Victoria Jessie, Jasmine Lewis; Back Row: Jaime
Robinson, Stacey Carter, Merrick Morris, Natasha Burke, Brittany Williams, Lynsie
Lewis, Kim Glenn.

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Tae Kwon Do

Riya Metha, Jessica
Puentes and Heather
Ardnt take a break from
their strenuous practice.
Each practice, members
strove to improve their
technique and skill. ■
Tae Kwon Do

participants Gregory
Asmay, Joey Pernia and
Jessica Puentes proudly
display a certificate
awarded to them at an
event the organization
attended. ■ photos
courtesy of Jessica
Puentes

The members or Tae Kwon Do Club set out to stimulate interest
in their organization among students, faculty, and staff members as an art,
a sport, and a means of self-defense. The Tae Kwon Do Club was established
in 1981. Back then the club used a little corner in Godwin Hall to conduct
their meetings. Over 20 years later, Tae Kwon Do had become a burgeoning
sports club with upwards of 75 members.

Among the incentives offered to the students of Tae Kwon Do
were uniformed club certificates and the opportunity for advancement in
rank. Students progressed based on their attitude, knowledge of TKD
history, perfection of foundation, mastery of authentic TKD forms,
knowledge and application of techniques, and completion of attendance
requirements.

The club also took time during the school year to participate in
community service events and fundraisers. These events included Warm-
a-Winter-Wish which the club participated in every year through the Sports
Club Council, and Relay for Life where the team raised over Si 000 for
cancer research. TKD also joined together in various other community
service programs to help the university such as ROTC and self-defense
classes. Tae Kwon Do Club President, junior Christina Graven said, "there
are a lot of different levels in the club, based on experience, and it takes a
lot [to get through them all]. The club has a lot of camaraderie - it's like
one big family." ■ by garret hiller

Front Row: Jessica Puentes. Christina Graven, Jenny Muth, Riya Mehta, Jonathan Price, Michael Foulger;
Second Row: Diana Aldrich, Christina Zafiris, Kim Tashner.Tazzie Howard, Summer Shannon, James
Doherty, Kyle Adams, Heather Arndt, Lisa Santra, Germaine Schneider, Caitlin Fitzpatrick, Kristen
Donnelly, Megan Scott, Melissa Hugill, Katie Bruder, Bonnie Buchanan, Kimberly Ortiz, Brad Martelo,
Greg Miller, Ron Bartolo, Tiffany Grant, Ryan Eades, Lindsay Wade, Greg Asma, Nick Gregwave.Masood
Habib, John Landry. Jamie Mickelson, Suzanne Fluty, Becka Thacher, Jeff Muller, Bryan Driskell, Nick
Cormier, Derek Litchfield, Dan Prockton, Tony Martinez, Nick Bernasconi, Patrick Marquardt, Eric
Dircken, A. Raleigh Marshall, Ryan Merriam, Grant Putnam. Sean Schatte. Karen Heely, Mike Flippin.

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The Breeze

Students always looked forward to Monday and Thursday mornings, as that
was when new editions of the university's twice-weekly newspaper, The Breeze, were
distributed across campus. The publication celebrated its 80th year of existence and was
as popular as ever among students with such enduring features like "Darts and Pats"
and "Campus Spotlight." Prominent news items this past year included coverage ot the
bond referendum and the mid-year tuition increase.

The campus newspaper boasted a staff of 18 editors, about 20 advertising
members, three full-time staffers, and approximately 200 senior, staff, and contributing
writers. New writers were encouraged to submit their work and suggest fresh, original
ideas for stories. Writing workshops were regularly held and conducted by the various
editors to hand out writing assignments and to offer tips on how to properly write for
The Breeze. Editor-in-Chief, senior Jeanine Gajewski said one of her goals for the year
was to hold, "a big recruitment drive to get our name out there through fliers and open
houses. It looks like it worked because now I get complaints about how there are too
many writers."

The Breeze staff worked many long hours in the stuffy basement of Anthony-
Seeger but took pride in their efforts based on response by the student body. News
Editor, junior Khalii Garriott said, "A lot ot work and a lot of hours go into making the
Breeze but it's worth it. The work comes together and students seem to enjoy it."
■ by garret hitler

Senior copy editors Lucia
Lodato and Lauren York
review a page. Copy
editors checked for
grammar.spelling.and syle
errors. ■ Junior Khalii
Garriot designs the news
section. The Breeze
contained news, opinion,
focus, style and sports
sections. ■ Photo by Jess
Hanebury

Front Row: Lauren York, Lisa Marietta, Kristy Nicolich, Kyra Papafie, Brenna Walton, Alison Fargo,
Lucia Lodato, Brandon Pagelow, Jennifer Valle, Jess Hanebury, Jeanine Gajewski, Travis
Clingenpeel, Sarah Stanitz, Rachelle Lacroix, Richard NoTharp, Carly Medosch, Gail Chapolini,
Lauren Kinelski, James Matarese, Khalii Garriott, Laura Dean, Dan Bowman, Drew Wilson.

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Sigma Iota Alpha

As the university's first Latino sorority, die Alpha Epsilon chapter of Sigma Iota Alpha
worked hard to spread diversity through their community services. Founded in the spring of
2000, die sisters strove to uphold their ideals of Solidarity, Inspiration and Friendship. Sigma Iota
Alpha achieved their three goals: to increase awareness of Latino cultures, promote sisterhood
and leadership and serve as models of excellence in academics and achievements by becoming
role models throughout the university and Harrisonburg community.

The ladies of Sigma Iota Alpha all took leadership roles. "1 gained so much leadership
experience," said founder senior Naomi Estela. "I learned how to get things accomplished and a
lot about the community." The sisters were extremely dedicated to community service. In the
fall, Sigma Iota Alpha held a baby supply drive outside K-Mart. With all the supplies diey acquired
they threw a baby shower for Hand-In-Hand which supports pregnant teens. At the baby shower
they had games, prizes and food. The}' also hosted a Halloween party for the children in the
Valley View mobile home community. Everyone got dressed up and they passed out candy to the
children. They had games and face painting as well.

Sigma Alpha Iota also co-sponsored Celebracion Latina with the Latino Student Alliance
with all the proceeds going to charity. It was held in the Grand Ballroom and there was a band,
dancing and lots of Latino food. This helped to raise awareness or the Latino culture as a whole
and in the Harrisonburg community.

To many of the members it was the friendships and the ability to learn more about the
Latino culture that brought these women together. "We felt the need to learn more about the
Latino culture and we all wanted to make a difference in some way. I believe we are a family now,"
said Estela.B bytoniduncan

Front Row: Kat Milloy, Vicki Winn, Megan Beazley,
Lindsay Rose.Middle Row.Jessica Lumsden, Jeni Cox,
Anne Valeantjanine Klein, Andrea Taliaferro.Maggie
Dean, Becky Rice. Back Row: Leah Evert, Caitlin
Danahy, Christine Baker, Sarah Zook. Cesey Quinn,
Michelle Colligan.

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Naomi Estela, Jessica
Puentes, Lisa Marshall,
Marie Rosado, Patricia
Guzman and Wilvia
Espinoza give back to their
community. The

organization performed
service to the neighboring
communities by collecting
baby supplies for pregnant
teen mothers. ■ photo
courtesy ofJessico Puentes

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Ski Club

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The Ski Club was the university's premier organization for students devoted to the sport
of skiing for recreation. Although having only completed its second year in existence, the club had
already attracted much interest by the student body. The Ski Club earned official recognition by
the Sports Club Council in Spring 2002. The club did not compete in races or hold practices, but
was strictly recreational in nature.

As the organization was still in the early phases of branching out, it had not done much
in the way of community service. However, the club still participated with the University Recreation
Center in Warm-A- Winter- Wish, gathering clothing and food for a family in need. The Ski Club
was also planning to host more events similar to Warm-a- Winter- Wish in the coming years.

Students enjoyed the opportunity to ski for pleasure while meeting new friends with
similar interests. "I decided to join because I love to ski," said Ski Club Executive Secretary,
sophomore Whitney Taylor. "I was walking around campus last year and when I walked up to the
entrance of my dorm, I saw a flyer for Ski Club. It was going to be new because there was only a
ski racing club and people wanted to create something for recreation only." The Ski Club looked
forward to sharing the fun and excitement of this winter sport with many new members in the
future.! by garret hiller

Front Row: Ashley Brady, Heather Rabinowitz,
Whitney Taylor; Back Row: Jason Ray, Jerad Hanlon,
KateTraubert.

The executive members
of the Ski Club gather
together for a picture.
Jerad Hanlon, Ashley
Brady, Rebecca Macvittie,
Rachel Vitagliano, Patrick
Have and Whitney Taylor
worked hard to recruit
new members

throughout the year. ■
photo courtesy of Joson
Ray

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organizations

Mark Johnson, Paul
Rukenbrod and Mike Fry
warm up before a
tournament against The
University of Virginia. ■
During the tournament
at UVA, the guys put up a
good defense. The team
practiced eight hours a
week in addition to other
outside practices to
improve their skills. ■
Photos courtesy of Men's
Water Polo

Men's Club Water Polo

Being a part of the Mens Club Water Polo was more than just
being on a college athletic team. The members of this cohesive group shared
a very close bond as they lived, studied and parried together. Club President
Mark Johnson said, "Men's Club Water Polo is a tightly knit group. We are
in the pool together eight hours a week and out of the pool together for
several more hours." The club provided the opportunity for people of various
experience levels with an interest in water polo to learn the sport, compete in
tournaments with othet universities, and most importantly, have a lot of
fun.

Club Water Polo was founded in 1994 and was a co-ed team until
1998. When not playing in the pool, the club members participated in a
number of sendee projects including working concessions at several college
football and basketball games. The team was also proud of its involvement
with the Warm-a- Winter- Wish sendee project during the Christmas season.
Johnson said, "Another big part of the team is fundraising. We are always
serving refreshments, or cleaning the Convo or stadium to fund events like
spring tournaments in Timpa, FL and Chapel Hill, NC. We take part in
Warm-a- Winter- Wish in the winter, and help out with a local element.irv
school program in the spring."

Of the most recently concluded season, Johnson said the "games
have been disappointing, but successful. We finished with a 6-6 record in the
Atlantic Conference, only losing one game by more than three goals. During
the first tournament, we played eventual conference champion Georgetown
into 3 overtimes. Describing our team's performance with one word...
competitive, very competitive." ■ by garret hiller

Front Row: MarkTunstall, Jamie Specht, Kevin Murphy, Mark Johnson: President, JaimieLundy,
Erik Linnekin.Back Row: Rob Oeaderick.MichaelCunniff, Brian Johnson, Jason Sapp, Jim Velesz,
Bart Loeser, Mikey Fry, Jon Noeth, Mike Engelson, Peter Day, Hunter Dunlo.

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WXJM

WXJM was the student-operated radio station servicing the
university and the Harrisonburg community. The station first hit
the airwaves on October 1 , 1990 and continued to provide students
with opportunities to practice their broadcasting skills. WXJM
broadcasted 24 hours a day during the academic year at 390 watts of
power to an audience of about 90,000 potential listeners. WXJM
featured a wide variety of programming under an educational
broadcasting license. Students produced and hosted programs
covering a wide range of music styles including progressive, world
and Americana. The station also featured talk/specialty shows covering
the latest news or popular topics of interest to listeners, offering fans
the opportunity to call in and share their opinions.

WXJM also worked during the school year to expose
students to live music and new, promising music acts. On February
5, 2003, the station succeeded in bringing together singers James
Mercer, Sam Beam, Sam Jayne, and Rosie Thomas to perform at
Court Squate Theatet in downtown Harrisonburg. WXJM also put
together its annual college radio music conference, MacRoCK 2003,
on April 4th and 5th. The two-day long affair took place at various
venues throughout Harrisonburg, bringing together many popular
bands. ■ by garret hiiler

Entertaining the ladies of
yearbook, WXJM members
begin interviews during their
Wednesday night show. Each
night was a different show
with outstanding

personalities that captured
the local listeners'attention.B
Posing with Ludacris, Casey
Jensen, Andy Lynch, Adrian
Barojas, Alex Meghdessian,
and Brendan Adams meet
with the man himself before
the show. The guys
interviewed him before his
performance at the
Convocation Center last
spring. ■ Photos courtesy of
Adrian Barojas

Front Row: Emily Dursa, Christina Tiffany, Dan Jensen, Lindsay Perry, Lindsey Miner, Kat Burden,
Elisabeth Hull, Kristen Perkey; Back Row: Jess Woodward, Justin Bridgewater, Bridget Hardcore,
Drew Pattison, Wes Webb, Dave Massey, Ryan Walker, Brendan Crowe, Katherine Davidson,
Sarah Palumbo.

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Club Tennis

The Tennis Club served as an outlet for students who wanted to play competivelv but not
commit all their time to a varsity sport. Initiated in 1997, Club Tennis strived to provide a fun,
competitive atmosphere for tennis lovers. While these students improved their tennis skills, they also
learned the values of sportsmanship and friendship. "I joined back in freshman year because I wanted
to keep playing but varsity was too high of a level," said junior Khalil Garriott. "This club was a good
fit for me — we play competitively and we have fun."

Boasting about 90 members, the tennis club offered optional practices and meets. 'The
matches are fun," said club president, junior Evan Schwartz. "1 love to compete. We got to travel and
play against some really great players." Both the men and women's teams competed against the University
of Virginia, William and Mary, Virginia Tech, University of North Carolina, North Carolina State,
Penn State, and Cornell. Eight members, four guys and four girls, also traveled to the national
championships match held in Texas.

Members also worked together to improve their community. They participated in die Adopt-
A- Street program in which they were required to clean their street at least three times a year. They also
cleaned the Convocation Center and Bridgeforth Stadium to raise money for their club.
Through their love of tennis, members formed solid friendships. After practices they often ate together

tat D-hall. The night before matches they held a pot luck dinner, allowing members to get each other
pumped up for their big day. They also held parties throughout the year. "I have met a lot of people
through tennis," said Garriott. "We work hard together but we also had fun. I was able to form many
great friendships." ■ by garret hiller

Front Row:Tessa Herland, Jessica Boyd.Helen Boter,
Chris Triolo, Greg Harms, Bobby Newman, Alex
Echols, Charlotte Gowen, Stephanie Ackerman; Back
Row: Denise Hansen, Kelley Boom, Whitney Taylor,
Evan Schwartz, Khalil Garriott, Felix von Lepee,
Ronald Black, Wagas Majeed, Bob Allensworth.Julie
Taegel.

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Ultimate Frisbee

The purpose of the Men's and Women's Ultimate Frisbee teams was to promote good
sportsmanship and wellness through active participation in frisbee-related practices and tournaments.
The teams continually met this goal, showing their passion for the sport and their sense of fun at the same
time.

The sport of ultimate frisbee required athleticism and coordination, but was not overly difficult
to learn. For those that really enjoyed playing ultimate, summer league was a great way to stay involved
while school was not in session. Summer league improved their game since athletes were able to play co-
ed with experienced players of all ages. Winter league was also available, though summer league proved
more popular.

Within the local region, the team mosdy played against William and Mary, University of Maryland,
University of Virginia, Richmond and Towson, but their range was unlimited. They also had invitations
extended from Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Florida teams.

The men's team formed in 1 997 and was originally co-ed. The Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club
was officially founded in the spring of 2002 after more women became interested in the sport. The
women's team, affectionately called the Bitchmonkeys, had their official debut in the fall of 2002. During
that semester, the team of 12 women played in fall sectionals in Northern Virginia and a few scrimmages
within die region. In the most current ranking, the club placed 100th in women's collegiate ultimate. The
32-member men's team, known to each other as the Flying Hellfish, also had a successful season.

Women's Ultimate Frisbee club President, senior Lilyan Beckwith had high aspirations for her
team. "I would like to increase the number of tournaments and scrimmages we play in, as well as step up
our recruiting efforts," she said. "Being a relatively new club, we have a long way to go in establishing
ourselves as a serious sports team... but I remain optimistic that the club will incrementally become better

and better and will eventually become a contending ultimate team in our region." ■ by garret hiller

Front Row: Ali Davis, Lindsay Adrean, Johanna
Sharrard, Lily Beckwith, Peter Anderson, Dave
Stack, Jeff Briggs, Ellie Loveman, Karen Hanline,
Abby Ahern, Ashley Nimmo, Kiki Holl, Joe
Davison, Andrea Holden, Allie Blatch; Back Row:
PJ Williamson, Adam Clawson, Reid Attaway, Colin
Armstrong, Nathaniel Clarkson, Matthew Eddy.

After scrimmaging at
William & Mary, members
of the women's ultimate
frisbee club hang out
together on the field.
After a tough game, the
team took the time to
relax and enjoy theTribe's
campus. ■ Photo courtesy
of Ultimate Frisbee

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organizations

The executive members of
ZTA show their pride by
wearing their letters. Zeta
focused on their

philanthropy, with their
biggest commitment being
to Breast Cancer Week and
the Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation. ■ The
2001 pledge class poses for
a picture. Newly inducted
members were excited to
join the social sorority and
get involved in the
community service it
supports. ■ Photos courtesy
of Zeta Tau Alpha

Zeta Tau Alpha

The mission of Zeta Tau Alpha was to provide support for
educational and philanthropic programs, and to always be responsive to
the needs of a changing society. The Gamma Kappa chapter was founded
in 1949 and was recently honored with the Crown Chapter award by
ZTA for the third consecutive year. Sorority sisters strove to further
enhance ZTAs leadership position in the Greek community and its
influence in the world.

ZTA was deeply committed to promoting Breast Cancer
Awareness Week. The week served as a fundraiser for the sorority's
philanthropy, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. All 135
sisters of the sorority remained extremelv dedicated and passionate about
their philanthropy. This year marked the second anniversary of the Breast
Cancer Awareness Week fundraiser.

ZTA surpassed their goal of raising Si 0,000 for the Susan G.
Komen Breast Cancer Foundation through a series of events. These events
included a benefit concert with the university's student a cappella groups,
a Survivor Night Speak-Out, a benefit show with New and Improv'd,
and the main event: a 5k race for Komen. ZTA also handed out nearly
2000 pink ribbons to promote awareness about breast cancer.

Through excellence in service, commitment to a cause, and
the strong bonds of sisterhood, ZTA sisters were successful in bettering
their community and building character in themselves. ■ by Garret Hitler

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Alfonso, Lauren Slade, Kristin Rushing; Middle Row: Emily Orrell, Stacey Armstrong, Cartney Gold, Amy Hammaker,
Emily Scon, Katie Coleman, Courtney Sullivan, Candace Larsen, Lisa Clarke, Sara Gertler, Laruen Kinelski, Lauren Tobias;
Back Row: Stephanie Carper, April Bunn, Carli Devir, Jennifer Morein, Rachel Gittler, Lindy Brown, Whitney Stratton.
Hillary Huot. Kaitlyn Hackett, Maureen Whitehead, Katie Miller, Allison Bacon, Meghan Hausner, Jenna Fogel, Anna
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A love-hate relationship would best define my experience this past year. I can honestly say that working

on this publication and serving as editor has been the highlight of my years at James Madison. Then again, the

22-hour deadlines and 30-hour weeks would have to be the low- point. I did not do any of this alone and was

fortunate enough to have a great editorial board and wonderful staff at my side. I never thought when I

first applied to staff as a freshman that I would have the opportunity to do this, but it is something that

I will never forget and something that has taught me a lot more than I have learned in class.

I am forever grateful tor the support and encouragement of the following friends, family,
and co-workers.

First and foremost, I have to thank the Editorial Board: Jen, Rach, Jess and Jessie. I
think we pulled this whole Bluestone thing off reallv well, whether we knew what we were
doing or not. Thank you for all your dedication, this book would be nothing without all of
you. The deadlines were rough to say the least ("I promise we will be done by 3 a.m. this
time. ..!"), but I hope you all got as much out of this as I did. This was our baby, and look what it has
become. I am so lucky to have you all as co-workers and friends. I better see each of you in New York next March to
claim the Gold Crown that we know is ours. We have had a lot of fun this year, but I can't say that I will miss being in the office
at all. I love you all and I wish each one of you the best tor next year.

The Bluestone staff: I hope this book is everything you expected it to be, I know it is certainly more than I expected, and I have each one of you
to thank for that. I hope you all can say that you were proud to be a part of the Bluestone 2003 because it looks amazing. Thank you so much for all that
you all have done, and I hope we haven't turned you off to coming back on staff next year! It was wonderful to get the chance to connect with such a diverse
group of people. Thank you for trusting me with the creation of this book.

To Jerry Weaver: Thank you tor all of your "advising!" I don't know what I would have done without you when I had no one else to turn to. I hope
I haven't been too much of a pain this year... don't worry, you haven't been that bad either! P.S.- Bet you thought I wouldn't actually publish the hat
picture. ..see below-! Haha.

To Brian Hunter & Glenn Russell of Taylor Publishing: Thank you so much for working with me to produce this wonderful book! Taylor always
does such an amazing job, and this is no different. Brian, thank you especially for all the support and phone calls along the way. Glenn, thanks for re-
proofing and then re-re-proofing again and again for me! It has been such a pleasure to work with you both. Thanks tor another fabulous book.

To Kurt & Marti at Candid Color: Thanks for everything, the pictures look great. Thanks for all the hard work and working with us during the
fiasco ot orgs pictures!

