Reilly Simon Earns Academic Honors at Carleton College

2016 May 31

At the end of every academic year, the Carleton community gathers at Honors Convocation to recognize faculty and students for their accomplishments and service. Reilly Simon, a senior from Grapevine, Texas, was elected to the Mortar Board honor society and the Phi Beta Kappa honorary scholastic fraternity.

The Mortar Board national honor society recognizes students who have combined distinguished scholarship, leadership, and service to their colleagues and the College community. The Phi Beta Kappa national honorary scholastic fraternity was founded in 1776. The Carleton chapter was established in 1913 and elects its membership from students who rank in the highest 15 percent of their graduating class and meet other prescribed criteria.

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a national top 10, private liberal arts college in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota, 45 miles south of Minneapolis/Saint Paul. Best known for its academic excellence and warm, welcoming campus community, Carleton offers 37 majors and 15 concentrations in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.