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Observation: Shirley Garrett

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Shirley Garrett was a student in my Honors English I class and is a four year member and current officer of the Octagon Community Service Club, for which I am the faculty sponsor. Based on my observations of Shirley both in and out of the classroom, I enthusiastically recommend her for admission to your university.

Shirley possesses a lucid communication style, a clarity that comes through in written work and presentations and continues to develop as she takes on more of a leadership role in the community service club. While Shirley’s transcript speaks to her generally strong academic abilities, what always stood out to me about Shirley was her genuine enthusiasm for learning. That enthusiasm was contagious; she is highly respected by her
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