The 'Paddle Crew' Alumni from the Blue Paddle Bistro, South Hero, VT


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Paddle Crew Alumni

Since opening our door in 2005, we have had the pleasure of employing many wonderful folks to work with us - a majority being college students preparing to embark on their next journey through life. To celebrate these young people, we thought it would be interesting to showcase our "Paddle Alumni" on this page. Our first "pick" is truly a Paddle favorite - Heidi Smith.

During her three summers serving as a server, Heidi gained the respect and admiration of her peers, as well as the love of many of our guests. We are so proud of Heidi and her endeavors. She truly is a special individual who will always remain our friend.

(We love and miss you, Heidi!)

Heidi has always had a

profound love for the outdoors -

evident in these pictures.

HEIDI SMITH

I worked at the Blue Paddle Bistro for three wonderful summers. I enjoyed every minute being a part of such a wonderful food loving culture; the friends I made during this time have remained close and important to me throughout the years.

After graduating from Montana State University in the spring of 2009 I began graduate school the following fall. Currently I am enrolled as a graduate student in the Center for Biofilm Engineering at Montana State University researching how microbes adapt to life in extreme icy environments as well as the influence that microbes have on the synthesis of dissolved organic matter and carbon cycling.

My study site is in the Dry Valleys of Antarctica. I spend three months there each year during the Austral summer conducting research and living in the field. My research is both exciting as well as rewarding as our plant faces an ever changing environment. The necessity to understand key governing process is a must. Growing up in such a beautiful and pristine place, such as Vermont has instilled the importance of science and the environment into my life.