Two great editors, Allison & I posing
on the Quad last fall, (below) ■ Honorary
Bluestone member Marshall & I out on the
town, (right) ■

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j^&Ck, 1 final thoughts

The Bluestone Alumni: Jen-no, Liz, and Allison; How could I have done ANY of this without vou girls. I have missed you all so much this
year. The office was so different without you all here, especially without having the official deadline F* list. I hope you approve of my book and that
it is up to par with past Bluestone standards. (And to honorary Bluestone Alumnus, Marshall: Thanks for the visits during deadline and all the phone
calls... the deadlines were different without John Mackey and Satisfaction Jackson, but you still managed to make me smile!)

To Grant Clarke and Renee Herrell: Thank you both so much tor everything you have done for me at JMU. I might still be here next year
next year if it wasn't for your endless support. I am fortunate to have gotten the chance to know you both.

To my professors: I am sorry for skipping classes and for handing in late work. Please know that it was not because I thought your lectures
were boring! Putting together a book like this and taking 18 hours is not as much fun as I thought it would be!

To my parents: I am convinced that I am the luckiest daughter in the world. I have two wonderful parents that encourage me in whatever
I do; it doesn't get much better than that. I hope you both know how grateful I am to have you. Thank you for always supporting but never pushing me.
I told you I would make it out in four years, didn't I? Matty: I didn't forget about you. ..thanks for theme inspiration, bro. Love you!

To Glen: I don't know how many times I told you I wanted to quit, but you never let me give up. You have been there for me throughout
this whole expei ience. 1 hank you for simply listening to me and gi\ ing me encouragement \\ hen 1 was ha\ ing a had day. 1 love / ^mi •-
you. « _** «//f|]

To Jess (aka Moosh): You are the one person that has always been on my side since day one ot freshman year,
seems like we have known each other much longer than only four short years. I can't believe how much we have growi
since the days of Chesapeake, look at us now. The memories we have made together are something that I will always
cherish.

My roommates: Jess, Jane and Alison; I love you all so much, and I don't think 1 will ever have quite the
same living experience with anyone else again. Thanks tot being such good roommates and triends. I will miss living
with you all next year. . .1 think?! Haha.

To Gina: I am fortunate to have you as Editor for next year. I know you will do a terrific job, as you
have these past two years on staff. Carry on the tradition!

And finally, to the students of James Madison Univetsity: This book is for you. 1 hope this is an
accurate reflection of your JMU experience. It has been a privilege to say that I attended JMU, and even more of
a privilege to create a document of this year for you all. I wish all of my fellow Dukes the best for the future.

It is so hard to sav goodbye to something that I have dedicated a year ofmi' life to. This was definitely a learn
that I will always treasure. I absolutely loved creating this book, and I hope thabsMCTyone elsjaiinQs,it as amazing as I do.

My parents, what a lovely couple! «

^ My adivsor Jerry and I last year in
^ New York, Burberry hat twins. Sorry

Jer, this had to beused as some

form of blackmail."

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£ final thoughts

Even though I can't wait to see what the future holds for me, I am finding it hard to say goodbye to the
people and the memories I have made here at JMU. Coming here four years ago I could have never
imagined how great it would be, and how fast it would fly by. I have found true friendships, made memories
to last a lifetime, and discovered so much about myself.

I can honesdy say that working on the Bluestone has had its ups and downs. However, thanks
to great stafFand editorial board, the positives far outweigh all the stress and difficulties we encountered.
I would like to thank everybody on staff this year who worked so hard to produce such an awesome
book. Of course I would also like to give huge thanks to the ed board girls, for not only doing such a
good job, but for being such good friends. There has been so many memories and fun times, even
through the torture of deadlines got crown?! All the laughter and craziness made the YB mara-
thons fun (or at least bearable!). The Orlando conference was so much fun, getting crazy in

"Paradise Island," and Disney World. The trip to New York was also awesome hope to see

you girls there next year! I love all you girls, and wish you only the best of luck in the future!

Sally: We had so much fun in New Orleans this summer "Am I going to

die?" and of course Orlando, "I don't really remember Orlando, but I remember the BET

club!" Without your leadership we would have never made any deadlines, you really held

us together. ("What is this fuzziness? Please remove!") Jessie: The only girl I know who

vould earn' a backpack of Rolling Rock through the airport! Thanks for the talks, and all the laughs.

Jess: I know you probably never want to read a yearbook story again, but you did a great job! Enjoy next year, and I know

you'll do an amazing job at the Breeze. And of course my Rachie, the YB "horror!" You have become one of my dearest and most

treasured friends. Thanks for always being there for me, for always supporting me, and for always being on my side. We were destined to be friends

forever, I will be there for you anytime you need me, even if you just wanna talk about your butt:)

So many of my best JMU memories come from girls I have lived with. Kate, Kelly, Casey, and Kristy. . ..thanks for the good times always. I will never forget
our spring break trip to Miami and all the good times in Ikenberry. Of course I could never forget my Princess-in-Crime Jess! Jess, you have an amazing ability to turn
my frown upside down, you always help me to see the best in every situation. You have gotten me through the past year, and I could never thank you enough. I know
you will find great success and happiness in the years ahead. Always remember, we are fabulous because "our thighs touch. ...all the way!"

I could never forget my Herndon crew, who has been a big part of my college experience, even if they don't realize it. Love to all, especially' ray PPG Linds

and Jenny, you girls are the best! Cabin boys Mattie and Marv, thanks for the laughs, even if the)' are usually at MY expense! My shopping girls and Queen Sarah,

truly my clones. And last but not least, thanks to my parents, for always supporting me, no matter how stubborn I got and no matter how many times I failed physics I

love you.

I may not remember every little thing I learned in my classes, and I may not even remember all the fun times I've had here at JMU but I will NEVER

forget the amazing friends I have met, and the way they've helped me grow. I have met some of the most sincere and thoughtful friends in my four years here.. . .I've had
the time of my life. ■

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Lindsay, Marvin, Brian, Matt, Dana, Camron, James,
Jenny, and Jen after Brian's baptism, (above) ■ Lindsay,
Jen and Jenny (the PPG) at the beach! (above right) ■
Jen and Marvin at the Homecoming game 2002.(right) ■

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(above left) ■ Jen and her family, (left) ■ Miss Liz, Mis
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-t^c^n^C- £ final thoughts

"Adventure is worthwhile in itself... Amelia Earhart. And that is definitely what college has been for me! I will aJways
remember all the fun times along with all the hard times, long nights of studying, crazy stories, beautiful sunsets and
countless memories shared with some of the most amazing people I've ever met...

Becoming a part of the yearbook staff was a huge opportunity for me and I am so glad that I had the chance to
work with such a dedicated group of people for the past three years! Our staff has always seemed to pull togerher and get
things done- thanks to all my photogs this year for helping to capture the true essence of JMU! Good luck to the staff
next year, you'll do great!

Along with all the hard work I still had many fun times with my Yearbook hoochies- Sally, Carter, Jessie, and
Jess: a.k.a. "The Ed Board". We managed to pull through despite all the long, hard 22 hour plus deadline marathons!
Thanks for my very first flying experience- air virgin no longer! Orlando and New York - "Got gold Crown?" were both
amazing.

Sally- you've done an excellent job managing this year's staff and keeping us on task! Can't wait for New York-
ir will be an amazing experience! ps... thong th-th-thong thong! Jessie- thanks tor making our Tuesday night office
hours so much fun and giving me shout outs on the "scurrry" boys' radio show! Remember: "Some birds aren't meant to
be caged, their leathers are just too bright..." Jess- your grammar expertise was excellent and greatly appreciated! Good
luck next year and cherish every moment! p.s. I'm sorry I forgot to write my "Foxfields" story in past tense! Carter- my
Miss Jennie on the block... how do I thank you for so much... thanks tor listening when I needed to talk or have my
frown turned upside down! Yearbook would not have been the same without you- Chick-fil-a and pretzel sandwiches,
dancing to Justin's songs, threatening Sally that we'd quit, and remember. . .WE are the sports team!

My roomies- Jen, Tay, Hads, Elise and our adopted "couch ragamuffin" Erin- you girls have made my college
experience more than interesting and I don't think I could have taken more pictures if I had tried! I'll never forget
freshman year- snowy nighrs in tank tops, "footloose" and risking the train to make it to D-hall! Sophomore year- always
being the loudest table at Festival and waiting tor someone to amuse us by falling down the stairs! No longer stuck in our
freshman phase we finally realized we didn't need to wear black pants to go out! Junior year- living in the Ghetto
apartment and the beginning ot the "Friends/Seinfeld" dinner tradition! Senior year- the loud bass and vibrating floors
thanks to our part)- animal neighbots, getting hooked on all the "reality" TV shows, and digging ourselves out of the snow
storm! Jen- my long lost Aquarian sista! So many fun times! Thanks for always being there to listen and support
me the entire time! Tay- everytime I watch an episode ot "Seinfeld" I will forever think ot you... Thanks for all the
fun and crazy times Weezer! "Tippieee Toe!" Hads- our D-hall "frospies"
and road trips ro Charlottesville tor shows- so interesting and much tun!
Special shoutout to my Lisa Lisa and the boyz- Alexis will miss you!

Matthew- since our first encounter dancing and the 1 a.m. car
wash you have filled my life with much happiness... our long ralks...
Panama City '02... New York carriage ride... Serendipity... countless
road trips... pancakes, Ramen, and blizzards... comedies and a little
romance... 23 & 2" are magical numbers... thank you tor
capturing my heart...

Thanks to all my friends and family, especially my
grandparents and my Nana who wrote me weekly so I would have
something to look forward to in my mailbox! My girlsssss trom
home: Ellen, Kelly. andT... I am so happy that we have stayed
in touch even after highschool... our specatular summers and
friendship have been the BEST! My wonderful parents- your
encouraging support and love has meant more than you

could ever imagine... I love you with all mv heart and
thank you for this wonderful adventure!

There are experiences you go through and
momenrs you live tor and through it all you have all
been there... it has all gone by in the blink of an eye,
but it will remain in mv heart forever.. .xoxo ■

2oo3

Nothing you love is lost; not really. Things, people-they always go away, sooner or later. You can't hold them anymore
than you can hold moonlight. But if they've touched you, if they're within you, then they're still yours. The only things
vou ever really have are the ones vou hold inside vour heart...

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£ final thoughts

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Dad and me in Atlanta.

I think I must have been on something when I volunteeted for this job.

Oka)-, not really. I knew it would be a lot of work when I signed up, and it has been. But it's been a lot

of tun too, and I'm grateful for all I've learned this year and the people I've been privileged to meet.

Thank you to the rest of the Ed Board: Sally, Rachel, Jen and Jessie. For helping me learn the

ropes, being patient with me, and all the fun times. You've passed on a lot of knowledge and advice

probably without even knowing it, about professors, friendships, guys, and life in general. It's

been great getting to know each or you this year. I wish vou the best as vou graduate and go vour

separate ways. Please keep in touch!

To the deadline crew: Gina, Jeanette, Kari, Clare, and others. Thank vou so much for all
your hard work and moral support. You went above and beyond your duties to make this
book something special (and keep us from insanity on those long nights!). I'll always re-
member sitting around the purple table together at 6 a.m., staring blankly at each other
and wondering it the printer would ever spit out that last spread. It's been wonderful to
work with such dedicated people.

Thanks also to the lovely ladies of the Classes section, who always brightened

up my Wednesday nights. Whether brainstorming stories, writing cornv (but good!)

headlines, ioining the WXJM crew on the air, or taking a million shots of your

bridesmaid pictures, it was always a good time. Katie, thanks for helping me get

through Web Design in one piece. Good luck in Chicago — you'll be awesome!

Gina (my Hanson. SMAD and yearbook buddy since freshman year), thank you for

being a great friend and tor all the care and effort you put into everything you do — I know vou'U be

a wonderful Editor-in-Chief!

To the rest of the staff: thank you for your hard work and all the time that I know has gone into making this a qualitv

production. Especially to the writers: you are all wonderful, and I greatly appreciate the many hours you spent contacting sources

(over and over) and writing stories. Thank vou for sharing vour talent with the Bluestone, getting things in on time, and making my

job a little easier.

A huge thank you to my roommates, the girls of 1315 E. Calley, Sara and Erin, you guys have been so supportive and
have made this year so much fun. Thanks for always being there to talk and for putting up with my grumpiness during deadlines.
I loved movie nights, watching Mopar be dumb, the infamous Quote Book, our late night talks and random workout sessions.
You'll always have a special place in my heart. I also want to thank Shannon and the small group girls for an awesome year — I've
loved our Bible studies, line dancing, retreats (the shack), the sleepover, and the Wal-Mart scavenger hunt. Thank you all for being
part of my life this year.

To Mom, Dad and Andrew: I am so blessed to have you. Thank you tor vour constant love, encouragement and prayers.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be here and find out what life is all about; for pointing me in the right direction but
also giving me room to make my own choices. And most of all to the Lord; you are the reason I'm here. May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you (Psalm 19: 14).

To next year's staff: be prepared for some long nights, but also a lot of good memories. Have fun and don't take things too
seriously. Thank you in advance for continuing the Bluestone tradition of excellence. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it in the end.
I hope that you 11 enjoy it as much as I have. ■

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^ejjJz £ final thoughts

"What a long, strange trip it has been." Who would have ever thought that Jessica Cino would end up
on the Ed board of anything, but I am certainly grateful to have been given such an awesome opportunity,
although I honestly didn't know what I was getting myself into. Monthly deadlines had become mv arch
nemesis, but honestly if being trapped in the yearbook office with good music, great friends, and a bottle of
O.E for twenty-two hours straight is work... then dad, I take it back, I may reconsider this whole job
thing. Besides all the free office equipment and supplies I stole, the best perk of having this job was
getting to go to Orlando. There is nothing better then being dropped off at the nicest hotel in the whole ^^

city and then being relocated to the most crapptastic one. But of course, we made the best of it. . .chilling
in the Sam Adams airport lounge, sleeping through conferences, hot tub after hours, Halloween at
pleasure island, and of course the BET club. Troy if you are out there, thanks for helping a white girl
out.

But seriouslv folks, looking back on it, I wouldn't have changed a thing.
O captain, my captain. . . [Sallv] I owe a special thanks to vou tor taking a chance on me, even
though vou are a "horror" and vou slept way to close to me in Florida. You are very talented,
and I am positive that you will be successful in all you do.

[Jen] you are one of the most sarcastic princesses I have ever met. Even at the most
stressful times, your comments kept me laughing. Thank you for some great conversations,
and good luck in grad school!!

[Jess] you are an editting machine! It was so nice getting to know vou. It was fun brainstorming with
you on design ideas. Good luck with yearbook next year!!

[Rachiepoo] it has been fun plaving office hours with you on the same night, doing type projects late into
the PM, and being scurred bv the sports guvs!! You have been a great friend to me, thanks for listening and under-
standing. Good luck with all you do!! P.S. Your BET dancing skills... AMAZING!!

From Jerz, to UDEL, to the dirty south, my friends and family have been there for me even- step of the way.
Life I love vou, all is grooooow!!! PIECE OUT

P.S. Two words: unitemized receipts ■

Sally and I about to take a voyage to the top
. of the Epcot dome, (and yes....PHOTO BY

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Ferry on the Hudson River, later that day I
decided to jump. ■

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features

katy jeanette leanne jenny morgan charlotte

Greetings from the Features section! Here's a few things we would like to
mention...

First there's Charlotte, who's kind or quiet. But good gracious, can she

sure write! There there's Leanne who got to hang on a bus with Howie Day, And

then there's S.G.A Jenny who's usually M.I.A. One day Morgan's photos will make

her quite a penny, Oh and just kidding, we love you Jenny! There there's Katy

who's the Feature's Producer, Her highlight was interviewing Hooba' And lastly

there's Jeanette, who's a smart ass and likes to shake her fist, there were two

more but now they're nonexistent. Well that's our team, hope you liked our

poem, We had a great year and will always remember to reflect forward!

sports

jen peyton John micah sal allan

In her second year as head coach, senior Jen Carter had lots of new
talent to help her put together the sports section. Returning to the squad was
senior photography editor Rachel O Donnell who used her expertise to lead
two new photographers along with senior John Altice who was previously
of the organization section. The two new photographers, junior Sal Leone
and senior Micah Crane were enthusiastic at the beginning of the season, although
the heavy practice schedule soon wore them out. Transferring to the team mid-season, was
freshman writer Alan Kravetz, who helped pull the team out of an early season slump. How-
ever, the team managed to pull off a victor}' at the end of the yearbook season thanks to senior
designer Peyton Green. Many long hard hours were spent in Anthony Seeger 217 strategizing
and perfecting the game plan. At the end of the season Green and O'Donnell were given most
valuable player awards, while coach Carter won coach of the year, as voted on by her peers.

Gina, expert photog.

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The ladies of Orgs.

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Katie will do anything
for the Bluestone....
including bobbing for pickles

katie clare maureen gina alison kristin

classes

Always bridesmaids, never brides (with the exception of Kristin of course), the
classes section, after looking through thousands of class portraits, still managed to get
through each deadline, although unable to find one single Prince Charmin' (even though
Maureen called a few!)

However, when Kristin walked into the office with her shiny new ring, we
were suddenly blinded by the bling-bling, and from then on our yearbook lives changed
forever.

As the planning began, living vicariously through Kristin, we started our
search for something old. Luckily, we found the old in returning staffers, Gina and
Katie, the old fogies who just couldn't get enough of each other (Columbian coffee,
say what?!) Next we looked for something new and found the new funkay 'n' fresh
designs by Clare and All's rockin' photo skillzzzz. Finding something borrowed was
easy. We borrowed, or rather stole airtime on WXJM. No one, and we mean no one
knows Christina Aguillera quite like we do. Lastly, we needed something blue. We
didn't have to look very far (note the name on the cover!)

After all was collected, we set the wedding date for Wednesday night
before American Idol and The Bachlorette. When asked, "Do you promise to
never wear your hair in a ponytail, dress in John Deere overalls, hold a Popple, or
show too much cleavage in your class portrait?" we all simultaneously said, "I
DO!" ■

kari heidi toni garret

(esse liz

orgs

The first time we got off "Exit 245," not one of the six of us realized the "B.O.N.D"
we'd soon form. Working on the organizations team was anything but a "Breeze." But
even though we were pushed to the "Boarderline" of our patience and some clubs
seemed like they wanted us to shut our "Phi Sigma Pi" holes, we managed to survive.
And why? Because we "C.A.R.E." We walked in the snow, up "Hillel" both ways just
to get to the office for deadline. We sent out massive amounts of E-mails, made what
seemed like a million phone calls and still found ourselves sans photos. We were
different, some of us "Low Key" and some bound for "Note-riety." Kari was always
the "Optimist." Toni was "AKA" "Hi, my name is Toni, I'm from the Bluestone."
Heidi our designer made this her "Madison Project." Liz is the one who actually
took pictures and Jess H. was in a box. And of course there was Garret . . . and we
were all "Into Hymn."
OK, bye.
P.S. All of the organizations that never wrote us back — you can all go to "Hellenic'

A rare photo of the sports boys actually in the office.

The features gals.

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Jesse interviewing Sally
after being egged by her staff.

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index

madisonpatrons

Mr. G. Benedetto & Dr. L.

