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

The graduates are Jennifer R. Hale, of Waterville, daughter of Gregory and Pamela Hale, of Waterville, who majored in biology and is a Waterville Senior High School graduate.

Daniel K. Hussey, of Waterville, son of Robert and Sandra Hussey, of Waterville, who majored in science, technology and society and is a Phillips Academy graduate; Cara D. Saunders, of Waterville, daughter of Steven and Sharon Saunders, of Waterville, who majored in global studies.

Samantha G. Lessard, of Waterville, daughter of Glenda Lessard, of Waterville, who majored in chemistry with a concentration in cell and molecular biology/biochemistry and is a graduate of Lawrence High School.

Alexandra K. McAuliff, of Waterville, daughter of Andrew and Anne McAuliff, of Waterville, who majored in global studies and government and is a Waterville Senior High School graduate.

Chelsea R. Tyler, of Oakland, daughter of Mark and Pamela Tyler, of Oakland, who majored in English and is a graduate of Messalonskee High School.