Amalia Joan Parrish '02
B.S., Biology (History minor); Hamilton, Ohio
NCAA Division III Swimmer of the Year; NCAA National Championship team member; Who's Who Among American College Students; Denison University Anderson Summer Research Scholarship; Dean's List; National Division III Champion and Record Holder in the 100-yard Butterfly; Three-time National Record Holder; Eight-time national champion; Twenty-time All-American; Honors Program; Phi Society (First-Year Student Honorary); Omicron Delta Kappa (Senior Leadership Honorary); Member of Phi Alpha Theta (History Honorary); Denison Women's Swimming - Outstanding Performer Award, Outstanding Performance Award, Coaches' Award; Denison NCAA Student-Athlete board; August Orientation - Staff; Student-Athlete Advisory Committee; Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Honorary); Senior Class Gift Committee; Children's Community Garden (Newark, Ohio) - Volunteer; Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation - Student Office Staff, Lifeguard.
Supporting comments: "I have rarely encountered an individual who embodies the ideal of the student-athlete as Mollie does.; since her arrival four years ago, our women's team has launched itself into national prominence, and no swimmer has been more responsible for this success than Mollie; she has proven herself to be not only one of Denison's greatest swimmers ever, but Division III's greatest 100-yard butterflyer ever; Mollie's impact on our program extends far beyond her contribution in points and honors; her adaptable, confident and generous approach to her challenges has made her one of the emotional anchors of our team; her skill in understanding and meeting others "half-way" have contributed to her high standing on our team; being a strong role model for our younger swimmers, Mollie has demonstrated a real ability to work with and communicate with others; in addition to frequently assisting others in their skill development Mollie has also shown the ability to identify with and participate in her peers' struggles and successes; rarely intrusive and always thoughtful, Mollie meets others on their own terms, and, as a result, is a person frequently sought out by others in times of difficulty; her success in the pool and classroom reflect the qualities of a person who seeks excellence in life; Mollie's honest and passionate approach to life and its challenges have made her a pleasure to coach and to work with; her behavior and successes in and out of the pool have set the standard by which future Denison swimmers will be evaluate
