Wendy's High School Heisman Award for Scholar Athletes

Trevor Van Ackeren,
Liberty High School,
Bethlehem, PA

Academics:
Cohen-Feeley "Best of the Best" Scholarship Award nominee; National Honor Society; Lehigh University High School Scholar; works on school paper/yearbook

Athletics:
Track and Field: captain; three-time high school record holder; Most Valuable Player; All-League; All-State (first team)
Basketball: captain; member of the team with most season wins in school history; All-District (first and second teams)
Cross Country: captain; 5K district record holder; Most Valuable Player; All-League; All-District (first and second teams)Soccer: captain; Most Valuable Player; All-League Football team

Community Service:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award recipient; Miracle League volunteer; Special Olympics volunteer; Hurricane Boys Basketball Camp coach; elementary/middle school volunteer; Younglife youth ministry student leader; Freedom to Liberty Run

Angela Duckworth,
Desert Mountain High School, Scottsdale, AZ
Academic All-American; Honor society member; DMHS Cancer Club President

Athletics:
Swimming & Diving: captain; 500-meter freestyle school/league/district and state record holder; state athletic award for 500 freestyle; Most Valuable Player; All-League/Conference; All-District (first team); All-State (first and second teams); All-American (first team); National Sportsgirl 2005 Award by Women's Sports Foundation

Community Service:
Relay for Life-four-time team captain; Special Olympics volunteer, Scottsdale Assisted Care Homes volunteer and assistant care giver; Climb to Conquer Cancer team captain; Walk of Hope team captain; Race for the Cure team captain

You can find more about our finalists here: 2007 National Finalists for Wendy's Heisman.

Solomon Braun
David Posnack Hebrew Day School
Plantation, FL

Angela Duckworth
Desert Mountain High School
Scottsdale, AZ

Jared Bruton
Duchesne High School
Duchesne, UT

Lauren Klute
Heartland Community School
Brandshaw, NE

J.P. Gorham
Hollis/Brookline High School
Hollis, NH

Jennica Hagberg
Niceville Senior High School
Niceville, FL

Thomas Kaffenberger
Bellbrook
High School
Spring Valley, OH

Colleen McCarrick
Middletown Senior High School
Middletown, MD

Trevor Van Ackeren
Liberty High School
Bethlehem, PA

Sarah McCurdy
Bayshore High School
Bayshore, NY

Brandon Schlautman
Pius X High School
Lincoln, NE

Stephanie Mundt
UrbandaleHigh School
Urbandale, IA

Alright, so you've gotten in your application and now you're waiting to find out whether or not you made it to the next stage. What if I told you that there was something you could still be doing for the Wendy's Heisman? There are probably more than a few juniors that you know that would have made great applicants this year had they been old enough. They're your teammates, your classmates, club members with you.

Now, you already know what the Wendy's High School Heisman could mean for your college application and beyond, but those juniors that you know might not know what a benefit being able to say that you're a High School Heisman winner could be. Now is the time to let that teammate or classmate know what is awaiting them.

Community Service Opportunities - Volunteering for High School Students
Community service is one of the core components of the Wendy's High School Heisman Program as we look to recognize scholar-citizen-athletes. Giving of your time to others shows a willingness to look beyond yourself and it supports your community.

Be Athletic
The High School Heisman doesn't only recognize football players, but in fact recognizes over 30 sports as being eligible for student-athletes to participate in and be considered for the Wendy's High School Heisman. Whether you play soccer or volleyball, basketball or lacrosse, compete in wrestling or judo, as well as dozens of other sports, you can and should apply for the Wendy's High School Heisman.

For the first time in 14 years, you the students can nominate yourselves for the Wendy's High School Heisman. The High School Heisman allows rising high school seniors, one male and one female, to be recognized for excellence not only in athletics, but also for their accomplishments in academics and for their work in the community.

Applying is easy, so long as you meet the eligibility requirements for consideration to the Wendy's High School Heisman. So long as you're a rising senior with a "B" average, and you participate in at least one of the 33 sanctioned sports, you can apply.

All you have to do is visit the Wendy's High School Heisman website, create an account, and start the application process.Just remember to get your application in by the October 1, 2007 deadline so that you can be part of this great program that is designed to benefit exceptional high school students like yourself.

