Glenn D. Vargas-LaFleur 1700 Cherokee Avenue Columbus, GA 31906 (706) 748-2534 October 26, 2023 Georgia Engineering Foundation Harris Tower, Suite 700 233 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30303 Dear Scholarship Committee: I am writing to recommend Ms. Crisely Guzmán for the Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship. I had the esteemed pleasure of knowing Crisely in her sophomore, junior and senior years at Columbus High School as her Spanish II teacher and the sponsor of the Latino Student Union, an organization she founded at our prestigious school. While in my Spanish II class, Crisely was one of the top performers, all classes considered. Her attention to detail, her strong work ethic, her natural eagerness to learn, and her determination to succeed in my class helped her understand the nuances of the Spanish language and cultures in such a way as to apply them to her own world. Being Latina living in the United States, she took the information learned in my class and applied it to her own world. Although I taught Crisely during the Covid pandemic, she stayed focused and unwavering in my class and in her other classes, something that proved difficult for many students to do. She demonstrates a keen ability to think critically in and out of the classroom. Crisely is one of the students to whom her peers could turn for assistance in Spanish and other subjects. During her junior year in high school, Crisely asked me if I would be willing to sponsor the Latino Student Union at our school. I excitedly agreed simply because I know the type of student she is, and I was confident that this organization would be something positive for the school and community. I was not disappointed. She started something at our school that has left a footprint that is growing bigger and stronger. Being the founder of this organization, she also served as President. Crisely is a natural leader, having taken charge and spearheading this organization with grace, positivity, and zest. She organized committees to plan events in the school and the larger community. She spread awareness of “Latinidad” (what it means to be Latino) and issues that affect the Latino community. In the Latino Student Union meetings, she consistently came in prepared with an agenda, a presentation, and topics on which to discuss. Aside from my personal involvement in Crisely’s academics and extracurricular activities, she is well known for her contributions to her school and her community. Within Columbus High School, Crisely served as Class President during her junior and senior years, participated in Cross Country, assisted in the Hair and Makeup Crew for our drama program, and was heavily involved in our Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science (GEMS) program. Additionally, she was inducted into various prestigious organizations such as the National Honor Society, the Beta Club, the National English Honor Society, and several others. While she was heavily involved in these academic and extracurricular programs, she managed to perform at high standards in her classes, maintaining a weighted GPA well over 4.0. Crisely was well known at our school for her academic prowess, her kind nature, her natural ability to lead, and her open and understanding mind. She excelled in a total of eight rigorous AP courses at Columbus High School. At her young age, she is highly accomplished, having been granted several academic awards. Her SAT scores, her school grades, her social competence, and her commitment to her community make Crisely an excellent candidate for your scholarship, and she has my most sincere and enthusiastic recommendation. Please contact me with any questions. I will be happy to answer them for you. Sincerely, Mr. Glenn D. Vargas-LaFleur Spanish Teacher and Latino Student Union Sponsor
Glenn D. Vargas-LaFleur 1700 Cherokee Avenue Columbus, GA 31906 (706) 748-2534 October 26, 2023 Georgia Engineering Foundation Harris Tower, Suite 700 233 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30303 Dear Scholarship Committee: I am writing to recommend Ms. Crisely Guzmán for the Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship. I had the esteemed pleasure of knowing Crisely in her sophomore, junior and senior years at Columbus High School as her Spanish II teacher and the sponsor of the Latino Student Union, an organization she founded at our prestigious school. While in my Spanish II class, Crisely was one of the top performers, all classes considered. Her attention to detail, her strong work ethic, her natural eagerness to learn, and her determination to succeed in my class helped her understand the nuances of the Spanish language and cultures in such a way as to apply them to her own world. Being Latina living in the United States, she took the information learned in my class and applied it to her own world. Although I taught Crisely during the Covid pandemic, she stayed focused and unwavering in my class and in her other classes, something that proved difficult for many students to do. She demonstrates a keen ability to think critically in and out of the classroom. Crisely is one of the students to whom her peers could turn for assistance in Spanish and other subjects. During her junior year in high school, Crisely asked me if I would be willing to sponsor the Latino Student Union at our school. I excitedly agreed simply because I know the type of student she is, and I was confident that this organization would be something positive for the school and community. I was not disappointed. She started something at our school that has left a footprint that is growing bigger and stronger. Being the founder of this organization, she also served as President. Crisely is a natural