When I decided to intern for The 2nd and 7 Foundation, I was both excited and nervous. I never considered working for a nonprofit organization and was unsure how I would fit in with this organization. After completing my internship, I was pleasantly surprised by this enriching opportunity. I was struck by the idea of “paying it forward” because I grew up in a family of athletes. With this, I learned the importance of education being ahead of sports. I was happy to reiterate this to the young kids who view many student-athletes as heroes and leaders.
Submitted by Abi Ponzio, 2nd & 7 Intern Summer 2022
Submitted by Abi Ponzio, 2nd & 7 Intern Summer 2022
Congratulations to Olivia Upchurch, our featured student-athlete volunteer! Olivia plays lacrosse and field hockey for Olentangy Orange High School in Lewis Center, Ohio. She has been an active 2nd & 7 volunteer for 4 years.
We are so excited to feature Hailey Hanna from Mesquite High School for today’s Student-Athlete Spotlight! Hailey plays volleyball for her school, and beach volleyball, too! Hailey comes from a family of coaches and athletes, so her competitive edge is what makes her an outstanding role model for her team and the young students she reads to.