20 state finalists named for Wendy’s High School Heisman
Wendy's announced 20 state finalists Tuesday for its High School Heisman Award.
Of the 48,000 seniors who applied nationwide, 458 applicants came from Maryland. According to a press release, these finalists embody the Heisman spirit of hard work and dedication through their outstanding achievements in athletics, academics and community/school leadership.
On Friday, one male and one female finalist from each state will be named state winners. Of those state winners, 12 will be chosen as national finalists and go on to compete for the national title Dec. 9 in New York. National finalists will be featured during a 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 Wendy’s will donate $10,000 to each winner’s high school.The winners will also be recognized during the collegiate Heisman Trophy broadcast Dec. 10 on ESPN.
Following is the list of state finalists:
Louisa Boison, Northwestern
Daniel Cericola, Stephen Decatur
Skylar Dewees, Grace Brethren Christian School
Danielle Harbaugh, Smithsburg
Grace Kearney, Poly
Danielle King, C. Milton Wright
Tiffany Lang, Oakland Mills
Lindsay Linamen, Washington
Zachary Lucas, Williamsport
Brice Manship, North Caroline
Brenan McAllister, Parkside
Kendall McMillen, North Point
Anna McQuaid, Saints Peter & Paul
Vibav Mouli, McDonogh
Daniel Mullen, South Carroll
Sean Mulligan, Kent Island
Alyssa Parker, Glenelg
Christopher Pellegrino , James M. Bennett
Reia Tong, Walt Whitman
Garrett Wiles, Hancock
For more information about the award, visit www.WendysHeisman.com.
