The first in his family to attend college, Alvaro Ruiz has proven to be successful with a 3.91 GPA while double majoring in finance and international business. He is a participant in the College of Business Corporate Mentor Program, and, after becoming a member of the Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, frequently volunteers within the Tampa Bay area. In fact, Ruiz has helped build several homes in the community via Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay, an organization that repairs the homes of low-income families that house senior citizens or persons with disabilities.
While many students find extra time to serve their community, Ruiz also serves his country as a soldier in the United States Army. Balancing the life and schedule of a citizen-soldier has not been an easy task – Ruiz has had to take mandatory breaks in his education in order to fulfill military duties. He says the Army has instilled in him discipline, motivation, and purpose – all tools that have helped him succeed in a classroom environment as well.
Acting as a leader to many, Ruiz was recently promoted to corporal in the Army and has been recommended for advancement to sergeant. After graduation, he plans to pursue an MBA.
This summer he intends to study Portuguese at the U.S. Army’s Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, California. Ruiz plans to use that knowledge to study abroad in Latin America in the following year.
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You are excellent son, and plan your life
I voted for u.
Your roommate. M
keep it working !!!
I voted for you, you are the best!
I voted for you, you are the best!!
Exito,exito, exito
Alvaro Gabriel muchos exitos!!!!!
Mucho éxito en tu carrera….
I know if you’re just half your father is, then we’re gonna have another excelent person.
Felicidades sobrino… estamos contigo… un beso
Buena Suerte…. primo y espero de todo corazón que tengas mucho éxito con este propósito en tu vida… Un beso 🙂
Buena Suerte …. primo y espero de Todo Corazón Que Tengas Mucho Exito Con Este proposito es Tu Vida … Un beso
Sobrino muchos éxitos…. te lo mereces, estamos contigo Un Beso
es una persona, super amable, ademas es muy buen estudiante y se prepara para todos los retos de su vida
CHAMO PA LANTE MI HERMANO.. BUENA SUERTE..
It was a pleasure meeting you, Alvaro!
Likewise… Keep up the good work
I followed a link to this page for a different nominee. However, after reading this bio, I had to vote here. Very well rounded! Academics, community service and Army! Best of luck to you, thank you for your service and keep giving back!
I really appreciate what you said. It’s not always easy but it’s great to have the support of others. At the end of the day it’s a “service”… I don’t do it for me, I do it for you and those like you.
Amazing young man
La Unidad Para Siempre Neo!!!
Spreading love from the Beta Gamma Chapter..
Keep up the good work frat.
Tomas Pimentel
Pace University
Alpha Line
#3
Para Siempre Bro!
Love you Alvaro! I have much faith in you! Continue all of the hard work and effort!! ❤
You’re amazing!!! Im glad I got the opportunity to know you and work with you. Keep up the great hard work that you are doing. And that you for your service to our country!! I hope you win..
thank you*
Keep up the good work bro!!!.. LUPS
After watching that video, my mind was made up for me! I knew immediately who deserved my vote.
SN: Thanks for your service to our country.
The video was legit :).
Thanks for your service. I’m telling everyone to vote for you!
Para Siempre!
Good Luck… Hope you win:)!!
Alvaro, you are a remarkable leader with an impressive work ethic and smarts. If you ever need a recommendation for anything let me know. You were an easy pick for this my friend take care and God Bless.
Thank you! I truly appreciate what you said. I learned a lot from our conversations in those 2 weeks in WI. Keep in touch.
voted! don’t know you personally, but ur biography is impressive & i was linked by a brother of yours! good luck.
Thank you!!
LUPS neo, congrats on all you’ve accomplished!!!! I look forward to meeting you soon!
Voted for you, all the way from Tallahassee!!
❤ SIA
Good luck Hermano! sending some love from the AZ chapter in Chicago LUPS!
You are amazing! Keep up the GREAT work and dedication. so PROUD of you. You have my vote!!!! Luv ya
Keep up the good work and keep on representing our troops!!
-Kiersten Downs
USF SVA
Para Siempre
Good Luck to you in your competition!!!!
Yo you know I got your back battle. CPT Spanish haha
CPT Spanish appreciates it
Alvaro congratulations !!!! I’m very proud of you! My vote is yours.
Good luck Ruiz. Proud of you man.
SFC Griffin
Thanks SFC Griffin
Si se puede
Just want to thank everyone who has taken the time to vote for me so far. Appreciate the love and support!
Good luck with your success!
– Norby
Super proud of you Cornball!! Those 102’s in math class back in 6th grade definitely have paid off! You are bound for great success, keep it up!
Congratulations!! Undoubtedly a great example to other young men in our country!! Keep up the good work!!
You are the son are never had. Love you and so very proud of you
GO CPL RUIZ!!!!
Best of Luck Ruiz!! 🙂
I vote for you because you deserve to win….good luck!!!!!!
POr mi primita (tu Mamá) y por tu futuro, que llegues al final de lo que quieres y te sientas realmente satisfecho!!!!!
I did my part. Now do yours. I am vey proud of you Alvaro. Good Luck!!!
wishing you the best !!!
Wish you all the success you deserve cousin. Love ya
Good luck to you!!! Make a good example..
Alvarito…we are sooo proud of you!!!!
Keep the good work!
I am produ of you!
Oky
Felicitaciones!!!!!! Alvaro Gabriel!!! La trayectoria de tu conducta destaca algo muy importante: construir con el ejemplo, pues si una imagen dice màs que mil palabras, tu ejemplo constituye un factor de motivación, de entusiasmo para lograr metas constructivas, sirviendo de fuente de inspiración para muchas otras personas! Dios te cuide siempre!!!
Best of Luck! Gateway is behind you all the way!
Mr. L
dedicacion,esfuerzo y valentia es lo que se necesita en la vida para conseguir lo que quieres .te deseo lo mejor, aunque no te conosco espero algun dia tener el placer de tenerlo .saludos a mi sobrina
vamos primo fuerzas por aka desde colombia 😀
Alvarito mucha suerte, ya voté por tí. Estoy segura que eres el mejor, como lo dicen tu mamá y tus hermanas. Dios te bendiga, proteja y guíe siempre. Te amo muchísmo. Pregunta a tu mami quien soy y por que te quiero tanto.
Alvarito very lucky, and I voted for you. I’m sure you’re the best, as they say your mom and your sisters. God bless you, protect and guide forever. I love you very much. Ask your mom who I am and I love you so much.
CPL Ruiz you are an outstanding soldier with great leadership and professional skills; I hope you win and wish you the best! Go CPL Ruiz!
We are very proud of you. keep the good work.
Rodrigo, Cecilia y Rudy
CPL Ruiz…ahem, I meant Mr. Ruiz :-). You are definitely the vision of the future. Good Luck!
Good luck!
Bro I haven’t met you yet but I’ve been spreading the word and hope you win this recognition because you deserve it.
Para Siempre,
Angel Andujar
SP 10
IOTA Chapter
Whether you glanced at my page and decided I deserved it or because you knew me prior to this… I just want to thank you for taking the time to vote for me. I appreciate the support. I realize that I wouldn’t have gone this far if it wasn’t for the connections I have made in the past.
So Thanks & God Bless 🙂