Congratulations to Joseph Buchmaier, who was crowned Brookland-Cayce High School’s Mr.Bearcat, Saturday. 

Twelve students participated in the competition, which raised more than $3,000 for Happy Wheels, a charity that operates in three South Carolina children’s hospitals and allows patients to pick a new toy or book weekly for the length of their hospital stays.

Among this year’s Mr. Bearcat winners:

Best Talent: Drew Hix, Landon Hix, and Ronin Pettit

Mr. Congeniality: Parker Mergo

Mr. Sophomore: Parker Mergo

Mr. Junior: Dylan Whitman

Mr. Senior: Alex Wright

Mr. Bearcat Runner-up: Ronin Pettit

Mr. Bearcat: Joseph Buchmaier