Wells — In late June, Wells High School graduate Nick Parrott was picked by school administrators as the Student- Athlete of the Month for May 2016. This award is in recognition of his academics, sportsmanship – on and off the field and excellence in the sport of ‘racewalking’. This year Parrott was one of three racewalkers participating on the WHS Boys Track and Field Team. Racewalking is unlike running in that one foot must appear to be completely on the ground at all times during competition.

In 2015, the Western Maine Conference ranked Parrott second in racewalking. On June 4 of this year, Parrott placed 2nd in the 1600mm racewalk at the State Class B track and field State championship held at Mount Desert Island High School. At the New Balance Nationals track meet in Greensboro, North Carolina, on June 17, Parrott finished 13th in the 1600mm racewalking competition.

“It’s great to know that people know what I am doing and appreciated,” said Parrott shortly after receiving the Athlete of the Month distinction. “It feels really good to be recognized by everyone.”

Parrott also acknowledged his coaches, Jason Hludik and Robert Winn for their support.

The son of Cheryl Figliolini and Francis Parrott, Nick Parrott plans to study anthropology and international relations at Brandeis University in the fall. Being interested in politics, he has the goal to become a U.S. ambassador someday. One of his favorite countries is the Dominican Republic. Later in June, he traveled there for a vacation and to do community service volunteering with a group in reforestation there.

The Student-Athlete of the Month award program at Wells High School is sponsored by Cole Harrison Insurance Agency and Moody Maxon Real Estate. The Student- Athlete of the Month Award has recognized student-athletes at WHS since 2007.

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