Managing homework, extracurricular activities, and friendships is a full-time job for most eighth graders. For Ulrich Intermediate’s Mollie Smith, it also includes managing a life-threatening medical condition, all while doing it with grace and grit.
At just 14, Mollie is a standout student, volleyball player, and theater officer at Ulrich. Her days are packed with classes, volleyball, rehearsals, and leadership duties as President of the Thespian Society. But behind Mollie’s achievements is a story of strength and a diagnosis that changed everything.