William Heikkinen repeats Andover football success at Brown University

William Heikkinen, a star football player and academic high achiever, is replicating the success of

his football career at Andover High School at Brown University, where he now plays for the Brown

Bears. The football player has seen two successfulseasons so far with the Brown Bears as he

continues his studies at the Ivy League school at the same time.

William Heikkinen, a star football player and academic high achiever, is replicating the success of his

football career at Andover High School at Brown University, where he now plays for the Brown Bears.

The student was a star athlete at his high school, breaking two school records as wide receiver with

126 catches and 1,960 yards, along with 22 touchdowns. So far, Heikkinen has seen similar success in

the demanding role as a player for the nationally-renowned Brown Bears, bringing the mental

‘toughness’ that coach Phil Estes demands of all his players.

William Heikkinen was praised by teammates, his coach and the local media alike during his Andover

football days, being named Student Athlete of the Month by the Andover Eagle Tribune. The player

was also two-time Merrimack Valley Conference All-Star, and was named First Team All-State by the

Boston Globe and the Boston Herald. Keen to follow in the footsteps of the great professional

football players that have gone before him, William jumped at the opportunity to learn with the best

and develop his skills with the Brown Bears at Brown University.

“I am really grateful to have this opportunity to play for the Brown Bears and get even better at what

I do,” stated William Heikkinen, “It’s also a great honor for me to receive my education from such a

great school such as Brown – it’s the perfect place to build upon the success I had at Andover High

School.”

In addition to William making a remarkableimpact in the Andover High School football team, the

student was also very committed to the community during his high school days. During his senior

year, William mentored and tutoredchildren at the Robert L. Frost Elementary School in Lawrence in

order to encourage them to reach their academic potential. This volunteering experience was a

great success, with teachers at the school noting that children not only improved academically but

also benefited from a boost in self-esteem and confidence after the contribution of William and his

fellow classmates.

William also experienced a great deal of high school academic success to go along with his winning

streak on the football field; the star player made the Honor Roll every term and received the

Chemistry and Survey of Film Underclassmen award at Andover High School. As well as William

making a remarkableimpact in the Andover High School football team, Heikkinen has proven that he

can succeed academically as well as athletically.

About William Heikkinen: William Heikkinen is a star football player and Ivy League school student.

William is currently a freshman at Brown University and a wide receiver for Brown Bears football

team sporting number 88. A lover of all things sport, William has received many awards and

recognitions including being named Student Athlete of the Month by the Eagle Tribune and First

Team All-State by the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald. William Heikkinen closed his high school

football career with 126 catches for 1960 yards for his team the Golden Warriors in Andover, and

was lettered in football for 3 years as well as in track and field. William has numerous other

achievements under his belt including making Honor Roll every term, volunteering at a local

Massachusetts elementary school and being Winner of the Chemistry and Survey of Film

Underclassmen awards. To find out more, please visit: http://www.williamheikkinen.com/