October 27, 2023 To the Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship Committee, It is both an honor and a privilege to write this letter of recommendation for Xavier Willis. I know Xavier through church activities and also Boy Scouts of America of which our church is the chartered representative for Troop 312. Xavier started his scouting journey as a cub scout and has completed the highest rank of scouting – The Eagle Scout. The journey from “Lion” cub scout to “Eagle” scout demonstrates Xavier’s commitment to perseverance, excellence, and hard work, which are all qualities to receive your distinguished scholarship. In 2019, only eight percent of all scouts earned Eagle rank, (Scouts BSA Eagle Scout Fact Sheet). Xavier is and has demonstrated throughout the years every aspect of the Scout Law, Scout Oath, and Scout Motto. A few of those attributes include loyalty, trustworthiness, obedience, duty to God, duty to the country, helping others at all times, and being prepared. I have observed Xavier grow from a preschool boy to a teen leader exhibiting skills such as facilitator of group meetings, initiating community activities, and assisting younger scouts to achieve skill sets. It’s not often you observe a teen give maximal effort with task performance. I will say, Xavier demonstrates maximal effort with task performance and can be spontaneous in his efforts. Just a sneak peek into a few of Xavier’s skill set during scouting. While obtaining his Eagle rank, Xavier chose to serve the community by researching, organizing, collaborating, and collecting winter items that would benefit two organizations that serve the homeless and families with basic needs insufficiencies. He called them “Winter Care Kits”. He gave leadership to assemble items for the kits. He prepared a written project proposal, and plan and gave a verbal account of this project to an unknown review board. Because of Xavier’s commitment to excellence in helping others, demonstration of high moral character, and perseverance in task performance, I am confident that he will be committed to completing any academic, service, and leadership task given to him. It is with great pleasure that I recommend Xavier Willis to receive your prestigious award .I am Ronecial Byrd, affectionately referred to as “Mrs. Dale”. I am a Sunday preschool teacher at Turner Chapel AME and the committee chair for Turner Chapel BSA Troop 312. Please feel free to contact me with more questions or concerns at d22byrd@aol.com or 404-317-3220. Sincerely, Ronecial Byrd
October 27, 2023 To the Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship Committee, It is both an honor and a privilege to write this letter of recommendation for Xavier Willis. I know Xavier through church activities and also Boy Scouts of America of which our church is the chartered representative for Troop 312. Xavier started his scouting journey as a cub scout and has completed the highest rank of scouting – The Eagle Scout. The journey from “Lion” cub scout to “Eagle” scout demonstrates Xavier’s commitment to perseverance, excellence, and hard work, which are all qualities to receive your distinguished scholarship. In 2019, only eight percent of all scouts earned Eagle rank, (Scouts BSA Eagle Scout Fact Sheet). Xavier is and has demonstrated throughout the years every aspect of the Scout Law, Scout Oath, and Scout Motto. A few of those attributes include loyalty, trustworthiness, obedience, duty to God, duty to the country, helping others at all times, and being prepared. I have observed Xavier grow from a preschool boy to a teen leader exhibiting skills such as facilitator of group meetings, initiating community activities, and assisting younger scouts to achieve skill sets. It’s not often you observe a teen give maximal effort with task performance. I will say, Xavier demonstrates maximal effort with task performance and can be spontaneous in his efforts. Just a sneak peek into a few of Xavier’s skill set during scouting. While obtaining his Eagle rank, Xavier chose to serve the community by researching, organizing, collaborating, and collecting winter items that would benefit two organizations that serve the homeless and families with basic needs insufficiencies. He called them “Winter Care Kits”. He gave leadership to assemble items for the kits. He prepared a written project proposal, and plan and gave a verbal account of this project to an unknown review board. Because of Xavier’s commitment to excellence in helping others, demonstration of high moral character, and perseverance in task performance, I am confident that he will be committed to completing any academic, service, and leadership task given to him. It is with great pleasure that I recommend Xavier Willis to receive your prestigious award .I am Ronecial Byrd, affectionately referred to as “Mrs. Dale”. I am a Sunday preschool teacher at Turner Chapel AME and the committee chair for Turner Chapel BSA Troop 312. Please feel free to contact me with more questions or concerns at d22byrd@aol.com or 404-317-3220. Sincerely, Ronecial Byrd
October 27, 2023 To the Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship Committee, It is both an honor and a privilege to write this letter of recommendation for Xavier Willis. I know Xavier through church activities and also Boy Scouts of America of which our church is the chartered representative for Troop 312. Xavier started his scouting journey as a cub scout and has completed the highest rank of scouting – The Eagle Scout. The journey from “Lion” cub scout to “Eagle” scout demonstrates Xavier’s commitment to perseverance, excellence, and hard work, which are all qualities to receive your distinguished scholarship. In 2019, only eight percent of all scouts earned Eagle rank, (Scouts BSA Eagle Scout Fact Sheet). Xavier is and has demonstrated throughout the years every aspect of the Scout Law, Scout Oath, and Scout Motto. A few of those attributes include loyalty, trustworthiness, obedience, duty to God, duty to the country, helping others at all times, and being prepared. I have observed Xavier grow from a preschool boy to a teen leader exhibiting skills such as facilitator of group meetings, initiating community activities, and assisting younger scouts to achieve skill sets. It’s not often you observe a teen give maximal effort with task performance. I will say, Xavier demonstrates maximal effort with task performance and can be spontaneous in his efforts. Just a sneak peek into a few of Xavier’s skill set during scouting. While obtaining his Eagle rank, Xavier chose to serve the community by researching, organizing, collaborating, and collecting winter items that would benefit two organizations that serve the homeless and families with basic needs insufficiencies. He called them “Winter Care Kits”. He gave leadership to assemble items for the kits. He prepared a written project proposal, and plan and gave a verbal account of this project to an unknown review board. Because of Xavier’s commitment to excellence in helping others, demonstration of high moral character, and perseverance in task performance, I am confident that he will be committed to completing any academic, service, and leadership task given to him. It is with great pleasure that I recommend Xavier Willis to receive your prestigious award .I am Ronecial Byrd, affectionately referred to as “Mrs. Dale”. I am a Sunday preschool teacher at Turner Chapel AME and the committee chair for Turner Chapel BSA Troop 312. Please feel free to contact me with more questions or concerns at d22byrd@aol.com or 404-317-3220. Sincerely, Ronecial Byrd