CAL POLY syecsitssieascaion ant Communication eparinen SAN LUIS OBIS?O —cotoge of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences eh 805.756.2973 February 15, 2015 TO: Whom It May Concern Dear Friends, Please accept this strong letter of recommendation in support of Lauren Bellone’s scholarship application. Lauren is expected to graduate in June with a degree in Agricultural Science. She intends on continuing her education in the fall to receive her teaching credential. At Cal Poly, Lauren has become one of the top students in the Agricultural Education and Communications Department. She currently maintains a GPA. above 3.00, and received the honor of being on the President's List for the 2013-2014 academic year. Lauren is a service-oriented individual. She was an active member and officer of Aromas 4-H for over ten years. In her finals years, she served as a Monterey County Alll Star, President, as well as the Sheep and ivestock Project Teen Leader. Although she is no longer a youth member, Lauren has continued to volunteer in her 4-H club by organizing and hosting project meetings, as well as attending the local county fairs to assist and supervise youth members. With her passion for teaching and agriculture, Lauren chose to create a Monterey County 4-H Round Robin Guide for her senior project. This guide serves as a source of earning and improvement for the Monterey County livestock exhibitors. Lauren is a very hardworking individual. She is finding every means necessary to provide the financial resources needed to obtain her teaching credential. During her education, she has worked for a local company, as well as a Student Assistant here on campus. During the summer, Lauren has typically returned home to work for various companies within the Ag industry. Needless to say, Lauren does have financial need, and can benefit from any financial resource she can receive, Twish we had many more students like Lauren in our program. Her career goal is to become a high school ‘Ag Teacher. I have no doubt that she will reach her goals and become a very effective teacher, and role model for her students, Lauren possesses the prerequisites to be a great teacher. She is kind, compassionate, hardworking, enthusiastic, and has a servant's heart. I predict she will be a good one! Please give Lauren’s application your full consideration. If you have any questions you feel I can address, please feel free to contact me. 2, Kalle — Bill Kellogg, Professor and Head (805) 756-2973 bkellogg@calpoly.edu Bkeo40