Benedetto

South Glastonbury, CT

Pamela & David Bordsen
South Hill, VA

Linda & David Buckingham
Chesapeake, VA

Wayne H. & Patricia R. Duff
High Point, NC

Charles M. Guthridge

Linda & Jerry Jewell
Phoenixville, PA

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All photos by Rachel OVonnell & Morgan Riehl

Abernathy, Kelly. 324

Abetti, Sarah 333

Ackerman, Jen 222, 283

Ackerman, Stephanie 367

Acosta, Phil 2%

Acree, Amber. 318

Acuna.Jose 288-289

Acuto, Kristen A 189, 330

Adams. Ashleigh B 203, 345

Adams, Cameron 308

Adams, Elizabeth 305

Adams, Katherine V. 21 1

Adams, Katie 338

Adams, Kyle 361

Adams, Rob 319

Adcock, Shannon 185

Adeniji, Akin 225

Adinolfi.Ana 306

Adler.Josh 211

Adolfie, Elizabeth 306

Adrean, Lindsay. 233. 368

Adu, Jennifer 347

Agostisi, Karen 306

Agricola, Lindsay. 329

Agustin, Peter R 189

Ahem.Abby. 368

Ahmed, Naheed 299

Aikens, Jason C 189

Air & Waste Management. ...303
Airington, Ross.. ..300, 335, 351

Akbar. Alysha 345

Aldrich, Diana 361

.Alexander, John T. 21 1,315

Alexander, Joseph W. 189

Alexander, Krisry L 211

.Alexander. Kristy M 189

.Alexander, Michelle J

211,303,346

.Alfonso. Lauren J. ...63, 171, 369

Aliprantis, Kerri 320, 341

Alisuag, Tracy L 171

Allen, Betty B 203

Allen, Bridget 299

Allen, David 261,349

Allen, Don K 211

Allen, Ryan E 238, 332

.Allen, Shannon 191

Allen. Whitney. 348

Allensworth, Bob 367

Allgaier. Eric M 211

Allgood, Lynn E 171, 308

Allport, Jared E 189, 314

.Almond, Donavan 313

Alp, Marissa 306

Alpha Kappa Alpha 303

Alpha Kappa Lambda 298

Alpha Kappa Psi 303

■Alpha Lambda Kappa... 142, 144

Alpha Phi 142-143, 145. 301

Alpha Phi Omega 302

Alpha Sigma Alpha 209, 304

Alpha Sigma Tau 306

Altice.JohnA 189,312

Altig. Amy 279

Altizer.Jon 238

Altobello, Kristen 318

Altobello. Terry A 21 1, 333

Uvarenga, Abraham 1 238

Amarnani, Dimple V. 189

Amamcci, Laura M 1~1

Ambrose, Shaina 360

Amedeo, Beth 348

Amendola, April 301

American Society

of Mechanics 305

Amico, Lori 271

Aminal Rights Coalition 305

Anagnos, Sofia 341

Anastasia, Lawrence 300

Anch, Sarina 323

.Anderson, Carrie 348

Anderson. Chad A 203

.Anderson, Craig 288

.Anderson, Elizabeth B

203,352

Anderson, Laura 115, 302

Anderson, Nelly. 268

Anderson, Peter. 368

Anderson, Rebekah 356

Anderson, Sara E 189

Anderson, Scott H 171

.Andrews, Jamie L 211

Ange, Donald L 189

Angely, Lisa 337

Antanitus, Emily. 338

Antinarella, Casey. 271

Anzuini, Carolyn R 238

Anzuini, Gina M 211, 354

Aoh.JaeM 171

Appiah, Sally. 300

Apseloff, Natalie C 252

.Archery. 261

Argy, Kim 282-283

Arm, Laura B 211, 324

Armentrout, Tara R 238

Armstron, Anastasia J 21 1

Armstrong, Colin 368

Armstrong, Robert 356

Armstrong, Stacey. 369

Arndt, Heather 361

Arnold, Charles W 225

Arnould, Holly. 63, 318

Ash, Jennifer. 26, 301

Ashby, Molly. 324

Ashcraft, Brooke N 203, 360

Asher, Jennifer 318

Ashley, Stephanie 213

Asian Student Union 309

Ask, Kevin 356

Asma, Greg 361

Assad, Mary N 203

Assoc, of Computing

Machinery. 305

Assoc, of Women

in Communication 308

Atienza, Angelica

309,320,356

Atkins. Sarah B 238

Atkins, Whitney C 238, 347

Atkinson. Asha T. 238

Attaway, Reid 368

Atwood, Laura 310

Auchior, Nate 3^s

Auerbach, Karen 261

Aughev. Jason R....203. 337, 346

Augustine, Lindsey. 360

Auletto. Jaime L....203, 322, 337

Aulffo, Jason B 211,347

Aurrichio, John 332

Ausberry, Elicia 330

\iiMin. Brian 298,356-357

Austin. Kristina 34"

Austin, Sarah 348

Avison, Jess 261

Axelson. Sarah ^22

Avers, Lauren 303

Avers, Megan 303

Azangulova, Rezeda \7\

-b-

B.O.N.D 308

Babb, Chris 238, 355

Babich, Jaime 341

Babusci, Robert 332

Bace, Katie 154

Bacon, Allison 369

Baden, Kelly D 189

Bahnuk, Mark 268, 290

Bahr, Anne 348

Baidoo, Christopher. 337

Baier, Corrie E 1 89

Bailer, Laurie N 171

Bailey, Jennifer L 171

Bailey, Laura A 171

Baillargeon, Meghan Y.

171,354

Bain, Sarah 302

Baines, Barry R 211

Baines, Miranda C 238, 308

Baird, Adam 314

Baird, Katherine 341

Baitch, Megan 356

Baker, Christine....325, 329, 363

Baker, Emily. 63, 369

Baker, Kelli 306

Baker, Kelly. 268, 290

Baker. Mary-Ashley. 203

Baker. Trinity K 171

Bakes, Elizabeth V. 171

Baldon. Jen 301

Baldwin. Tara 326

Ball. Bern- C 171

Ballard, Ashley. 299

Ballard, Kelly.'. 230

Ballowe, Steve 262

Balun.JodiL 238

Bambara, Tim 48

Bandv, Kenneth E 211

Banks, Caroline 290

Baptist Student Union 308

Baranowski, Cheryl 303

Barber. Megan 355

Barbier, Luke 341

Barbour, Melissa 323

Bardeau. Beth 189, 347

Bardey, Eric 298

Barillas, Emersson J 171

Barlow, Christina A 203

Barnard. Robert 300

Barner, Cody. 337

Barnes, Kayce 348

Barnett. Jakob 355

Barnett, Lindsay. 341

Barr. Meghan 306

Barrett, A. Rebecca 211

Barrett. Jennifer. 352

Barrett, Man' K 1~1

Barrett, Matthew T. 1~1

Barrett, Sarah 352

Barron, Barbara L 171, 337

Barron. Gean 334

Barrow, Ashley... 318

Barss,Kyle 347

Bardett, Chuck 262

Bartlett, Elizabeth 306

Bartolo, Ron 361

Barton, Irma R 211

394

index

Baseball 263

Basketball, men's 265

Basketball, women's 267

Baskin, Emily. 283

Batenic, Melissa A 21 1

Bates, Cherrell 303, 313

Batista, Pedro 310

Batly, Brandon 351

Battles, Kristen M 238

Battueilo, Tina L 21 1

Bauengastner, Anna 346

Baughan, Sarah 340

Bauman, Chtistina A 21 1

Baumann, Isabelle 348

Baumgartner, Anna 318

Bayan, Roxanne 352

Baynes, Danielle 313

Baynot, Katie 334

Beals, Kiera 324

Beard, Jessica 279, 308

Beasley, Devin 96

Beasley, Natalie M 189

Beat}', Kara 279

Beauchesne, Cheryl A 171

Beavers, John D 189, 252

Beazley, Megan L

252,325,329,363

Beck, Heidi 271

Beck, Whitney. 316

Beckman, Katie 317

Beckwith, Lily. 368

Begg, Steve 298

Beiderman, Katie 347

Beidler, Katie C 189

Belfor, Lindsay M 171

Bell,Rebekah 347

Belmosto, Cara 348

Benjamin, Matthew. 313, 356

Bennett, Heather L 211, 334

Benson, Leah M 21 1

Bentgen, William 300

Berg, Christine 337, 346

Berger, Brook 352

Berger, Elissa 331

Berini, Dario 356

Berman, Amanda 302

Bernacki, Steven M 225

Bernard, Robert 351

Bernasconi, Nick 361

Bernhardt, Christina R 203

Bernier, Elise 279

Berry, Victoria R 189

Berryhill, Annalisa M....189, 330

Bertram, Kristen A 171

Betar, Elissa A 211

Berts, Elizabeth 319, 341

Berts, lacqueline 304

Bianchet, Lori M 189

Bilberry, David ....300

Billari, Sara L 238

Binns, Kristin 348

Birdsong, Patti 1 15

Birk, Michelle 318

Birkhofer, John S 189,327

Bishop, Cheryl 318

Bishop, Matthew. 351

Bissett, Jennifer. 261, 320

Bivins, Amanda 304

Black, Anna E 211,341

Black, Ronald 367

Black, Sara 299

Black Student Alliance 313

Black, Tracy L 211,318

Blaikman, Blisa 339

Blair, Susan E 21 1

Blaker, Colleen M 203

Blanchard, Katie R 203

Blanchard, Michael 1 189

Blanchard, Tracy E 21 1

Blankenship, Lindsay N 238

Blatch, Allie 211,368

Blatecky, Andy. 355

Blevins, Erin 299, 324

Blinstrub, Erika 352

Bloczynski, Danie 142

Blonkowski, Kathyrn H 171

Blood, Alexander. 319

Bloomer, Jen 318

Bluestone, The 312

Blume.Jaci 348

Boarderline 314

Bochneak, Amanda 314

Bocko, KyleT 189

Boehm, Allison M 238

Boehm, Jennifer E 171

Boes, Michelle 322

Bogard, William 335

Bogdan, Kristin 306

Bogenshots, Billy. 300

Boldyc, Beckie 347

Bolton, Elizabeth A 238

Bond, Broderick 336

Bond, Carrie M 171

Bondi.Gina 299

Bonilla, Ludwin A 171

Boom, Kelley. 324, 367

Boote, Lauren K 189, 356

Borash, Jessica R PI. 323

Borchers, Jon 313

Boscarino, Nikki 304, 345

Boss, Missy. 318

Boter, Helen 315,36?

Botsolas, La uren 254

Boubas, Christina 318

Boucher, Christina 339

Bouley, Allison 316

Bouley, Kristin S 211, 316

Bounds, April E 171

Bour, Elizabeth 353

Bourdeau, Scott 323

Bourne, Jenna E 211,305

Bovio, Brett 332

Bowden, Chris 249

Bowdler, Kristin M 203

Bowen, Liz 31 1

Bower, Brant 281

Bowers, Leigh E 189

Bowker, Megan 260, 261

Bowles, Marshall W. 211

Bowman, Aaron 357

Bowman, Benjamin A 203

Bowman, Daniel H 171, 362

Bowman, Dustin 262

Bowman, Timothy A 1~1

Bowser, Amanda S 171, 359

Bowser, Tennille 171, 325

Boxeth.Tim 195

Boyce, Sunny. 355

Boyd, Andrew. 356

Boyd, Brian C 171

Boyd, Caroline 360

Boyd, Jenny. 348

Boyd, Jessica 367

Boyd, Steve 313

Boyers, Karen 182

Boys & Girls Club 142

Braden, Julia 340

Bradford, Scott 349

Bradley, Brent M 211

Bradley, Corianne 239

Bradley, Rondell 272, 273

Brady, Ashley M 211 , 350, 357

Brady, Kalyn 283

Brady, Kate 271

Brady, Molly M 211

Bramhall, Jessica N 211,315

Brandt, Trudy. 171

Bran nan, Lindsay. 345

Braun, John 337

Bravo- Mo rales, Ana 342

Braxton, Eric 290

Bray, Patrick B PI

Brazaitis, Virginia M

239,320,326

Breakdancing Club 94-97, 317

Breault, Mary V. 252, 308

Brediand, Patrick 200, 388

Bredthauer, Alison 322

Breeden, Tara E 21 1

Breen, Annmarie 333

Breeze, The 362

Breffitt, Molly A 189, 359

Breinig, Rebecca S 21 1, 337

Brennan, Bill 300, 351

Brennan, Courtney P. 203

Brennan, Kevin 313, 356

Brentzel, Kelly L 171, 306

Brick, Josh 356

Bridge, Elder 323

Bndgewater, Justin 366

Briggs.Jeff. 368

Brindza, Christine K 171, 329

Brisbin. Lauren A 203

Bristow, Leslie E 21 1

Bristow, Stephanie L 189

Brittan, Lee 313, 358

Britton, Chantelle 356

Broas, Kim 357

Brockwelljenny.....l20, 312, 356

Broderick, James M 189

Broker, Crisuna H 171

Bronridge, Jessica 2~l>

Brookes, Diana 345

Brookover, Ed 315

Brooks, Jessica L 203

Brooks, Krystal 267

Brooks, Lauren S 171, 348

Brooks, Laurie 316

Brooks, Tiffany. 310

Brooks, Timothy....346, 356, 357

Brooks, Tracey. 318

Broon, Michael 319

Brophy, Carolyn 279

Broughton, Kristin M 171

Brown, Alexis T. 189

Brown, Amanda M 203

Brown, Amy. 322

Brown, Amy E 21 1

Brown, Andy. 186

Brown, Bellamy. 356

Brown, Cerys 318

Brown, Cherie 347, 357

Brown, Douglas 72

Brown, Hunter. 349

Brown, Jabarie 343

Brown, Jennifer M 252

Brown, Kristin 303

Brown, Lindy. 369

Brown, Melanie 313

Brown, Molly M 171, 308

Brown, Rebecca 205

Brown, Rebecca L 203

Brown, Spencer. 288

Brownlee, Matt 347

madisonpatrons

Rick & Sharon Mast
Rockbridge Baths, VA

Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Mathews

& Melody L. Mathews

Williamsburg, VA

Marc & Stacey Posner
Glenn Allen, VA

Robert & Joanne Ramsey
Richmond, VA

Dr. Stephen Valenti, Dr. Elizabeth
Kingsley, Mr. & Mrs. Randy
Coburn
Arnold, MD

James & Patricia Walton
Middletown, NJ

index

395

index

Brownlee, Ryan 262

Broyles, Dwayne 264

Bruch, Megan 304

Bruder, Katie 361

Brueggemann, Benjamin 189

Bruham, Scon 298

Bruna, Dominick 298

Brunner, Ben 92

Brunner, Erin L 252

Bryan, Jackie 290

Bryant, Melanie 290

Bsumek, Pete 99-100

Buccarelli, Jacqueline 320

Buchanan, Bonnie 301, 361

Buchanan, Joshua 298

Buchholz, Johanna 279

Buchholz, Lucas 276

Buchholz. Rachel 338

Buck, Lindsey. 330

Buckingham, K. Paxton 171

Buckley, Leigh 173

Buckwalter. Amy. 348

Buell, Jessica L 252

Buell, Sarah 252

Buenafe, Suan Q. 239

Buff. Jennifer. 290

Bugbee, Megan T. 171, 308

Bukowski, Glenn 313, 356

Bulala, .Ashley. 353

Bullock. Jeremy T.

