615 Charlotte Street Johnstown, CO 80534
April 20, 2011
Ms. Linda Elizabeth Archibeque Senior Accountant Aims Community College Greeley, CO 80632
Dear Ms. Archibeque,
I am interested in applying for the Fire Science 2 scholarship at Aims Community College. I am applying for this scholarships for different reasons. The most important reason is that this scholarship would help me push to achieve my goal in becoming a firefighter. I would acquire the knowledge to improve my potential placement above other applicants in a job search. I am interested in this application because it is for degrees and programs that I feel are very unique in both the knowledge learned in them, but also how they will improve a person's traits all around.
Throughout my high school career I have worked very hard to be where I am now. I have maintained a 3.85 GPA and have respectfully earned the rank of 18 in my graduating class. I have taken a rigorous class schedule to prepare me for how college is going to be. With this scholarship I will receive information and certificates in firefighting science. In the process it will help me when I go to look for a firefighting job by placing my accomplishments above other potential applicants.
Also with being a full time student I have played competitive hockey since my freshman year. While playing hockey I have received a handful of awards and a few championships. Playing competitive hockey has also helped me manage my time with school work, friend, and family time. Also to match this scholarship I have taken two firefighting combat tests with the Longmont Fire Department. This physical test is run by all of the firefighters each year for them to be on the department. So having run this test I have a little bit of background information and feelings of firefighting.
I am grateful that Aims Community College offers this scholarship to any student wishing to pursue these classes. It gives them a chance to get a basic knowledge of firefighting without having to have any hands-on experience, and gives them proper accreditation for the work that they put in. This is a great example of the values that the school has in making the best decisions possible for the school and of the students. It will always be in the best of interest for everyone, just like in the original school established in 1965. Thank you for your time and consideration in looking at my application. If you need to contact me please feel free too by phone (970) 290-4373, email beastlyblazer33@gmail.com, or by mail. Once again thank you for the time.
Sincerely,
Brett Blatzer
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Who has had the greatest impact on your life?
I have come to know numerous men and women who have impacted my life, but none will leave the impression that my dad has. He has and always will be there for me when I need it most. For example he has supported me through thick and thin during my whole hockey career spanning eight years now. He has allowed me, and taken himself, up to Canada to play in a tournament. Over all of the years I have noticed how generous my dad is also. He will do whatever he can to help the family or even a friend. He will fix some of the family's cars so that they don't have to go to a garage and have to pay the ridiculous amounts that they ask for. Being around my dad my whole life has also taught me a lot. It was sitting in the passenger seat of the car where I learned to drive without him telling me what to do. He taught me the most important lesson in life, in my opinion. Originally he was telling me that for playing goalie in hockey if I wanted to be more successful I needed to be in a position that would make the player alter their shot. However I see that this piece of advice can be used in any aspect of life. An example of this is if I want to be successful in getting a job I need to alter my resume and appearance to make the company want to hire me. My dad was also the one to introduce me to my second career choice if my first does not go as planned. With his help I have been around fire stations and gotten to know some firefighters and the lives that they live. He has also set up a simulated combat test that normal firefighters would have to pass in order to be employed. So because of all the things that my father has done for me and how he lives his life has left and always leave the biggest impact on my life and how I am intending to live it.
I have come to know numerous men and women who have impacted my life, but none will leave the impression that my dad has. He has and always will be there for me when I need it most. For example he has supported me through thick and thin during my whole hockey career spanning eight years now. He has allowed me, and taken himself, up to Canada to play in a tournament. Over all of the years I have noticed how generous my dad is also. He will do whatever he can to help the family or even a friend. He will fix some of the family's cars so that they don't have to go to a garage and have to pay the ridiculous amounts that they ask for. Being around my dad my whole life has also taught me a lot. It was sitting in the passenger seat of the car where I learned to drive without him telling me what to do. He taught me the most important lesson in life, in my opinion. Originally he was telling me that for playing goalie in hockey if I wanted to be more successful I needed to be in a position that would make the player alter their shot. However I see that this piece of advice can be used in any aspect of life. An example of this is if I want to be successful in getting a job I need to alter my resume and appearance to make the company want to hire me. My dad was also the one to introduce me to my second career choice if my first does not go as planned. With his help I have been around fire stations and gotten to know some firefighters and the lives that they live. He has also set up a simulated combat test that normal firefighters would have to pass in order to be employed. So because of all the things that my father has done for me and how he lives his life has left and always leave the biggest impact on my life and how I am intending to live it.
In approximately 500 words, describe your career plans, goals, and personal ambitions.
I have been, in my opinion, a very fortunate individual who has had more than one career path places before me. The two career paths that I have been given is to continue my hockey career and as well as a career as a firefighter. I am going to pursue my hockey career after high school to as high of a level of play as I can. The first superior of level of hockey that I will be attempting to play in will be juniors. This age division pertains to young adults all the way up to 20 or 21 before they are not allowed to play anymore. From there I plan to go to a national hockey league organization and play with a minor affiliate of them, and if things work out in my favor go and play with the professional team myself. I will be able to go to the higher levels of hockey with hard work not only on the ice, but in a workout room as well. My goals for my hockey career are to play one game in the NHL, and regardless of the team I play for to be consistent and give my team a chance to win every game, day in and day out. Once I am no longer able to play high levels of hockey I plan to return to school and receive certificates that acknowledge me to have all the skills and knowledge of an Emergency Medical Technician. From there I am going to apply with the Longmont Fire Department in Longmont, Colorado. If hired, even if it is not with Longmont, I want to serve the community in which I work with the utmost dedication. Through the years of faithful service that I am planning to give to my company I hope to be promoted up to the position of Battalion Fire Chief. Although the Battalion Fire Chief does not control all of the fire activity in the city it would be a great honor to be in that position with all of the responsibilities and still be active in the act of fighting fires. I do not plan or want to gain fame in my quest for a great life. I want to be good at what it is I am doing, do it with the most respect, and in return the journey of doing great things will be enough to me.
I have been, in my opinion, a very fortunate individual who has had more than one career path places before me. The two career paths that I have been given is to continue my hockey career and as well as a career as a firefighter. I am going to pursue my hockey career after high school to as high of a level of play as I can. The first superior of level of hockey that I will be attempting to play in will be juniors. This age division pertains to young adults all the way up to 20 or 21 before they are not allowed to play anymore. From there I plan to go to a national hockey league organization and play with a minor affiliate of them, and if things work out in my favor go and play with the professional team myself. I will be able to go to the higher levels of hockey with hard work not only on the ice, but in a workout room as well. My goals for my hockey career are to play one game in the NHL, and regardless of the team I play for to be consistent and give my team a chance to win every game, day in and day out. Once I am no longer able to play high levels of hockey I plan to return to school and receive certificates that acknowledge me to have all the skills and knowledge of an Emergency Medical Technician. From there I am going to apply with the Longmont Fire Department in Longmont, Colorado. If hired, even if it is not with Longmont, I want to serve the community in which I work with the utmost dedication. Through the years of faithful service that I am planning to give to my company I hope to be promoted up to the position of Battalion Fire Chief. Although the Battalion Fire Chief does not control all of the fire activity in the city it would be a great honor to be in that position with all of the responsibilities and still be active in the act of fighting fires. I do not plan or want to gain fame in my quest for a great life. I want to be good at what it is I am doing, do it with the most respect, and in return the journey of doing great things will be enough to me.
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