SAN ANTONIO – Meet Instant Replay’s newest Scholar Athlete of the Week: Parker Moeller of Smithson Valley High School.
Parker is the captain and two-year member of the state champion varsity football team. He’s also a three-year member of the varsity baseball team where he was named Second-Team All-District as a second baseman his junior year. He was named First-Team Academic All-State, First-Team All-District for defense and Second-Team All-District as a receiver. Parker’s a member of the National Honor Society, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Young Life. He’s received the National Merit Recognized Scholar Award and the AP Scholar Award. He maintains a 4.0 GPA and is ranked number seven in his class. Parker plans to attend college and major in Business.
WHAT MEMORIES DO YOU TAKE AWAY WITH YOU AS YOU LEAVE HIGH SCHOOL?
“It’s been a blessing being on this campus with these amazing teachers, faculty and coaches. My favorite memories here, obviously just enjoying class with my friends and we just got done winning a state championship so that’s been awesome getting recognition for that this year.”
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS ON HOW TO BALANCE ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS?
“Don’t fall behind. You have amazing teachers and faculty on campus. Use them to your advantage -ask questions, get ahead of things before you get behind and it makes everything easier when you communicate with them.”
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER YOU GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL?
“I want to play college football and I want to be a Business major. My dad does sales and that’s what I’ve been used to lately. I’ve had good interest in that through high school so I think that would be my best route.”
WHAT MESSAGE DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUR PARENTS OR TEACHERS OR COACHES?
“I want to thank Larry Hill, he’s done an amazing job with us. I want to thank Principal Snyder for all the amazing work she does here on campus and all the teachers here as well.”
Daniel P. Villanueva has worked with KSAT 12 for over 21 years and is an award-winning producer. To submit story ideas, email dvillanueva@ksat.com
