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2014-15 Clay Winners of Wendy's Heisman Award

 

The Clay Local School District Salutes Outstanding Student Applicants and School Winners in the Race for the 2014 Wendy's High School Heisman

Clay High School is extending a special congratulations to Lexie Gilliland and Zackary Phillips 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.

Lexie Gilliland and Zackary Phillips 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.”

“Lexie and Zack 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 Lexie's and Zack's achievements and showcase the outstanding talent at Clay High School.”

Lexie, the daughter of Craig and Melaine Gilliand of Rosemount, has participated in basketball, softball, and volleyball during her four years at Clay.  Zack, the son of Mike and Lisa Phillips of Rosemount, has participated in baseball, basketball, and golf during his four years at Clay.  Lexie is also a member of the Clay HS National Honor Society.

Created in 1994, the Wendy’s High School Heisman program has celebrated youth excellence for twenty 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.

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