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Wendy's kicks off High School Heisman search
September 9, 2009
Wendy's is looking for the next class of High School Heisman recipients - exceptional students who bring excellence in academics, athletics and community service. Through Oct. 1, 2009, eligible seniors can submit applications online.
"We all know that there's the Big Ten, the Big 12, and the Big East. But there's also the Big Three: school, sports, and community service," said Archie Griffin, two-time collegiate Heisman Memorial Trophy winner. "As a former student-athlete, I know how challenging it can be to excel on the field and in the classroom. Wendy's High School Heisman recognizes the most esteemed high school students who demonstrate stewardship at school, sportsmanship on the field and service in their communities."
The first 41,100 applicants will receive a free Wendy's gift card randomly valued from $5 to $50. From the completed applications, one male and one female winner will be chosen from each high school.
The names of all school winners will be posted on the Wendy's High School Heisman Web site on Oct. 22. For more information, students can visit the Web site, call (800) 205-6367 or contact their local high school principal, guidance counselor or athletic director.
The Wendy's High School Heisman, awarded in conjunction with the collegiate Heisman, is a joint program between Wendy's and the Heisman Memorial Trust, host of the College Heisman Memorial Trophy since 1935.
The selection process
The Wendy's High School Heisman program consists of six stages - applicants, school winners, state finalists, state winners, national finalists and national winners. Entries initially will be evaluated by ACT Inc. during the applicant, state finalist and state winner stages. The entries will then be passed on to a panel of judges. Known for the ACT college entrance exam, ACT is a nonprofit organization offering educational measurement and research services.
Who is eligible
- Students entering their senior year of high school (class of 2010).
- Students who maintain at least a "B" grade-point average and participate in at least one of 32 school-sponsored sports.
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