Wakefield Residents Graduate From Colby

Two residents of Wakefield were part of the 478 seniors who graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, May 21, receiving a bachelor of arts degree at the college's 196th Commencement. Former Vice President Joe Biden was the guest speaker.

Sarah C. Boland, who majored in psychology, attended Wakefield High School and is the son/daughter of Matthew and Louise Boland of Wakefield, Mass.

Kevin W. Doherty, who majored in economics, attended Bridgton Academy and is the son/daughter of William and Elizabeth Doherty of Wakefield, Mass.

Under a vivid blue sky, Vice President Biden spoke to a crowd of more than 3,000 about the need to help the nation return to basic principles of equality and dignity, and to understand each other's stories to develop a deeper sense of humanity.

"Life can't be lived in this self-referential, self-reinforcing, self-righteous echo chamber we've built for ourselves online," he said. "Living in our screens encourages shallow and antiseptic relationships that make it easy to reduce others to stereotypes."

Colby President David A. Greene handed a diploma to each of the graduates.