Photo: Michael Seamans
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Morgan Hill Bookstore opened the same year that amazon.com launched but has thrived thanks to the founders’ thoughtful interactions with the community. Kate Rial ’13 focused on capturing those moments in the shop. for this class, and it filled instantly, with 15 more on the waitlist,” she said. “I feel lucky to be here.” Over bagels and coffee, the stories came together. By 2 p.m., the room was
quiet as the sense of looming deadlines became palpable. Driver returned from Vernondale, hours behind the eight ball but happy with how things went and headed to the dining hall to grab food.
“Is that in New London’s library?” a student asked, watching Kate Rial crop an image of bookshelves. “No,” Rial said. “It’s Morgan Hill Bookstore. You know, right on Main Street.”
With their assignments,
“Oh. I’ve never been in there,” said the senior.
the familiar became
The classroom fell silent but for mouse clicks as the photographers made a million editing decisions and crafted their stories. It would be a 13-hour day for some.
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By 3 p.m. the next day, the final deadline was in sight
and one after another, the individual assignments were laid out. By 5 p.m., there were four to go, and an impatient energy filled the room. “We wrap at six,” Shearer said, and the group met the deadline with five minutes to spare. “It’s been a long day, with a lot of steps,” says Shearer. “You worked hard and did a wonderful job.” When students come to Colby-Sawyer, they become part of a community within a community. While they study, learn to ask questions and connect the different areas of their