Andrew Smith's Recommendation Essay

It is with great pleasure to recommend Andrew Smith to your institution. Andrew is a student who is multi-talented, in academics, scouting and music. He is not one to just go through the motions or let life pass him by, but is focused on taking risks and getting the most out of life and is certainly making the most of his high school career. His zeal for living the American dream is one that Andrew focuses on bringing to life. He is a loyal and caring individual who takes pride in being an “individual,” not swayed by his peers. Academically, Andrew has worked hard and achieved honor status every quarter throughout his high school career. His GPA along with a rigorous schedule each year is a reflection of his ability and fortitude. I …show more content…
Through his involvement in Boy Scouts he consistently volunteers his time and energy. The perseverance that Andrew shows in all areas of his life is clearly seen in his pursuit of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Andrew's Eagle Scout project required a significant time commitment. In a program that many young children in town join in elementary school, perhaps less than half a dozen of those in Andrew’s class continue with the program through its entirety. Andrew has stayed with scouting and mastered requirements over the past ten years. Andrew sees his time with scouting as very important in his life. The number of milestones he achieved in the mastering of skills, he finds applicable in life, not only now, but realizes they will continue to be useful throughout his adult life. Andrew’s leadership skills were highlighted during his time in Scouting. As a Troop Guide he mentored younger scouts in Troop activities, and provided encouragement and motivation to remain in scouting. At age 15 lead the troop as Senior Patrol Leader. Andrew recognizes that citizenship and leadership skills are of particular importance, and two that he will continue to use and build on throughout