Bangs High School is extending special congratulations to Hillary Evans and Dustin Zink, who were recently named School Winners for the prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. Hillary Evans and Dustin Zink were chosen for their outstanding excellence in academics, athletics and community/school leadership and will move on to the next round of judging to possibly earn the coveted National award.
The Wendy’s High School 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 highest award in college football, the Wendy’s High School Heisman award is recognized as the most esteemed award at the high school level because it encourages future leadership by acknowledging well-rounded students.
Hillary Evans and Dustin Zink were selected as School Winners based on the following accomplishments:
Dustin Zink
- Son of Brant Zink and Angela Walker
- Graduating 5th out of 73
- Member of the National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Lettered in football and baseball
- Captain of the baseball team
- Received All-District awards in baseball
- Involved in many school and community activities
- Plans to attend college and play baseball
Hillary Evans
- Daughter of Lisa Allen
- Graduating 2nd out of 73
- Member of National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Lettered in basketball and track
- Captain of basketball team
- Received several All-District awards in basketball
- Involved in many school and community activities
- Plans to attend college and play basketball
“These students are an inspiration to those around them and will honorably represent their school in the next stage of Wendy’s High School Heisman award judging,” said Archie Griffin, program spokesperson. “I’m proud to be a part of a program that honors young men and women who embody the spirit of the Heisman tradition of hard work, dedication and an outstanding record both on and off the field.”
One male and one female from each high school are selected as School Winners from the nearly 55,000 applicants nationwide.
“On behalf of Bangs High School, we are extremely proud to celebrate the outstanding athletic and scholastic achievements of Hillary and Dustin with this prestigious award,” said Vick Orlando, Bangs High School Principal.