Why did you choose KU?
- I chose KU because it has a great education program.
How did you get introduced to rowing?
- A girl on my high school team asked me to come try out my freshman year.
Favorite thing to do in Lawrence?
- Spending time with my friends on Massachusetts Street and attending sporting events.Â
What is your favorite pre-race tradition?
- Listening to hype music with my teammates.
2023-24 (Sophomore)
- Earned Athletic Director Honor Roll
2022-23 (Freshman)
- Earned a first-place finish at the Sunflower Showdown
- Assisted the Second Novice Eight boat to second place at the Jayhawk Jamboree
- Earned Athletic Director Honor Roll
High School
- Attended Shenedehowa High SchoolÂ
- Lettered in rowing under Head Coach Dave ClaymanÂ
- Won the 2021 New York State Championship for Girls Junior QuadÂ
- Was the 2021-2022 rowing team captain
- Awarded the New York State Seal of Biliteracy in GermanÂ
- Member of the National Honor Society & World Language Honor SocietyÂ
Personal
Daughter of Frank Parisi & Audrey Derksen-Parisi … Has one sister, Brooke Parisi who she rowed with in high school … Majoring in history.