HERITAGE MIGH SCHOOL, WAKE COUNTY Be erin ence PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEN BEE SCHOOL SYSTEM Where Sudens Learn, Professionals Grow end Commas Parmer Mr. Scott Lyons, Prineipal 1180 Frans October 10, 2018 ie eek mt Prose: 919-570-560 Foc 919-570-3680, seas tas: MACNN Dear Sir or Madame: ‘Lam writing to you on behalf of Ms. Erin Travis, a student at Heritage High School in Wake Forest, North Carolina. As Erin's Advanced Placement English Language & Composition teacher as well as her AP English Literature & ‘Composition teacher at Heritage High School, I feel Ihave a vantage point from which I sce Erin’s abilities and her ‘work ethic in such « way as fo warrant my writing her a recommendation. [consider it an honor to recommend such an industrious young lady to your institution of higher learning, Some students make massive impressions on their teachers, They create tectonic shifts in personal dynamics within and without the classroom, or they are so memorable for their individual personalities, teachers forever associate them with «first name oF a particular look or sound. In contrast, the students who are measured, regular, consistent, and Auiet--sometimes these are the students who don’t seem to make a lasting impression on their teachers, Ironically, these ‘may be the ones we need to remember the most. They are the ones who spend ther time, energy, and resources, thoughtfully and consistently--not recklessly in one fell swoop, not with a flash and then they're gone. Erin, upon first glance, is such student, She’s relatively quiet and reflective, and she never tried to make explosive impressions on me, Yet I remember Erin most for her infectious smile, her gentle and insightful spirit, and her judicious use of her time and talents in slow, steady, measured ways that, while not flashy, ae equally impressive and effective. (One of those steady, measured ways Brin has about her is her respect for others with whom she finds herself in disagreement, Rather than engaging in brash, confrontational polemic, Ms. Travis remains ealm and steady both in her face-to-face encounters and in her writing, She is gentle, yet firm. She is calm, yet decisive. Once again, her personality snd her performance don’t tend to inject her into the explosive forefiont, but she is a powerful foree of ealm and steady resolution one would do well to notice, Erin Travis has the work ethic necessary for her to be highly suecessful atthe collegiate level. Her quiet but diligent work ethic, her innate drive and her diligence all place Ms. Travis in a superior position of future academic success, She is going to accomplish great things, and I am grateful to have been a large part of her academic trajectory, Sincerely, Shay dee Johnny Walters AP English and Honors Teacher Heritage High School, Wake Forest, NC Wenge: WMV PSSNET