Vote for Kaetlyn Carnley | Official Scholarship Contender for Issue 102 ITM Challenge!
Kaetlyn Carnley – Tennessee
Nomination & Photography by Ashlea Brooke Photography
Nomination: Kate is the definition of joyful and involved, shining through three years of varsity cheer and her senior year on the LFO Dance Team. A leader in FCA, she shares devotions and encourages others in their faith while also expressing her creativity through art and painting. Kate plans to attend Tennessee Wesleyan University to pursue a career as an Occupational Therapist. She loves all things pink, listens to Morgan Wallen on repeat, and proudly cheers on the Tennessee Vols. Bubbly, bright, and kindhearted, Kate is truly beautiful inside and out.
What other inspiring qualities, achievements, or experiences about you, not mentioned in your nomination, would you like readers to know about?
I am extremely hard-working, maintaining a 3.9 GPA throughout high school, as well as obtaining her Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomist certifications.
What goals, dreams, or projects are you currently working toward right now?
My dream is to work as an Occupational Therapist. To do this, I am attending Tennessee Wesleyan University and majoring in OT while continuing my 14 year cheerleading career.
What could talk about for hours, and why does it matter so much to you?
I could talk about how much it means to keep going. I started high school after moving away from my hometown and everything that was familiar to me, and along the way, I have experienced, loss, grief, injury, stress, burn out, and so much more. As graduation creeps closer I look back at those experiences and know how worth it, it truly is to make it to this point, because unfortunately some people don’t. That’s why I encourage anyone out there struggling with anything to pray and trust God’s plans for your life.
What is something you have learned about yourself as a leader or influencer in the past year?
I have learned that sometimes things will not go the way you plan them to, people will try to stand in the way, make up rumors, whatever the case may be. However, those people have taught me to reflect on the mission of what I am trying to accomplish and know I am doing to inspire someone else.
What is one of your favorite memories with the person who nominated you, or something about them that means a lot to you?
My favorite memory is when I was so upset about my boyfriend leaving for army basic training and so I had this crazy idea to honor him in my photos and instead of judging me, she shared what it was like being in a military family, and it became something we bonded over and I felt as though I could truly go to Ashlea for anything!
Tell us about the person who took your photo — how did you connect, and what was that experience like?
Ashlea is the most personable person ever. She will make you feel so beautiful, and she is so appreciative of everyone she works with. She is also so willing to be spontaneous and make all out visions happen, she is truly one of the best photographers I have ever worked with!
How did you first hear about Inspiring Teens Magazine? Why does being part of Inspiring Teens Magazine matter to you?
I heard about it when I saw the email in my inbox and did more research into the organization! Being part of this would mean the world to me, I have a very lengthy and complicated testimony, but this would help give me peace of mind that all of my hard work can inspire someone else to do the same!
How will winning a scholarship through Inspiring Teens Magazine help you?
The scholarship will help me with college funds and helping pay some upcoming student loans! I would be so honored to win!
Kaetlyn is working toward her ITM Leadership Certificate & a Scholarship — earned through this campaign.
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- Kaetlyn is the girl who has overcome every single obstacle in her path to succeed. She will not accept failure as an answer. Her unwavering faith in the Lord is inspiring. She is driven. She is joyful. She is everything I wish I had been at her age! - Wyndi Brown
- I honor to cast a vote for Kaetlyn. - Diane White
- Congratulations - Gene Morgan
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- I am SO proud of you Kaetlyn! I am so thankful and feel so blessed to have gotten the chance to know you this past year, and I cannot wait to see ALL the amazing things you do going forward! Our time may be coming to an end for now .. but I can't wait to capture more beautiful pictures and memories for and of you in the future!! - Ashlea Riden
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