Three Southwestern Community College (SWCC) students – Dylan Anson, Jocelyn Burkhalter, and Franklin Pastorino – have been honored as members of the 2025 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society All-Iowa Academic Team. The announcement was made by Community Colleges for Iowa, who officially recognized the students at a banquet held in Des Moines on Feb. 18.
These students are among 79 recipients of this prestigious recognition from 15 community colleges across Iowa. Their colleges nominated them for their achievements in personal improvement, contributions to their institutions, and service to their communities.
Anson is an electrical technology student who will earn his Associate of Applied Science degree in spring 2025. He has made the Dean’s List each semester throughout his college career. In the next three years, he plans to complete his electrical apprenticeship and obtain his Class A journeyman license.
Burkhalter plans to graduate in spring 2025 with an Associate of Science degree from SWCC. After completing her associate degree, she intends to further her education at Allen College in Waterloo, where she will pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Pastorino plans to graduate in spring 2025 with an associate of arts in business. He serves as the vice president of leadership for the SWCC PTK chapter and has been recognized as an outstanding officer as voted by his peers. Pastorino will attend the University of Iowa in fall 2025 to major in marketing.
