November 5, 2015

To Whom It May Concern:

It is with wholehearted enthusiasm that I write this letter of recommendation on behalf of

Claudia Ruf Ms. Anayeli Chavez. As her former sophomore English Language Arts teacher, I have
Principal
known Anayeli for the past two years. Ms. Chavezs dedication toward her education, her
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outstanding ability to look toward the future, and her inspiring leadership skills make her
Mary Peterson an asset to join the National English Honor Society.
Assistant Principal
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Anayeli was an asset to my English classroom. She possesses a great talent for writing and
Karen Shea can always be found reading various non-required texts, from the canonical classics to
Assistant Principal contemporary novels. To leaven and deepen her literary background, she proudly reads a
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novel from the AP reading list every month. Her gentle sense of humor and quiet
Darren Battaglia demeanor belies a strong, independent, and kind thinker and young woman who truly
Dean of Students
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added to our class dialogues in profound ways. For instance, I oftentimes found myself
calling on her to pepper our classroom discussions with her critical interpretations and
analytical ideas to make my other students think.

Most importantly, as a first generation college-bound student, Anayeli is preparing herself

for the rigors of college by enrolling into four advanced placement classes, while working
with first and second graders at her church. Anayelis ability to effectuate an enthusiasm
for learning and for teaching others immediately struck me when I first met her.
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In sum, as you build your list of candidates, please consider the fantastic Anayeli Chavez. I
aspires to be
am confident that she will positively impact the course of Americas future. Dynamic,
a safe and caring culturally competent, and driven, Anayeli is an outstanding, respectable young woman who
community
that sets and has effected change in her own life and who cannot wait to help others through her
achieves high postsecondary studies.
standards
where learning is
rigorous and Thank you for your time; please feel free to contact me via email should you have further
engaging questions.
students graduate
confident with
college and career Sincerely,
readiness skills.

Robert J. Bizjak, Ed.D Candidate

English Language Arts Teacher
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