Alvin Thomas One of May's Generals of the Month at Washington and Lee University

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LEXINGTON, VA (05/03/2013)(readMedia)-- Alvin Thomas, of  Skokie, Ill., was recognized at the Generals of the Month presentation for May on Thursday, May 2 in Elrod Commons at Washington and Lee.

Thomas, a junior at W&L., is majoring in chemistry-engineering with a minor in poverty and human capability. He is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society. He is also a Bonner Scholar and representative of the Class of 2014 to W&L's Executive Committee (student government),

He is also the junior class justice to the University Board of Appeals, coordinator for the Volunteer Venture pre-orientation trips, alternative break chair for Nabors' Service League and vice president of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.

A graduate of Niles North High School, Thomas started the Robotics Club utilizing a $2,000 grant from NASA and using LEGO NXT robots to introduce middle school students in Lexington to robotics, electronics, computer science, programming and engineering design.

He also is a student neuroengineering researcher, is a clinic and client support intern at the Rockbridge Area Free Clinic and a shift leader for Campus Kitchens.

Generals of the Month is coordinated by the Celebrating Student Success (CSS) initiative and sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs to inspire engaged citizenship at Washington and Lee University. CSS seeks to recognize students who are not typically or sufficiently touted for the depth and breadth they add to our campus community.

This is the last CSS presentation of the 2012-2013 academic year which will resume in September.