Ten North Texas seniors were nominated and were named Wingstop's Scholar Athlete of the month during the 2016-2017 school year and won a $1,000 scholarship.
On Thursday, June 15, NBC 5 and Wingstop honored the ten seniors and their parents with a banquet.
NBC 5's Pat Doney emceed the event where the seniors received their official $1,000 check, which the students can use as they wish at college.
Winners and their parents feasted on Wingstop wings as Doney highlighted their achievements, showing the NBC 5 videos that featured the winners.
Each student also received a plaque and other NBC 5 and Wingstop swag in their gift bags.
Below is a look back at the winners for the 2016-2017 school year:
Carrollton Ranchview High School senior Riley Fleming is May's Wingstop Scholar Athlete and received a $1,000 check.
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Woodrow Wilson High School senior Lawson Freeman May's Wingstop Scholar Athlete and received a $1,000 check.
Flower Mound Marcus senior L.J. Daniel is April's Wingstop Scholar Athlete and received a $1,000 check.
Allen High School senior Joyce Tiong is March's Wingstop Scholar Athlete and received a $1,000 check.
Denton Guyer's Bryce Jackson is February's Wingstop Scholar Athlete and received a $1,000 check.
Sachse High School senior Morgan Whisenhunt is January’s Wingstop Scholar Athlete and received a $1,000 check.
Van Alystyne senior Cage Sawyers is December’s Wingstop Scholar Athlete and received a $1,000 check.
NBC 5’s David Watkins surprises November’s Wingstop Scholar Athlete Riley McKean with a $1,000 check.
NBC 5’s David Watkins presents October’s Wingstop Scholar Athlete Zackary Smothermon with a $1,000 check.
NBC 5’s David Watkins surprises September’s Wingstop Scholar Athlete Jessica McCardel with a $1,000 check and his dance moves.
