Saint Michaels College - Hilltop Yearbook (Colchester, VT)

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Although there is as yet no dome covering Winooski, the landscape is much different than it was four years ago. The Winooski Block restoration turned an eyesore into a quaint block, reminiscent of an age past. The Champlain Mill has served manv purposes. In addition to generating business and creating jobs, it has given students a new reason to visit Winooski. Now, rather than stopping in Winooski just to go to the bank, students can browse in the many shops or have a meal overlooking the river. Not to be outdone by Winooski, Burlington has undergone quite a few changes also. Students observed the gradual change, which was begun in 1980. 12

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The campus, while an integral part of college life, is not the only factor contributing to our educational experience. Therefore, the surrounding areas must be taken mto account when measuring growth. No, the rest of the world did not stand still during our four years at St. Michael ' s. The Winooski today is much altered from the small town we encountered tour years ago. Many a nights ended with a walk over the bridge, through the town and up the hill towards home. Now these walks are more enjoyable due to the metamorphosis which has taken place. 11

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B. Puis B. Puis The transformation started with the tearing up ot the pavement on Church Street. Then came the building of the street into a wall way. Finishing touches included overhanging streethghts and awnings Hning the storefronts. The unveihng of the Church Street Marketplace coincided with St. Michael ' s Homecoming Weekend. Now downtown Burlington is more than just streets and stores. It is a place to spend an afternoon, shopping, walking, or sitting and talking on one of the benches placed throughout the street. 13