SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy senior Samantha Golden, daughter of Jane and Richard Golden of China, has been selected as a winner of the Heisman High School Scholarship competition, the Heisman Trophy Trust Acceptance Insurance announced Nov. 1.
From an applicant pool of thousands of high school scholar-athletes graduating with the class of 2022, more than 5,700 have been named school winners.
To apply, students must be graduating with the class of 2022, have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average of a B (3.0) or better, participate in at least one of the sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee, the Paralympic Games and/or the National Federation of State High School Association, and be a leader in his/her school and community.
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