College Achievements By Students From Farmington

FARMINGTON, CT — Here are some recent notable accomplishments by local college students, as provided by readMedia Newswire.

Colby College, Waterville ME

• Heather Jahrling of Farmington, a member of Colby's Class of 2021, was elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa this spring. Membership in the society is one of the highest academic honors an undergraduate student can achieve. This honor is extended in recognition of students' excellence as scholars and their dedication to liberal arts learning. Jahrling, who is majoring in history and science, technology, and society, is one of 52 students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at Colby this year. A graduate of Farmington High School, she is the daughter of Timothy and Maureen Jahrling. The Phi Beta Kappa Society, founded in 1776, restricts its chapters to leading colleges and universities. The Beta Chapter of Maine was organized at Colby in 1895.

University of Connecticut, Storrs CT

• Bethany Pilon and Michaela Flynn, both of Farmington, were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Pilon and Flynn are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership.