WATERVILLE — Area residents were among 502 seniors who graduated from Colby College on May 26, receiving bachelor of arts degrees at the bicentennial-year commencement.

Brittney N. Bell of Poland, the daughter of Nancy Bell of Poland, majored in biology and is a graduate of Poland Regional High School.

Makayla K. Brown of Carrabassett Valley, the daughter of Charles and Kathryn Brown of Naples, majored in economics and is a graduate of Carrabassett Valley Academy.

Harper R. Burke of Wilton, the daughter of Michael Burke and Patricia O’Donnell of Wilton, majored in philosophy and is a graduate of Mount Blue High School.

Jennie A. Buskin of Brownfield, the daughter of Richard and Helaine Buskin of Brownfield, majored in mathematics and physics and is a graduate of Fryeburg Academy.

Laura Crowley of Wilton, the daughter of Diane Crowley of Wilton and James Crowley of Wiscasset, majored in biology and is a graduate of Mount Blue High School.

Courtney L. Erskine of Turner, the daughter of James and Lisa Erskine of Turner, majored in human development (independent major) and is a graduate of Leavitt Area High School.

Sarah C. Fensore of New Gloucester, the daughter of David and Carolyn Fensore of New Gloucester, majored in French studies and is a graduate of Hebron Academy.

Eliza B. Laamoon of Denmark, the daughter of Mike Limur and Heidi Blake of Yap, F.M., and Denmark, majored in East Asian studies and is a graduate of Fryeburg Academy.

Rebecca London of Carrabassett Valley, the daughter of Barry and Danielle London of Kingfield, majored in government and is a graduate of Mount Abram Regional High School.

Sean M. Merz of South Paris, the son of Richard and Pamela Merz of South Paris, majored in mathematics and is a graduate of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

Alexandra A. Nichols of Chesterville, the daughter of Daren Nichols of Minot and Jeffrey Bessey and Ashley Hodgdon Bessey of Chesterville, majored in French studies and global studies and is a graduate of Mount Blue High School.

Mary M. Randall of New Gloucester, the daughter of John Randall and Elizabeth White of New Gloucester, majored in theater and dance and is a graduate of Hebron Academy.

Jamison M. Sawyer of Wilton, the son of Alan and Julie Sawyer of Wilton, majored in economics and is a graduate of Mount Blue High School.

Adam K. Thompson of Readfield, the son of Peter and Mary Thompson of Readfield, majored in psychology with a neuroscience concentration and is a graduate of Maranacook Community School.