203, 337, 346, 357

Bunch. .Andrea L 21 1

Bunn, .Andrew. 356

Bunn, April 369

Burawski, Lauren 291

Burchard. Clare E

239,312,316

Burcroff Shannon L 21 1

Burd, Natalie 285

Burden. Kat 366

Burden, Steve 109

Burdo, .Alison 340

Burgdorf, Emily. 348

Burgess, April 322

Burgess, Jessica 310

Burgess, Kara 348

Burgess, Lindsay. 352

Burghart. Robert S 211

Burghurst, Robert 305

BurL. Colleen 353, 359

Burke, Jeff 346, 355-356

Burke. Jeffrey A 172

Burke, Laurie 290

Burke, Melissa L 172

Burke, Natasha 300. 360

Burker, Michael 211

Burkett, Jonathan H 239

Burkert, Sarah 290

Burlovich, Melissa 360

Burnett, Jen 341

Burowski, Lauren 290

Busacca, Justin 200, 317

Busey.Kyle 336

Bush. .Adina 348

Bush, Salem 290

Butia.Mike 262

Butler. -Amy C 22~, 301

Butler, Sarah 1 203. 316

Butterworth. Caitlin A... 172. 308

Burzel, Eric 189

Buyalos, Nicole 303. 308

Byrne, Jennifer R 211

Byraside, Daniel 349

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Cahill, Casey. 271

Cain, Erin A 172

Caiozzo, Lisa M 211

Calaflore, John 319

Caldwell, Lindsey. 301

Calhoun, Jason 305

Calica, Guillermo S 239

Callahan, Doug 252

Callaway, Meredith 341

Calloway, Danielle E

225,303,313

Camacho, Justin 316

Cameron, Seth 294

Camisa, Erin 306

Cammarano, Crystal M 225

Camnitz, Will M

88,211,347,354

Campbell, Amy L 203

Campus Assault ResponsE 299

Canapa, Andrew. 159

Canatsey, Jennifer C 252

Canatsey, Katherine M 239

Canavan, Kelly A 203. 34 1

Cannon, Katrina A 189

Cannon, Krysta 293

Cannon, Sarah 304

Capasso, Megan 347

Capito, Jennifer A 203, 341

Captain, Kristin 348

Carbaugh, Jeremy A 21 1

Carbon Leaf. 154

Cardone, Jeffrey M 189

Cartagno, Guiseppe V. 172

Carl, Christine P. 211

Carlson, Christopher J 239

Carlson, Kyle 298

Carlton, Kevin S 212

Carney, Megan 31 1

Carpenter, Laura 315

Carper, Stephanie 369

Carr. .Mian 290

Carr, Brian C 189

Carr, Joe W. 239

Carroll. Tim 351

Cart, Sara 310

Carter, Brianne 304

Carter, Christina L 203

Carter, Crystal 302

Carter, Elizabeth 329

Carter, Jacqi 144

Carter, Jennifer R

212,312,324

Carter, Jeremy. 307

Carter, Katie 348

Carter, Marcus 357

Carter, Rebekah 214

Carter, Sarah E 203

Carter, Stacey. 360

Carthew, Amy. 329

Caruso, Jennifer A 189

Cary, Michelle 306

Casana, Seth J 172

Cascio, Paul K 172

Casey, Jennifer A 239, 301

Caskili.Ian 264

Cassell.Josh 254

Castagna, Melissa A 1 89

Castellano, Lauren 318

Casten, Brian 335

Casterline, Kathryn B 2^2

( lastiglia, Janina 341

Castiglione, Chris M 155. 172

Castle, Amanda B 239, 306

Castlev, Mandie 301

Casmer, Megan $17

Caughlin, Carey B 203,341

Cuilficld. Shannon R 172

Cavell, Ashley. 360

Caveney, Val 348

Caving Club 248

Cecchini, Lisa 213

Cech, Megan 326

Cecil, Adrienne M 203

Cembrinski, Stephen M 189

Cerminaro, Kari 329

Cernosek, Julie A 212

ChafTe, Laura C 203

Chamaj, Andrew J 212, 335

Chambers, Ben 328

Chambers, Leanne 239, 357

Chambliss, Wendy R

189,300,337

Champion, Jennifer D 212

Chandler, Courtney K

189,306

Chanllinor, Katie F. 239

Chantler, Erin 279

Chapolini, Gail 362

Charest, Ryan W. 239, 315

Charles, Nathan S 212, 347

Chastant, Justin 317, 323

Cheerleading 269

Chek, ChristiniaM....172, 300

Chellini, RicardoA 172

Chenault, Matthew. 288

Cheng, Gui 172

Cherrezian, Stephanie 326

Cherry, David 307, 308

Chiao, Rebecca S 189

Chick, Laura L...P2, 308, 359

Chicosky, Erin 343

Childers,Bud 209

Chin, Christine 323

Chirty. Shehara 290

Cho, Sung Sill 189

Chong.Dan 317

Chrisman, Ryan 310, 348

Christ, Tonv. 313

Christian, Molly. 348

Christy, Hunter 50

Chudy, .Andrew. 316

Cialino, Tom 357

Ciarleglio, Lina N

110,212,318

Ciarlo, Jeanne 359

Cichocki, Sara 308, 357

Cichowicz, Jessica 212, 267

Cilmi, Laura 357

Cipicchio, Renee 302

Citrenbaum, Anna 348

Clancy, Kathy. 93

Clark, AmyC 172

Clark, Jessica 306

Clark, Katie 360

Clark, Kelly. 261

Clark. Laura 306, 344

Clark, Maegan B 172

Clark, Matthew R 189

Clark, Raymond S 228

Clark, Stephen M

62, 172,327

Clark, Susan 323

Clark. Terry. 154

Clarke, Chris 1 ~2

Clarke, Cristol 290

Clarke, Katelyn 319

Clarke, Lisa 369

Clarke, MargoS 212

i. Uarkson, Nathaniel 368

Class Councils 357

Claus, Sarah 348

Clawson, Adam 368

Clayton, Jennifer M 239

Clavtor, Amanda M

396

index

172,313,325

Cleland, Allison W. 212, 347

Clemens, Erin E 189

Clemente, Lisa 357

Clements, Alaina 322

Clements, Desiree 356, 357

Clementson, David £...161, 172

Clendaniel. Sarah 190

Cline, Brandon M 228

Clingenpeel, Travis 362

Close, Erin 314, 341

Close, Kenny. 172

Club Baseball 313

Club Basketball, men's 307

Club Field Hockey. 326

Club Softball 346

Club Tennis 367

Cobb, Dana J 172

Cobban, Tara 348

Cobbs, Ginny C 203

Cochran, Chris 262

Cochran, Laura 63

Cochrane, Graham 336

Codd, Maureen E 252

Coder, Josh 351

Cody, Greg 308

Coehran, Laura 354

Coffman, Lindsay. 271

Cofrancesco, Carla 326

Cohen, Elizabeth 1 203

Cohen, Rick 300

Cohen, Valerie A.. .212, 270-271

Cohill, Ryan 314, 322

Coker, Brian L 212

Colabella, Dave 294

Colangelo, Erin L 203

Cole, Dr. Welter. 110

Coleman, Andrea 300

Coleman, Katie 353, 369

Coles, Roscoe 290

Coles, Tabta 303

College Republicans 313

Colligan. Michelle

325,329,363

Collins, Denise M 190

Collins, Jesseca 279

Collins, Leslie 306

Collins, Michael 199, 349

Collins, Tom L 212

Colvin, Kate 302

Comer, Rachel 320

Comerford, Chris 357

Comic Book Club 200

Committee Chairs 357

Conaway, Chris 357

Condon, Dennis M 190

Conduragis, Peter 276

Conley, Erin M

172,302,350,357

Conley, Leah 285

Connelly, Brett E 172

Connelly, Rob 239

Conning, Kerri 318

Connor, Lauren 352

Conquest, Chris 351

Conron, Claire 290

Contemp. Gospel Singers 300

Converse, Cari 315

Converse, Jennifer. 359

Cook, Allison 305

Cook, Jen 337

Cook, Nicholas 307

Cooke, Emily M 190

Cooke, Jayson 273

Cooks, Chandra 325

Cooper, Erin C 31, 239, 334

Corbin, Kelly. 330

Corcoran, Caitlin 341

Cordell, Liz 348

Cordes, Amy. 271

Cordova, Katie 283

Corl, Christine P. 212

Corley, Sarah 318

Cormier, Nick 361

Cornwell, Brandon 262

Coronado, Tracey. 348

Corridon, Leslie E 190,325

Cosner, Traci E 203

Costello, Emily. 348

Costello, Jennifer 348

Costley, Amanda N 172

Cotroneo, Mike 300

Cottom, James 308

Cotton, Laura T. 172

Cotton, Lisa M 212

Couch, Laura L 228

Covington, JefT. 345

Cowell, Dave 327

Cowie, Alison 320

Cowley, Lauren E 172

Cox, Dana 306

Cox, Jeni 285, 325, 329, 363

Cox, Kristen 318

Coyle.Abby. 321

Coyle, Amanda A 203, 286

Crabtree, Amy L 212

Crabtree, Cristen 125

Craft, Norma L 190, 330

Cragin, Gaylen D 116, 172, 308

Craig, Dave 298

Crain, David J 172, 356

Cramer, Brynn 352

Crane, Gordon T. 212

Crane, Micah 312

Cranston, Katie 31 1

Cranwell, Lindsay. 352

Crawford, Allison 347

Crawford, Brooke 279

Crawford, Cary. 308

Crawford, Christopher 356

Creamer, Sharon 346

Crenshaw, Karen L 203

Creszynski, Alison 337

Cretz, Gabrielle 240

Cretz, Jeffrey M 172

Crews, Lauren 306, 308

Crider, Jennifer N 172

Criner, Dalesha D 172

Crockett, Carly E 240, 334

Crooks, Katelyn 54

Crooks, Katherine M 228

Cross, Alissa 301

Cross Country. 268

Cross, Lee M 172

Crosson, Julie C 240

Crouch, Allie 352

Crouch, Lindsay M 228, 347, 357

Crouse, Michelle 252

Crowe, Brendan 366

Crute, Stephanie D 190, 303

Cruz, Saul 342

Cubas, Rachel 311

Cuenin, Emily. 355

Gilbert, Justin 298

Culin, Lauren M 228, 306

Cuilen, Eric T 252

Culligan, Tom 356, 357

Culpepper, Erin E 240

Cundiff, Erin E 228, 341

Cunningham, Kristen 306

Cunningham, Marie E 172

Cunningham, Mary E 225

Cunningham, Pat 262

Curley, Erin M 240

Curran, Meghan 318

Currence, Gina 240

Curtin, Erin 304

Curtin, Laura 68

Curtin, Patrick A 252

Curtis, John 343

Curtis, Paul R 172

Cushman, Jason 262

Czajkowski, Mark 303

Czuwak, Andreva 352

-d-

Dadjou, Sally. 348

Dahlkemper, Christy. 348

Daigneau, Emily J 240

Daily, William 324

Daily- Winkler, Larissa 292

Dale, Heather D 190

Dalton, Adam 31

Dalton, John 337

Daly, Erin 301

Damiano, Kristin 299

Danahy. Caitlin 325, 329, 363

Dance Theatre 310

Daner, Rebecca H 225

Dang, Khang 190

Daniels, Alyson J 172

Daniels, Jeremiah C 172

Danowitz, Jeannie 311

Dansereau, Kevin 313

Dantzler, Laura 348

Dardine, Ashley. 279

Darlington, Jeanie A 172

Darrow, Tom 182

Dascher, Jennifer R 240, 347

DaSilva, Jacqueline L 252, 320

Dauberman, Derek R 212

Daughtrey, Marlene R 172

Davelaar, Sarah 182

David, Chip 330

Davidman, Niki 348

Davidson, Katherine 366

Davies, Hilary-. 343

Davis, Ali 368

Davis, Beth 279

Davis, Bryer. 279

Davis, Christine 369

Davis, Colleen E 240

Davis, Erika 301

Davis, Erin 290

Davis, Jennifer E 212

Davis, Michael 356-357

Davis, Stephen 70

Davis, Tanya R 240

Davison, Joe 368

Day, Amanda 320

de la Bruyere, Jason 358

Deagan, Jacqueline A 190

Dean, Amanda G

28,299,323,352

Dean, Laura 362

Dean, Maggie 325, 329, 363

DeAngelo, Laura 322

Dean-, Tom 173

Deaver, Kristen 306

Deavers, Dorothy M 203

DeBeauvernet, Maria 340

DeCecco, Hollie 271

Decker, Gail 279

Decker, Renee 338

diamondpatrons

Gary & Heidi Bowers
Prince George, VA

Jamie Clark Boyer
Stephens City, VA

Scott & Sharon Boyer
Bridgeton, NJ

Frank & Pamela Buell
Ashburn, VA

Mike & Cathy Burgess
Danville, VA

B.B. Bristow & Sabrina Bristow
Shacklefords, VA

Warren & Denise Carey
Roanoke, VA

Lynn &c Kirk Carpenter
Vienna, VA

index

397

index

diamondpatrons

Quen, Tom & Kathryn ChafFin
Lynchburg, VA

Bob & Donna Cicchino
Blairstown, NJ

Richard & Shauna Colella
Reston, VA

David L. & Stacy J. Connelly
Columbus, OH

Michael & Pat Crawford
Crozet, VA

Bob & Wanda Daniels
Williamsburg, VA

Carol & Jose Delfaus
Virginia Beach, VA

Dr. William C. Dempsey

AiNSt-

«&

.Deery, Christina K 240, 354

DeFrancesco, Mollie....268, 290

DeGaetano, Andrea G 225

DeGaetano, Nicole 299, 308

Dejarnette, Luke D 228, 308

Delancey, Chris 300

Delariva, Christian 337

DeLizzio, Amanda R 212

Delk, Courtney. 323

Delk, Lauren A 252

Dellamore, Carla 299

DeLorme, Brittany. 322

D'Elosua, Crystal 222

Delreigo, Lindsay. 348

Delriego, Alexis 348

Delta Chi 142

Delta Delta Delta 318

Delta Epsilon Chi 315

Delta Gamma 144, 320

Delta Sigma Pi 240, 321

Delta Sigma Theta 325

Deluca, Kat 306

DeNeal, Joseph M 190

Dengler, Kathryn 222, 345

Denny, Cheryl 285

Denoff, David A 172

Depman, Megan T. 190

Depman. Melissa M....203, 341

Deputy, Kari E 253, 312

Der, David 230

DeRoche, Megan J 172

DeRusha, Christopher J 190

Desborough, Jennifer L

228,301,305,345

DeSilvis, Danielle 346

Desmond, Leanne 302

Desrosiers, Jennifer. 360

Detveilet, Todd 213

Deuchler, Matt 262

Deutsch, Benjamin P.... 190, 240

Deutsch, Chris R 172

Devir.Carli 369

Devivi, Ian 261

De Young, Laura 271

Dharamsi, Urmil K 212

Diaz, Pat 294

Diaz.Zach 217

Dibella, Julie 348

Dicke, Nancy. 305

Dickens, David J 175

Dickerson, Carolyn M 212

Dickey. Ben 356

Dickey, Erin 315

Dickey. Lauren 319

Dickie, Michael 313, 330

Dickinson, Drew. 329

Dickinson, Sara L 240

Dickson, Kelly 1 225,333

DiCostanza, Sheila 330

Diehl, Bethany T. 175

Diehl.Sam 298

Dieseldorff, Bruno 347

Dievina, Ryan 300

Difiley, Melissa 299

DiGiovine, Amy. 313, 330

Dill, Andrew T. 240

Dillard, Sherman 209, 264

Dillon, Katie 31 S

Dimatco, Dana 348

Dinen, Justin M 190, 303

Dinizo, Lauren T. 175

DiOrio, Janelle 276-277

Dircken, Eric 361

Dix, Jennifer L 175

Dmuchowski, Denise M 190

Dobbcrfuhl, Jennifer K

190,330

Dodson, Brett 316

Dodson, Cassandra 333

Doescher. Jamie 330

Doggett, Rachael M 212

Doherry, James 361

Doherty, Maureen E

240,312,316

Dohertv, Shannon K

190,303,357

Dole, Tiffany A 203

Donahoe, Kate 318

Donahoe, Patrick 330

Donahoe, Patrick K 190

Donnelly, Kristen 361

Donohue, Bridget M 190

Donohue, Mike 214

Dopieralski, Lauren M 240

Doran, Shannon M 212, 334

Dorey, Ashley. 352

Dorfman, Jessica L 190

Dorosewicz, Jessica R 203

Dorrell, Jennifer 318

Dorsey, Samantha H 253

Dosch, Abigail M 212

Dougherty, Bridget 347

Dougherty, Elizabeth S 203

Dougherty, Felicia 318

Douglas, Chastity C 190

Dovel, Jason 175,316

Dowell, Morgan 356

Dowling, Ashley. 271

Dowling, Conor M 175

Downey, Clare 306

Downey, Matthew 333

Downey, Megan 348

Downham, Rhonda 318

Downing, Allison 320

Doyle, Jared 262

Doyle, Jerry. 195

Doyle, Kristi 311

Dovle, Nathan 262

Doyle, Tori 318

Dozier, Bobby. 356

Drakulich, Natalie 322

Drinkard, Janie R 240

Driscoll, Erin 359

Driskell, Bryan B 212, 361

Droms, Carl 248

Drummond, Lindsey. 356

Duanl, Courtney. 318

Dubanowitz, Natalie 352

Duck, Btandi 308

Dudick, Andrew J

175,313,356

Due, Alex 351

Duesterhaus, Lynn M 175

Duff, Sarah E..'. 175,312

Duff)', Kate 234

Dugent, Michelle 299

Duncan, Cate 348

Duncan, Toni 228,312

Dunevant, Mark 307

Dungan, Jarrod D 175

Dunham, Byron 290

Dunham, Cindy. 268, 290

Dunlap, Daniel 38. 356

Dunn, Kristi 306

Dunn, Matthew A 225

Dunn, Nikki 284-285

Dunn, Rachel E 190,347

Dunnum, Andrew. 290

Dunston, Kara 283

Durant, Gretchen R 253, 316

Dursa, Emily. 366

Dwver, Chelsea 304

Dye, Derek 109

Dzbynski, Melissa S 175, 354

Dzeudzel, Nicholas 332

Dzurovcik, Joy E....175, 18, 241

— e—

Eades, Ryan , 361

Eakle, Amanda J , 175

Early, Karen 328

Earnest, Laura 301

Easome, Ashley. 320

East, Katie 345

Easton, Jessica A 190

Easton, Willie 328

Eaton, Laura 306

Eaton, Lauren M 190, 337

Ebaugh, Travis 262

Eberts, Timothy. 323

Echalar, Ricardo H 228

Echols, Alex 367

Echols, Brian 305

Eckert, Lauren 190

Eddy, Matthew. 368

Edmonds, Joshua S 175

Edmonds, Ulriak 307

Edmunds, Easley. 190

Edwards, Dana L....203, 318, 345

Edwards, Erin L 225

Edwards, Jennifer R 253

Edwards, Mary P. 241

Edwards, Scott M 190

Eggleston, Allison 345

Ehlers, Mark F. 91,241

Eisele, Timothy M 190, 298

Eisley, Rachel 338

Ekeh,Kelechi 303

El-Naggar, Ingy. 306

Elcesser, Sarah 348

Elder, Carri 276

Elder, Katie 276

Elder, Sarah E 204

Elisabeth, Erin Jones 354

Elizabeth, Diane Jenkins 339

Elliort, Chris 294

Elliott, Nato 351

Ellis, Lindsay. 76

Ellis, Meghan 306

Ellison, John 347

Elm, Caren 212

Ely, Matthew F. 241, 316

Emanuel, Autumn L 190, 303

Emmet, Timothy E 190

Ernst, Sheila 355

Emswiler, Michael P. 241

Enders, Lisa 286

Engel, Stephanie F. 212, 305

English, Emily. 182

Ensor, Theresa J 241

Eppes, John 317

Equestrian Club 322

Er.Elif. 190

Eranchik, Dan 302

Erhardt, Megan 352

Erickson, Laura E 212, 333

Esp, Kimberly N 175, 339

Espinoza, Ann E 228

Espinoza, Wilvia 342

Esposito, Alex 317

Esposito, Lauren 346

Essa, Jenny. 301

Estella, Naomi 342

Estes, Suzanne H 241

Eta Sigma Gamma 324

Ethridge, William C. II 212

Eubank, Matthew D...95-96, 228

398

index

Eubanks, Lindsay M 175

Eustis, James N 175

Evans, Bill 345

Evans, Courtney R 241

Evans, Kathryn 182

Evans, Kristen G 57, 190

Evans, Michael 182

Evans, Trade 360

Evanskey, Melissa 323

Evenstad, Shannon 319

Everett, Elizabeth 306

Evert, Leah 285, 325, 329, 363

Ewert, Scott 298, 335

Ewing, Victoria L

190,319,337

Executive Council 357

Exit 245 327

-f-

Faber, Linda 190

Fabian, John E V. 241

Fafara, Jessica 308, 345

Fagan, Ryan 330, 355

Fairbanks, Brad 332

Faircloth, Emily. 348

Falcon, Christopher J 190

Falke.JackN 175

Falkenhan, Lauren 304

Falls, Tori A 175

Fanning, David 264

Fanning, Jessica 175, 310

Fargo, Alison 331, 362

Farino, Michelle 222

Farley, Sara 306

Farlow, Chad 175

Farmer, Katie 326

Faulconer, Amy. 347

Fawley, Aimee 337

Feather, Brandon 281

Fee, Meghann 354

Feerst, Rob 349

Feinberg, Amy. 331

Felton, Kelly. 301

Felvey, Elizabeth Marshall 246

Fencing Club 328

Fennessey, Jackie 318

Ferguson, Katherine 356

Ferguson, Katherine E 175

Ferguson, Katherine M 241

Ferguson, Meghan 348

Ferguson, Morgan L 253

Fernandez, Daniel 342

Ferrara, Andrew. 351

Ferraro, Kathleen 310

Ferrell, Jason T 204

Ferrer, Jamie 186

Fessler, Katherine E 190

Fettig, Zach 313

Fiala,Brad 260

Ficca, Kristen 358

Field hockey. 271

Filak, Christine 286

Filin, Patrice 280-281

Finiry, Jonny. 319

Fink, Katheryne 253, 340

Finley, Kevin C 190

Finsness, Kristen 319

Fiore, Jen 348

Firster, Allison 323

Fischetti, Andrea 356-357

Fish, Brandon C 212, 334

Fite.Nick 356

Fitzgerald, Erin 276

Fitzgereld, Mike 298

Firzpatrick, Caitlin 361

Fitzpatrick, Jo 290, 355

Flack, Gretchen A 175

Flanigan, Kelly. 31 1

Flanigan, Kelly E 253, 31 1

Fleenor, Erin M 241

Fleischman, Jeffrey. 205

Fleming. Kristie 325, 360

Fleming, Latichia 313, 325

Fletcher, Candace P. 228, 357

Fletcher, Laura M 175

Fletcher, Sarah 222

Flippin, Mike 361

Fluty, Suzanne 361

Flynn, Katie 285

Flyzik, Jami 352

Fogel, Jenna 369

Foose, Daniel V. 175, 163

Football 273

Footland, Andra P. 212

Ford, Amanda A 212

Formagus, Laura 356

Forman, Julia C 212

Forrester, Heather 329

Forrester, Megan 316, 341

Fonier, Chris 121

Fortier, Stefanie 313, 356

Former, Matt 356

Foster, Shelby. 352

Fori, Chad R. 212

Foulger, Michael 361

Fowler, Jennifer L 175

Fox, Caitlin 320

Fox, Jason 332

Fox, Julie 369

Fox, Katherine 322

Fox, Thomas P. 241

Frahm, Erin 360

Fraker, Matthew S 175

France, Christopher C 175

Francis, Alison A 204

Francis, Dana 212, 306

Franey, Katie 306

Frank, Courtney E 212

Frank, Sarah 359

Franklin, Melissa S 190

Fransisco, Juan Hernandez. ...342

Franz, Alicia L 204

Franz, Kimberly D 22S

Fraser.John 290

Frayer, Melissa L 190

Frazier, Matt 230

Frazier, Rhonda L 212, 333

Freed, Julia T. 212

Freeman, Daniel 264

Freind, Katie 356-357

French, David 341, 358

Freudentels, Ricky. 332

Frick, Courtney. 352

Friedman, Wendy M

253,301,331.357

Friend, Elizabeth L 173. 229

Friend, Kristen P 253

Frisbie, Joe 337

Fritz, Caroline 348

Fulciniti, Branden A 225

Fulk, Denny. 281

Fuller, Keith 332

Fulton, Jessica C 190,352

Fultz, Joshua E 190

Funsten, Meredith 357

-g-

Gabbin, Joanne 125

Gaberdiel, Steven 5^

Gaiser, Jake 262

Gajewski, Jeanine 362

Gallagher, Aran 315, 360

Gallagher, Kona E 175

Gallagher, Krista 306

Gallagher. Pam 348

Gallahan, Brian P. 22l)

Gallon, Liz C 253

Galloway, Ellyn 222, 316

Galloway, Jenna .....337

Galorenzo, Brad 330

Gannett, Katie 346

Gannon, Christopher R 1 "^

Garber, Alison 318

Garber, James T 175

Garber, Jason M 175, 309

Garcia, Nathalie 356-357

Gardarsson, Grimur 281

Gardner, Amanda M 253

Gardner, Lauren T

241,318,357

Garfield, Chelsea 2~ 1

Garlock, Travis 350

Garman, Cambria W. 225

Garmiria, Kevork 96

Garner, Brooke M 193

Garner, Disa y>2

Garrett, Brian 356

Garrett, Crystal X 1 93

Garrett, Jason A 22^

Garrett, Krystal 63, 354

Garrett, Suzanne 305

Garriott, Khalil P...229, 362. 367

Garrison, Evan 328

Garvey, Catherine 326

Gary, Kristen M 212, 320

Gates, Lyndsay. 303

Gaver, Lori 290

Gavy, Sarah 318

Gay, Ginny 304

Geary, Meredith K

204,323,347

Geis, Maureen 360

Gendreau, Laura B 212, 324

Genhile, Mike 298

Gentry, Summer 154

George, Aaron 255

George, Liz 285

Georgia Avenue 144

Gerein, Gina E 193

Gerlach, Bryce 48

Germani, Lisa 318

Gertin, Esther. 310, 347,360

Gertler, Sara 369

Gessler, Karla 360

Ghanaim, Nadia M 193

Ghauri, Omar. 193

Gho, Hannah S 175

Gi, Caitlin bson 352

Giasson, Theresa 241, 301

Gibberman. Ellie R 2\2

Gibbons, Lindsey. 323

Gibert, Sarah T 175

Giblin, Leigh A 175, 308, 352

Gibson, Aaron C 175. 338

Gibson, Benjamin C

175,313,330

Gibson, Carrie T. 229

Gibson, Saidee 322

Gibson-Reinemer, Dan K 225

Giel, Lindsay M 253

Gigantino, Sarah 360

Giglio, Joy, 241

diamondpatrons

Mr. & Mrs. Allen G. Dorin, Jr.
Glen Allen, VA

Mark & Carol Duckworthy
Chesterfield, VA

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Durso
Middletown, NJ

Stuart Elkin
Spotsylvania, VA

David & Lisa Fleming
Powhatan, VA

Mr. & Mrs. John L. Geis
Wantagh, NJ

James & Tuyet-Hong Hales
Springfield, VA

Gail Sullivan Howell
Clifton VA

index

399

index

diamondpatrons

George & Pat Jacobs
Woodbridge, VA

Dan & Barbara Kosky
Allendale, NJ

Dan & Zorina Lally
Woodbridge, VA

Robert J. & Mary Anne Liddell
Burke, VA

Michael & Christine Macke
Fairfax Station, VA

Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Magnor

Jr.
Southhampton, NY

Phil & Shay Manuel
Dumfries, VA

Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Martin
Burke, VA

Giguere, Molly E 212

Gilbert, Heather. 323

Gilbert, Lex 319

Gilchrist, Timothy J 204

Gill, Elizabeth 316

Gillenwater, Rebecca C 204

Gilliam, Catherine 285

Gilmore, Lauren 304

Gilstrap, Laura 177

Gimenez. Daniel 281

Gincel.Vicki 315

Ginter, Gillian 360

Gipe, Russell 204

Girardi, Thomas 351

Girvin, Camm 253

Gisr, Brian 315

Gittler, Rachel 369

Glass, Brian 356

Glass, Jonathan D 193. 350

Gleason, Kathleen 306

Gleason, Virginia 206

Glendinning, Jessica A

175,359

Glenn, Andrew M 212

Glenn, Kim 360

Glick, Halie 352

Glotfelty, Ted 356

Glotfelty, Thaddeus J 175

Glynn, Heather 353

Godfrey, Jessena S 175,300

Goedhart, Eva G 225, 333

Goeller.CJ 214

Goerke, Morgan 348

Goins, Brannon 273

Goins, Lisa J 175

Golay, Scott 283

Gold, Cartney. 369

Golden, Johnalex 241

Golis. Jeremy. 337

Goll.Mike 313

Golub, Eric 231

Gonitzke, Tricia R 175

Gonzalo, Adrienne G 229

Goodall, Jessica 348

Goodine, Kristin 242

Goodman, Blair. 357

Goodman, Mike 356-35?

