KHS Alumna recognized for excellence

?Catherine Parra earns TPA honors ?

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Every year the Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) selects a Distinguished Young Pharmacist for the State of Texas. This year TPA honored Catherine Parra, Pharma.D at their annual conference last week in Irving, Texas. {{more: Continue ?}}

The TPA Award is presented annually to a young pharmacist who has demonstrated leadership excellence; made important contributions to their community and TPA; and advanced the practice of pharmacy.

Catherine, along with her husband Alberto Parra, graduated in 2002 from Kennedale High School. Catherine is the daughter of Glenda and Roy Boenig of Kennedale. Alberto is the son of Vicki and Alfredo Parra, Sr.

Catherine and Alberto both have doctorate degrees with Catherine as a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) while Alberto is a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) with a specialization in oncology. Both were 2006 graduates of Texas A&M University.

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