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Before you embark on the most wonderful experience of your life, come join the excitement as we congratulate and welcome our newest Dukes! We'll provide the food while you enjoy the fun; talk with parents, alumni, and JMU staff and meet fellow classmates from your area.
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Saturday, July 16 |
New England Home of Steve & Jeannie Morrissey |
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Texas Home of Paul & Missy Thompson |
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Sunday, July 17 |
New Jersey Harry Dunham Park |
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Monday, July 18 |
Pennsylvania Lower Providence Presbyterian Church, Williams Hall |
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Wednesday, July 20 |
Fairfax County Oakton High School |
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Thursday, July 21 |
Virginia Beach Landstown High School |
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Friday, July 22 |
Williamsburg Legacy Hall - New Town |
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Sunday, July 24 |
Maryland The Other Barn |
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Monday, July 25 |
West End Richmond Deep Run High School |
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Wednesday, July 27 |
Prince William County C.D. Hylton High School |
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Friday, July 29 |
Connecticut Stanwich Congregational Church |
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Saturday, July 30 |
New York Helen Keller National Center |
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Saturday, July 30 |
Georgia Home of Doug & Katrina Lazenby |
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Sunday, July 31 |
Southern New Jersey Freedom Park |
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Wednesday, August 3 |
Roanoke New Century Church |
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Thursday, August 4 |
Southside Richmond Cosby High School |
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Friday, August 5 |
Charlottesville Forest Lakes Clubhouse |
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Tuesday, August 9 |
Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Spotswood Country Club |