“I have known Rachel for over 10 years watching her grow into the fine, young person she is today… [S]he is organized with excellent abilities to manage her time, prioritize tasks, and concentrate fully. Rachel is an effective communicator and collaborative team member. We can see the dedication to goal setting, resilience, and practice in her brilliant achievement as a musician. She has strong citizenship skills and volunteers in her community to improve the well being of others… Rachel stands out as a kind, authentic person with joy and inner harmony. Her curiosity, self-motivation and strong values guide her towards continuous growth. She balances her life with her determination as a student, her gift of music, and her commitment to her family and friends. I look forward to following Rachel through future years and have no doubt that she will continue to make remarkable contributions.”