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Clarke Central High

School
350 South Milledge Avenue
Athens, Georgia 30605
(706) 357-5200
Fax (707) 357-5269
www.clarke.k12.ga.us/cen/

DR. ROBBIE P. HOOKER


PRINCIPAL

DR. SHEILA DUNHAM


ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

REGINALD THOMAS
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

MARTHA MARIE YURAN


ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Mr. Ragsdale,
I am writing this recommendation on behalf of Bria Echols and her application to be a member of Odyssey next
year. I assume I should e-mail it directly to you, but if not, please let me know.
Bria has been a hugely impressive student from the onset of the school year. I have had the pleasure of having
her as a student in my AP U.S. Government course, in which she has excelled. While her grades are impressive,
with an A in the course before the 10-point AP bonus and without a single missing assignment, it has been her
approach to my class that has always stood out to me. Bria is always seeking clarification on points of
confusion, participating in class discussion, and prepared to defend her points of view during class debates. She
is extremely respectful of her peers and their (sometimes outlandish or offensive) opinions, seeking to reason
rather than to argue. Her presence in the classroom has been constructive and invaluable.
Outside of class, Bria is strikingly personable. She often stays long after the dismissal bell to talk with me, other
teachers, and classmates. She is naturally inquisitive, and her curiosity about others stories, beliefs, and
opinions never fails to shine through. I am often impressed by her maturity during these discussions. It is
apparent that her interest in the subjects of her conversations is genuine, rather than being contrived discourse or
a shallow set of questions. I imagine that her innately inquiring personality would serve her well in a
journalistic capacity.
Bria is one of my most high-achieving, personable, and responsible students, and I would highly recommend
her for the Odyssey staff. I would be happy to provide any additional information about her if needed.
Thank you for your consideration,
Alex Yates
Social Studies Teacher
Clarke Central High School

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