Bureau County Republican

SBA seniors recognized in Wendy's High School Heisman

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PERU — 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. Recently, Wendy’s High School Heisman recognized Kaelyn Condon and Tyler Marcinkus from St. Bede Academy and their dedication to never cutting corners by naming them school winners.

"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 Michelle Mershon.

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.

Condon is the daughter of Dr. Michael and Kristy Condon of Spring Valley. While she has been a student at St. Bede Academy she has been a four-year participant in volleyball, track and field, Spanish Club, Interact Club, Lectio Divinia and Student Government. She qualified for state in the long jump and was on the 2017 BCR Track and Field Honor Roll Team during junior year. She was selected for the all-conference academic team for track and field jer freshman, sophomore, junior and senior years, and for volleyball her sophomore, junior and senior years. She is a student ambassador for St. Bede and is an active volunteer at the Faith Assembly of God in Peru and St. Margaret’s Hospital. She plans on attending the University of Iowa to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner.

Marcinkus is the son of Brian and Shannon Marcinkus of Tonica. While he has attended St. Bede Academy he has been a four-year participant in bowling, baseball and Lectio Divinia. He was selected for the all-conferenceaAcademic team for bowling and baseball his freshman, sophomore and junior years. He played football during his junior and senior years. He is a student ambassador for St. Bede and is an active volunteer at his church. He has played club soccer for many years and is one of the founding members of St. Bede’s club soccer team as a senior. He plans to attend Illinois State University where he will major in physical education with a minor in health.

Both students will receive a school winner certificate and a Wendy’s High School Heisman patch.