February6,2015

ToWhomItMayConcern:

ItiswithouthesitationthatIwritethisletterofrecommendationonbehalfofRikki
Lema.IhaveknownRikkiinavarietyofdifferentcapacitiesoverthepastnineyears
andwhethershewasassistingwithafundraiserorenrolledasastudentinmy
culinaryclasses,sheconsistentlydemonstratesalevelofmaturityandintelligence
beyondherteenageyears.Rikkiisthekindofyoungadultthatgiveseducatorssuch
asmehopethatthisgenerationofyoungpeoplewillchangetheworldinapositive
way.Asamatteroffact,Rikkihasalreadystarteddownthatpath.

While at Merced High School, Rikki has established herself as a leader on campus.
She isaconscientiousstudent,whohasenrolledinarigorouscourseofstudythathas
challenged her academically, yet allowed her to demonstrate how strong of a student
she is. She has never lost sight of what is most important and that is her academic
preparation for life beyond high school. She has taken advantage of advanced
learning opportunities, is viewed as a leader by staff and students, but most
importantly,thisconfidentyoungladyisbestdescribedashumble.

I have no doubt that Rikki Lema will continue to excel in her academic endeavors. If
you have any questions, or would like additional information,pleasedonothesitateto
contactmeat(209)3856465,workoronmycellat(209)9850322.

Sincerely,

AndrewCalzadillas
Teacher,MercedHighSchool

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