LEXINGTON, VA (03/27/2014)(readMedia)-- Kevin Ortiz, from Charlotte, N.C., a sophomore at Washington and Lee University, was recognized as a General of the Month for his many contributions to W&L.
He is one of 12 recipients recognized this winter term by the Celebrating Student Success (CSS) initiative sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs to inspire engaged citizenship at W&L.
Ortiz is a double major in politics and economics. He is a perspectives co-chair for the First-Year Orientation Committee, alternate justice for the Student Judicial Council, vice president of Model United Nations, statistician and office assistant in the Sports Information Office and a tour guide for the Student Recruitment Committee. A graduate of Cox Mill High School in Concord, N.C., Ortiz is a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and club swimming and has been on the Dean's List and Honor Roll.
CSS celebrates the positive accomplishments of individuals and organizations at Washington and Lee University. It recognizes students for the depth and breadth they add to the W&L campus community. Recipients were selected by the CSS Committee, which is composed of students, faculty and staff and any member of the campus community can nominate a W&L student at any time.