To Whom It May Concern:
I have known Harrison since he came to Lee as a freshman, and he is one of the most impressive students it has been my pleasure to serve. As Vice President for Academic Affairs, I do not have an opportunity to interact with as many students as I did while on the faculty, but Harrison came to my attention very early in his experience here. He is simply a person who makes his presence known in the most positive of ways.
Although he got off to a rough start academically, Harrison has performed very well over the past few semesters, dramatically improving his GPA. Harrison has a very intense interest in media. He does his own Lee University newscast through Facebook, shooting, narrating and editing his work. His productions are of a high quality despite the fact that he does them almost entirely on his own. He is often the face of the school newspaper at community events which he covers with skill and insight.
I think he would be perfect because his demeanor is respectful, diligent, and focused. Although he definitely has a positive presence, he does not draw attention to himself in inappropriate ways. He learns quickly and would do anything that was asked of him.
Sincerely,
Dr. Carolyn Dirksen
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Corrie McGee, Managing Editor, Lee Clarion
To Whom It May Concern:
It is a privilege to write to you in recommendation of Harrison Keely. As his managing editor I have found him to be dedicated, trustworthy and dependable. He has a great passion for journalism and knows the heart of the job is public service.
Harrison is an independent, self directed individual who is able to take on all kinds of challenging tasks. During his time at the Lee Clarion I have seen Harrison take the news section and make it the best to date. His eagerness to keep current and develop further have made him a household name on the Lee University campus.
Beyond being a dedicated journalist, Harrison has become close friends with all on our staff. He is truly a team player and a caring individual. These characteristics can not only be seen with his relationship to the other editors, but also with his desire to help his staff writers develop.
I highly recommend Harrison for employment with your organization. His character coupled with his passion for journalism and ability to share the company’s vision will be an asset to your organization.
Best regards,
Corrie McGee
It is a privilege to write to you in recommendation of Harrison Keely. As his managing editor I have found him to be dedicated, trustworthy and dependable. He has a great passion for journalism and knows the heart of the job is public service.
Harrison is an independent, self directed individual who is able to take on all kinds of challenging tasks. During his time at the Lee Clarion I have seen Harrison take the news section and make it the best to date. His eagerness to keep current and develop further have made him a household name on the Lee University campus.
Beyond being a dedicated journalist, Harrison has become close friends with all on our staff. He is truly a team player and a caring individual. These characteristics can not only be seen with his relationship to the other editors, but also with his desire to help his staff writers develop.
I highly recommend Harrison for employment with your organization. His character coupled with his passion for journalism and ability to share the company’s vision will be an asset to your organization.
Best regards,
Corrie McGee
Dr. Charles Paul Conn, President, Lee University
To Whom It May Concern:
As president of Lee University, I rarely have an opportunity to become personally acquainted with students at the level required to write a recommendation letter. Harrison is an exception to this pattern; the opportunity for us to interact has arisen several times during his college career as he is the editor of our campus newspaper.
I have found him to be a very fine young man of maturity beyond his years. He is eager to perform his duties as related to his position with our student newspaper, and he does so with exceptional success.
I am also aware of Harrison’s outstanding record of goodwill in many areas of the university. He is exemplary in his tangible efforts to serve others.
In addition to being very bright and intellectually mature, he is highly motivated to work hard. He will bring with him an unusually high level of personal motivation, persistence, and commitment to do whatever it takes to be effective in whatever surroundings he finds himself. He is particularly goal-oriented, and takes initiative in reaching the goals he sets for himself. He is not just an intelligent student in the ways that are measured by tests; he is also "savvy" in the less obvious ways that, while not easy to capture in an application, so often make the difference between successful and unsuccessful graduate students.
We at Lee are proud of Harrison. I recommend him to your consideration without reservation.
Cordially,
Dr. Charles Paul Conn
President
As president of Lee University, I rarely have an opportunity to become personally acquainted with students at the level required to write a recommendation letter. Harrison is an exception to this pattern; the opportunity for us to interact has arisen several times during his college career as he is the editor of our campus newspaper.
I have found him to be a very fine young man of maturity beyond his years. He is eager to perform his duties as related to his position with our student newspaper, and he does so with exceptional success.
I am also aware of Harrison’s outstanding record of goodwill in many areas of the university. He is exemplary in his tangible efforts to serve others.
In addition to being very bright and intellectually mature, he is highly motivated to work hard. He will bring with him an unusually high level of personal motivation, persistence, and commitment to do whatever it takes to be effective in whatever surroundings he finds himself. He is particularly goal-oriented, and takes initiative in reaching the goals he sets for himself. He is not just an intelligent student in the ways that are measured by tests; he is also "savvy" in the less obvious ways that, while not easy to capture in an application, so often make the difference between successful and unsuccessful graduate students.
We at Lee are proud of Harrison. I recommend him to your consideration without reservation.
Cordially,
Dr. Charles Paul Conn
President
Susan Graham Mathis, Editorial Director, Focus on the Family Magazine
To Whom It May Concern:
I met Harrison Keely in October, 2007 and was quite impressed with this young man.
During that time, I was on the faculty of the Collegiate Journalism Conference and had the privilege of reviewing his portfolio and counseling him in his career path.
As a former teacher, and now as Editorial Director of nine Focus on the Family publications, including the Focus on the Family magazines and the Focus on Your Child newsletters, I know talent when I see it. As former editor of Focus on the Family magazine, LifeWise magazine, Single-Parent Family magazine and former curriculum writer for the Association of Christian Schools International, I know gifted people when I see them. I’ve written hundreds of articles and columns for magazines and newspapers, and have a book coming out in a few weeks, Countdown for Couples: Preparing for the Adventure of Marriage, so I know what it takes to be a writer/journalist.
