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2013-14 Wendy's HS Heisman Award
The Clay Local School District Salutes Outstanding Student Applicants and School Winners in the Race for the 2013 Wendy's High School Heisman
Clay High School is extending a special congratulations to Jessica Moore and Mark Shaffer who were named school winners for the prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. To be eligible for this award, students must display academic aptitude, athletic talent, and community leadership.
The Wendy’s High School Heisman program, awarded in conjunction with the collegiate 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 top award in college football, the WHSH award is known for being the most prestigious award at the high school level. The award encourages future leadership by recognizing well-balanced lifestyles at an early age.
Jessica Moore and Mark Shaffer are both future leaders and will represent her school well in the next phase of judging,” said Archie Griffin, the only two-time winner of the prestigious Heisman Memorial Trophy and Wendy’s High School Heisman program spokesperson. “I’m proud to be involved with an award that embodies the spirit of the Heisman tradition of hard work, dedication, and an outstanding record both on and off the field.”
“Jessica and Mark have both shown throughout their high school careers that they have embodied the Wendy’s High School Heisman lifestyle,” said Todd Warnock, CHS principal. “This award is the perfect way to celebrate Jessica's and Mark's achievements and showcase the outstanding talent at Clay High School.”
Jessica, the daughter of Brian and Kitty Moore of Rosemount, has participated in softball and volleyball during her four years at Clay. Mark, the son of Bill and Beth Shaffer of Rosemount, has participated in cross country, soccer, basketball, and tennis during his four years at Clay. Both Jessica and Mark are members of the CHS National Honor Society.
Created in 1994, the Wendy’s High School Heisman program has celebrated youth excellence for 19 years. The program consists of six stages – applicants, school winners, state finalists, state winners, national finalists, and national winners. Entries are initially evaluated by ACT Assessment during the Applicant, State Finalist and State Winner phases, and then passed on to a distinguished panel of judges. Known for the ACT college entrance exam, ACT is a non profit organization offering educational measurement and research services.