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Merced High 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

205 West Olive Avenue, Merced CA 95348 (209) 385-6465

To whom it may concern,

It is with great pleasure that I am writing this letter of recommendation for Antonio Solorio. In the past
year, I have taught Antonio in Art I in which he has excelled. Based on my experience with Antonio, I can
say without the shadow of a doubt that he is one of the most hard-working students with whom I have had
the opportunity to work. He is exceptionally well prepared to move onto the collegiate level, and it is clear
to me that she has a very bright future.
Antonio is very mature for his age and he approaches his art with an astute sense of objectivity. He
processes constructive criticism well and is always willing to go the extra mile in order to take his work to
the highest level of formal and conceptual refinement. I have been impressed by Antonio is an incredibly
well-rounded student who has found a way to balance all of the aspects of the educational process with
apparent ease.
Aside from Antonio's artistic ability, it is important to touch on his work ethic and his presence in the
classroom setting. Antonio never settles for second best and he utilizes class time in a productive and
determined manner. He arrives to class early and works late when the need arises. Due to this approach,
Antonio quickly became a role model for his peers. Students observed Antonios commitment to the
creative process and they strived to excel as he did. Though Antonio is talented, he is a humble young man
who never lets his abilities go to his head. He thrives off of the entire creative process both the successes
and the challenges. He offers both technical and conceptual support to his peers in a kind and caring
manner that speaks to Antonios patience and his understanding of the importance of collaborative learning.
In looking ahead to Antonio's college years, I am certain that he is ready to tackle the rigorous and
challenging curriculum of the collegiate level. Antonio will not take the path of least resistance, rather, he
will push himself to continue to grow and develop as a creative thinker. He will immerse himself in his new
community and he will share his energy, enthusiasm, commitment and talent with his peers and his
professors, or whatever he decides to pursues. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further
questions.
Sincerely,

Del Camara M.F.A.

Merced High School Art Department
dcamara@muhsd.org

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