My name is Kaitlynne Grover. I plan on pursuing an education through a trade school so I can become an underwater welder. I do not know many people who are willing to foundry underwater welding, but I have always had a passion for water, and in my 9th-grade year, I got really into welding. I discovered that I could do both, so since then, I have been building my own way to achieve this balance and lead a fulfilling life. I also want to be able to look at people who told me I am picking the wrong thing and say I made it, without feeling like I didn't truly make it. My whole life, there has always been someone trying to knock me off my thing, but I have always pushed through and done what I believe I am made for. When I first joined Color Guard, I got told I would only last one year, so I lasted my whole High school life and did indoor guard. On top of that, I became the leader of the outdoor guard. I have full belief that if you think you can do something, you should put your one hundred and ten percent into it; more if you can. I will always, and I mean always, push myself to do the things people say I can't do, or won't do. I will never let myself be controlled by what people say I can't or can do. I know what I am able to give and do. I want to go to a trade school because it will push me even more, and sometimes we all need that push in life. We all need help to walk at times. So I will go to a trade school, and I will push myself to ask for help. I will state again that I want to do underwater welding. I have been told I am picking the wrong one, but this is who I am. This is who I will forever be. I do not plan on changing, nor do I want to. Being in the water was always a choice for me. I will get underwater welding one way or another. If that means I have to fight tooth and nail for it, I shall, but I will not let anything get in my way. I do hope people understand I am not in this for the money but for the passion I have for water and welding.