Parker’s girls hockey experience, while not necessarily as extensive as her classmates, is nonetheless very distinguished.  She played 4 years of boys youth hockey within Columbus’s CAHA (Capital Amateur Hockey Association) organization.  After checking with the boys, Parker finished youth hockey with a year in Columbus’s new women’s program, the Columbus Sting.  Parker played U19 with the Sting.  After only one season of girls play, Parker too made the MidAm Chicago Showcase team and competed this past spring. 

As aforementioned, Parker’s athletic prowess was not limited to the ice rink.  While attending Big Walnut High School in Sunbury, OH, Parker earned seven varsity letters – four in track and three in soccer – an astounding nine Ohio Capital Conference track titles, and multiple District and Regional state track meet qualifications.  As a senior in soccer, she led the Big Walnut soccer squad in scoring and was offensive MVP her senior year. 

Academically, Parker was a four-time recipient of the Big Walnut Scholar Athlete award for academic and athletic excellence.  Additionally, Parker earned central Ohio honors with the ’02 Archie Griffin Sportsmanship award, the ’06 Agonis Club Scholar Athlete award, and the ’06 Will To Win award.