Merced High School 205 West Olive Ave., Merced, CA 95348 (209) 325-1000 February 17, 2019 ‘To Whom It May Concern: 1 am privileged to write this letter of recommendation in support for my student, Ryan Ruiz. 1 hhave known Ryan for several years, but I feel very fortunate this year to have Ryan as a student in my Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition class at Merced High School. Over the years I have witnessed his tremendous growth and development, academically and personally. It is with much pleasure and sincerity that I write this letter on his behalf. In my experiences with him, Ryan has proven to be an extraordinary young man. Academically, he has excelled in all of his classes and has maintained a solid and impressive GPA throughout his high school career. He is a dedicated student and an independent worker. Yet, he is also very outgoing and interacts with other students in a positive manner. He always does his best at any task put before him. In addition, Ryan has been actively involved in sports and extra- curricular activities on campus. Most notably, he currently serves as our senior class Associated Student Body President. He is a motivational leader for his peers and a wonderful role model to the underclassmen. Prior to this current leadership role, he served as Junior Class President and ‘8 Commissioner of Technology. Furthermore, he has been a valuable member of our baseball ‘eam throughout his years in high school, and is currently the Captain of the varsity team. Ryan hhas been extremely successful at balancing his academics, extra-curricular activities, and ‘community involvement, He has volunteered hundreds of hours within our community, in various capacities, helping those in need. For as long as I've known him, Ryan has been an individual of great character. He displays exemplary behavior and possesses outstanding personal qualities. These strong characteristics coupled with Ryan’s academic achievement, work ethic, and athletic skills undoubtedly account for his continued success. | recommend Ryan with absolute confidence. I have no doubt that Ryan will continue to rise to any challenge that he faces in college and beyond, Overall, his excellent qualities will remain with him and continue to make him successful in all of his future endeavors. It has sincerely been a pleasure for me to know Ryan and be his teacher. I highly and enthusiastically recommend him. Sincerely, Ao Sigma Karen Sizemore English Teacher Merced High Schoo! “Home of Scholars and Champions