The best part of her day? Being on the field with her team.

For Mollie Martin ’26, softball has always been about joy. The joy of practice. The joy of competing. The joy of being with her teammates. She didn’t always know where the sacrifice and commitment would take her, but she knew she loved the game.

Recruited early in her high school career, Mollie committed as a sophomore to play collegiate softball at Sewanee: The University of the South, becoming one of the youngest Mount Vernon student-athletes to reach this milestone. She found a path that allows her to keep playing the sport she loves, on her own terms.

Her story is one of pure joy in the game, and a reminder that every student deserves the chance to discover what they love and pursue it fully. Right now, many students do not have that opportunity due to limited space.

Through the Let’s Do This campaign, we are working to change that. We are creating the spaces that open more doors, so more students can find their path, their team, and their love of the game.

We are $1M away from the finish line. Help us create more opportunities for students to play, grow, and belong. Link in bio to support Let’s Do This.