Pearsall graduates from Bates

    LEWISTON — J. Graham Pearsall, the son of John and Lee Pearsall of Parkman, received a Bachelor of Arts in English from Bates College on May 26. Pearsall, who is a 2009 graduate of Foxcroft Academy, was one of 436 seniors to receive their degrees during the college’s 147th Commencement exercises.

    During his time at Bates Pearsall was a member of the cross country, indoor and outdoor track teams, served on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and was a staff writer for the cross country and track team website.