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Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Residence Halls

May 3, 2007

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new residence halls included free T-shirts and ice cream for students, faculty, and staff. The student housing will be located adjacent to Roy Kirby, Jr. Stadium and Harford Hall. It's slated for completion by Fall 2008.

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Diagrams of the new residence halls were on display at the site of their future construction
Diagrams of the new residence halls were on display at the site of their future construction.
Students discussed the forthcoming housing while enjoying refreshments
Students discussed the forthcoming housing while enjoying refreshments.
Student donned hardhats for the occasion
Student donned hardhats for the occasion.
T-shirts heralding Washington College's 225th anniversary were distributed as students enjoyed ice cream
T-shirts heralding Washington College's 225th anniversary were distributed as students enjoyed ice cream.
Popsicles and hardhats were highlights of the groundbreaking ceremony
Popsicles and hardhats were highlights of the groundbreaking ceremony.
Senior officials and contributors to the project break the ground
Senior officials and contributors to the project break the ground.
Students, faculty, and staff gather around the site of the new dorms
Students, faculty, and staff gather around the site of the new dorms.
President Baird Tipson wraps up his remarks as Roy Kirby, Jr. takes the stage
President Baird Tipson wraps up his remarks as Roy Kirby, Jr. takes the stage.

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