Twelve Outstanding Scholar-Athletes Named National Finalists in 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman Program
Students Selected from Nearly 48,000 Applicants to be Honored at 18th Annual Awards Ceremony
DUBLIN, Ohio, Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of 48,000 applicants, 12 outstanding high school seniors have been chosen as national finalists for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award. On December 9th, Wendy's will honor these students at the Wendy's High School Heisman Awards ceremony in New York City where one male and one female athlete will be chosen as the national winners of the prestigious award.
The Wendy's High School Heisman celebrates the achievements of the nation's top high school seniors both in and out of the classroom. Just as the collegiate Heisman is known for being the highest award in college football, the Wendy's High School Heisman award is recognized as the most esteemed award in high school athletics because it encourages future leadership by acknowledging well-rounded students.
"Similar to the collegiate Heisman Trophy, Wendy's High School Heisman rewards outstanding students that not only outperform their competition in sports but strive for the highest standards of excellence in all that they do," said Archie Griffin, two-time collegiate Heisman Memorial Trophy winner.
The 12 national finalists are listed below:
| Student Name |
Student High School |
Hometown |
| Female Finalists |
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| Cheyenne Becker |
Pratt High School |
Pratt, KS |
| Sarah Bennion |
Saint Mary's School |
Medford, OR |
| Danielle King |
C Milton Wright High School |
Bel Air, MD |
| Devin McDermott |
Lakewood Ranch High School |
Bradenton, FL |
| Jennifer Mears |
Rockville High School |
Vernon, CT |
| Selena Pasadyn |
Brunswick High School |
Brunswick, OH |
| Male Finalists |
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| Garrett Adcock |
Dallas Christian High School |
Rowlett, TX |
| Garrett Gosse |
The Meadows School |
Las Vegas, NV |
| Nikolaos Kotoulas |
Morris Knolls High School |
Denville, NJ |
| Lucas Lambrecht |
Sheboygan Falls High School |
Sheboygan Falls, WI |
| Christopher Madaffari |
Brien McMahon High School |
Norwalk, CT |
| Collin Myrick |
Freeport High School |
Freeport, FL |
The national finalists will be featured during the televised ceremony on ESPN networks and will receive gold medals and $2,000 awards for their high schools. One male and one female national winner will receive a Wendy's High School Heisman Trophy and a $10,000 donation from Wendy's to each winner's respective high school. Additionally, the winners will be recognized during the collegiate Heisman Trophy broadcast on ESPN, December 10.
About the Wendy's High School Heisman Program
Created in 1994 by Wendy's and the Heisman Memorial Trust, the Wendy's High School Heisman Award recognizes outstanding high-school seniors nationwide who excel in athletics, academics and in the community. Students can nominate themselves for the award online, in addition to being recommended by principals, teachers, guidance counselors and coaches. The most exceptional students are then selected to advance during extensive judging processes conducted at both state and national levels.
About Wendy's International, Inc.
Wendy's is one of the world's most successful restaurant companies with more than 6,600 restaurants worldwide. More information about The Wendy's Company is available at www.wendys.com, or www.aboutwendys.com.
Contact:
Christyne Redecker
Ketchum Public Relations
[email protected]
(404) 879-9031
The Wendy's name and design, and the Wendy's High School Heisman and design are trademarks of Oldemark LLC and are licensed to Wendy's International, Inc. The Heisman name and Heisman Trophy statuette are registered trademarks of the Heisman Trophy Trust, used with permission.
SOURCE Wendy's High School Heisman Program
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