When I reviewed Harrison’s portfolio, I was excited to meet this young man. He’s a self-starter, diverse as a writer, ambitious and a man with a vision for making a difference in his world. He loves to write, to meet people and to strive in excelling in what he does.
In the short time of getting to know him, Harrison’s personality exuded a love for people, and seeing him interact with others throughout the conferences proved that to be true. He seemed to have a great working relationship with his peers as well as everyone he met.
Sincerely,
Susan Graham Mathis
I met Harrison Keely in October, 2007 and was quite impressed with this young man.
During that time, I was on the faculty of the Collegiate Journalism Conference and had the privilege of reviewing his portfolio and counseling him in his career path.
As a former teacher, and now as Editorial Director of nine Focus on the Family publications, including the Focus on the Family magazines and the Focus on Your Child newsletters, I know talent when I see it. As former editor of Focus on the Family magazine, LifeWise magazine, Single-Parent Family magazine and former curriculum writer for the Association of Christian Schools International, I know gifted people when I see them. I’ve written hundreds of articles and columns for magazines and newspapers, and have a book coming out in a few weeks, Countdown for Couples: Preparing for the Adventure of Marriage, so I know what it takes to be a writer/journalist.
When I reviewed Harrison’s portfolio, I was excited to meet this young man. He’s a self-starter, diverse as a writer, ambitious and a man with a vision for making a difference in his world. He loves to write, to meet people and to strive in excelling in what he does.
In the short time of getting to know him, Harrison’s personality exuded a love for people, and seeing him interact with others throughout the conferences proved that to be true. He seemed to have a great working relationship with his peers as well as everyone he met.
Sincerely,
Susan Graham Mathis
Frank Bradley, Publisher, Sentinel Newspapers
To Whom It May Concern:
I have been asked to write a recommendation of Harrison Keely regarding his abilities as a journalist and his character as a person. I am honored to do so.
I have known Harrison for many years, first as a young boy growing up in our community and a student at Clay County schools, where my daughter also attended. During those years, I observed that he was a quiet, well mannered student, friendly and serious about his academic work. He also was involved in numerous school and church activities. The year before he decided to run for president of his high school, he made it a practice of arriving at school early, where he held open the entrance door and greeted students as they came in. He won easily. He also photographed many school activities, including sports.
Harrison Keely is a superb young journalist. He is technically savvy, insatiably curious, and passionate about achieving excellence. In my 21 years as a newspaper publisher, I can truthfully say, he is the most energetic and enterprising young news gatherer and layout designer that I’ve come across. For one so young, his overall productivity is simply amazing.
During the three months that he worked at our newspapers last summer, he became immersed in the community, searching out newsworthy stories, thoroughly sourcing them and writing and illustrating them in a clear and concise way. His leads were often innovative. His story line flowed smoothly with sufficient interesting details. In addition, he wrote humorous columns for our paper as well as personal profiles and movie reviews.
Throughout it all, Harrison demonstrated considerable initiative with a minimum of guidance. He stayed with each assignment until it had been completely fleshed out. He also took his role as a reporter seriously. He conducted numerous interviews, not aggressively nor in a confrontational manner, but by being sensitively persistent.
For about a month over the Christmas holidays, Harrison again worked for our news group. This time at another newspaper, where I asked him to redesign and modernize what had become a stodgy publication. Not surprisingly, he again did an outstanding job. What I especially like about him is that he is not afraid to take risks. He is in the process of developing a style of his own. He is his own person, thoughtful, looking for ways of getting the job done right and achieving excellence.
Harrison Keely has a knack for the newspaper craft, whether in newsprint or on the web. He is resourceful, resolute and absolutely trustworthy. From everything I know about him, I can highly recommend him to your employment and assure you that you will not be disappointed.
Sincerely yours,
Frank Bradley
I have been asked to write a recommendation of Harrison Keely regarding his abilities as a journalist and his character as a person. I am honored to do so.
I have known Harrison for many years, first as a young boy growing up in our community and a student at Clay County schools, where my daughter also attended. During those years, I observed that he was a quiet, well mannered student, friendly and serious about his academic work. He also was involved in numerous school and church activities. The year before he decided to run for president of his high school, he made it a practice of arriving at school early, where he held open the entrance door and greeted students as they came in. He won easily. He also photographed many school activities, including sports.
Harrison Keely is a superb young journalist. He is technically savvy, insatiably curious, and passionate about achieving excellence. In my 21 years as a newspaper publisher, I can truthfully say, he is the most energetic and enterprising young news gatherer and layout designer that I’ve come across. For one so young, his overall productivity is simply amazing.
During the three months that he worked at our newspapers last summer, he became immersed in the community, searching out newsworthy stories, thoroughly sourcing them and writing and illustrating them in a clear and concise way. His leads were often innovative. His story line flowed smoothly with sufficient interesting details. In addition, he wrote humorous columns for our paper as well as personal profiles and movie reviews.
Throughout it all, Harrison demonstrated considerable initiative with a minimum of guidance. He stayed with each assignment until it had been completely fleshed out. He also took his role as a reporter seriously. He conducted numerous interviews, not aggressively nor in a confrontational manner, but by being sensitively persistent.
For about a month over the Christmas holidays, Harrison again worked for our news group. This time at another newspaper, where I asked him to redesign and modernize what had become a stodgy publication. Not surprisingly, he again did an outstanding job. What I especially like about him is that he is not afraid to take risks. He is in the process of developing a style of his own. He is his own person, thoughtful, looking for ways of getting the job done right and achieving excellence.
Harrison Keely has a knack for the newspaper craft, whether in newsprint or on the web. He is resourceful, resolute and absolutely trustworthy. From everything I know about him, I can highly recommend him to your employment and assure you that you will not be disappointed.
Sincerely yours,
Frank Bradley
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