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Federal Way High School senior Emily Victor has been named a state finalist in the Wendy’s High School Heisman award. Victor will play at her third state golf championship in the spring for the Eagles, becoming the first Federal Way girl golfer to ever accomplish that honor.

Here is the press release announcing Victor and the other finalists from Washington:

WASHINGTON STUDENT- ATHLETES GO FOR NATIONAL HONORS

Wendy’s High School Heisman Recognizes State Finalists

WHAT:  As the competition narrows for the 2011 Wendy’s High School Heisman Award program, 20 of Washington’s top scholar-athletes were announced today as State Finalists for the prestigious award. These finalists are now in the running to become State Winners, the next phase of the program as applicants advance to become National Winners.

Of the 48,000 seniors who applied nationwide, 477 applicants came from Washington and have been narrowed down to the state’s 20 finalists. These finalists embody the Heisman spirit of hard work and dedication through their outstanding achievements in athletics, academics and community/school leadership. 

WHO:   Washington’s Wendy’s High School Heisman State Finalists:

WHY:  Just as the collegiate Heisman is known for being the highest award in college football, the Wendy’s High School Heisman, now in its 18^h year, is one of the most esteemed awards at the high school level.

On November 4, 2011, 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 will go on to compete for the National Winner title in New York City on December 9. 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 respective high school. Additionally, the winners will be recognized during the collegiate Heisman Trophy broadcast on ESPN, December 10.

About the Wendy’s High School Heisman Program

Created in 1994 by Wendy’s and the Heisman Memorial Trust, the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award recognizes outstanding high school seniors nationwide who excel in athletics, academics and community leadership.  Students can nominate themselves for the award online, in addition to being recommended by principals, teachers, guidance counselors and coaches.  The most exceptional students are then selected to advance during extensive judging processes conducted at both state and national levels.