Mary Baldwin College - Bluestocking Yearbook (Staunton, VA)

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MAKING TRACKS

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Staunton is an old town, weathering the wine of change well. Although it has kept pace wit the times, it has managed to maintain its homey, small-town atmosphere. It has the traditional main street , where most shoppei can find everything they need. Or, a casual stroll downtown can give the observer an opportunity to examine and admire the century-old Victorian architecture of many o its buildings. Saturday afternoon could fine one frolicking i one of Staunton ' s several parks. There are probably few Baldwin girls who have not relived high school days by going for a cruise in Gypsy Hill Park at dusk, accompanied by few cold ones! Some have even been know to give impromptu performances in the huge gazebo near the entrance. Or one could simpl feed, or talk to, the animals. Most of us probably never think about Staunton, the town, except for the fact that Mary Baldwin calls it home, and for eight months out of the year, we call it home. Mar towns have grown up and revolve solely around the college or institution that makes ii home there, but Staunton and MBC have grow up together. Few who come here form other areas can help but marvel at the beauty of Staunton ' s surroundings — the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.