Students and educators at Christopher Columbus High School honored star Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza on Monday after he won the Heisman Trophy Saturday night for being the top player in college football.
In his honor, they were urged to wear the red colors of Indiana University, where Mendoza recently led his college to a Big Ten championship win against Ohio State, finishing the regular season with a record of 13-0.
Beneath a digital billboard at the school, the students and educators gave Mendoza a shoutout with a big cheer saying, “Congratulations.”
Students and educators react to Mendoza’s winning speech
Mendoza was part of the team at Christopher Columbus High School that won a state championship in 2019 and led them to a state semifinal in 2021…