For some student's summer is just getting started, but for one girl, her summer already came to an end. Mary Kate Beachler has reported to West Point for R-Day. But her story is even more unique. Ever since the sixth grade, Mary Kate Beachler has dreamed of attending West Point, just like her mom did 30 years ago. Click here for the video.
Mary Kate says her inspiration not only came from her mom, but also her desire to reach out to others. "I'm all about giving back, and serving our country is like the biggest way to possibly give back ever to those people. Especially because both my parents are veterans and they were in the army and so I saw how that benefited them throughout their lives and so I want to do that too," Mary Kate said. Story