DuBois Area High School Music Department Mr. Doug Conrad, Director of Bands 425 Orient Avenue - DuBois, PA 15801 dconrad@dasd.k12.pa.us October 21, 2015 ‘To Whom It May Concem: Itis with great enthusiasm that | am writing this letter of recommendation for Laura Grace Orner, Ihave worked with Laura Grace as both her band director and music teacher at DuBois Area High School during the 2015-2016 school year. Laura Grace's strong commitment to success and service has kept her heavily involved with many programs in our music department, school district, and community, In our music department, she has served as our marching band president 2s well as being highly active in ‘school programs such as musical ensembles and the National Honor Society. She has also went above and beyond in her endeavors to help others in need by being a President for the Wester PA United Methodist Youth Ministry Team and traveling internationally as a leader for the Won By One to Jamaica program. Having worked with several high school band programs, | have not met many students who Possess the leadership skills and work ethic that Laura Grace has shown. Her passion for inspiring others to rise to the occasion has been a driving force in our marching band’s success this season. She will be greatly missed next year, but she will have left a great impression in our younger students to always strive for their best. Furthermore, you will not find a more dedicated, caring, and intelligent student than Laura Grace ‘Omer. She is an outstanding young person and any schoo! would be lucky to have her as a member of their student body. Please contact me anytime at (814) 937-2351 or deonrad@dasd.k12,pa.us if you would like to discuss her qualifications further. Sincerely, Duns Coney Doug Cofirad Director of Bands DuBois Area High School