Goodwin, Josh 276

Goodwin, Karen 337

Gordon, Douglas L 175

Gordon, Dustin 300

Gordon, Jenna L 253

Gosnell, Jessica 313, 319

Goss, Amy J

212,269,310,348

Gottschalk, Michael 332

Goudswaard, Veerle 270, 271

Gouldin. Haley E 176

Gouzd, John 262

Gowen, Charlotte 314, 367

Graaf, Danielle E 242, 301

Graduation 69

Grady, Cristin 347

Grady, Sarah M 193, 347

Graham, Emily. 306

Graham, George C 176

Graham, Lyndsay. 279

Grainer, Joshua 355

Granito, Jennifer A 229

Grant. Tiffany A 176,361

Graul.Jodi 319

Gravatt, Catherine A 204

Graven, Christina S 212, 361

Graver, Joshua 235

Graves, Erin 337

Graves, Sarah 348

Gravett, Carter. 154

Gray, Andrew. 330

Gray, Danny. 286

Gray, Jennifer 326

Gray, Jennifer L 229

Gray, Justin 217

Gray, Katie 306, 356

Gray, Matthew. 313, 356-357

Grayson, Sam 304

Grazio, Michelle 310

Green, Emily. 369

Green, Paula E 176

Green, Peyton 176, 312

Greene, Cynthia H 176

Greene, Stephanie M 176

Greenfield, Lauren 217

Greenleaf, Jen 347

Greer, Joanna L 176

Greer, Mollie 360

Gregg, Kevin 313

Gregor, April C 181, 204

Gregory, Michelle 290

Gregwave, Nick 361

Greis, Christine 315

Grenados, Alicia 348

Grespin, Matt 316

Grice, Lauren 310

Grider, Amanda 328, 341

Grieco, Lee W. 212

Griffin, Michelle 193

Grigsby, Julie L 212

Grim, Katie 346

Grimes, Kelly. 348

Grochmal, Kerry. 348

Groom, Lori A 176

Grooms, Lauren E 57, 193

Gross, Julie 318

Gross, Kate 347

Ground, Amy. 348

Grover, Michelle L 213, 288

Grubbs, April E 213

Gruber, April 310

Guenthner, Rebecca A 242

Guiney, Briana C 193, 337

GuIIey, Casey E 176

Gullickson, John M 242, 342

Gulum, Farrah 341

Gump, Jesse 285

Gundlach, Sarah H

204,304,344

Gunelin, Steven 330

Gurke, Leigh 320

Guss, Amanda E 253

Guss, Katherine M 229

Guthrie, Joyce 321

Gutshall, Dana M 204, 337

Guy, Jessica 306

Guy, Rebecca S 204, 286

Guy, Stephanie R 176

Gwaltnev, Megan 244

-h-

Habib, Masood 361

Habitat tor Humanity. 316

Hacker. Tracy. 304

Hackctt. Kaitlyn 369

Hagan, Chrissy 301

Hagan, Lisa M 176, 359

Hager. Rachel W. 229. 301

Hales, Michael A 193

Hall.Alyssa 213

Hall, Charlene R...229, 300-325
Hall, Heather 323,326

Hall, Lauren 315

Hall, Sara 302

Hall, Tiffany. 290

Hallberg. Lee 337

Hallock, Katherine M...242, 359

Hally, Carolyn 213

Halterman, Harold 89

Hamby, Hilary M 213

Hamill, Margaret 213

Hamilton, Marcus 290-291

Hammaker, Amy. 369

Hammer, Christina E 214

Hammerston, Kristen 359

Hammond, Russell J

176,300,351

Hamrick, Ashley K 253

Hamrick, Brandon 334

Hamshar. Shanon L 204

Hamson, Stephanie 2Ss

Hancock, Georgia V. 176

Hancock, Kevin J 214

Hand, Jason 346

Hanebury, Jessica M

176,312,358,362

Hang, Angela T. 193, 309

Hangen, Dani 348

Hanifin. Brian J 242, 356-357

Hanline, Karen R

242,341,368

Hanlon, Jerad M 214

Hannemann. Brendan B 214

Hannon, Brian J 229

Hannum, Megan 279

Hansberry, Jamie 262

Hansbrough. Marie 286

Hansen, Denise F.

254,320,367

Hansen, Hilary C 193

Hanson, Kristin 330

Happick, Jessica 352

Hardcore, Bridget 366

Hardey, Anne 341, 345

Harding. .Ashley. 347

Harding, Donalda 354

Harding, Kelly. 178

Hare, Patrick 357

Hargrave, Michele L 225, 369

Hariu, Ruth A 176,345

Harkness. Jessica L 214

Harlan, Alyse N 214

Harman, Anne K 193

Harman, Cheryl C 204

Harms, Greg 367

Harold, Joshua M 176

Harper, Erik 1 1 5

Harrell, Katherine S 176

Harrington, Summer D 204

Harris, Anshawmi 308

Harris, April 330

Harris, Gwen 291

Harris, Jennifer 348

Harris, Melissa 301

Harris, Steven F. 176

Harrison, Heather. 320

Harrison. Matt 336

Harrison, Michael 327

Harsh. Jeremy D 1"6

Harshbarger. Sabrina K

225,356

Harshorn, Joel 316

Hart, Andrew. 313. 343

Hart, Jason 356

Hart, Keira 310

Hart, Laura R 176

Hart. Rebecca 306

400 index

index

Harr, TenleyA 176.308

Hartigan, Kelly L 242

Hattin, Scott C 176

Hartley- Wetnet, Seth 242

Harvey, Kelly. 304

Harvey, Nicholas 316

Hasenauet, Jamie M 193

Hash, Tiffany N 229

Hashagen, Jennifer. 318

Hass, Erin 348

Hassell, Litzie 344

Hatchet, Erin R 176

Hattet, Charlie 264

Hauetet, Alex 323

Haus, Lindsay. 360

Hausner, Meghan 369

Hawkins, Sara 355

Hawley, Angie 352

Hawthorne, Leslie J 204

Hay, Leah 306

Hayden, Jennifer L 176

Hayes, Amanda L 229, 308

Hayes, Lindsey. 352

Haynes, Chris 347

Haywood, Courtney. 195

Hazelette, Lindsay L....204, 337

He, Heidi 193,312

Healey, Ashlee 326

Heath, Melissa L 215, 359

Hedgepeth, Wesley. 313, 356

Hedget. Rebecca... 222, 234, 338

Heede, Warten W. 204

Heely, Karen 361

Hegna, Ryan 286

Heil. Jeffrey E 242

Heim, Michelle L 193, 321

Hein, Kevin M 204

Heindel, Kelly M 193, 326

Heisey, Christophet P. 215

Heishman, David W.

193,313,330

Heising, Courtney 345

Helbing, Stacy E 193

Helfgott. Jeffrey D 193

Heller, Bourque 332

Heller, Caleb 261

Heller. Larissa R 215

Heller. Michael J 215

Heller, Sarah 310

Heller, Sheila R 215

Heising, Samantha 253, 256

Helsley, Keisha B 229

Helsley, Megan M 242

Helsley, Valerie M 176

Hemmerly, Mara 306

Henderson, Sarah N 242

Hendrick, Ausrin C 254

Hendrick, Christopher T.....229

Hendricksen, Mike

193,288-289

Hendrix, Alexis 352

Heneberry, Cecilia 333-334

Hennessey, Stephanie 306

Henning, Leanne M 242

Henning, Stacey. 357

Henry, Erin D 176, 308

Henry, Lauren D 176

Heptinstall, Whitney. 310

Hetbett, Ted 290

Herce, Clarita M 176

Herland, Tessa 306, 367

Hernandez, Chrissy. 352

Herr, Ashley. 305

Herring, Elizabeth M 193

Herrlich, Bridget 348

Hetttua, Nikki 348

Herzog, Jordon 336

Hess, Christi 302

Hesse, Rhea 353

Hethetington, Kirk 355

Hettick, Sarah 299

Hewirt, Emmy. 360

Hewitt, Holly. 346

Hey, Karen A. 193

Heyworth, Max 314

Hibbitts. Harry A 215

Hickcox, Ashley 0 204

Hickcox, Heathet. 360

Hickman. Bryan M

193,321.355

Hicks, Jeff. 286

Hicks, Lindsey. 181

Higgins, Andrew J 193

Higgins, Ashley R. 254

Higgins, Mai 351

Higgins. Matthew L 193

Higgins, Satah 348

Highfill, Catherine 0 254

Highfill. Owen 322

Hill, Ashla C 215, 300, 360

Hill, Erin 301

Hill, Joe 356

Hill. Ryan S 193

Hilldrup, Melanie 308

Hillel 331

Hiller, Garret D 176, 312

Hillet. Heidi 328

Hines, Raymond 273

Hinrichs, Jenna 302

Hinson, Laura 320

Hipp. Ryan 271

Hirsch, Brooke 337

Hirsch, Jack 33 1 , 349

Hislop, Gregory. 298

Hobbs, Joanne K 225, 303

Hochkeppel. Meghan K

242,328

Hodermarsky, Dan 91

Hodges. Elizabeth K 193

Hodges, Satah 299

Hodos, Daniel 339

Hoefke, Scott 302

Hoffman, Brian 52

Hoffman. Carolyn W. 215

Hoffman. Erika M 215. 316

Hoffman, Evan Z

242,356-357

Hoffman, Kelly. 330

Hoffmann, Jamie T. 242

Hogan, Chris 281

Hogan, Justin 317

Hogg, Jessica 346

Hoke, Sara 310

Holbtook, Brittany. 1 14, 303

Holden, .Andrea 368

Holfield, Tonya 308

Holl, Christine K 254

Holl.Kiki 368

Holland, Elizabeth S 204

Hollandswotth, Michael

215,347

Hollat, Jason 346

Holler, Matthew S 176

Holley, Regina L 215

Holm Dahl, Jessica 286

Holman, Jamie 348

Holman, Joanne 1 17

Holmes, Kathleen 341

Holmewood, Kevin 314

Holt, Becky. 337

Holt, Jonathan E 193

Holt, Matthew A 176

Holtzman, Daniel S 193. 315

Honec, Robert B. IV. 230

Hood. Molly E 176

Hoopengatdnet, Anna Lyn

204,360

Hoover, Pam 353

Hoppe, Erin T. 243

Hoppes, Pamela D 215

Horacek. Denise G 193

Horan, Emily L 176

Horan. Heathet. 330, 357

Horn, Charles D 254, 314

Horn, Lucie 322

Horneber, Jesse 332

Hornowski, Charlotte 348

Horrell, Stacie E 176

Horton, Chris 314

Horvat, Irene 270-271

Hoskms. Mark 209, 357

Hospital, Lauten D 204, 346

Houlihan, Michael G 204

House, Amie 356

Housenger, Justin 196

Houser, Stephanie 304

Houset, Terry. 356

Houston. Ashley B 254

Howard. Jenny. 359

Howard. Kristin 326, 357

Howard, Tazzie 91, 361

Hubbard. Mandi 304

Hubbard, Marcus C 230

Huber, Jenifer. 319

Hubcr. Parry. 299. 348

Huegelmeyer. Ann A 176

Huesdash, Jonathan A

215.294

Hughes. Katherine N...204, 341

Hughes, Sean T. 243. 517

Hugill, Melissa 361

Hulfish, Davidson M 254

Hull, Elisabeth 366

Human Condition 1 52-153

Humphtey. Bobby. 281

Hunnius, Jennv G 204, 345

Hunt, Brent M 193

Hunt, Lauta 285

Huntsbetty, Mary. 341, 345

Huot, Hillary. S(,'>

Hurney. Kim 290, 348

Hussack. Emilee 292

Hussey, Jessica 283

Hutchings, Amanda 283

Hutchinson, Ketti L 178,193

Hynes, Emily. 310

diamondpatrons

Allen & Kathy Mason
Onancock, VA

Sharon B. Mathey
Sterling, VA

Clinton Maxwell
Roanoke, VA

Robert & Cheryl McClintock
Woodbury Hts., NJ

Amerah Mc Dougal
Johns Island, SC

Pamela McMahon
Milford, NJ

Lauren E. Menzies
Harrisonburg, VA

Calvin C. & Veronica S. Minor
Fairfax, VA

Iacuzio, Katie 324

Iampietro, Man-. 341

Idoni, Mara E 204

Imbrigiotta, Thomas 332

Indellicate, Cina 230, 312

Ingle, Rachel 304

Ingram, Cassie 318

Inline Hockey. 332

Innes, Andrea 348

Inouve, Megan C

230, 305, 347

Interfrarerniry Council 335

International Circle K 329

index

401

index

Int'l Trumpet Guild 316

Inter Varisty. 214

Into Hymn 316

Iochi, Rie 176

Iorio, Chris 273

Iovino. Christine M 176

Irish, Cynthia L 230

Irish, Gerald 199, 349

Irwin, Kathryn W. 176, 308

1SAT Honors Society. 319

Isenberg, Kurt 262-263

Isidoridy, Katharine H 176

lsom, Jenny. 243

Issi, Adrienne 359

Jackson, Caitlin 348

Jackson, Elise 54

Jackson, Jeff. 308

Jackson, Jennifer. 358

Jackson, Jennifer L 230

Jackson, Kelvin A 176

Jackson, Kirkland A 176

Jackson, Nina 240

Jacob, Amanda 306

Jacobs, Deedee 301

Jacobs, Rachel 110

Jacobs, Steven 339

Jacobson, Melody. 279

Jacoby, Keith A 204

Jafari, Karya 302

Jaffe, Dana A 204

JafTe, Lauren M 204

Jaggard, Katherine M 193

James, Brian 309, 329

James, Jessica 347

James, Mary Beth 204

James, Meredith 324

James, Randall D 193

Janney, Amanda 270-271

Jansen, Katie 301

Janssen, John-Alexander 288

Javaid, Sarah 225

Javier, Ronald-Paul O

215,305

Jaworski, Katie 285

Jay, Krisha N 204

Jaycox, Michael 195

Jeanne, Bonnie Savon 360

Jefferson, Lashaunda 290

Jeffrey, Tom 290

Jeffry, Pamela D 225

Jenkins, Dm 307

Jenkins, Justin C 254

Jenkins, Lizzie 308, 348

Jenkins, Mike 334

Jenkins, Sara 347

Jenks, Zach 53, 55

Jensen, Daniel M 230, 366

leremich, Kris ten 318

Jessie, Victoria 360

Jester, Leah 338

Jett, Sara 322

Jewell, Christopher T. 243

Jo, Amie Close 344

Johnson, Allison 333

Johnson, Allison D 215

Johnson, Allison L 21 5

Johnson, Ashley. 322. 348

Johnson, Courtney. 178

Johnson, Courtney D 204

Johnson, Erin 338

Johnson, Jennifer C 193, 360

Johnson, Katie 318

Johnson, Kerry. 343

Johnson, Kevin 317

Johnson, Mark 193

Johnson, Renita A

193,325,347

Johnson, Stacey A. 243, 301

Johnston, Abigail V. 254

Johnston, Alison 243, 312

Jolly, Caroline W. 204

Jones, Dana 293

Jones, Dane M 193

Jones, Elliott 281

Jones, Janiso 303

Jones, Janna 90

Jones, Karen 310

Jones, Lindsey. 318

Jones, Meghan 322, 348

Jones, Michelle 337

Jones, Scott 305, 328

Jones, Shelley N 193, 303

Jones, Tabitha 360

Jones -Recorder, Larry. 300

Joo, Grace 309

Jordan, Daniel A 215

Josephson, Jeni J 215

Jourden, Nicole D 179

Joy, Desiree N 193

Joyce, Ashley. 204, 316

Joyce, Teri 283

Just, Emily. 322

Justice, Cynthia M 194

Juul, Kirstin 338

-k-

Kacho, Alexis 177

Kaczmarek, Jennifer L 230

Kagarise, Jon 357

Kahl, Ryan C 204, 337

Kain, Katherine N

146, 148, 179.312

Kaley, Jaime 318

Kallenborn, Jennifer A 254

Kalocay, Lauren 304

Kam, Stephen H 215

Kaminowitz, Nealy. 348

Kammier, Kara 348

Kamps, Ann Kramer. 348

Kane, Eliza 306

Kane, Liam H 204

Kao, Anand 95,317

Kapetanakis. Angela 225

Kapinos. Elizabeth A 179

Kaplan, Samantha 334

Kappa Alpha 142

Kappa Delta Rho 142, 319

Kappa Kappa Psi 334

Kappa Pi 338

Kappa, Sigma 142

Karim, Dr. Altaii 305

Karlicek, Emily J 179

Karpinski, Abby A 230, 283

Karpinski, Bryant A 230, 283

Karpinski. Whitney 283

Karras, Justin 230

Kasper. Leslie A 194,348

Kass.AJ 337

Kaufiin, Kara J 204,337

Kays, Evan 290

Kean, Andy. 319

Keck, Betsy. 222

Keefer, Robert 218

Keegan. Jenn 301

Keegan, Kerry. 302

Keener, Heidi J 194

Kegel, Casey. 306

Kehler, Angela 324

Keifetz, Lindsay. 360

Kelbaugh, Sarah 346

Kelleher, Jillian 304, 353

Keller, Jen 304

Keller, Krisra 348

Keller, Lindsey. 271

Keller, Virginia L 178, 215

Kelly, Erin 352

Kelly, Jimmy. 357

Kelly, Melissa L 230

Kelly, Scott 112

Kem, Katelynn 194

Kemler, Colette 357

Kennedy, Rees 290

Kennedy, Robert N 230

Kennedy, Shannon 341

Kensinger, Steven 313

Keogh, Christine 318

Kepler, Alexis 322

Ker, Kevin 327

Kem, Katelynn 303

Kernus, Kara 352

Kershis, Jackie 352

Kevorkian, Sarah 159

Keyes, Krista A 179

Khalaf, Amelia 311

Khalil, Deena 353

Khalil. NylaM 179

Khan. Ayesha 1 179

Kidd. Jason D 215

Kidd, KeriT. 215

Kies, Jennifer M 179, 318

Kiflu, Alpha 290

Killion, Tiffany. 283

Kim, Brandon J 179

Kim, Christina 326

Kim. Eddie 262

Krm. James 261

Kim, James T. 215

Kim, Jason 317

Kim, Miriam 204

Kim, Seong H 230

Kim, Sharon 309

Kimball, Nichole B 243

Kinch, Jenny E 179

Kinelski, Lauren 362, 369

King, Brian 327, 354

King, James 260

King.Talley. 318

King, Valerie 306

Kinsey, Katherine P. 243

Kirk, Andrew M 194

Kirkland, Sarah 290

Kirsch, Jennifer E 204

Kistler, David A 194

Kistner, Seth 290

Kitamura, Emily S 243

Kittredge, Justin 300

Klalter, Heather. 323

Klein. Alexandra J 194

Klein. |anine...285, 325, 329, 363

Klein, Sarah 256

Kleiza, Lynette T. 243

Klima. Michelle C 215,324

Kline, Ashley. 306

Klingler, Maureen 271

Klinker, Mark 351

Kluesner, James 316

402

index

Knapp. Katherine L 230, 330

Knehr, Bryan 288

Knickrehm, Steve 123

Knight, Jackie 311

Knight, William B 230

Knoop, Cassie 348

Knott, Jessica M 179

Knox, Catherine 243, 324

Knutsen, Elizabeth 301

Koch, Emily B 179

Kodish, Stephen R. 204, 294

Koehler, Audrey E 243

Koerner, Philip D 179

Kohn, Peter. 333

Kohr, Keith 336

KoUros, Dan 347

Kolman, Starza 305, 347

Koon, Christopher A 254

Kori, Sachin 328

KoslofF, Kristen 348

Koss,Jill 306

Kossepka, Ulrich 264

Kouzan, Alyssa 306

Kovasik, Anne 316

Kovener, Lisa B 215

Kovoienko, Josh 281

Kowalski, Katie 304

Kozup, Sarah 329

Kramer, Steven T. 207

Krasilovsky. Howard S

207,354

Krause, Amber B 215, 337

Krause, David 335

Kravetz, Alan 1 254, 312, 355

Krempasky, Laura P. 179

Kreshouer, Vanessa 348

Kresslein, Dawn 299

Kreter, Bryan 298

Kretschy, Stacey L 194, 315

Krise, Deanna 302

Krohn, Kathleen 330

Krohn, Kelly. 178

Kruger, Greg 356

Krzanowstd, Aleksandra

179,318

Kubich. Dena L 230

Kublan, Andrei J 179

Kuilan, Juan 342

Kulkin, Joanna A. 179

Kupelian, Karen 337

Kurbel, Jennifer. 302

Kurland, Alex 1 182, 254

Kurrz, Peter. 225

Kurzban, Amy 1 179

Kutsukake, Haru 95

Kwak, Marie H 194

-1-

La, Thursa 301

La Croix, Lauren M 243

La Fluer, Kerrie 322

LaBelle, Gary. 332

LaBne, Britini 326

Labuz, Stephanie 352

LaCaria. Michelle 347

Lachman, Elizabeth A.

179.308

Lachman, Jennifer. 356-357

Lacroix, Rachelle 362

Lacrosse 279

Lacy, Max 280-281

LaGarde, Catherine 301

Laguardia, Jose R 194

Laguzzi, Maria L 225

Laird, Chris 298

Laird, Corinne A 179

Lake, Gabrielle 331

Lally, Katherine 308, 323

Lally, Shannon 329

Laly, Erin M 194

Lamanna, Latrisha 306, 329

Lamberson, Nikki 302

Lambert, Sean D 81, 243

Lambert, Travis 268

Lamldn, Christina E 179

Landi, Katherine 356

Landry, John 361

Landy, Kathleen 330

Lane, Rebecca B 207

Langfitt, Allison C 207

Langhauser, Courtney.

