Wyatt Colby of Southport received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering with a certificate in aerospace engineering from Duke University during commencement exercises in Durham, N.C. on May 11. Duke President Richard H. Brodhead presided over the ceremony at the university’s Wallace Wade Stadium, and Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivered the commencement address.

Wyatt is a 2010 graduate of the Boothbay Region High School and is employed by Howell LTD in Westbrook.

Wyatt's parents are Kevin and Connie Colby of Southport.