WATERVILLE — The following area students recently were named to the 2016-17 spring semester dean’s list at Colby College.

Samantha E. Arsenault, of Alna, a freshman, attended Wiscasset High School and is the daughter of Lisa Arsenault of Alna, and Jason Arsenault, of Alna. She plans to study biology.

Alyssa C. Chesney, of Blue Hill, a freshman, attended George Stevens Academy and is the daughter of Grace Konecny, of Blue Hill, and Stephen Chesney, of Canaan. She studies history.

Celie M. Deagle, of Canaan, a senior, attended Skowhegan Area High School and is the daughter of Paul and Sharon Deagle, of Canaan. She majored in history and classical civilization.

Caitlin R. Farrington, of South China, a sophomore, attended Erskine Academy and is the daughter of Neil and Doreen Farrington, of South China. She studies psychology with a neuroscience concentration.

Austin E. Frederick, of Norridgewock, a sophomore, attended Skowhegan Area High School and is the son of Ronald Frederick and Lisa Watson-Frederick, of Norridgewock. He studies government.

Kaitlin M. Volk, of Bowdoin, a sophomore, attended Mount Ararat School and is the daughter of Ronald and Lisa Volk, of Bowdoin. She studies biology with a concentration in ecology and evolution and environmental science.

Allison M. Wehrle, of Wiscasset, a freshman, attended Lincoln Academy and is the daughter of Paul and Ginger Wehrle, of Wiscasset. She studies English with a concentration in creative writing.

Colleen E. Wright, of Fayette, a junior, attended Maranacook Community School and is the daughter of James and Mary Wright, of Fayette. She studies music.

Students earned a semester grade point average of 3.77 or higher this spring to be included on Colby’s highly selective dean’s list.

Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America’s most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby offers a rigorous academic program rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars. Students pursue intellectual passions, choosing among 58 majors or developing their own. Independent and collaborative research, study abroad, and internships offer robust opportunities to prepare students for postgraduate success. Colby is home to a community of 2,000 dedicated and diverse students from around the globe. Its Waterville, Maine, location provides access to world-class research institutions and civic engagement experiences.

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