240,321

Langholz, Vanessa 337

Langlais. Darcy. 70

Langley, Katie E 215

Lansing, Jennifer 347

Lanteigne, Ashley L 215

Lanrz, Amber N 231,338

Lanrz, Brian 313

Lantz, Sandy. 337

Lapetoda, Jennifer 290

LaPlante, Michelle R. 194

Laputka, Adrianne R

231,356-357

Larkin, Lauren A.

207,320,341

Larman, Sarah E 179

Larsen, Candace 369

Larson, Lindsay. 306

LaScella, Tina 308

Latino Student Alliance 342

Latter-Day St Assoc 323

Lattiak, Marianne 341

Lauder. David J 179

Laufer, Alexis 348

Laughner, Melissa 313, 356

Lauro, Daniel R 194, 330

LaVoy, John K 194

Lawrance, Meredith 270, 271

Lawrence, Adrienne K

179,352

Lazenby, Kimberly L 207

Leahey, Lisa C 207

Leatherwood, Brian 262

LeBlanc, Nicolette 331

Lee, Amanda

310,323,341,355

Lee, Amanda M 243

Lee, Andrea E 207

Lee, Annie T 215

Lee, Brenda H 194

Lee, Elisa H 194

Lee, Erin 244, 347

Lee, Jason P. 244

Lee, Julie 240

Lee. Kristin L 254

Lee, Mary R. 225, 333

Lee, Natalie 323

Lee, Ralph 281

Lee, Sarah B 244

Lee, Steve 300

Lees, Kelly K. 207

Lefler, Jessica G 194

Leftwich, Dawn 348

Leftwich, Kim 348

Leftwich, MaryC 179

LeGendre,Tim 290

Leher, Mindy. 279

Lehman. Ashley. 290

Lehman, Molly. 310

Leigh ton, Avi 310

Leighty, Justin D 244

Leking, Mike A. 231

Lemker, Kathleen 357

Lemley. Jennifer L 194

Leonard, John 330, 356

Leone, Sal 244, 312

Leonetti, Melissa L 215

Lermitte, William H 194

Levy, liana M 194

Levy, Jessica 316

Lewis. Alisha 290

Lewis, Barbara 234

Lewis, Char B 194, 290

Lewis, David R. 194, 290

Lewis, Drew. 298

Lewis. Jasmine 360

Lewis, Jessica W. 194

Lewis, Jonathan 302

Lewis, Lynsie 360

Lewis, Mart 300

Lewis, Renee N 179

Lewis, Trey. 308

Ley, Doug 357

Leyko, Rachel 306

Liberati, Matthew G....215. 343

Liburd, Brandon 30"

Liburd, Lynn 26"

Liedel, Victoria E 215

Light. Mandy. 283

Ligon. Meredith 316

Lillard.John 316

Lillemoe. Shannon 304

Lilore, Jerianne 318. 323

Lim, Victor. 31"

Lindamood, Rozine 244

Lindberg, Amanda 80

Lindsay, Aaron 290

Lindsey, Alan 262

Lineberry, Tara N 179

Lingebach, David 356

Lipkin, Sage L 254, 323

Lish, Jessie R 215,306. $55

Liskey, Annika R 21^

Litchfield, Derek 361

Li toman, Cata 303

Litten, Angela J 207

Little, Judson 303

Little, Molly. 322

Little. Robert J 194

Litz. Morgan 348

Litzenberger, Jack 335

Livesay, Elizabeth 337

Livick, Evan 300, 351

Locascio, Kris 315

Locke, Angela D 207

Lodato. Lucia 362

Loder, Jennifer A 225

Loewer, Lindsay. 304

Loftus, Christopher J 194

Logan, Jenny L 231, 318

Logan, Zach 319

Logsdon, Amanda 304

Lokitis, Dana 310

Lombardi, Brooke E 179

Lombardi, Nick 155

Lombardo, Dave 283

Long, Jamie 348

Long, Sara J 194

Longest, Olivia 318

Lonsford, James 315

Looney. Kathryn C 194

Loso, Sean 262

Lothrop. Sarah E 231, 324

Lotts, Mark E. II 215

Loucks, Megan 286

index

403

index

Loughney. Kate 337

Love. Tianna M 194

Lovcll, Jennifer R 207

Loveman, Ellie E

244,316,357,368

Lovinger, Daniel 331

Low Key. 323

Lowdan, Brett J 179

Lowery, Shannon 337

Lowman, Lauren 330

Lowrance, Meredith 270

Lowrey, Erin M 194, 303

Lowrie, Tara 334

Lu, Amy. 207

Lucas, Katie 326

Luck, Libby. 352

Luckting, Ellen M 225, 329

Ludlow, Ashley C 231

Lumsden, Jessica

75, 325. 329, 356-357, 363

Lundell, Ericka 348

Lundy, Ben 159

Lunn, Dara E 194

Lunsford, James K. 179, 327

Luttner, Megan G 194, 321

Lux, Andrew. 288

Lyddane, William T. 215

Lyden, Brian 262

Lvle, Timothy S 215

Lynch, Brian C 231

Lynch, Bryan 351

Lynch, Caroline B 179

Lynch. Heather M 194

Lynch. John E. Jr. 207

Lvon. Kelly A 179

m—

Maas, Rebecca 306, 323

MacBlane, Adam 316

Macchio, Elise J 215. 324

Macey, Jillian 142,348

MacFarland, Breanne M

244,334

MacGregor, Courtney. 299

Machonis, Denise 360

Mack,Jonny. 319

Maclaughlin, Jamie 306

MacLeod, Brian M 21S

MacLeod, Bruce A. 194

McMillan, Lauren 323

MacRae, Caidin 322

MacRae, Travis 314

MACRoCk 64

Madairy, Kristen 357

Madden, Timothy M 194

Maddux, Joel 300

Madison Dance Club 323

Madison Mk't Assoc 330

Madison Motorsports

199,349

Madison Outing Club 330

Madison Project J36

Madison Review 330

Madison Sociery. 350

Maedge, Alison 318

M.Kstranzi. Lauren 360

Matalc, Christina 315

Magaw, Kati 326

Magnor, Krin 326

Mahony. Lindsay. 2(>l). 315

Mahr, Valerie 100

M.m-tta, Serena 352

M.uorana. Corinne E 207

Majeed, Wagas 367

Majors, Ebony S 255. 300

Makowka, Heather N 215

Malarkev. Kathryn 324

Malcolm, Tracy. 322

Malerba. Maria 288

Malewski, Laney M 194

Maley, Mitch 262

Mallory, Jason 273

Malo, Kathleen R 231

Maloney, Erin 318

Manch, Jenny. 306

Manchester, Johnna 34 1

Mandt, Kehl R 207

Manilli, Laura 356

Mann.Alliz 318

Mann, Jennie 178

Mann. Keith 323

Mannion, Daniel P. 194

Mannion, Ryan 330

Mansell, Zacharv M 215

Mansfield, Carin 302

Manuwald. Lauren 304

Manz, Christina 213

Marable, Joel 303, 308

Marafins, John 333

Marcantonio, Michael J 194

Marchegiano, Anthony C

179,217

Marching RovaJ Dukes 31

Marcucci, Melissa 313

Marcus, Holly N 179

Marcus, Robin M 244

Margeson, Sarah E 207

Marie, Dawn Young 310

Marietta. Lisa 362

Marinak, Kevin G 244

Marino, Mary. 348

Markelz, Heather. 306

Markham, Sara A 244

Markowitz, Whitney B

255,318

Marks, Jennifer J 179

Marquardt, Patrick 361

Marras, Jennifer J 179

Marron, Tami 301

Mars, Randy. 313

Marsano, Jaclyn E 215

Marshall, Lisa E 225

Marshall. Raleigh 244

Marshall, Sarah 316

Martell, Kari 279

Martelo, Brad 361

Marti, Jose 342

Martin. Chris 262

Martin, Elizabeth 350

Martin, Elizabeth E 179

Martin, Justin 317, 349

Martin, Justin S 244

Martin, Leah E 215

Martin, Lindsay 316

Martin, Steve 305.351

Martin, Susan E 225

Martin, Tom 280

Martinez. Tony. 361

Martone, Susanna C 179

Martz, Amy R 215

Martz, Katie 301

Mas, Tami 76

Masi, Jennifer. 352

Maskey. Beth 177

Maslanka, Meghan 306

Mason, Christopher A 179

Mason, Kimm 301

Mason, Melissa J 179

Mason. Wes 314

Masone, Diane M 207

Massey, Dave 366

Mast, Beth 320

Masters. Kim 306

Matarese, James 52, 362

Matese, Lindsey. 304

Math Club 333

Matheny, Melody S 179

Mathews, Jamie L 207

Mathews, Mallory J 215

Mathews. Melody L 179

Mathieu, Stephen M 215

Mathurin, Gergory. 347

Matis, Matthew J 180

Mattar, Caroline M 194

Matthews, Jacqueline A

194,306

Matthews, Jon 314

Matthews, Mickey. 273

Martson, Katie E 180

Mauer, Jacquelyn E 180

Maupai, Danielle L 180

Maupin, Jessica 340

Maurone, Gina 356

Maxwell, Clinton S 194

Maxwell, Connie 356-357

Mayer-AshofT, Dana 348

Mayo, David 316

Mays, Jessica L 207

Mays, Lori 255

Mazarowski, Cheryl 322

Maze, Liz 323

Mazzotta, Lauren 319

McAllister, Ryan 336

McAteer, Meghan 360

McBrair, Caitlin A 180

McBroom, Beth 318

McCaffrey, Thomas D

180,354

McCahill, Kerry. 20~

McCann, Cory. 320

McCann, Laura 322

McCaxron, Ashley 301

McCarter, Nick 335

McCarthy, Jacqueline 302

McCarthy, Megan 231

McClain, Maureen E 180

McCleeney Tim 343

McClintock, Susan 1 180

McClure. Meredith 283

McClure, Shannon K

215,344

McCombe, Leah C 180, 328

McCord.Eva 357

McCormack. Kelly. 357

McCrady.Ben 283

McCray, Kimberly L 255

McCray, Rachel 214

McDaniel, Michelle 340

McDonald, Ashleigh 348

McDonald. Erin E 244

McDonald, Jason A 244

McDonald, Katherine L

180.338

McDonnell, Behvin 155

McEleney. Elizabeth M 231

McElroy, Kevin J 215

McFarland, Spanky. 262

McGahuey, Lindsay. 320

McGann, Patrick S 207

McGee, K.ue M 216

McGehee. Allison 302

McGeheeJolie 205

McGettigan, Michael 288

McGinlcy, Devon 348

404

index

McGoff, Michael 303

McGovern. Kate A 194

McGovern, Maura A. ...216, 346

McGrath, Christopher. 332

McGrath, Erin E 244

McGraw, Jason 307

McGurk, Bridget M 180

McHale, Matthew G....216, 305

McHugh, Jane M 216

Mcllvaine, Abigail C 180

Mcllwain, Patrick 313

Mcllwrath, Colleen 283

McKaughan, Stephanie 322

McKay, Jessica 255

McKay, Lauren M 245, 315

McKeegan, Andrew. 328

McKernan, Rich 262

McLaren, John 286-287

McLaughlin, Ashley. 341

McLaughlin, Courtney. 337

McLaughlin, Signe 358

McLoughlin, Maureen E

180,323

McMahon, Pamela C 180

McMichael, Sarah 345

McMillen.Bob 330

McNabb, Emily. 276

McNair, Kelly L 194

McNamara, Beth 283

McNamara, Joanna M 180

McNamara, Karyn 304

McNamara, Kerry A 180

McNeish, Richard K 216

McQuary, Shannon 321

McRoberts, Laura 320

Mc Williams, Ryan 47-48, 51

Meador.Bill 290

Meadows, Carrie V G 231

Meadows, Corrie 318

Mealia, Kerry. 306

Meden, Christina 304

Medes, Jordan 154

Medosch, Carly. 362

Meeker, Amanda L 245

Mehta, Riya R 207, 341, 361

Meiburger, Joseph A 225

Meliagros, Christina 1 197

Mellard, Caroline C 225

Mendez, Erika M 197

Mendys, Meghan 348

Mengel, Craig P. 245

Menzies, Lauren E 245

Mercer, Ashley. 304

Mercke, Erica 310, 323

Merke, Kate 70

Merriam, Ryan 361

Mertz, Melinda R. 207

Meshanko, Jenna 341

Messina, Tracey C 225

Metheny, Brent 262

Metz, Craig R 197

Metzker, Christy. 282-283

Meyer, Dan 262

Meyer, Geoff. 286

Meyer, Russell M 216

Michaux, Christy. 288

Mickelson, Jamie 361

Mickelson, Jessa 306

Mickelson, Lori 330

Mido, Brian 356

Mihalick, Becca 326

Milam, Shelly. 353

Miles, Kimberly E 231

Miles, Peter J 216

Millard, Brian 337

Miller, Brian 191

Miller, Carolyn 333

Miller, Charity L 197, 344

Miller, Chris M 231

Miller, Dana N 180

Miller, Elizabeth 348

Miller, Elizabeth A 207

Miller, Greg 361

Miller, Jessica N 216

Miller, Josh 261

Miller, Kaidin 322

Miller, Katie 369

Miller, Lindsay N 255

Miller, Maggie E 255

Miller, Megan A 245

Miller, Nate 327

Miller, Rasheeda 300

Miller, Ryan 313

Miller, Stacy. 331

Miller, TaraN 216

Miller, Wes 264

Milleson,JulieA 197

Milloy, Kat 325, 329, 363

Mills, Ashley. 348

Mills, Casey. 306

Mills, David 36,39

Mills, Karen 310

Mills, Katie 302

Milstead, Scott 154

Mimm, Kristin M 255

Miner, Lindsey. 366

Minerd, Kristen 334

Minnix, James 316, 327

Minor, Kandice N

216,303,341

Mintzer, Eric D 197

Minuto, MarkR 197

Mirsky, Joanna 328

Misiti, Sara 310

Misner, Jessica 356-357

Misurda,Jill 355

Mitchell, Joanna 322,355

Mitchell, Pat 264

Mlot, Emily A 180,310

Moafi.TarikJ 197

Mock, Alyson 304

Moffett, Daniel S 180

Mogilefsky, Joshua 1 197

Mohring, Eric H 207

Mold, Beth 345

Molli.Matt 317

Molloy. Lindsay C 245

Molloy, McNevin 279

Monahan, Jen 348

Moniodis, Angie 348

Monroe, Jessica L 255

Monsalve, Maria L 180

Montgomery, Jessica 356

Montgomery, Melissa C 216

Montgomery, Rob 290-291

Mooney, Katherine E 231

Mooney, Kathy. 306, 324

Mooney, Katie 352, 358

Mooney, Pamela 356

Moore, Ashley. 343

Moore, Cortland 327

Moore, Daniel T. 245

Moore, Jonathon S 180

Moore, Lauren A 216

Moore, Lisa M 180, 338

Moore, Liz 360

Moore, Rebecca 355

Moore, Stephani 308

Moore, Towana 36

Moran, Katie 346

Moreau, Rebecca A 255, 302

Morehouse, Alexis J 231

Morein. Jennifer 356, 369

Morelli.Jen 360

Moreno, Mickey S 197

Moret,Todd 264

Morgan, Nadine 267

Mornza, Leslie 178

Morris, Andrew. 332

Morris, Ashley. 356

Morris, Caroline A 255

Morris, Chelsea 348

Morris, Josh J 197

Morris, Kelly. 320

Morris, Kristin 315

Morris, Leigh 326

Morris, Merrick. 360

Morris, Nicole E 225,353

Morris, Sam 348

Morris. Whitney R 255

Morrison, Colleen C 207

Morrison, Jennifer L 216

Morrone, Kristy. 348

Morse, Clint 288

Morse, Kathryn 356

Moruza, Leslie P. 180

Moseley, Johanna P. 207

Moser, Carrie 326

Moss-Solomon, Joe 281

Moulton, Michael M 197

Mowad, Tony A 197

Mover, Ashley. 346

Mover, Brian 351

Muller. Jeff 361

Mullins, Derek N 245. 308

Mumlord, Abigail C...180, 3I'»

Munas, Jill 360

Mundt.Jeff. 355

Munro, Ben 280-281

Munson, Emily. 302

Munson, Robert 313

Murphy, Katie 52, 55

Murphy, Kendall 348

Murphv. Rvan F. 216

Murphy. Theresa 254

Murphy. Tim 316

Murray, Sarah ^I<>

Murray, Stephanie 31S

Murren, Cara J03

Murshid, Nadine 197

Murtough, Meghan ^1 "

Musser, Andrew F. 20"

Muth, Jenny L 231,361

My Blue Pill 15S

Myers, lames A 255

Myers, Laura L 180

Myers, Lauren 357

— n—

Nadal, Nicole 360

Nagel, Julie 213

Nahlik, Christopher..... 185, 357

Nakles, Rebecca E 255

Naparlo. John 264

Naquin, Chris 281

Nardi. Brooke 348

Natalie, Julie 348

Nat'l Society Coll. Scholars

333

Navarrete, Michael R...197, 354

Navitsky. Matthew. 337

Naylor, Kristin 301

Neal, Kathryn S 180

Neary, Shelia A 207

Neisser, Jennifer D 245. 301

Nelson, Jennifer N 207, 354

diamondpatrons

Lee Anne & Jack Steffe

Bob & Janelle Swensson
Vienna, VA

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Swisher
Birdsboro, PA

Art & Marcia Talboo
Nesconset, NJ

Mr. & Mrs. John R. Tanner
Hewitt, NJ

Leslie & Ed Tourigny
Annandale, VA

Dennis & Marilyn Weatherby
Linwood, NJ

RADM & Mrs. Christopher

Weaver

Washington, D.C.

index

405

index

diamondpatrons

Judge & Mrs. John E. Wetsel Jr.
Winchester, VA

Bill & Cheryl Wilburn
Warrington, PA

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy M. Williams
Great Falls, VA

Mr. & Mrs. James J. Wilson
Richmond, VA

Martha & Doug Wood
Heathsville, VA

Mr. & Mrs. Herman Wright
Farmville, VA

Sarah H. Wright
Virginia Beach, VA

Mr. F. Wunder
Albany, NY

Nelson, Robert L 197

Nemerow, Daniel 307

Nemeth, Tara 348

Nesbitt, Greg 262

Nester, Melinda B 216, 353

Neufeld, Laura A 207, 306

New 6c Improve! 339

Newbill, Jaime 322

Newby, Brian R 197

Newell, Alison M 207, 348

Newman, Bobby. 367

Newman, Colleen P. 207

Newman, Jon 88

Newman, Lesley P. 1 80

Newnam, Jenifer A

216,324,341

Newton, Laura 306

Nguyen, Carol 309

Nguyen, Carol L 245

Nguyen, Carolyn L 225

Nguyen, Kim 341

Nguyen, Long 309

Nguyen, Long H 216

Nguyen, Thi N 216

Nguyen, Trang 316

Nguven-Dinh, Kim-Trang...302

Ngyuen, John 93

Nicholas, Meagan A

232,306,308

Nicholas, Mike 286

Nicolich, Krisry. 362

Nido, Brian 357

Nielson, Jesse S 216

Nighdinger, Stephanie A

180, 192,315,323

Nimmo, Ashley. 368

Nixon, Erin 360

Nixon, Kristi 285

Nixon, Lisa 306, 357

No, Yoojung 180

Noe.Nick 268

Noll, Kendra 348

Noonan, Sarah 303

Norcross, Kara K 216

Nordgren, Blu A 232

Norell, Sonja C 216

Norman, Colleen M 207

Norman, David 332

Norman, Jean Marie 197

Norman, Jessica L

255,331,341

Norris. Dwight 290

Norris, Jessica J

180,322,354

Norris, Jonathan E 180

North, Erin 355

Northcroft, Sally. 270-271

Note-oriery. 353

NoTharp, Richard 362

Nothnagel, Julie M 207, 290

Nottingham, Curt 280

Novia, Lauren 302

Nunnally, Erin E 255

Nurse, Michelle 315

Nursing Students Assoc 333

Nyguen, Trang 222

Nyhan, Sean 317

— o-

Oatcs. Katie 352

O'Brien, Beth 318

O'Brien. Elsbeth A 180

O'Brien, Jennifer A 197

O Knen, John C 180

O'Brien, Megan J 207

O'Brien, Molly. 352

O'Brien, Nancy A 216

O'Brien, Scott K

180,313,330

O'Brien, Tracy. 348

O'Brien. Zane 281

O'Connell, John 316

Odagawa, Satoko 207

O'Donnell, Rachel R.

