Merced High School Box 2167: Merced, California 95344 (209) 385-6466 218/16 TO: Whom it may concem FROM: Stephen Eccles- Science Instructor RE: Letter of Recommendation Itis my pleasure to be writing you on behalf of Ashton Espino. I truly enjoyed having Ashton in my Honors Marine Biology class lst year. She was an excellent student; being punctual, attentive, and completing ALL assignments as required and at a high efficacy. Her ability to answer and ask questions that extrapolate beyond the topic being addressed demonstrates thoughtful and careful consideration of presented material. Her goals are clear and challenging, and I believe she will achieve all of them because of her exceptional work ethic and positive attitude, Ashton has also participated and competed on the high school swinvdive team (making finals in both swimming and diving at league championships) and tennis team while in high school. She has done FFA and Key Club while at Merced High, and demonstrates a consistent, well rounded approach to what she wants to be part of and accomplish in life. Ashton has achieved at an exceptional level both athletically and academically, but her real strength isin her caring, committed, and positive attitude. She always carries herself with class, but is humble and willing to help others with no expectations in return, She is kind and quiet, but demonstrates an inner strength of character in challenging situations. With her intelligence, athleticism, and indomitable spirit she makes a great asset for whichever program she becomes, part of. Ifyou have any further questions about Aston, please feel free to contact me. ‘Thank you for your time and consideration of this deserving individual. Sincerely, ee 0 a... Zthe— aie