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Breniniger Letter of recommendation

Kari Kukkonen

178 Becker Circle

Johnstown, CO 80534

10 February 2011

Mr. Steve Breniniger

Math Teacher and Cross Country Coach

616 North Second Street

Johnstown, CO 80534

Dear Mr. Breniniger:

I am applying for the Roosevelt High School Alumni Scholarship, and I am in need of a letter of recommendation. I would be honored if you would write one for me. I have enjoyed running cross country with you as my coach, and I learned quite a bit in your math classes. Also, I was very happy with the letter you wrote me for acceptance into college.

I have enclosed copies of my resume and transcripts for your review, as well as a list of my accomplishments, and extracurricular activities. I hope to graduate with a 3.6 GPA, which is what I currently have. I am also a member of the Cross Country and Track team, as well as a member of FCA, or Fellowship of Christian Athletes. As well as these extracurricular activities, and 4-H, I hold a part time job at Old Chicago in Loveland, where I have gained work experience that I feel will be an asset to me later in life.

Because I have had your class many times, and I have run for you for the past four years, I feel that you know me well enough as both a student, and a person, to write me a letter of recommendation. If you decide to write one, please let me know as soon as you can. I will be able to pick it up from you if you decide to write it.

Whatever your decision, please accept my sincere thanks for your time and consideration of my request.

Sincerely,

Kari Kukkonen

Enclosure.

Brechen Santeramo Letter of Recomendation

Kari Kukkonen

178 Becker Circle

Johnstown, CO 80534

9 February 2011

Mrs. Brechen Santeramo

Calico ‘N Jeans 4-H Leader

(Address)

Johnstown, CO 80534

Dear Mrs. Santeramo

I am applying for the Roosevelt High School Alumni Scholarship, which is a fairly competitive scholarship, and I am in need of a letter of recommendation. I would be honored if you would write one for me. I have enjoyed learning a numerous variety of things from 4-H.

I have enclosed copies of my resume and transcripts for your review. I hope to graduate with a 3.6 GPA, which is what I currently have. I am also a member of the Cross Country and Track team, as well as a member of FCA, or Fellowship of Christian Athletes. As well as these extracurricular activities, and 4-H, I hold a part time job at Old Chicago in Loveland, where I have gained work experience that I feel will be an asset to me later in life.

If you feel that you are familiar enough with me as a person to write a recommendation for me. If you decide to write one for me, please contact me by e-mail, at snowbaby487@yahoo.com, or by phone at 587-8847. I will send you a stamped, self-addressed envelope in which to send your recommendation.

Whatever your decision, please accept my sincere thanks for your time and consideration of my request.

Sincerely,

Kari Kukkonen

Enclosure.

Mr. Ohlson Letter of Recomendation

Kari Kukkonen

178 Becker Circle

Johnstown, CO 80534

February 8, 2011

Mr. Matt Ohlson

Social Studies Instructor

Roosevelt High School

616 North Second

Johnstown, CO 80534

Dear Mr. Ohlson,

I am applying for a competitive scholarship, and am in need of a letter of recommendation. I would be honored if you would write one for me. Global Issues and World History with you were two of my favorite classes throughout high school.

I have enclosed copies of my resume and transcripts for your review. Also, I have a list of my assets that you are free to look over. I will be graduating with a 3.6 GPA, and am involved in Cross Country, track, FCA, and 4-H. Along with extracurricular activities, I hold a part time job at Old Chicago, and have been able to gain work experience.

If you feel that you are familiar enough with my education and skills to write a recommendation for me, please contact let me know. I believe that you’ve known me long enough, and seen me grow as a person, and you have the ability to write an accurate, and honest letter of recommendation.

Whatever your decision, please accept my sincere thanks for your time and consideration of my request.

Sincerely,

Kari Kukkonen

Enclosure

RHS Almuni Scholarship

Ever since a young age, I have been desperate to help others. When I was younger, it was baking cookies my neighbors, friends, and family. Now, it is helping my community to be a better place through 4-H (Head, Heart, Hands, Health). In the future, however, I plan to do even more to help others than I have thus far.

I plan on attending Black Hills State University in the Fall of 2011, and while there, I hope to get my Bachelor's degree in teaching. Not only has teaching been the one thing that I've wanted to do my whole life, it will also provide me with the opportunity to help change the world. I hope to teach History, which is a subject that, not only interests me, but also will provide a basis for teaching students not to let some of history's darkest moments repeat themselves. Throughout my high school career, I've taken many history classes, and a Global Issues class that really inspired me to want to teach history, and act on my desire to help others. I've also been a teacher's aid, which has helped me to get an idea of what a teacher does. I've also worked hard to maintain a good grade point average, and I have taken more challenging classes.

Teaching isn't the only way that I want to try and change the world, though. I may have an opportunity to visit Cambodia this summer with my church, which is something I would love to experience. As soon as I achieve my Bachelor's degree, I intend to join the Peace Corps for a year. I believe that being able to say that I've been in the Peace Corps could inspire another to follow in my footsteps.

I feel that even though I am only one person, I can pass my teachings, and views onto another, and create a trickle down effect. If I could inspire one person, then perhaps they could pass that inspiration on, and eventually, the world will start to become a better place.