From ihsaa.org
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers, in conjunction with the National Federation of State High School Associations, the Indiana High School Athletic Association, ****’s Sporting Goods, and The Indianapolis Star, have selected the Larry Bird Character Award finalists and scholarship winners.
The Larry Bird Character Award, which serves as one of the community-outreach programs of the Pacers, is determined by criteria that are representative of the qualities of NBA legend Larry Bird, including academic excellence, character, sportsmanship, and community service. Nominees must be a senior in high school and a member of their boys or girls high school varsity basketball team.
Winners were chosen by a selection committee made up of representatives from the Pacers, the NFHS, the IHSAA, ****’s, and the Star. These winners are the best of the eligible nominations submitted based upon the nominee’s academic achievement and community service. A complete set of rules can be obtained by logging on to Pacers.com.
The finalists and winners were recognized at halftime of the Pacers’ April 10 game against New Jersey. The 10 finalists receive a commemorative photo and finalist plaque. The two overall winners receive a trophy and a $1,000 college scholarship courtesy of ****’s Sporting Goods.
The five female finalists:
• Shanlynn Bias, Griffith
• Victoria Brocksmith, Vincennes Rivet
• Renee Frantz, Fremont
• Casey Hueni, Bremen
• Whitney Malin, Wood Memorial
The five male finalists:
• Landon Harner, Springs Valley
• Nathan Hendershot, Pendleton Heights
• Brayden Merrell, Northwestern
• Tyler Wampler, West Vigo
• Daniel Wodicka, West Lafayette
The scholarship winners:
• Female, Casey Hueni, Bremen
• Male, Brayden Merrell, Northwestern
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