Elizabeth Fitzpatrick '19 Recruiting Profile

    Since I was twelve I've gone through many things that most kids shouldn't have to go through. You see I didn't have a lot of friends when I was younger but I was ok. The reason why is because my father and Grandfather were my best friends and I could always count on them to be there for me. But in 2013 I lost both of them within a couple months apart of each other. I was crushed and really didn't know what to do anymore. But then my grandmother told me stories of my other strong determined grandfather. You see he was bold enough to become the first navy seal ever. He followed his dreams and didn't give up no matter what got in his way. So it got me to think about what I wanted out of life. Then I remember going to the beach with my father almost every day during the summer. I would always have so much fun spending hours in the ocean without getting even a little bit tired. Then it hit me I wanted to swim I wanted to be happy again and the only way I know how to do that is by swimming. It gets me out of my own head and reminds me of the good times that I did have with my dad. So I dove right in I joined my school JV team and was having the best time of my life. Then when I was finally able to I tried out for the women varsity team and got on and I was the happiest girl in the world. I found what makes me happy in life and I'm never going to give that up even if its the last thing I do. You see I'm different from other recruits because this is the last connection that I have with my dad and I'm never going to give that up.