Letter of Recommendation for Jamariauna Washington

I would like to recommend Jamariauna as she graduates this spring (2016) from the Elise
P. Buckingham Charter Magnet High School, a 2013 California Distinguished School.
Jamariauna was a student in my Modern World History P as a sophomore. As a California
Distinguished High School, our program at Buckingham takes into account the complete
education of our students. Students must have a high maturity level and a strong seriousness of
purpose as it requires the student master the content information of each class. To Jamariaunas
credit, she consistently improved upon the year and finished with a strong comprehension of the
material and a revitalized commitment to her own education.
Along with content curriculum, Elise P. Buckingham has also prepared Jamariauna for
success in a post-secondary education by learning and applying these 21 st century skills:

Critically reading and responding to informational and literary text.

Communicating ideas in an organized manner
Analyzing and developing a solution(s) to a problem
Synthesizing multiple sources of information
Understanding and implementing instructions
Utilizing technology to enhance learning or presentation of assignment

Our program also emphasizes that all students will be responsible citizens and possess a
solid foundation for life long learning. Jamariauna has demonstrated this through a variety of
exceptional volunteer services. She volunteered with the Notre Dame Catholic Schools athletic
program from 7th 11th grade and now has volunteered to assist in the nursery as well as a
lighting and sound tech with the Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Fairfield. She has initiated the
Black Student Union at Buckingham this year to better assist students seeking college admission
and assistance and even found time over the past three years as a club team participant for track
and field (Phoenix Gliders) and volleyball (Club Solano). As stated earlier, Jamariauna has grown
into her sense of purpose and her commitment to her education, her school, and her community.
I recommend Jamariauna to you without reservation. If you have any further questions in
regard to her qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,

Mr. David L. Hawkins

Vacaville Unified School District Teacher of the Year, 2014

dhawkins@vacavilleusd.org