I was told once to find something that I would do for free and do that as a career. That's what I want to do with welding. I discovered welding during my freshman year of high school and I fell in love with it. I liked the way the welds looked and saw it as a form of art. I enjoy putting things together and would like to do that when I’m older. My goal is to work in an industrial fabrication shop welding components and at the end of the day go back to my family when I have one. Being able to work at a job that is fulfilling and allows me to support and be there for my family defines a successful life for me. I am seventeen years old. Some kids my age are not thinking about how their career choice affects their family. I am. I want to come home at night, see my kids and help them be successful. I am currently working toward my basic certification in stick metal ark welding and gas metal ark welding by taking classes from Western Nebraska Community College. I am thankful to my high school for the opportunities that they give me allowing me to get a jumpstart on my future. Looking forward I would like to get my associate degree in welding. I plan on going to Western Nebraska Community College, where I will take basic and advanced classes in tungsten arc welding, oxy-fuel welding, and advanced gas metal arc welding. For the past two summers I have worked as a grunt worker at Minatare High School. My assignments were mundane: weed whacking, setting up and pouring concrete, and mowing lawns for seven to eight hours a day. These jobs were not particularly exciting but they needed to be done. I think that a trait that I have is dedication. Even though they were not the most rewarding projects, I made sure that I did my best. Because I was successful at completing these less than glorious jobs, the school assigned me to a job that I did enjoy. I was tasked with welding the brackets for the new basketball shot clocks. I fabricated and welded the brackets. The school trusted me to do a good job. That makes me feel good about myself and my skills as a welder. I get a sense of pride when I walk into that school and see those shot clocks. They will be in that gym for years to come. I started working when I was young delivering newspapers. This required me to get up early and to be accurate and reliable. Once again being successful, even if it is not glamorous, is important. People wanted their papers delivered on time and in the right location. It did not take me much more time to make sure that the paper was on the ledge or next to the garage door. Although this job did not pay much, it gave me money to buy things I wanted and needed. More importantly, it taught me how to work even when I did not want to. Whether it was cold, wet, or inconvenient, the job still had to be done. I’m applying for this scholarship because my family will have four kids in college next year and five the year after that. While my parents have good jobs, there is no way that they will be able to help all of us pay for college. I'm applying for scholarships to help them and help myself by taking a burden off them.

I was told once to find something that I would do for free and do that as a career. That's what I want to do with welding. I discovered welding during my freshman year of high school and I fell in love with it. I liked the way the welds looked and saw it as a form of art. I enjoy putting things together and would like to do that when I’m older. My goal is to work in an industrial fabrication shop welding components and at the end of the day go back to my family when I have one. Being able to work at a job that is fulfilling and allows me to support and be there for my family defines a successful life for me. I am seventeen years old. Some kids my age are not thinking about how their career choice affects their family. I am. I want to come home at night, see my kids and help them be successful. I am currently working toward my basic certification in stick metal ark welding and gas metal ark welding by taking classes from Western Nebraska Community College. I am thankful to my high school for the opportunities that they give me allowing me to get a jumpstart on my future. Looking forward I would like to get my associate degree in welding. I plan on going to Western Nebraska Community College, where I will take basic and advanced classes in tungsten arc welding, oxy-fuel welding, and advanced gas metal arc welding. For the past two summers I have worked as a grunt worker at Minatare High School. My assignments were mundane: weed whacking, setting up and pouring concrete, and mowing lawns for seven to eight hours a day. These jobs were not particularly exciting but they needed to be done. I think that a trait that I have is dedication. Even though they were not the most rewarding projects, I made sure that I did my best. Because I was successful at completing these less than glorious jobs, the school assigned me to a job that I did enjoy. I was tasked with welding the brackets for the new basketball shot clocks. I fabricated and welded the brackets. The school trusted me to do a good job. That makes me feel good about myself and my skills as a welder. I get a sense of pride when I walk into that school and see those shot clocks. They will be in that gym for years to come. I started working when I was young delivering newspapers. This required me to get up early and to be accurate and reliable. Once again being successful, even if it is not glamorous, is important. People wanted their papers delivered on time and in the right location. It did not take me much more time to make sure that the paper was on the ledge or next to the garage door. Although this job did not pay much, it gave me money to buy things I wanted and needed. More importantly, it taught me how to work even when I did not want to. Whether it was cold, wet, or inconvenient, the job still had to be done. I’m applying for this scholarship because my family will have four kids in college next year and five the year after that. While my parents have good jobs, there is no way that they will be able to help all of us pay for college. I'm applying for scholarships to help them and help myself by taking a burden off them.