leader, having taken charge and spearheading this organization with grace, positivity, and zest. She organized committees to plan events in the school and the larger community. She spread awareness of “Latinidad” (what it means to be Latino) and issues that affect the Latino community. In the Latino Student Union meetings, she consistently came in prepared with an agenda, a presentation, and topics on which to discuss. Aside from my personal involvement in Crisely’s academics and extracurricular activities, she is well known for her contributions to her school and her community. Within Columbus High School, Crisely served as Class President during her junior and senior years, participated in Cross Country, assisted in the Hair and Makeup Crew for our drama program, and was heavily involved in our Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science (GEMS) program. Additionally, she was inducted into various prestigious organizations such as the National Honor Society, the Beta Club, the National English Honor Society, and several others. While she was heavily involved in these academic and extracurricular programs, she managed to perform at high standards in her classes, maintaining a weighted GPA well over 4.0. Crisely was well known at our school for her academic prowess, her kind nature, her natural ability to lead, and her open and understanding mind. She excelled in a total of eight rigorous AP courses at Columbus High School. At her young age, she is highly accomplished, having been granted several academic awards. Her SAT scores, her school grades, her social competence, and her commitment to her community make Crisely an excellent candidate for your scholarship, and she has my most sincere and enthusiastic recommendation. Please contact me with any questions. I will be happy to answer them for you. Sincerely, Mr. Glenn D. Vargas-LaFleur Spanish Teacher and Latino Student Union Sponsor
Glenn D. Vargas-LaFleur 1700 Cherokee Avenue Columbus, GA 31906 (706) 748-2534 October 26, 2023 Georgia Engineering Foundation Harris Tower, Suite 700 233 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30303 Dear Scholarship Committee: I am writing to recommend Ms. Crisely Guzmán for the Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship. I had the esteemed pleasure of knowing Crisely in her sophomore, junior and senior years at Columbus High School as her Spanish II teacher and the sponsor of the Latino Student Union, an organization she founded at our prestigious school. While in my Spanish II class, Crisely was one of the top performers, all classes considered. Her attention to detail, her strong work ethic, her natural eagerness to learn, and her determination to succeed in my class helped her understand the nuances of the Spanish language and cultures in such a way as to apply them to her own world. Being Latina living in the United States, she took the information learned in my class and applied it to her own world. Although I taught Crisely during the Covid pandemic, she stayed focused and unwavering in my class and in her other classes, something that proved difficult for many students to do. She demonstrates a keen ability to think critically in and out of the classroom. Crisely is one of the students to whom her peers could turn for assistance in Spanish and other subjects. During her junior year in high school, Crisely asked me if I would be willing to sponsor the Latino Student Union at our school. I excitedly agreed simply because I know the type of student she is, and I was confident that this organization would be something positive for the school and community. I was not disappointed. She started something at our school that has left a footprint that is growing bigger and stronger. Being the founder of this organization, she also served as President. Crisely is a natural leader, having taken charge and spearheading this organization with grace, positivity, and zest. She organized committees to plan events in the school and the larger community. She spread awareness of “Latinidad” (what it means to be Latino) and issues that affect the Latino community. In the Latino Student Union meetings, she consistently came in prepared with an agenda, a presentation, and topics on which to discuss. Aside from my personal involvement in Crisely’s academics and extracurricular activities, she is well known for her contributions to her school and her community. Within Columbus High School, Crisely served as Class President during her junior and senior years, participated in Cross Country, assisted in the Hair and Makeup Crew for our drama program, and was heavily involved in our Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science (GEMS) program. Additionally, she was inducted into various prestigious organizations such as the National Honor Society, the Beta Club, the National English Honor Society, and several others. While she was heavily involved in these academic and extracurricular programs, she managed to perform at high standards in her classes, maintaining a weighted GPA well over 4.0. Crisely was well known at our school for her academic prowess, her kind nature, her natural ability to lead, and her open and understanding mind. She excelled in a total of eight rigorous AP courses at Columbus High School. At her young age, she is highly accomplished, having been granted several academic awards. Her SAT scores, her school grades, her social competence, and her commitment to her community make Crisely an excellent candidate for your scholarship, and she has my most sincere and enthusiastic recommendation. Please contact me with any questions. I will be happy to answer them for you. Sincerely, Mr. Glenn D. Vargas-LaFleur Spanish Teacher and Latino Student Union Sponsor