January 7, 2006

Glenn Walrond
c/o Kentridge High School
12430 SE 208th
Kent, WA 98031

University of Washington
DXARTS PhD program

Dear DXARTS Admission Committee,

I am writing to you on behalf of Jesiah Bell as he seeks admission to your PhD program. Jesiah was a student in my nationally recognized Design program at Kentridge High School. During those years Jesiah exhibited the most extraordinary combination of creative thought process, artistic skill and academic excellence that I have encountered in my 19 years as a Graphic Deisgn/Art teacher. He also represented the state of Washington at the National VICA competition. Since high school, Jesiah has completed his BA in Graphic Design with the University of Washington, traveled and taught abroad and made his primary living with his graphic design talent.

Based on my personal and professional relationship with Jesiah and my knowledge of his work, I am convinced he will enrich and advance the Digital Arts and Experimental Media fields. Further, his academic bent will serve him well as he dives into the graduate-level study and reflection that is so integral to your program, Perhaps the most important of Jesiah’s capabilities are the human attributes he’ll bring to your community of learners. He has a gift for unifying a group through his kindness and humor, and he brings out the best in the work of others by being highly supportive yet honest.


Sincerely,

Glenn D. Walrond