180.308,312

O'Doyle.Kylc 298

O'Dwyer, Brian 356

Ogawa, Akiko 207, 346

Ogle, William 339

Oglesby, Melanie C 232

Oh, Joanna H 180

O'Hara, Sean 313

Olaughlin, Brian 314

Oldham, Kristen A. 180

Olin.Kris 319

Olivo, Jessica L 1 80

Oiler, Daria 346

Olson, Amelia C 255

Olson, Christina 308

Olson, Max 298

O'Malley, Courtney. 314

Omartian, Jennifer. 329

O'Neal, Kelsey. 306

O'Neil.Tip 319

O'Neill, Kathryn E 245

O'Neill, Liz 312

O'Neill, Monica L 197

O'Neill, Shaun 305

Opala, Joseph 124-125

Opilla, Amy. 341,345

Opitz, Craig E 197

Optimist Kids' Klub 340

Oravec, Jessica 318

Orellana, Claudia 342

Oribello, Jennifer M 180

Orrell, Emily. 369

Ortiz, Kimberly. 361

Osbourne. Janet N 197

Oskin, Hilary. 331

Osl, Emily Marie 216

Ostrander, Ryan 206, 327

Ouerbeck, Kimberly. 357

Overstreet. Katie E 207

Overton, Rob 280-281

Overtones 343

Owen, Lauren 319

Owens. Christopher M 197

Owens, Donetl 308

Owens, Jonathan 351

Owings, Katie 283

Ozment, Danny. 327

Ozment, Michael 327

-P-

Pabis, KariC 207,279

Pack, Amy C 180

Pack, Cassie 320

Pack, Whitney A 180

Packard, Angela D 207

Paddol.Jenna 301

Page, Jamie 322

Pagelow, Brandon 337, 362

Painter, Tiffany A 232

Pak,Andy. 351

Palarca, Mario 298

Palazzola. Jeffrey D 232. 347

Palfrey. Michael 328

Pallnoh, Kathryn 356

Palumbo, Sarah 366

Panagot, Leslie 31 1

Panhellenic Council 344

Panichello, Stephanie 352

Pantano, Holiie E 180, 310

Panus, Staci L 208

Paolctti, Amanda 303

Papa. Casey. 283

Papafil, Kyra 318, 362

Pappicco, Matthew D 216

Paradise, Lauren 48, 51

Pardalis, Alison 285

Park, Christy J 183

Park, Eunsun 197

Park, Kyle 319

Parker, Kate 337, 357

Parker, Kathleen M

232, 337, 357

Parker, Kellye A...183, 350, 357

Parker, Kristin 325

Parks, Ashley. 323

Parmelee, Courtney. 360

Parrish, Kim 23

Parsons, Alison 348

Paruszewski, Devon 317

Pascal, Matthew B 245

Passero, Amy. 352

Patterson. Diana P. 197

Patterson, Josh 302

Patterson, Lindy M 216

Pattie, Lori 348

Pattison, Drew. 366

Patton, Ian C 183

PaulyDanni 91

Pavel, Jade P. 216

Pavell, Jennifer 337

Pawluch, Andrea L 197

Payne, Ashley. 290

Payne, Ashley M 256

Paynter, April 316

Paynter, Greg 283

Pazdan, Kate 186

Pazmino, Jennifer L 216

Peace, Jason 228

Peace, Laura A 197

Peacock, Benjamin T. 216

Peacock, Katie 271, 346

Peck. Julie K 183,304

Pecoraro, Bryan A 159,208

Pederson, Lauren 305

Pedon, Amy. 348

Pen.Lexi 318

Pepin, Ashleigh C 256

Pequignot, Adam H 197

Perdew, Lisa 285

Perdue, Elizabeth N 197

Peretich, Melissa 1 232

Perez, Cartney. 356

Perkey, Kristen 366

Perkins, Elliot 351

Perlis, Janelle 270-271

Perrine, Courtney. 348

Perron, Sara 334

Perroy, Alexander R 183

Perroy, Andrew T. 197

Perry, Dodge 356

Perry, Doug 23

Perry, Jess 348

Perry, Lindsay. 366

Perry, Lindsey A 183

Perry, Melissa N 197, 306

Perry. Shannon 256

Persica, Dan J 197

Persico, Jena 302

Perticone. Matt 332

406

index

Peters, Melissa 301

Petersen, Sarah 254, 353

Pettengill. Ginger R 232, 324

Perzold, Kimberfy. 356-357

Pfahler, Maureen 271

Pflueger. Sean M 183

Pham, Danny. 316

Phelan, Amanda 318

Phengsitthy, Mary. 309

Phi Epsilon Kappa 337

Phi Gamma Delta 356

Phi Sigma Pi 347

Phillips, Amanda 320, 322

Phillips, Blair N 245

Phillips, Bryant C 216

Phillips, Carrie 270-271

Phillips, Lori 302

Phillips, Mary. 337

Phillips, Meredith 301

Philpott, Al 161. 163

Phipps, Megan 348

Pi Sigma Epsilon 337

Piantedosi, Jenny. 358

Pic, Jennifer N 256

Pierce, Jessica E 216

Piercey, Fred 300

Pierson, Jessica 326

Pierson, Rachael....l 17, 119,308

Pillor, Laura 304

Pineres, RJcardo 356

Pinkerton, Lesley. 318

Pino, Brian N 152-153, 216

Pinter, Angela M 245

Pipkin, Laurel 353

Pirela, Claudia 342

Pitkewicz, Matt 332

Pitkewicz, Tim 332, 345

Pitt, Christopher. 281

Pitter, Tashyan 329

Planakis, Jason M

232,302, 357

Plank, Jessica 346

Platz, Christine 348

Plefka.Jon 264

Plott, Carrie 324

Poerstel, Brooke 177

Poindexter, Michelle 337

Poindexter, Teresa M 208

Polak, Kristin 279

Polansk, Matthew E 197

Polansky. Ross D 197

Polo, Ashley. 352

Pomano, Brett 290

Ponds, Michael 307

Poor, Sarah 317

Pope, Becky. 283

Porter, Amy L 197

Porter, Joshua 330, 356

Porter, Kaitiin M 256, 311

Porter, Joshua 313

Porter, Rebekah A 183, 31 1

Porter, Virginia 178

Portugal, Lindsay. 348

Post, Eric 290

Post, Hunter 316

Posthumus, Jonathon B 225

Potestio, Kerri 318

Potter, Brittney. 360

Pouliot, Amanda 316

Poullath, Renata K. 197

Pounds, Martin T. 232, 357

Pournaras, Vasilios A 183

Powell, Amy M 216

Powell, Jennifer L 197

Powell, Megan 178

Powell, Meghan 369

Powers, Ashley. 304

Powers, Lydia C 183, 338

Pre-Physical Therapy. 341

Prebeck, Hannah 255

Preddy, Alena F. 216

Prendergast, Erin 341

Pressimone, Julie 323

Preston, Channing 199

Preston, Kate 359

Prewitt, Judith 333

Pribbenow, Albert E 183

Price, Andy. 336

Price. Caitlin 348

Price, Jaime 316

Price, Jessica L 216, 337, 353

Price. Jonathan 361

Price, Kelly E 183

Price, Meri 318

Price. Rebecca J 216

Price, Shanna 267

Price, Zac 357

Priddy. Kara 310

Pridgen, Alyson 322

Prin, Katie 306

Priscandaro, Jen 315

Pritchett, Meghann 369

Privett, Barry. 154

Prockton, Daniel 254, 361

Procopio, Chris 349

Proehl.Kyle 307

PROMotion 337

Proost, Carrie 283

Prousalis, Hollymarie 183

Provencher, Annie 222

Pruiett, Cheryl T. 225

Prusek, Whitney. 306

Pryor.Jane 318

PsiChi 341

Psychology Club 341

Psychology Peer Advisors 345

Puckett, Andy. 261

Puckett, Paul 336

Puentes, Jessica 342, 361

Purcell, Katrina M 232, 345

Pustay, Kevin C 197

Putnam, Grant 361

Putt, Megan 358

PycJefferyA 197

Pylypchuk, Steph 261

Quantock, Shannon 318

Quesenberry, Alisa A 245

Quesenberry, Robin 301

Quinn, Cesey. 325, 329, 363

Quinn, Jessica 60

Quirk, Brendan 356

— r—

Rabie, Tariq A 216

Rackers, Danielle 324

Radin, Tina 306

Rafferry, Janice 352

Raffo, Kiernan 270-71, 279

Rahl.Chrisie 348

Raider, Ed 90

Railan, Puneel R 216

Rainbolt, Jim 261

Rainwater, Lacey. 360

Raleigh, A. Marshall 361

Ramirez, Parricia 315, s-i2

Ramlall, Nitin N 19"

Ramont, Mac Vicar A 197

Ramos, Isabel R, 245

Rankin. Jennifer N 225

Rannells, Carlene 348

Rapagna, Darren R 197

Raponi, Katie 352

Rasberry, Christa 325

Rasper, Erica L 183

Rastogi, Akhil 22^

Ratcliffe, Rarty. 319

Ratliff, Jason 327

Ray, Amylee 302

Ray, Jason 349

Raye.Janell 183

Raynes, Danielle J 183

Razos, Maria 318

Read, Lindsey A 198, 352

Reagan, James B 232

Reamer, Jesse 161

Reavis, Amy M 198

Rector, George 358

Redden, Julia 48. 1 23

Redmore, Jennifer. 331

Reed. Jennie 337

Reed. Josh 316

Reed. Kristen L 198

Reed, Patrick M 246

Reese, Lindsey. 306

Regalado-Lopez, Tomas 242

Regen, Andrew. 298

Reia, Barry. 254

Reid. Brandon H 183

Reid. Brody. 286

Reid. George R 208

Reinhard, Joshua 298

Rella.Deanna

306, 329, 341, 345

Rens, Alison 348

Rentz, Ashley K 183

Repp, Kristi N 232

Retringer, Donna 356

Reustle. Christine 348

Reutinger, Brian.. 290

Reves. Nicole R 183

Reynolds, Canie 232. S41

Reynolds. Daniel 356

Reynolds. Stephanie 356

Rezner, Lisa 343

Rheault.John 110-111

Rhodes, Carrie 369

Rhodes, Kate 306

Riaab, Ronald 355

Ricchiuti, Chrisrina M 183

Ricci, Danre 299

Rice, Becky. 325. 329, 363

Rice, Kendall 352

Rice, Stephanie L 183

Rice, Thomas H 198, 313

Richards, Andrew. 313

Richards, Crystal 329

Richards, Sarah 310

Richardson, Andrew S 183

Richardson, Heather P. 198

Richardson. Rebecca A

216,346,357

Richardson, Shane 323

Richardson, Tiffany. 318

Richardson, Tim 93

index

407

index

Richwine, Emily. 347

Ricketts, Lawson 60, 246

Riehl, Morgan 312

Riesenfeld, Katie 279

Rigley, Kriscine 369

Rigsby, Mitch 262

Riley, Courtney H 256

Riley, Lauren M 216

Rill, Kim 322

Rinaca, Aaron 351

Ringler, Nicholas S 216

Ringler, Sarah L 225

Rinker, Dave 268

Rinker, Lindsay. 360

Ritchie, Sarah R 232

Roach, Caroline] 183, 306

Roach, Laura 283

Roach, Seth 305

Robbins, Brandon P. 246

Robbins, Carrie E 216

Robbs, Austin 323

Roberts, Doug 334

Roberts, Elicia N 183

Roberts, Ellen 321

Roberts, Jenna 318, 323

Roberts, Justine E 198

Roberts, Karen 323

Roberts, Molly M

216, 324, 337

Roberts, Sarah 302

Robertson, Jessica 320

Robey, Jason 327

Robinson, Jaime 360

Robinson, Jordan 306

Robinson, Justin 300

Rocco, Diana 348

Rockley, Alexe 316

Rodgers, Catherine H

183,347

Rodrigo, Sandra R 183

Rodriguez, Erick 342

Rodriguez, Jill L 256

Rodriguez, Shamel 351

Rogers, Barry. 290

Rogers, ChetN 198

Rogers, Kimberly J

246,324,341

Rohr, Chris 351

Rohrer. Amy. 178

Ronen, Melissa R

198,347,357

Rooney, Pat 77

Rosado, Marie 253, 342

Rose, Linwood

22-27,80,134

Rose, Lindsay. 325, 329, 363

Rosennah, Lauren 318

Rosenthal, Ellen K 225

Rosenthal, Josh 97

Rosinski, Jenn 352

Ross, Jen 322

Rosser, Lindsay. 352

Rossettini, Timothy J 183

Rossi, Allison K 256

Rotaract Club 345

Roth, liana 347

Rothrock, Meredith J 256

Rotz, Rebecca K 256

Rountree, Travis 345

Rouse, Amanda R 183

Routzahn, Shannon 323

Rovansek, Elizabeth K 246

Rowe, PaulS 183

Rowland, Arthur J 198

Roy, William H 183.330

Rozier-Smolen, Andrew. 336

Rozsa. Nathan 305

Rubino, Jennifer. 318

Rudman, Sarah J 183

Rudolph, Beth 356

Rudy, Jennifer 346

Ruel-Bergeron, Julie 348

Rufo, Renee 232, 306, 310

Ruhland. Catherine 326

Rules, Chino Monteleon 317

Rumbley, Sara E 216

Runion, Brad 161

Rupprecht, Joanne E

256,306

Rurie, Michelle L 198

Rushing, Kristin L 233, 369

Russell, Felicity S 183

Russo, Dan 313

Ruthetlord, Lindsey. 310

Rutledge, Andrew. 281

Ryan, Chris 109

Ryan, Ian 302

Ryan, Krisitina L 183

Ryder, Bob 261

Ryder, Sharon 260-261. 343

— s —

Saberinia, Hanieh 301

Sacher, Eric A 183

Sacks, Mike 356

Sadick, Alaina 186

Sager, Lisa M 216, 279

Saholsky, Julie E 198

Sajko, Gina M 208

Salazar-Salame, Hector.

60,62,354

Salbego, Evan E 256, 316

Salisbury, Mary- Paige 348

Salmon, Peter G 216, 347

Sample, Sarah 320

San Juan, Michelle M 233

San Pedro, Michelle 299

Sanaie, Jessica 322

Sandel,Leah 302

Sander, John 161

Sanders, Brad S 208

Sanders, Harold D 208

Sandoval, Ximena 342

Sanford, Jenny. 183

Sanford, Katrina 311

San tana, Richard 281

Santanello, Erin 337

Santanna, AJissa 270-271

Santra, Lisa 216, 361

Santucci, Gina 318

Sanyour, Molly. 318, 319

Sanzari, Lisa 348

Sapp, Jason 347

Sappington, Rachel 279

Sappio, Kristin E 208

Saracino, Deanna 283

Saraiva, Gruschenka M 183

Sasscer, Summer M 183, 338

Saunders, Bethany A 256

Saunders, Christine 318

Saunders, Emily M 198

Saunders, Katie S 208, 345

Saunders, Shannon 268

Sawetz-Glasener, Amanda

208,341,345,348

Sawyer, Kate K 256

Sawyer, Kelly. 304

Saxon, Jayme M 208, 345

Sayler. Cassandra M 216

Scalone, Joseph L 198

Schaal, Brittany T.

