Elyssa Parker

Majoring in International Studies
Hollins University, Class of 2025
From Mechanicsville, VA

Education

Hollins University
Mechanicsville High School

Elyssa in the News

Elyssa Parker Named to Hollins University Spring 2024 Dean's List

Hollins University congratulates Elyssa Parker of Mechanicsville, VA, on earning Dean's List honors during the spring 2024 semester. To attain this distinction, students must earn at least a 3.5 av...

June, 24 2024 - Verified by Hollins University

Resident Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa

Omicron Delta Kappa (OK), the National Leadership Honor Society, is welcoming 34 Hollins University students as new members for 2024. They include: Elyssa Parker a international studies major, from...

March, 08 2024 - Verified by Hollins University

Elyssa Parker Named to Hollins University Fall 2023 Dean's List

Hollins University congratulates Elyssa Parker of Mechanicsville, VA, on earning Dean's List honors during the fall 2023 semester. To attain this distinction, students must earn at least a 3.5 aver...

February, 13 2024 - Verified by Hollins University

Elyssa Parker Named to Hollins University Spring 2023 Dean's List

Hollins University congratulates Elyssa Parker of Mechanicsville, VA, on earning Dean's List honors during the spring 2023 semester. To attain this distinction, students must earn at least a 3.5 av...

July, 06 2023 - Verified by Hollins University

Elyssa Parker Named to Hollins University Fall 2022 Dean's List

Hollins University congratulates Elyssa Parker of Mechanicsville, VA, on earning Dean's List honors during the fall 2022 semester. To attain this distinction, students must earn at least a 3.5 aver...

February, 15 2023 - Verified by Hollins University

Elyssa Parker Named to Hollins University Spring 2022 Dean's List

Hollins University congratulates Elyssa Parker of Mechanicsville, VA, on earning Dean's List honors during the spring 2022 semester. To attain this distinction, students must earn at least a 3.5 av...

June, 29 2022 - Verified by Hollins University

Elyssa Parker Named to Hollins University Fall 2021 Dean's List

Hollins University congratulates Elyssa Parker of Mechanicsville, VA, on earning Dean's List honors during the fall 2021 semester. To attain this distinction, students must earn at least a 3.5 aver...

February, 10 2022 - Verified by Hollins University

Achievements Added by Elyssa

Elyssa Parker was recognized for graduating

Graduated with both an International Baccalaureate Diploma and an Advanced Diploma

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Elyssa Parker was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list

Became a Hollins Scholar.

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Activities

Senior Class President

Carried out all senior class activities and planned graduation.

Mechanicsville High School

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National Honors Society

Vice President. Planned fundraisers, ran meetings, and managed members' activity.

Mechanicsville High School

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Spanish Honors Society

Helped run fundraisers and events to bring awareness to the Hispanic population in our community and around the world.

Mechanicsville High School

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National BETA Club

Helped run events and fundraisers to promote good merit within the school community

Mechanicsville High School

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Freshmen Mentor

Mentor for incoming freshmen for 3 years. Made sure they kept on top of work, got involved, and built healthy relationships with peers and staff.

Mechanicsville High School

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Honor, Conduct, and Appeal Board

Hollins University

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Work Experience

Work Study Student at Hollins University

Assisted in taking care of over 40 equines through carrying out daily chores to ensure proper health is being maintained.

September 2021 - Present

Laboratory Technician Assistant at Virginia Racing Commission

Assisted in the testing of narcotics from each race of the day at Colonial Downs through the collection of blood and urine.
Kept a clean, safe, environment for the equines, handlers, and workers through hourly sanitization and equipment checks.
Assisted the Virginia State Veterinarian in assessing the soundness of horses.

June 2021 - September 2021