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Mendenhall High School SENIOR RECOGNIZED AS OUTSTANDING
SCHOLAR-ATHLETES IN FIRST PHASE OF WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN
AWARDS
Mendenhall, MS (October 26, 2015) – Dean Dickinson of Mendenhall High School
was recently named School Winner for the prestigious Wendy’s® High
School Heisman® Award which highlights exceptional high school seniors and their achievements in the
classroom, on the field and in the community. Dickinson will move on for
consideration in the next stage of the program where they could be named a State Finalist.
“We are honored to have a student recognized as some of the country’s top student-athletes
with the Wendy’s High School Heisman name,” said Andrea Shivers, Mendenhall High School Counselor.
For 22 years, Wendy’s, in partnership with the Heisman Memorial Trophy®, has recognized outstanding
students and rewarded their commitment and achievements to academics, athletics and community on a
national level.
Dickinson was selected as 2015 School Winners based on the following
accomplishments:
Dean Phillip Dickinson will graduate May, 2016
Work experience
Shivers Electric
Popeye’s
Lawn Care Specialist
Achievements
Academic Superintendents all A honor Roll 2006-Present
Eagle Scout 2015
APEX Leadership Summit 2015
Boys State Senator 2015
Youth Leadership Simpson County 2015
Soil & Water Scholarship recipient
MeHS 12th grade student council representative
Order of the Arrow Lodge Chief2013
Vigil Award
Beta Club
Archery Team 2012-2016
Fishing Club2012-2016
Varsity Football 2012-2016
Track-Shot put and Discus
For more information or to track a student’s progress through the competition, please visit
www.WendysHighSchoolHeisman.com.
Wendy’s High School Heisman Winners are Game Changers
Created by Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas in 1994, the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award has
honored more than 600,000 of the nation’s most esteemed high school seniors who have been a part of
the program for the past 22 years. Since its inception, Wendy’s High School Heisman Award has
awarded 252 National Finalists and 42 National Winners.
The Wendy’s High School Heisman Award is a joint program between Wendy’s and the Heisman Trophy
Trust, host and custodians of the Heisman Memorial Trophy®. Nolan Henry of Camas, WA, continues his
heralded football career at Notre Dame, and Lauren Van Vlierbergen of Algonquin, IL, who is competing
on the cross country and track and field teams at the University of Michigan, received the prestigious
award last year.
For a complete list of past Wendy’s High School Heisman finalists and winners or more information about
the program, students can visit www.WendysHighSchoolHeisman.com. Participants can also “Like” and
follow Wendy’s Heisman on Facebook and Twitter for any additional program details.
About Wendy’s
The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is the world’s third largest quick-service hamburger restaurant
chain. The Wendy’s system includes more than 6,500 restaurants in 29 countries and U.S. territories. For
more information, visit www.wendys.com.
The Wendy’s name and design and the Wendy’s High School Heisman and design are trademarks of
Quality Is Our Recipe, LLC. The Heisman Memorial Trophy, Heisman name and Heisman Trophy figure
are registered trademarks of the Heisman Trophy Trust, used with permission.
