Merced High School P.O. Box 2167: Merced, California 95344 (209) 385-6466 February 12, 2015 ‘To Whom It May Concer: | first became acquainted with Aliyah Cosey atthe beginning of the 2012-2013 school year when she was enrolled as a student in one of my sophomore English classes. Aliyah soon Stood out from the crowd in a variety of ways. Inall aspects of the class, Aliyah showed a desire to learn as much as she could about the subject matter and to do the best job possible in completing all of her assignments. Her strong ‘motivation, her pride in hee work, and her sense of responsibility were demonstrated by the fact that all assignments were tuned in, neat and on time. In general, I found Aliyah to be a model student. She was always punctual, attentive, and diligent ebout staying on task. She got along wel with all the other students but never let socialization interfere with assigned activities. Her pleasant nature helped to create a positive classroom envionment. Aliyah is motivated to be successful. She is willing o put in extra time land to ask for help in order to complete an assignment. For the past two years, she and some her friends often visit my classroom during lunch and work on assignments. Daring her years at Merced High School has eared a 3.0 grade point average in addition to participating in Link Crew where upperclassmen mentor freshmen, completing community service hours as part ofthe ASSETS after school program, and working asa sales associate at Rainbow, a clothing store, as part ofthe Regional Occupational Program. In conclusion, Aliyah’s enthusiasm, persistence, ability to work well with others, and self ‘motivation would make her an asset in her future ince linaasl Denice Weaver English Instructor Tome of Seto ana Charpiens