I was told once to find something that I would do for free and do that as a career. That's what I want to do with welding. I discovered welding during my freshman year of high school and I fell in love with it. I liked the way the welds looked and saw it as a form of art. I enjoy putting things together and would like to do that when I’m older. My goal is to work in an industrial fabrication shop welding components and at the end of the day go back to my family when I have one. Being able to work at a job that is fulfilling and allows me to support and be there for my family defines a successful life for me. I am seventeen years old. Some kids my age are not thinking about how their career choice affects their family. I am. I want to come home at night, see my kids and help them be successful. I am currently working toward my basic certification in stick metal ark welding and gas metal ark welding by taking classes from Western Nebraska Community College. I am thankful to my high school for the opportunities that they give me allowing me to get a jumpstart on my future. Looking forward I would like to get my associate degree in welding. I plan on going to Western Nebraska Community College, where I will take basic and advanced classes in tungsten arc welding, oxy-fuel welding, and advanced gas metal arc welding. For the past two summers I have worked as a grunt worker at Minatare High School. My assignments were mundane: weed whacking, setting up and pouring concrete, and mowing lawns for seven to eight hours a day. These jobs were not particularly exciting but they needed to be done. I think that a trait that I have is dedication. Even though they were not the most rewarding projects, I made sure that I did my best. Because I was successful at completing these less than glorious jobs, the school assigned me to a job that I did enjoy. I was tasked with welding the brackets for the new basketball shot clocks. I fabricated and welded the brackets. The school trusted me to do a good job. That makes me feel good about myself and my skills as a welder. I get a sense of pride when I walk into that school and see those shot clocks. They will be in that gym for years to come. I started working when I was young delivering newspapers. This required me to get up early and to be accurate and reliable. Once again being successful, even if it is not glamorous, is important. People wanted their papers delivered on time and in the right location. It did not take me much more time to make sure that the paper was on the ledge or next to the garage door. Although this job did not pay much, it gave me money to buy things I wanted and needed. More importantly, it taught me how to work even when I did not want to. Whether it was cold, wet, or inconvenient, the job still had to be done. I’m applying for this scholarship because my family will have four kids in college next year and five the year after that. While my parents have good jobs, there is no way that they will be able to help all of us pay for college. I'm applying for scholarships to help them and help myself by taking a burden off them.

I was told once to find something that I would do for free and do that as a career. That's what I want to do with welding. I discovered welding during my freshman year of high school and I fell in love with it. I liked the way the welds looked and saw it as a form of art. I enjoy putting things together and would like to do that when I’m older. My goal is to work in an industrial fabrication shop welding components and at the end of the day go back to my family when I have one. Being able to work at a job that is fulfilling and allows me to support and be there for my family defines a successful life for me. I am seventeen years old. Some kids my age are not thinking about how their career choice affects their family. I am. I want to come home at night, see my kids and help them be successful. I am currently working toward my basic certification in stick metal ark welding and gas metal ark welding by taking classes from Western Nebraska Community College. I am thankful to my high school for the opportunities that they give me allowing me to get a jumpstart on my future. Looking forward I would like to get my associate degree in welding. I plan on going to Western Nebraska Community College, where I will take basic and advanced classes in tungsten arc welding, oxy-fuel welding, and advanced gas metal arc welding. For the past two summers I have worked as a grunt worker at Minatare High School. My assignments were mundane: weed whacking, setting up and pouring concrete, and mowing lawns for seven to eight hours a day. These jobs were not particularly exciting but they needed to be done. I think that a trait that I have is dedication. Even though they were not the most rewarding projects, I made sure that I did my best. Because I was successful at completing these less than glorious jobs, the school assigned me to a job that I did enjoy. I was tasked with welding the brackets for the new basketball shot clocks. I fabricated and welded the brackets. The school trusted me to do a good job. That makes me feel good about myself and my skills as a welder. I get a sense of pride when I walk into that school and see those shot clocks. They will be in that gym for years to come. I started working when I was young delivering newspapers. This required me to get up early and to be accurate and reliable. Once again being successful, even if it is not glamorous, is important. People wanted their papers delivered on time and in the right location. It did not take me much more time to make sure that the paper was on the ledge or next to the garage door. Although this job did not pay much, it gave me money to buy things I wanted and needed. More importantly, it taught me how to work even when I did not want to. Whether it was cold, wet, or inconvenient, the job still had to be done. I’m applying for this scholarship because my family will have four kids in college next year and five the year after that. While my parents have good jobs, there is no way that they will be able to help all of us pay for college. I'm applying for scholarships to help them and help myself by taking a burden off them.

