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Connecticut Student Athlete Casey Pearsall Named Tenth National Finalist For Wendy's High School Heisman Award
Student surprised with news during high school celebration
Nov. 16, 2012 11:10 AM
NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Of the 48,000 students who applied for this year's award, local high school senior Casey Pearsall of Wilton High School in Wilton, Connecticut was the tenth to be honored with a surprise announcement at her high school that she was chosen as one of twelve national finalists for the 2012 Wendy's High School Heisman Award, which honors exceptional students who bring excellence in academics, athletics and community service.
The twelve national finalists will travel to New York City where two national winners – one male, one female – will be chosen and each will receive a crystal Wendy's High School Heisman trophy; $10,000 donation to their respective high schools; and recognition during the collegiate Heisman ceremony in New York City on Friday, December 7, 2012.
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WHO:
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Casey Pearsall of Wilton High School, national finalist for the 2012 Wendy's High School Heisman Award
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
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10:43am EST
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High School Fieldhouse
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Wilton High School
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395 Danbury Rd.
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Wilton, CT 06897
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MEDIA CONTACT:
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Christyne Muller
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Christyne.muller@ketchum.com
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404-879-9031
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SOURCE Wendy's High School Heisman
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