Student Athlete of the Week

3.31.09 | General

March 23, 2009

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2008-09 Student Athletes of The Week Presented by 

Week of 3/22 to 3/29

Class: Junior                                                                                                                     

Pos.: Epee 

Sport: Women's Fencing 

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

High School: Gateway Christian Academy            

Melissa Parker

Class: Junior
Pos.: Foil
Sport: Women's Fencing                                                                                
Hometown: Austin, Texas
High School: Davey Crockett High School

Notes:

Both Howell and Parker were named Honorbale Mention All-American after each finished in 10th place in her respective weapon at the NCAA Championships from Penn State. Howell finished in 10th place in the epee, while Parker took 10th in the foil. This is the second All-American honor for Howell and the third for Parker. As a team, the Owls finished eighth among women's teams.