183,308,354

Schafer, Grant 252

Schafer, Jessica 318

Schak, Colleen D 198

Schambach, Sarah E 198, 337

Schatte, Sean 361

Schenk, Ashlee 285

Scherer, Devin T. 225

Schlosser, Keri 285

Schmalenberger, Whitney A

216

Schmitt, Allison 348

Schnable, Matt 64

Schnebel, Kristen A

246,356-357

Schneider, Germaine 361

Schneider, Jacqlyn 310

Schneider, Stephanie 246

Schnieder, Germaine 290

Schnurman, Christine 315

Schoemer, Amanda M 246

Schomo, Erica 352

Schoonmaker, Christine M

225,302

Schreibman, Stephanie 348

Schrock, David 192

Schroeder, Beth 334

Schroeder, Todd J 233

Schroen, Mariah 206

Schroff, Stuart 356

Schubert, Abbe 344

Schubert, Helen 337

Schucker, Matthew B 256

Schulrz, Hans 45

Schuman, Lauren

185,330,346

Schumin, Ben F. 183

Schuster, AJ 233

Schutte, Sean 199, 349

Schwartz, Allison J 183

Schwartz, Evan

233,331,367

Schwartz, Jared 347, 354

Schwind, Kara 284-285

Sciarini, Kathleen M 217

Scott, Ben 151-152

Scott, Billy. 351

Scott, Emily. 369

Scott, Ian 290

Scott, J.J 184

Scott, Megan E 256, 361

Scott, Pamela R 208

Scouel, Cate 348

Screen, Andy. 290

Scruggs, Chris 323

Seager, Lauren E 246

Sealock, Michelle R

233,324,352

Seamans, Jessica R 184

Seberhagen, Erika 306

Second, Steve 288

Seder, Michael 330

Seegers, Shane 313, 330

Seguin, Cat 290

Seidell, Bridgette M 217

Seidenburg, Rachel 301

Seiler, Marcus 119

Selbe, Anthony. 356

Sell. Amy M 198

Selles, Erica 306

Semenov, Alyona 184

Semon, Lindsey D 217

Scndak, Katie 352

408

index

Senense, Juscin 343

Sensabaugh, Leslie A

233,333,357

Scnseny, Jennifer E 217

Serkes, Allison C 208

Serraino, Kathy. 177

Sette, Megan 356-357

Seward, Elizabeth W. 198

Sexton, Carrie A 184

Sey.Ida 348

Seymour, Chip F. Jr 217

Shafer, Rachel 306

Shaffer, AllHson 306

Shananigans, Mike 315

Shannon, Katie 304

Shannon, Summer. 361

Shannonhouse, Traci L

217,318

Shapalis, Becky. 348

Shapiro, Jeanette M 233, 312

Sharrard, Johanna 368

Shawcross, Richard 290

Shayesteh, Yassaman 218

Shea, Colleen B 233

Shea, Trevor. 281

Shean, Ryan 270-271

Shear, Lauren B 218, 276

Sheediar, Megan 302

Sheerin,Pat 298

Shehan, Maryann E 218

Shehan, Tricia J 256

Shelton, Keisha M 218

Shen, Yu-LiA 256

Shenk, Jared 334

Shepard, Steven B 184

Shepherd, Molly. 341

Shepherd, Samantha E 218

Sheridan, Danny. 280-281

Shifflett, Amy. 324

Shinault, Hannah L 256

Shipplett, Sarah C 218

Shirafkan, Makan 198

Shlcor, Megan E 233, 330

ShockJey, Barbara 318

Shore, Natalie 279

Shores, Michelle E 246

Short, Kristin N 233, 312

Showaker, Allison N 246

Showalter, Drew. 323

Showgun, Xavier. 347

Shreve, SethA 218

Shroff, Stuart 356-357

Shue, Sarah 318, 356-357

Shulleeta, Melissa 341

Shultz, Elizabeth B 233

Shultz, Gillian P. 183

Shultz, Marvin M 183

Shunk, Marsha 303

Sibson, Sean D 184

Sick, Matt 356

Sidlow, Steranie 319

Sigma Alpha Iota 359

Sigma Iota Alpha 363

Sigma Kappa 348

Sigma Nu 142,351

Sigma Sigma Sigma 144, 352

Sigma Tau Delta 345

Silber, Ben 334

Silber, Russell 343

Silvester, Sara R 225, 348

Simek, Jacqueline 198

Simmers, Canessa N....233, 330

Simmons, Julia 301

Simon, Erin 331

Simon, Liz 288

Simone, Alicia 319

Simone, Nicole 306

Simons, Christopher R 218

Simons, Kara 324

Simpson, Amy. 352

Simpson, Jessica 1 12

Sims, Amanda... 322

Sims, Catrina M 208, 360

Sims, Stacy. 198

Singh, Kathryn K 184

Singh, Keshav. 281

Sinnott, Raymond J 184

Sinopoli, Maria C 223, 322

Sioss, Katie 306

Skaug, Stian 280-281

Skillen, Amanda 306

Skladany, Karly. 283

Skotchdopole, Chelsea 360

Skunda, Courtney. 348

Slack, Lauren M

123,246,369

Slayer, Abbie L 184

Slepsky, Paige 304

Sloan, Meghan 348

Slominski, Ryan J 246,290

Slough, Sara 330

Slusher, Kyle 298

Smalls, Spaulding 300

Smarr, Christina E 218

Smiley, Philip 337

Smiley, Tara 306

Smith, Alan E 198, 335

Smith, Andrea 302

Smith, Bryce 308, 357

Smith, Caroline 320

Smith, Carrie 271

Smith, Charles W. II 208

Smith, Courtney R 198, 337

Smith, Craig 222

Smith, Donald C 208

Smith, Emily. 338

Smith, Frank 354

Smith, JeddH 198

Smith, Johanna M

208,341,347

Smith, Kelly. 356

Smith, Laura N 184

Smith, Leslie 333

Smith, Michelle 290

Smith, Nathan 333

Smith, Robert 264

Smith, Robyn M 184, 357

Smithwick, Carrie L

218,344,348

Smolin, Peter A 208

Smyth, Diana M

184,299,369

Snead.John 288

Snowden, Bahar. 348

Snyder, Carry S 246

Snyder, Jenny. 160

Snyder, Jessica A 256

Snyder, Katherine E 184, 308

Sobel, Janet D 218,315

Soccer, men's 281

Soccer, women's 283

Sochacki, Tom 281

Sochaski, Erin 358

Sofield, Kristin 318, 345

Softball 284

Sohus,Endre 198

Sokolowski, Mary K 223

Solomon, Justin 357

Somers, Johanna 323

Somerville, Morgan 306

Sommer, Valerie M 218

Sondermann, Kristen 271

Sonnenberg, Brittany. 322

Sorem, Justin P. 198

Soroka, Maryn 246, 331

Sorrell, Ryan 346, 357

Sorrentino, Joseph.... 51

Sorrentino, William A. Ill

184

Soulatha, Boupha 352

Soupios, Cathryn 304

South, Chris 347

Southall, Adam R 233

Southern, Jerame 272

Sparrow, Beth 222

Specht.JamesJ 198,356-357

Speese, Genevieve 322

Spencer, Jordanna J 184

Spencer, Wesli 323, 356-357

Spicer, Catherine A.. 233

Spider, Glenn 345

Sports Club Exec. Com 346

Spray, Amanda 80

Sprinkel, Katie 308

Sprouse, Sara M 208

Sprouse, Scott 337

Sputlock, Bryson 303

Spurlock, Catharine B 198

St. Clair, Patricia A 177

St. Jacques, Gregory J 198

Staab, Kate 306

Stack, Dave 368

Stacy, Brandon S 233

Staedt, Lisa 279

Stagliano, Brian M 198

Stahler, Sarah L 184, 359

Stander, Lindsay. 318

Stanitz, Sarah 340, 362

Stanley, Aaron 152

Stanley, Lauren E 184

Stannard, Kelly. 178

Stanton, Amy. 306

Stathis, Chris J 246

Stava, Ryan 355

Stetanelii, Noelle 145, 301

Stein, Melanie E 219

Stein, Scott M 208

Steinberg, Joshua 313

Steinberg, Lindsey. 331

Steinberg, Rachel 299

Steinhoff, Jessica 349

Steinhoff, Lisa L 184

Stellute, Angela 301

Stemp, Chris 313

Stemp, Kelly. 290

Stender, Angie Cantje 304

Stephenson, Gregory S 208

Stephenson, Stephanie B 208

Sterlacci, Brett 185

Steward, Kathryn E 247

Stewart, April M 247

Stewart, Clare 355

Stilwell, Julianne 326

Stilwell, Lauren 358

Stitt, Kristin 348

Stockburger, Katherine D 219

Stockdreher, Drew. 290

Stockton, Patrick 286

Stoessel, Julie 317

Stokes.A. 123,158, 279,357

Stollery, Chuck 336

Stone, Chelsea 322

Stone, Jennifer 306, 341

patrons

Mr. & Mrs. D.W. Ferguson

Mike D. Field

Granville & Teresa Fields

Mike & Sharon Garber

Rondald E. & Beth P. Kahl

Bob & Jana Klass

Dr. & Mrs. Frieder & Martina
Klein

Rocky W.& Betty J. Gary

Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Green III

i j ;.: n.-^fo^ -ini Vim

. ^^*«

index

409

index

patrons

Ashton & Marita Hardy

Jennifer Hawkins

Clarita M. Herce

Gordon & Jeanne Heyworth

Robert & Jennifer Humphrey

Frank & Monica Kiley

Daniel & Zorina Lally

Francis C. & Lourdes A. Mac
Donald

Mike & Jill Mathieu

Jean & Bill Martin

Solomon, Martin 218

Stone, Leslie D 208, 337

Stonev, Chris 313

Stoney. Levar. 356-357

Storms, Heather. 301

Storms, Jason 315

Storus, Jaclyn 256

Stough, Ashley L 247

Stowell, R.H 298

Strait, Julie 318

Strand, Jennifer. 306

Strano, Laura A 223

Strasbaugh, Jennifer L 219

Stratton, Whitney. 369

Strauss, Stephanie 302

Strawsnyder, David 323

Stream, Amanda B 198

Streeper, Lindsay. 360

Street, Susan L 208

Stregerjill 184

Strong, Dave 155

Sttother, Roger. 356

Stroyd, Amanda 299

Stuart, Peter E 208

Student Ambassadors 354

Student Athletic Trainers 346

Student Duke Club 357

Student Government

Association 22, 356

Smpec, Kathleen J 219, 302

Sullivan, Abby. 305

Sullivan, Courtney B 198, 369

Sullivan, Elaine 352

Sullivan, Ian C 234

Sullivan, Michael 330

Summers, Kattina D 219

Sumner, Ashley B

247, 323, 357

Sundquist, Jukka 280-281

Sung, Kisoo 347

Surace, Michael J 196, 234

Suritz, Adam M....184, 336, 357

Suter, Cory A 256

Suthard, Robert L 198, 321

Sutor, Matt 357

Sutten, Debra 324

Swain, Darcy. 306, 322, 355

Swan, Donald J 219

Swank, Elizabeth K 184

Swanstrom, Kitska 285

Sweeney, Richard S 219

Swenson, Sheryl L 234

Swensson, Erik L 219

Swim Club 358

Swimming & Diving 286

Swindells, Katy. 282-283

Swing Club 1 12

Swisher, Scott 321

Symerlon, Shane 351

Szabo, Karen L 256

Szott, Lisa A 208

-t-

Tadic, Datio 317

Tae Kwon Do 361

Taegel, Julie 367

Taggart, Sarah W. 219

Tagye, Carrie 62

Tahmassian, Sevana 219

Tait, Melissa M 198, 354

Taliaferro, A 325, 329, 363

Tangchittsumtan, Cattina H...184

Tarrant, Laura 354

Tarrant, Suzanne E 247

Tashner, Kim 361

Taverna, Julie A 184

Taylor, David 323

Taylor, Gayle A 184

Taylor, Jessica 312, 360

Taylor, Jessica L 234

Taylor, Joe 356

Taylor, Jonathan 321

Taylor, Katie 354

Taylor, Leslie 323

Taylor, Matthew C 256, 356

Taylor, Whitney. 367

Teats, Rachel L 184

Teets, Laura 301

Templin, Kathenne E 184

Tenenini, Melissa 326, 330

Tennis 288

Terminella, Adam C 198

Tessier, Dorothy G 208

Tessino, Jen 360

Teweles, Daniel 331

Thach,Vail 306

Thacher, Becka 361

Thacker, Julie A....223, 320, 344

Tharp, Richard 307

Thaxton, Cynthia D 208

Theobalds, Katherine 317

ThetaChi 142, 144,213

Theurer, Kendra M 219

Thomas, Benjamin C...219, 305

Thomas, Erik K 219

Thomas, Jenna L 184

Thomas, Jennifer A 208, 341

Thomas, Katie S 208, 308

Thomas, Maria 290

Thomas, Matt 341

Thomas, Meghan 318

Thomas, Sarah M 184

Thomas, Waynitra 290

Thomason, Brooke 304

Thomasson, Lisa C

208,323,347

Thomosen, Andrew. 302

Thompson, Cristy N 234

Thompson, Eric 351

Thompson, Kristine M

184,301

Thompson, Lisa 341

Thompson, Matthew A 184

Thompson, Rachelle L

184,313

Thompson, Ryan 356

Thomson, Ashlee 306, 344

Thotesen, Katherine E 247

Thormahien, Adam R 198

Thorn, Kevin 356, 357

Thornton, Megan K 184

Thotp, Steve 290

Thrift. Sarah E 198

Throo, Kate 314,356

Tibbs, LisaC 219

Tichauet, Kate H 184,312

Tietney, Amy K 184

Tiffany, Christina 366

Timmel, Kristen 313, 324

Ting, Olivia 360

Tinglev, Kim 283

Tinnell, Amanda R 219, 257

Tinsley, Jessica 347

Tinsley, Robert L 198

Tippett, Andrea N

208,357-358

Tobias, Lauren 369

Todd, Carolyn L 219, 324

Tolliver, Whitney L 184

Tomko, Benny. 336

Tomko, Sara 343

Tomlinson, Tiffany. 324

Tonakarn, Anita 219, 309

Toomey, Katie 348

Topper, Cameron S 257

Towne, Tracey. 290

Townley, Kristin 306

Townshend, Carrie L 219

Towsey, Jessica L 257

Track & Field 290

Tragert, William 332, 354

Tran, Steve 317

Tran,Thai 198

Tran, Tram H 234

Trapp, Kevin 281

Traynham, Beth 184, 348

Tremonte, Matt 358

Triathlon 355

Trice, John 281

Trigger, Laura S 247

Trigilioi, Bethany. 178

Triolo, Chris 367

Troidl, Geoff. 317

Truell, Kristin 178

Truitt, Alex L 257

Ttumplet, Ashley. 359

Truster, Arthur. 356

Trussell, Mike 262

Trzeciak, Anthony. 332

Tu, Lana 309

Tucker, Rhonda J 219

Tuddenham, Mike 281

Tulley, Erin 63

Turek, Cassie 359

Turlip, Shannon L 219

Turner, Ashley. 300

Turner, Eldet 323

Turner, Meg K 219

Turse, Sarah M 219, 305

Turton, Anna 290

Tussing, Jess 290

Twardzik, Melissa 352

Tyler, Thomas 355

Tyree, Jennifer. 320

— u

Ulelha, Jennifer 279

Ulky.Attila 257

Ultimate Frisbee 368

Underwood, Amy. 352

Underwood, Lauren 302

University Program Board 217

Upschulte, Jeana L 208, 347

Ural, Emily. 290

Urso, David J 60, 184, 354

Utsch, Ashley. 318

Utc.TysonJ 219

Utz, Matthew. 184

Uvena, Matthew. 234

—v—

Vachnavetski, Anne. 348

Valeant. Anne

325,329,337,346

Yak-mi, Christina 304

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index

Valle, Jennifer N

117-18, 184,308,362

Valoris, Billy. 313

Van-BaJlegoogie, Elizabeth.. ..270

VanAcker, Taylor N 208

VanAuken, John B 219

Van Santvoord, Hart 281

Van Yperen, Kathryn 316

VanDerander, Jamie 330

Vanderelst, Rebecca 288

VanDevander, Jamie V. 234

VanDyke, Marisa N 198

Vangjel, Matthew 316

VanLuvanee, David R 219

Varner, Amy K 223

Varrell, Jennifer 306

Vaughan, Jon 346

Vaughn, Dana L 257

Vaughn, Jamie 348

Vaught, Daniel J 257

Vazquez, Balmary. 223

Venafro, Anthony. 313

Veness, Megan B 184

Verth, Krista 288

Vesey, Caleb 155

Vicale, Leslie 299, 352

Vickup, Cheyanne 355

Vigliotta, Jamie 97

Vigliotti, Beth A 219,290

Vikner, Sarah 198, 304

Villacrusis, Raphael 317

Villarroel, Elizabeth 306

Virginia Biotech 355

Vogel, Toni 358

Vogl, Alexis J 219

Voigt, David G 198

Volk, Angela 302

Volleyball 292

von, Felix Lepee 367

Voss, Megan 300

Vozza, Danielle M 198, 340

Vu, Dianne N 201, 315

Vu, Jonathan D 247, 332

Vu-Do,Chloe 348

Vuono, Emily. 1 10

— w—

Wachendorf, Elizabeth T. 201

Wackley.Matt 343

Wade, Gavin 327

Wade, Lindsay. 361

Wade, Matt G 184

Wagner, Amy. 345

Wagner, Kjmberly 334

Walfish, Leslie S 184

Walger, Brooke 301

Walker, Andrew. 281

Walker, Brandon 331

Walker, Erin J 247,301

Walker, Hudson C 201

Walker, Jennifer 352

Walker, Robert L 152, 187

Walker, Ryan 366

Walkley, Ashley E

117-118,187,308

Wallace, Anthony. 290-291

Wallace, Lauren N 257

Wallace, Meghan J 247

Wallace, Scott 290

Wallenhorst, Jason A 219

Walling, Kyle 262

Wallis, Stephanie 354

Walsh, Couttney A 187, 352

Walsh, Erin 318

Walsh, Jason C 1 87

Walsh, Michael J 208

Walsh. Sean M 223

Walsh, Susan 320

Walter, Erica 299,318

Walthet-Thomas, Lyndsey.

356-357

Walton. Bill 290-291

Walton, Brenna R 187, 362

Walton, Carter. 308, 337

Wampler, Denise 346-347

Wanderlingh, Alfred 351

Wange, Jennifer L 201

Ward. Elizabeth 290

Ward, Erin 352

Ward, Jean N 219

Ward, Jennifer. 299

Ward, Kathryn 318

Ward. Kenny. 328

Wardell, Tess 328

Wargo, Brett 276

Wargo. Kirnna L 223, 347

Warner, Arianna 48

Warner, Lindsey. 283

Warner. Samantha 279

Warren, Sharon H 257, 309

Warthan, Jennifer 329

Wasaff, Margaret 302

Washburn, Sarah 306

Washington, Mike 290

Waters, R. Logan 187

Waters, Ryan C 208

Watkins, Deveda 303

Watson, Erin T. 187

Watson, Luke 351

Wattenmaker, Amanda B 187

Weatherlct. John 319

Weaver, Carolyn S 187

Weaver, Carrie 345

Weaver, Dana 271

Weaver, Lauren M 219

Weaver, Stephanie L 223

Weaver, Tiffany. 356

Webb, Amanda 330

Webb, Jennifer R 201

Webb.Wes 366

Webber, Elizabeth A 247

Webber, Mary. 286

Weber. Willis 214

Webster, Kristina 321

Weckstein, Scott 319

Weir. Elizabeth 313

Weiss, Adam R 208

Welborn, Katie 345

Welch, Alexander J 19, 331

Weldon.ArinL 187

Welsch. Meredith 323

Welsh, Susan A 187, 360

Welti, Andrew R 219

Wenger, Elizabeth 329

Wennersten, Jess 346

Wenzel, Kirsten 306

Werner, Andiew W. 223

Wesolowski, Kristeri L 201

West, Christopher C 187, 317

West, Meredith 348

Westcott, Kathryn J 201

Westin, Ashley 304

Wcstrick. Heather A 208

Wetzel, Diane 356

Whalan. Lorena K ,.219, 333

Wheatcroft, Adam 261

Wheeler, Amy. 234

Wheeler, Wendy K 187

Wheeler. Zach 298

Whelan, Cathrine 318

Whitaker, Ginger 309, 313

Whiiaker, Lindsay-Anne 369

White, Amanda L 201

White, Andrew. 49-50

White, Laura 341

White, Leigh Ann 46

White, Lindsey H 187, 319

White, Mindy. 357

Whited, Brian C 219

Whitehead, Kenny. 264

Whitehead, Maureen 369

Whitehurst, Natalie L 201, 303

Whitesell, Gteg 269

Whiteside, Carly. 304

Whiteway, Kendall 248

Whitfield-Clark, Philip 205

Whitley, Kristen 355

Whitley, Leighann M 247, 350

Whitney, Bill 1 52

Whitney, Sara 234

Whitten, Matt 161, 163

Whirwell, Rachel 330

Wickre, Darrick 313

Wiehn, ElissaA 187

Wienheimer, Donnie J 201

Wiest, Calley. 186,205.234

Wiggs, Carly F. 247

Wilcox, Brian 96

Wiley-Holman, Anita 356

Wilfong, Brian 1 201

Wilke, Mary K 247, 31 1

Wilkerson, Lori A 201

Wilkerson, Melissa 347

Wilkins, Alstongabrielle 356

Wilkms.Hal $55

Wilkins, Stephanie A 223

Wilkinson, Erin 345, 353

Wilkinson, Evan L 247

Wilkinson, Raven L 234

Willard, Amy. 341

Willard.Anna 369

Williams, Aaron 1 219

Williams, Adrienne J 257

Williams. Audrey T. 1 87

Williams, Betsy 341

Williams, Bill 3 1 5

Williams, Brittany. 360

Williams, Chris...' 264

Williams, Courtney K 187

Williams, Craig 314

Williams, Jon 327

Williams, Justin 313

Williams, Katie 323

Williams, Kerry V. 219, 360

Williams. Mandy L 201, 352

Williams. Marhonda Y. 219

Williams. Pam 1 59

Williams, Sara R 201

Williams, Stephanie J 187

Williamson, Kelly E 201, 337

Williamson, PJ 317. 368

Willis, Chris 290

Willison, Shannon 341

Wills, Amber N 201

Willson, Iaura M 201

Wilmer.Jared 327

Wilson, Aaron 208

Wilson, Ashley. 356

Wilson, Charles A 234

Wilson, Christina 348

Wilson, Danielle D 234

Wilson, Drew. 362

index

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patrons

Arleieh & Katherine Rice

Tom & Janis Snead

Jeff & Wendy Steinhoff

Jean B. Turlington

Robert B. Tyson

Mr. & Mrs. James H. Walsh

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher S.
Werner

Gail C. Williamson

Richard D. Winkler

Dr. Vella South Wright

Robert & Paulette Zottig

Wilson. Erin 348

Wilson, Frenita 303

Wilson, Katie 306

Wilson, Laura A 208

Wilson, Leslie A 257

Wilson, Lindsey.

313,328,330,356

Wilson, Maria A 187

Wilson, Mia 51

Wilson, Portishead 339

Windham, Joseph C 201

Wingfield, Charmaine L

234, 300, 303, 360

Winn, Kim 299, 337

Winn, Vicki 325, 329. 363

Winter, Cory S 257, 356

Winters, Kevin M 187, 356, 357

Winters, Ryan M 219

Wise, Candice E 219

Wisener, Kevin 328

Wist, Caroline C 208

Witt, Kim 331, 359

Wolfrey, Michelle 348

Woltz, Ryanne M 201

Women of Color. 360

Women's Club Basketball 311

Women's Club Lacrosse 319

Women's Club Volleyball 360

Women's Club Water Polo 360

Women's Lacrosse Club 319

Wong, Kim L 201

Wood, Alex 247

Wood, Claire 290

Wood, Diana M 234

Wood, Logan 319

Wood, Robby. 321

Woodfield, Amanda M

38,248,356,357

Woodfolk, Robin 300

Woodhouse, Douglas T. 235, 339

Woods, Nikki P. 219

Woodson, Stacey L 208, 337

Woodward, Jessica L 248, 366

Woodworth, Beth 346

Woolf, Joseph 302

Workman, Lizabeth 357

Worster, Elizabeth A 178, 219

Worthington, Anne C 235, 306

Worthington, Lauren 348

Wrestling 294

Wright, Brandi 31 1

Wright, Brandon M 187

Wright, Jenna A 187

Wright. Kathryn 360

Wright, Krisroffer P. 235

Wright, Melanie N 187

Wright, Wanda 300

Wunderlich, Linsey. 352

WXJM 64,366

Wyatt, Amber L 187

Wylly, Sarah A 235, 354

Wyman, Emily J 201

Wyman, Melissa D 187. 356

Xia, Nan 219

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Yeatman, Tiffany D 257

Yemisci, Tuna 235

Yip, Christine 341

York, Lauren 362

Yost, Adam E 187

Young, Adam 307

Young, Meghan 279, 337

Young, Sean 281

Younger, Doug 88

Yowell, Sherri L 235

Yudson.Phil 317

Yunker, Melanie D 201

Yurek, Christopher A 248

Yurgelun, Kate 326

Yuskavage, Julia K 257

Yuspen, Robin 324

Yville, Deanna 300

Yvonne, Stacy Claytor 325

Zabadoski, Jennifer E 219

Zaccagnino, Lauren A 187, 355

Zafiris, Christina 361

Zahn, Greg 351

Zannino, Denise A 223, 341

Zannino, John 334

Zappala, Dan 298

Zavacky, Julianne 192, 235, 302

Zavros, Eleni N 223, 329

Zellner, Alexis H 208

Zelnick, Hillary. 352

Zerby, Nicholas M 219

Zernhelt, John 273

Zesinger, Margie 288

Zeta BetaTau 142

ZetaTau Alpha 144,369

Zetelski, Jessica 360

Zevallos, Rosemarie 348

Zibell, Katy. 360

Ziberna, Brian A 248

Zidzir, Kristina 208

Zimmerman, Lisa 290

Zimpel, Molly R 219

Zobelsky, Mike 300

Zook, Sarah 285, 325, 329, 363

Zottig, Vanessa M 201

Yancey, Lydia D 223

Yancey, Tara 320

Yang, Ji Sun 201

Yates, Sarah 248, 320, 329, 350

Yeager, Kyle R 219

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christina m. massa
jared b. neville

thomas j. gowen III

Photo by Morgan Riehl

memoriam

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The 2003 Bluestone, volume 94, was created by a student staff and printed by Taylor Publishing
Company in Dallas, TX. The 416 pages were submitted on disk using Macintosh versions of PageMaker 6.5,
Adobe PhotoShop 6.0, Adobe Illustrator 9.0 and Microsoft 98. Brian Hunter served as publishing representa-
tive and Glenn Russell as account executive.

The theme was developed by Jen Carter, Jessie Cino, Sally Duff, Rachel O'Donnell and Jessica Taylor.
Jessie Cino designed the opening and closing sections. Clare Burchard, Jessie Cino, Sally Duff Peyton Green,
Heidi He and leanette Shapiro designed each of the other four sections.

The featured groups purchased pages within the organization section. All university organizations
were invited to purchase coverage with the options of two-thirds of a spread, one-third of a spread or an
organization picture.

Members of the staff wrote all copy, students enrolled in SMAD 295 C and 395 C journalism practicums
and volunteer student writers. The copy editor, managing editor and editor-in-chief edited all copy.

Unless otherwise noted, all photographs were taken by the Bluestone photography staff Portraits in
the classes section were taken by Candid Color Photography of Woodbridge, Va. All athletic team photos were
taken bv staff photographers or provided by JMU Photography Services.

Organization candid photos were taken by the Bluestone photographers or provided by the organiza-
tion.

All color film was developed and printed by Wal-Mart Photo Labs. All black and white film was
developed and printed by King 1-Hour Photo.

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ments include- dividers: Cezanne, Cambridge and Agaramond; features section: Cambridge and Arial; classes
section: Casalon and Agaramond; sports section: Helvetica; organizations section: Agaramond.

Editorial content does not necessarily reflect the views of the university. The editor-in-chief accepts
responsibility for all content in this book.

The Bluestone is distributed on campus at the end of the spring semester to any James Madison
University undergraduate student at no charge with the presentation of their JMU Access Card; however, the
number of books is limited to 7000 copies.

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university photograph)' sen ices

Glen Nicol

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university organizations

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The Breeze

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WXJM

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UPB

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postal services

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JMU Postal Services

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Federal Express

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US Postal Services

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