SHS Seniors named to Wendy’s High School Heisman List

There are some students who set the bar. They work harder, show more passion and lead by example; in the classroom, on the field and within the community. Today, Wendy’s High School Heisman recognizes Shaina Patel and Bryson Whaley from Seneca High School (SHS) and their dedication to never cutting corners by naming them School Winners. All senior student athletes are eligible to apply for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. The Wendy’s High School Heisman Panel makes the selection for each high school in the nation. Shaina Patel is the daughter of Raj and Sheetal Patel. She has played varsity tennis at Seneca High School for 6 years. She has been named All-Region the last two seasons and was named the Region Player of the Year this year. She led her team to the Region Championship and into the third round of the playoffs. She has been on the Honor Roll all four years in high school and has been a Rotary Scholar. Shaina is a member of the SHS Student Government Association, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Interact and the Superintendent’s Advisory Council. Her volunteer works includes Shop with a Bobcat and Interact projects. Bryson Whaley is the son of Jeff and Tracy Whaley. He has played varsity baseball at Seneca High School for 4 years and plans to continue his baseball career at Anderson University next fall. Bryson was a member of the 2017 Upper State Champion Seneca Bobcat baseball team. He has been on the Honor Roll all four years in high school and has been a Rotary Scholar. Bryson is a member of the National Beta Club and the National Honor Society. His volunteer work includes Shop with a Bobcat, Feed the 5000, Tajh Boyd Foundation, and he is serves as the Worship Leader at Cheohee Baptist Church. “These students are known by their teachers and friends for their commitment to excellence. We are excited and honored that a program like Wendy’s High School Heisman is also recognizing their hard work,” said Principal Cliff Roberts. Since 1994, Wendy’s and the Heisman Trophy Trust have been running the same play to perfection: honoring more than 600,000 of the nation’s most esteemed students. This year, Wendy’s will celebrate the accomplishments of thousands of the best high school seniors, awarding winners in five phases. School Winners will receive a School Winner certificate and a Wendy’s High School Heisman Patch. State Finalists will receive a bronze medal, a Wendy’s High School Heisman State Finalist patch and a $25 gift card. For more information or to track a student’s progress through the competition, visit www.WendysHeisman.com.