WFAA Highlights Scholar-Athletes

ATHLETICS

Macie Mallick ’22 and Sawyer Parker ’22 were selected as North Texas Buick Dealers Scholar-Athlete of the Week in February and April, respectively. They were featured on WFAA Channel 8, on Joe Trahan’s Sports Special. The program recognizes North Texas high school seniors who excel in academics and athletics and contribute to making their community a better place to live. Nominees must be seniors who are in the top 20% of their class.

Mallick was Editor in Chief for the Falcon Quill for the past two years and participated in several community service activities. Captain of the field hockey team, she earned the Heart and Hustle Award and was named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) National All- Academic Team (junior and senior years), was a Stansbery Award winner (freshman and sophomore years), and named the Outstanding Female Athlete (sophomore and junior years).

Macie Mallick ’22

Parker was part of the FWCD 4-H program since its inception in 2015 and served as Vice President and President of the JK-12 club. He also raises awareness for Operation Christmas Child. Parker has collected more than $4,000 for the organization, which provides shoeboxes filled with gifts and necessities to children in need. He was a two-year member of the Upper School Honor Council. Parker served as team captain for cross country, soccer, and track and field in the 2021-22 season and earned the Texas Christian Athlete of the Year Semifinalist Award and the Founders Award.

Sawyer Parker ’22