‘To Whom It May Concern: This reference letter is provided at the written request of Zachary Lawrence, who has asked me to serve as a reference on his behalf. It is my understanding that Zachary wishes to be considered by the Lansing Board of Water and Light for their 1* Step program. Please be advised that the information contained in this letter is confidential and should be treated as such. The information should not be disclosed to anyone in your organization who would not be involved in the award decision regarding this individual. Additionally, the information should not be disclosed to anyone outside of your organization without the consent of the student. I have known Zach since September of 2014 as he has taken my class, EatonRESA CADD / Pre- Engineering. As his instructor, I have had an opportunity to observe Zachary's participation and interaction in class and to evaluate his knowledge of the subject matter. I would rate his overall performance in these subjects as above average. This is evidenced by his grade of B. Zachary is very dedicated to doing well in my class and takes an active interest in his grades, making sure his assignments have been received and posted. He interacts with others in class and participates with both questions and discussions. He hands his assignments in on time and makes good use of his time while in class. Zachary has volunteered to help me with activities outside of class such as our high school visitation day. Based on this and other examples of his work, and his willingness to ask questions and attend class every session, I would highly recommend him for the 1° S.T-E.P. program. If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, David L. Kocsis Adjunct Faculty Lansing Community College Technical Careers Division 517-256-7012