Hillsdale Academy Students Named Wendy’s High School Heisman School Winners
Hillsdale, MI – Hillsdale Academy seniors Noah Heckenlively and Taylor Doty have been named School Winners for the 2016 Wendy’s High School Heisman, which recognizes students who give back to their communities, treat people with respect, continue their education, and excel on the athletic field.
“Noah and Taylor are known for their commitment to excellence. We are excited and honored that a program like Wendy’s High School Heisman is also recognizing their great achievements,” said Dr. Ken Calvert, Hillsdale Academy headmaster.
Doty participates in volleyball, basketball, track, and cross country. She is active in 4-H and her youth group.
Heckenlively has earned the Max Stanton Math and Science Scholarship at Hillsdale Academy for four consecutive years. He participates in National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, drama, track, and cross country.
The Wendy’s Heisman Trophy honors more than 600,000 of the nation’s most esteemed students. To be eligible, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better and be proven leaders and role models within their school and community, according to the award’s website
About Hillsdale Academy
Hillsdale Academy is an independent, classical K-12 day school located on the campus of Hillsdale College. A rigorous course of study is combined with the strong conviction that the biblical and classical virtues are necessary in the formation of the American citizen. The school was established out of the conviction that modern American education was in need of profound reform. More information can be found at Hillsdale.edu/academy.
About Wendy’s High School Heisman
Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas created the Wendy’s High School Heisman in 1994. At 61 years old, Thomas enrolled at Coconut Creek High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and received his General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Inspired by this moment and with a desire to celebrate the outstanding achievements of youth in America, he launched the Wendy’s High School Heisman program. The Wendy’s High School Heisman is a joint program between Wendy’s and the Heisman Trophy Trust, host and custodians of the Heisman Memorial Trophy®.
It has honored more than 600,000 of the nation’s most esteemed high school seniors who share Wendy’s values of giving back to their communities, treating people with respect, continuing education and excelling on the athletic field.