May 6, 2014

To Whom It May Concern;

It is a pleasure to write a letter of recommendation for Alan Gonzalez. Alan is currently a student in
my Child Development Class at Merced High School. I have known him since January 2014. As a
student, Alan demonstrates many qualities that will enable him to be successful. He maintains a good
attendance record; he is attentive and follows directions well. He completes assignments in a timely
manner. Alan works well on both individual and group projects, working effectively and cooperatively
with fellow students.

Alan has been a student athlete for three of the four years; managing to balance attendance,
academics and practice to two different sports. He was on the soccer team his freshman and junior
years and track for three years. These sports not only take team effort, but a tremendous amount of
individual effort. Alan earned multiple awards for his efforts: in soccer he earned the Bear Award and
the San Joaquin Certificate. He also earned a track Certificate.

Alan was a link crew member during his junior year. This is a club designed to help acclimate
incoming freshman to the high school experience by pairing them with upperclassmen. He has also
been a member of HYLC (Hispanic Youth Leadership Council). The key Club, a student-led
organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, builds character and
develops leadership. He has also been in the AVID club for the past three years. Through these
experiences Alan has built confidence and leadership skills that will benefit him as he continues to
work on his education.

Alan has the potential and the motivation to go far as he pursues his education and future career. He
is positive and outgoing. He wants to pursue a career as a registered nurse. He has been in the
ROP Medical Occupations class this year. Through this class he has learned how to take patient
vitals, he is CPR and first aid certified, and understands blood borne pathogen procedures. Alan has
been volunteering at Mercy Hospital for the last few months. He has been assisting the CNAs with
daily tasks with patients. When he speaks of his experience at the hospital, regardless of the task, he
has enthusiasm and compassion. These characteristics will carry him far as he pursues a career in
the medical field. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,


Tammie L Meyer
Instructor
Merced High School, Family and Consumer Science
tmeyer@muhsd.org

Merced Hi gh School
H o m e o f S c h o l a r s a n d C h a m p i o n s
- E s t a b l i s h e d 1 8 9 5 -
205 West Olive Avenue, Merced CA 95344 (209) 385-6465