This is the volleyball court in front of the arboretum and outside of Shenandoah Hall. I took this photo from my dorm room window, which overlooks the volleyball court and the arboretum. There is a small open field alongside the volleyball court where people can relax, do homework, and now as the weather gets warmer, tan. There is a beautiful view of flowers and trees that surround the arboretum. If you follow the path across the highway to Skyline, passing Chesapeake and then Shenandoah hall, you can find this volleyball court. James Madison University students most often use this space as a means or recreation and relaxation following a busy day of classes. As the weather gets warmer and sunnier, there tends to be a large number of people playing outside. Though this is a volleyball court, people do use this area to throw a Frisbee, kick a soccer ball, and do various other activities. The campus designers created this space so that people on the skyline side of campus could relax and have fun without having to walk all the way across campus. Just like the other side of campus has the quad, this is a mini area for Shenandoah hall residents to utilize. Since the volleyball court is next to the arboretum it is mostly aesthetically appealing. However, there is a big building next to the volleyball court that does not fit in with the volleyball court. This could be improved by planting more bushes or trees surrounding the building. As long as JMU continues to replace the sand when the sand level gets low, then this area will be able to be sustained and enjoyed for many years. This place has definitely shaped my memory of my time at JMU. Though this volleyball court was recently put in, it has been a place of recreation and relaxation right outside the doors to my dorm. I have relaxed in this area hanging out with friends and playing volleyball. Though I won’t live on campus next year, this has shaped my memory of freshman and junior year at JMU.
Lauren Cavalieri
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