I was told once to find something that I would do for free and do that as a career. That's what I want to do with welding. I discovered welding during my freshman year of high school and I fell in love with it. I liked the way the welds looked and saw it as a form of art. I am also a person who is better at working with my hands. I enjoy putting things together and would like to do that when I’m older. My goal is to work in an industrial fabrication shop welding components and at the end of the day go back to my family when I have one. I am currently working toward my basic certification in stick metal ark welding and gas metal ark welding by taking classes from Western Nebraska Community College. I am thankful to my high school for the opportunities that they give me that has allowed me to get a jumpstart on my future. Looking forward I would like to get my associate degree in welding. I plan on going to Western Nebraska Community College, where I will take basic and advanced classes in tungsten arc welding, oxy-fuel welding, and advanced gas metal arc welding. For the past two summers I have worked as a grunt worker at Minatare High School. My assignments were mundane: weed whacking, setting up and pouring concrete, and mowing lawns for seven to eight hours a day. These jobs were not particularly exciting but they needed to be done. I think that a trait that I have is dedication. Even though they were not the most rewarding projects, I made sure that I did my best. Because of my determination to do a good job, the school assigned me to a job that I did enjoy. I was tasked with welding the brackets for the new basketball shot clocks. I fabricated and welded the brackets. The school trusted me to do a good job. That makes me feel good about myself and my skills as a welder. I get a sense of pride when I walk into that school and see those shot clocks. They will be in that gym for years to come. I started working when I was young delivering newspapers. This required me to get up early and to be accurate and reliable. Once again doing a good job even if it is not glamorous is important. People wanted their papers delivered on time and in the right location. It did not take me much more time to make sure that the paper was on the ledge or next to the garage door. Although this job did not pay much, it gave me money to buy things I wanted and needed. More importantly, it taught me how to work even when I did not want to. Whether it was cold, wet, or inconvenient, the job still had to be done. I’m applying for this scholarship because my family will have four kids in college next year and five the year after that. While my parents have good jobs, there is no way that they will be able to help all of us pay for college. I'm applying for scholarships to help them and help myself by taking a burden off them.

I was told once to find something that I would do for free and do that as a career. That's what I want to do with welding. I discovered welding during my freshman year of high school and I fell in love with it. I liked the way the welds looked and saw it as a form of art. I am also a person who is better at working with my hands. I enjoy putting things together and would like to do that when I’m older. My goal is to work in an industrial fabrication shop welding components and at the end of the day go back to my family when I have one. I am currently working toward my basic certification in stick metal ark welding and gas metal ark welding by taking classes from Western Nebraska Community College. I am thankful to my high school for the opportunities that they give me that has allowed me to get a jumpstart on my future. Looking forward I would like to get my associate degree in welding. I plan on going to Western Nebraska Community College, where I will take basic and advanced classes in tungsten arc welding, oxy-fuel welding, and advanced gas metal arc welding. For the past two summers I have worked as a grunt worker at Minatare High School. My assignments were mundane: weed whacking, setting up and pouring concrete, and mowing lawns for seven to eight hours a day. These jobs were not particularly exciting but they needed to be done. I think that a trait that I have is dedication. Even though they were not the most rewarding projects, I made sure that I did my best. Because of my determination to do a good job, the school assigned me to a job that I did enjoy. I was tasked with welding the brackets for the new basketball shot clocks. I fabricated and welded the brackets. The school trusted me to do a good job. That makes me feel good about myself and my skills as a welder. I get a sense of pride when I walk into that school and see those shot clocks. They will be in that gym for years to come. I started working when I was young delivering newspapers. This required me to get up early and to be accurate and reliable. Once again doing a good job even if it is not glamorous is important. People wanted their papers delivered on time and in the right location. It did not take me much more time to make sure that the paper was on the ledge or next to the garage door. Although this job did not pay much, it gave me money to buy things I wanted and needed. More importantly, it taught me how to work even when I did not want to. Whether it was cold, wet, or inconvenient, the job still had to be done. I’m applying for this scholarship because my family will have four kids in college next year and five the year after that. While my parents have good jobs, there is no way that they will be able to help all of us pay for college. I'm applying for scholarships to help them and help myself by taking a burden off them.