LEWISTON — Bates College graduated 469 students from 38 states and 43 countries on May 27 in a double ceremony that allowed for social distancing among graduates and their guests.

Local graduates include the following.

Thaddeus Gunther of Farmington graduated cum laude after majoring in biology. Gunther, the son of Eric V. Gunther and Judith A. Gunther, is a 2017 graduate of Mount Blue High School. Gunther graduates as a member of Sigma Xi, an honor society that recognizes excellence in scientific research.

Prisca Mbunga of Greene graduated after majoring in biology. Mbunga is the daughter of Antoine Kikobo and Brigitte Dielumbaka.

Jasmine Nutakki of Augusta graduated after majoring in biological chemistry. Nutakki, the daughter of Jayadev D. Nutakki and Reena P. Nutakki, is a 2017 graduate of Cony High School.

Tucker Barber of Wilton graduated after majoring in physics and mathematics and minoring in digital and computational studies. Barber, the son of Douglas K. Barber and Donna M. Barber, is a 2017 graduate of Mount Blue High School.

Nathan Delmar of Manchester graduated after majoring in history and minoring in philosophy and Asian studies. Delmar, the son of Mark Delmar and Janet Delmar, is a 2017 graduate of Maranacook Community School.

Zach Smith of Waterville graduated after majoring in psychology. Smith, the son of Patrick D. Smith and Kimberly A. Smith, is a 2017 graduate of Waterville Senior High School.

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