Area residents were among 504 seniors who graduated from Colby College, in Waterville, Maine, on May 22, receiving bachelor of arts degrees.

James R. Cornell, of Jefferson,  attended Laguna Blanca School and is the son of Martha Elliott, of Jefferson, and James Cornell, of Unionville, Pennsylvania. Cornell majored in studio art.

Ethan F. Johnson, of Skowhegan, attended Skowhegan Area High School and is the son of Jeffrey Johnson, of Skowhegan, and Patricia Gower of East Madison. Johnson majored in environmental policy.

Ethan F. Johnson, of Skowhegan, attended Skowhegan Area High School and is the son of Jeffrey Johnson, of Skowhegan, and Patricia Gower of East Madison. Johnson majored in environmental policy.

Olivia S. Thurston,of Waterville, attended Waterville Senior High School and is the daughter of James and Deborah Thurston, of Waterville. Thurston majored in psychology and art.

C. William Qualey, IV of Norridgewock, attended Skowhegan Area High School and is the son of Charles and Patricia Qualey, of Norridgewock. Qualey majored in history and German studies.