Colby College Welcomes Swampscott Residents to Class of 2019

Three Swampscott residents have enrolled as part of Colby College’s Class of 2019.

Namita Bhattacharya, a graduate of The Governor’s Academy, is the daughter of Subroto and Somaletha Bhattacharya; Austin Carrigan, a graduate of Saint Johns Preparatory School, is the son of Randall and Kimberly Carrigan; and Samantha Rizzo, a graduate of Swampscott High School, is the daughter of John and Carole Rizzo.

Colby College is located in Waterville, Maine. This fall’s class has 508 members and was selected from the largest and most academically qualified pool of applications in Colby’s 202-year history.

The class includes 33 Presidential Scholars, 23 Bunche Scholars, and 20 students from the United World Colleges. Eleven percent of students in the class are from Maine, 12 percent are international, and 21 percent are domestic students of color.

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 57 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 1,850 dedicated and diverse students from around the globe. Its Waterville, Maine, location provides access to world-class research institutions and civic engagement experiences.