Whoever said nice guys finish last certainly never met Student Council President-elect Micah Schwartz.
"I think I'm the most average Student Council president in awhile," Schwartz said. "I'm not a Jefferson or Echols scholar. I was rejected from the Lawn. I spent last summer working at Littlejohns. I didn't even get into the University on the first try."
The transfer student turned Council president has come a long way from his high school days playing lacrosse and writing for the student newspaper at West Potomac High School in Alexandria, Va.
Since coming to the University, which he said he has admired since his youth, Schwartz has been actively involved in Council, serving as a College representative and member of various committees such as Athletic Affairs and Scholarship.
"I think all around when you include academics, sports, social life and beauty of campus, U.Va is one of the best all around schools in the country," Schwartz said.
The president-elect has definite goals he said he hopes to accomplish next year. He cites the development of a business minor for College students, working to complete a new online course evaluation system and pushing back lease signing dates, particularly for first years, as some of his top priorities.
"This summer, I will be here helping out with orientation, setting goals, planning for my administration and tubing down the James River as much as possible," Schwartz said.
"I have learned it's a much bigger job than anyone on the outside will ever realize," he said.
Schwartz will continue to work through the transition period with current Council President Abby Fifer until he officially takes office next Tuesday.
"I expect great things from Micah," Fifer said. "It's been a pleasure transitioning him, and the student body is fortunate to have such a dedicated leader."
On a personal note, Schwartz is a political and social thought major, a brother in Phi Delta Alpha fraternity, enjoys golf and describes himself as a movie buff.
"During the week, I'm all business, but during breaks and over the weekend, I can be a fun guy," he said.
Upon graduation next year, Schwartz hopes to spend a few years working for the "Teach for America" program, possibly in California, before attending law school.
Ever since winning the presidency, Schwartz concedes he has "been on a bit of a high horse." However, a week ago at a date auction, students put Schwartz in his place.
"Literally no one bid on me," Schwartz said. "The auctioneer had to coerce a former girlfriend into bidding on me. That brought me back to reality"
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