Sen, : Lansing’ = School District March 23, 2015 To Whom It May Concern, ‘My name is Karen Knaebel, and | am the dance director at Everett High School in Lansing, MI. Over the past two years I have gotten to know Mikayla Dowell, and I feel that she is highly deserving of being admitted into any University of her choice and receiving scholarships for her commitments. Mikayla is an asset to the dance program and the Dance Company (a performing group and the highest level dance class in the Lansing School District.) She is an inspiration to her peers and to underclassmen. Mikayla is always trying to improve by asking questions and pushing herself to learn more each day. She is currently exploring her own choreography and creating dance works that are unique and memorable to her audience, Mikayla has teacher, family and peer support; and we are proud that she has aspirations to attend a University to continue her studies beyond high school. Mikayla works hard in two dance classes, performs in the community with the Dance Company and performed in the year’s school musical, “The Wiz". Mikayla also comes into my beginning level dance class after she spends in morning at Lansing Community College. She shows other dancers how to execute specific movements and models the discipline the dancers are expected to have. Mikayla is admired by younger dancers and she helps those dancers reach their goals and improve themselves artistically. Aside from being in the Everett Dance Company, Mikayla also stays after school to lean Pointe Ballet, a form of dance that requires immense commitment. Mikayla's work ethic allows her to excel in her dance classes, in the Dane Company and her other commitments, such as volleyball, the musical, and her part-time job. Finally, Mikayla’s dedication, strong will, compassion and leadership will allow her to reach her career goals, An early memory I have of Mikayla is realizing how hard she works during the first few weeks of knowing her. She began dancing in a beginning level class and soon after ‘was moved to a level 3 class. This year she made it into level 4, the highest level class at Everett From the day I met her, I have observed her strong will and determination, | am proud to recommend Mikayla Dowell to study at any University of her choice, and to be awarded scholarships in order for her to reach her goals and continue to be an inspiration to younger generations. Please feel free to contact me at any time regarding Mikayla’s studies and character. Thank you for your time and consideration of Mikayla Dowell. Sincergly Karem Rnaebel Dance Director, Everett High School 3900 Stabler Street Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 755-4431 Karen.Knaebel@lansingschools.net Lansing Schoo! Districts committed toa policy of providing equal employment opportunities o all qualified people regardless ‘of economie oF social status and will not discriminate on the bass of race, color, ethnic national origin, creed, religion, Political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability