LEWISTON – Two local students recently participated in the sixth annual Mount David Summit, a campus-wide exposition of student academic work at Bates College. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean of the Faculty, the summit is designed to celebrate intellectual life at Bates. More than 300 students gave short talks and readings, screened videos, exhibited art work and presented posters in disciplines ranging from biology to women’s and gender studies.

Matthew F. Capone of Auburn, a 2003 graduate of Edward Little High School, is the son of Edwin and Marie Capone. A senior psychology major, he is a four-year letter winner in track and field.

Christopher Olaf Leonards of Wilton, a 2003 graduate of Gould Academy of Bethel, is the son of Jeffrey and Kathryn Leonards. He is a senior neuroscience major.