PROMOTION LETTER
Pematangsiantar
May, 20th 2018
Dear Admissions Committee,
I had the pleasure of teaching Sara in
her 11th grade honors English class at Mark Twain High School. From the first
day of class, Sara impressed me with her ability to be articulate about
difficult concepts and texts, her sensitivity to the nuances within literature,
and her passion for reading, writing, and creative expression- both in and out
of the classroom. Sara is a talented literary critic and poet, and she has my
highest recommendation as a student and writer.
Sara is talented at considering the subleties
within literature and the purpose behind authors' works. She produced an
extraordinary year-long thesis paper on creative identity development, in which
she compared works from three different time periods and synthesized cultural
and historical perspectives to inform her analysis. Outside of the classroom,
Sara is dedicated to her literary pursuits, especially to poetry. She publishes
her poetry in our school's literary magazine, as well as in online magazines.
She is an insightful, sensitive, and deeply self-aware individual driven to
explore art, writing, and a deeper understanding of the human condition.
Throughout the year Sara was an active
participant in our discussions, and she always supported her peers. Her caring
nature and personality allow her to work well with others in a team setting, as
she always respects others' opinions even when they differ from her own. When
we held a class debate about gun laws, Sara opted to speak for the side
opposite her own views. Throughout the year, Sara demonstrated this openness to
and empathy for the opinions, feelings, and perspectives of others, along with
shrewd powers of observation, all qualities that makes her outstanding as a
student of literature and burgeoning writer.
Sincerely,
Ms. Paskah
Nainggolan
English Teacher
Mark Twain High School
