“Learn, Love, Lead & Leave a Legacy” 100 West Farmland Avenue ~ Merced, CA 95348 EL CAPITAN PO Box 2247 ~ Merced, CA 95344 GAUCHOS Phone: (209)384-5500 Fox: (20913845517 March 31, 2021 ‘To Whom It May Concer, My name is Angela Jones, science teacher at El Capitan High School, and | am writing a letter of recommendation for Jaden Arvelo with regards to all general scholarships and positions of employment he is seeking. | have known Jaden since his junior year as a student in my Microbiology class. He was an exceptional student in class, displaying outstanding laboratory and critical thinking skills. This course is part of the ECHS CTE Biotech Pathway. | would describe Jaden as respectful, ambitious, diligent, and lively. While Jaden has exhibited numerous strengths as an academic student, he has also leamed valuable skills needed for his future career. Jaden is an amazing student and has maintained a cumulative 3.60+ GPA throughout high school. in his spare time, he has learned how to strip wires, color coordinate wires, and create wire rivets. This shows his willingness to learn new skills no matter how challenging. His academic goal is to graduate from an Electrician CTE program at Merced College or another Electrician Trade School. His career goal is to become an Union Electrician. Jaden became interested in this career by watching other family members in similar occupations. With his self-taught skills and mechanical aptitude, | am confident that his determination and hard working mindset will allow him to attain these goals in the near future. recommend that you consider Jaden Arvelo for all general scholarships and positions of employment he is seeking. | believe he embodies all the characteristics of what you are looking for in a scholarship recipient and future employee. He is truly deserving of such an honor. Sincerely, ts Angela Jones, MAEd: Microbiology, Genetics, Biology Teacher Science Department Chair El Capitan High School ajones@muhsd.org