Colby College administrators and donors toss dirt with silver shovels during the ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of the $200 million athletic complex being built at Colby College in Waterville on Friday.

Shovels and hard hats mark the spot for the ceremonial groundbreaking.

David Greene, president of Colby College, speaks to a large crowd before the ceremonial groundbreaking event.

A clean chrome shovel bearing the name of Colby College waits on a stand to be used at a ceremonial groundbreaking.

David Greene, president of Colby College, speaks to a large crowd during a ceremonial groundbreaking.

The newly developed Colby College dormitories on Main Street in Waterville are illuminated by blue spotlights Friday.

David Greene, president of Colby College, right center, laughs with friends of Colby College, as Bill Alfond, left, stands by, before the ceremonial groundbreaking.

The newly developed Colby College dormitories on Main Street in Waterville are illuminated by blue spotlights Friday during the college's fundraiser campaign launch.

Peter and Paula Lunder speak to a full audience Friday at the Waterville Opera House.