<p>This is a new forum, I apologize if any former ones exist, but it’s always good to start from scratch, before people corrupt a thread with irrelevant posts, so here’s goes!!</p>
<p>To Whom It May Concern:</p>
<p>I am honored to recommend [applicant] for the Scholarship. I have never met such a truly remarkable young man. I have known him for several years through Boy Scouts where I serve as an Assistant Scoutmaster to his Troop. [Applicant] has displayed many unique interests with our group over the years. He loves Chemistry Merit Badge and has expanded its requirements to include studying the flammability of objects in his surroundings. He especially enjoys comparing the volatility of the clothing he wears. While he is willing to share what he learns, he is always sure to keep others safe. He only sets himself on fire. Because of this, we expect him to do quite well in his new leadership post, Chief Arsonist, with a subspecialty in shoe melting. For those who find it strange that he will wear long sleeves in any heat, it is due to the embarrassment of having burned the hair off his arms in a fire accident; it is not a fashion statement. He has a love of nature and all its creatures. He is perfectly happy to find snakes, lizards and other small animals to place in tents or sleeping bags of others. He will try to catch any animal that amuses him and is often successful. He is the male Pocahontas. Please do not look past him as a candidate due to his behavior during an interview. His lack of eye contact is not something he can help. In his case, eye rolling does not mean that hes completely bored by you and itching to leave. In his spare time, you can find [applicant] in his sleeping bag in 100 degree weather. Sleeping is very important to growth and he spends many hours devoted to this task. He is also health conscious. He makes sure to include all the major food groups each day: chocolate, Slurpees, caffeine, and assorted candy. These personal rules have clearly made him physically fit. Most parents encourage their children to read. There has never been a problem getting [applicant] to read. He has a book in his pocket at almost all times. Hes frequently buried in his books. Maybe one day hell even read one for a school assignment. He just seems to be too busy outside soaking up the sun. During these sunny adventures, he may be found boosting the local economy by purchasing ice cream from vendors tended by beautiful girls or taking pictures with them so they can make some extra tip money. He is truly doing a good turn each time he raises a womans self-esteem under the guise of buying food. In addition to all of these wonderful qualities, youll find each encounter with [applicant] filled with humorous retorts, biting comments and never-veiled innuendo. He is truly a pleasant person; it just takes a little while to see the right side. I hope you consider him for your scholarship and pray that you never find living things in your desk as a thank you from [applicant]".</p>