[CharterSchools] Wendy's High School Heisman program announces Louisiana student Angelica Harris as finalist

[charterschools at LACharter.org]

WENDY’SHIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN PROGRAM ANNOUNCES LOUISIANA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY STUDENTANGELICA HARRIS AS LOUISIANA FINALIST FOR BEST STATE ATHLETE 
The National Award Program honorsHarvey female high school senior with future in golf
 
 
Her love of golf started when she was four years old. Now17, Angelica Harris has won local, regional and national golf tournaments, beenfeatured three times on the Golf Channel for her accomplishments, and now isone of Louisiana’s state finalists for the prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman Program honoring exceptional highschool student-athletes who exemplify the Heisman ideals. 
Such an honor fits well into Angelica’s personal goals toattend an Ivy League school and continue to play golf. She’ll graduate thisyear from Louisiana Connections Academy, a free public,completely online charter school. 
“AtLACA, I was provided with a flexible, yet challenging academic schedule thatallowed me to practice golf daily without falling behind in my grade level,”said Angelica.
            Theonline charter school allows athletes like Angelica to work their training andcompetition schedule into their daily studies. In fact, the school schedulingis flexible enough for an upper-classman like Angelica that the star athletestarted a golf program at Chartwell Center, school for children with autism.
            “My golfprogram is called Angelica’s Angels.I go to Chartwell Center every week teaching the students how to play golf,follow healthy eating habits, and share the life lessons learned through golf.I am in the process of purchasing Chartwell their own golf set for their P.E.program which costs $3200. So far, I have raised over $600.” said Angelica. 
            Infact, Angelica has her own custom flip-flop business which she started when shewas 10-years-old, that underscores her national leadership qualities.
The 20-year-old Wendy’s High School Heisman Programrecognizes one male and one female exceptional student athlete from each state.The program provides a platform where students are acknowledged and rewardedfor their hard work and also inspired to continue their success. 
“This awardgave me the confidence knowing that all of my hard work is paying off; I’mmotivated to continue studying and practicing sedulously.” said Angelica.
Her teachers and classmates are hoping Angelica will bechosen one of 10 National Finalists in New York City on December 11and recognizedduring the collegiate Heisman Trophy announcement on ESPN on December 12. 
“We’re so proud of Angelica and her parents for working sohard,” said LACA Headmaster Glenda Jones. “She exhibits all the qualities ofsomeone who will improve and enhance their community.”
“Angelica exhibits the type of dedication that makes virtualschooling such a good fit for students that need something other than atraditional brick and mortar school to make their dreams and ambitions cometrue,” said High School Principal Shaunnessy Matthews. “She has a big hearttoo.”
Louisiana Connections Academy provides a K-12 publiceducation with certified Louisiana teachers completely over a student’s homecomputer, where they meet with other students online daily for instruction,testing and study.
"LACA allows Angelica theopportunity to pursue many more activities while getting a quality education,”said Dad Tim Harris. “An online school teaches her discipline, time-management,and independence. " 
The young student was recentlyhonored as one of GAMBIT WEEKLY’s 40 under 40 winners.  Angelica was honored for overcoming her own learningdisability, dyslexia, and becoming a National Honor Society Scholar and BetaClub member. She started LACA in the 11th grade in order to dedicatemore time to her life-long passion: golf.
Here is a linkto Angelica’s GolfChannel.com interview: http://www.golfchannel.com/media/first-tee-preparing-kids-future/







 
About theWendy’s® High School Heisman® Program 
Created in1994 by Wendy’s and the Heisman Memorial Trust, the Wendy’s High School HeismanAward recognizes outstanding high school seniors nationwide who excel inathletics, academics and community leadership. Students can nominate themselvesfor the award online, in addition to being recommended by principals, teachers,guidance counselors and coaches. The most exceptional students are thenselected to advance during extensive judging processes conducted at both stateand national levels. To find out more about the program, please callSteven Coulombe at 404.879.9292.
 
ABOUT LOUISIANACONNECTIONS ACADEMY (www.LouisianaConnectionsAcademy.com) 
Louisiana Connections Academy is the state’s leadingprovider of high-quality, free public online charter schooling for grades Kthrough 12. Louisiana Connections Academy offers a superior, personalizededucation for students, offered by Louisiana certified teachers, with thefreedom and flexibility of an online education that meets the state’sstandards. As an online charter school, students access their lessons anytime,anywhere as long as they have the technology, tools and support of theirfamily. Accountability for meeting high academic student performance ismonitored by the non-profit charter board, Friends of Louisiana ConnectionsAcademy, Wade Henderson, President. The charter school is authorized by theLouisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to accept students fromany parish in the state. 1750 students attended for the 2014-2015 school year.Principal Glenda Jones has expanded the school curriculum to include tutoring,summer school, dual enrollment programs and high quality electives. The schoolis headquartered in Baton Rouge at 4664 Jamestown Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808.Student field trips, graduation ceremonies, parent-to-parent events and schoolinformation sessions are regularly scheduled and promoted at the schoolwebsite.




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