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KATHY KROEGER WINS
HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN AWARD
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Independence senior
Kathy Kroeger |
Independence High School senior Kathy Kroeger has won many
awards in her day, but none have as much name recognition as
the one she received this month. On December 12, Kathy was named
the winner of the 15th annual Wendy's High School Heisman Award.
The prestigious honor is given to the top male and female
high school student-athletes in the nation who excel in
athletics, academics and community service.
As
the only four-time cross country state champion in
Tennessee history, Kathy has proven herself to be a
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But
she's also an exceptional student. In addition
to being a National Merit Semifinalist, Kathy is a
member of student council and ranked first in her
graduating class. So it really came as no
surprise when Kathy was named one of six female
finalists for the Wendy's High School Heisman award
out of a pool of 34,000 applicants.
The award ceremony was held December 12
in New York but Kathy was unable to attend. Instead, she
was in San Diego for the Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships
when she heard the good news. "I was very surprised
and honored to be selected for this award," says
Kathy. "Wendy's support of high school
athletics and recognition of students with a balance
of athletics, scholarship and service is
commendable."
And
while she's happy to have won the award, Kathy is
even more thrilled to know that Wendy's High School
Heisman will make a generous donation to
Independence High School. "I am excited
because my school will receive $10,000 as part of
the award," says Kroeger.
After high school, Kathy plans to attend either Duke
or Stanford University, leaving behind one of the
most illustrious careers in the history of Tennessee
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Important Dates
Tuesday-Friday,
December 16-19, First Semester Exams
Friday, December 19,
End of First Semester
December 22-January
5,No School due to Winter Holiday
Tuesday, January 6,
First Student Day of Second Semester
Monday, January 19, No
School due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 16,
No School for Students due to Professional
Development
Friday, March 13, End
of Third Quarter Grading Period
For other
dates, check with each individual school
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