Criteria for Application
We want applications from both male and female student-athletes who exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and within their communities. Eligibility for application is limited exclusively to men and women whose senior year of high school is the 2007-2008 academic year, who have at least a "B" grade average, and participate in at least one of 33 sports. We want to hear from all student-athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for underclassmen.

2008 Application Deadline - October 1st, 5pm CST

• Applicants should plan on submitting their application by September 23 to allow time for the review.


Click here to apply.

Award Concept
The Wendy's High School Heisman Award is presented annually to one male and one female high school senior who best exemplify the designation of scholar-citizen-athletes.

Award Sponsor
Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers Restaurants.

Who's Eligible
Men and women entering their senior year of high school who have at least a "B" grade average and participate in at least one of 33 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools. Students are judged on their academic achievements, community and school service and athletic accomplishments.

Award History
The program was created in 1994, with more than 6,200 nominations submitted in the first year from high schools nationwide. Since then, more than 150,000 students have been nominated and 26 have joined the prestigious Heisman family.

Located at www.wendysheisman.com, this site serves as a "one-stop" shop for those people interested in the Wendy's High School Heisman Program. Students can fill out and submit their application form online. Students can also track their progress as the program heats up during the fall, while the media can find up-to-date press releases, downloadable logos, as well as a program fact sheet. The website continues to be the central location for all information about the Wendy's High School Heisman Program.

Eligibility for application is limited exclusively to men and women entering their senior year of high school in the 2007-2008 academic year who have at least a "B" grade average and participate in at least one of the 33 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools. We want to hear from all student-athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for your school's underclassmen. Students are judged based on their academic achievements, community service involvement, and athletic accomplishments.

How do they apply and what's the timing?
The online nomination form must be completed by the student and reviewed by a high school official no later than 11:59pm (Central Time) on October 1, 2007. Each student applicant must have their online application reviewed and confirmed by a school representative. Thus, the students must complete their application early to allow time for school personnel to review and confirm the accuracy of the data provided.

APPLICANTS
All Wendy's High School Heisman applicants will be able to download a printable certificate from the website.

SCHOOL WINNERS
1 male and 1 female from each school will be chosen as School Winners. Those winners will have a letter, certificate and Heisman patch mailed to their school to present to them.

STATE FINALISTS
From all male and female school winners, 1,020 State Finalists will be chosen (20 from each state, including District of Columbia). Each finalist will have a letter, bronze medal and a Heisman patch mailed to them.

STATE WINNERS
From the 1,020 State Finalists, 102 State Winners are chosen (1 male and 1 female from each state, including District of Columbia). Each winner will have a letter, silver medal and Heisman patch mailed to them.

NATIONAL FINALIST
Out of the 102 State Winners, a judging panel selects 12 National Finalists - 1 male and 1 female from each of six geographic regions. These students are invited to the Wendy's High School Heisman National Awards Banquet on December 8, 2006, in New York City. They also will attend all Heisman Memorial Trophy Weekend festivities, receive a gold medal and Heisman patch, and their high schools will receive a $2,000 monetary award in their name.

NATIONAL WINNERS
Two National Award Winners, 1 male and 1 female, are selected from the 12 National Finalists, and are honored during ESPN's national telecast of the college Heisman Memorial Trophy presentation. Each National Winner receives a Wendy's High School Heisman trophy, a Heisman patch, and a $10,000 monetary award for their High School.

The program was created in 1994, with more than 6,200 nominations submitted in the first year from high schools nationwide. Since then, more than 150,000 students have been nominated and 26 have joined the prestigious Heisman family.

1994
Barrett Robinson
Chaminade-Julienne High School, Dayton, Ohio

Trisha Perry
Mansfield High School, Mansfield, Missouri

1995
Jeremy Royal
The Altamont School, Birmingham, Alabama

Jill Aholt
Linn High School, Linn, Missouri

1996
Chris Kirchhoff
Worthington Kilbourne High School, Worthington, Ohio

Erin Dromgoole
Millbury Memorial High School, Millbury, Massachusetts

1997
Blake Moore
Ogden High School, Ogden, Utah

Sarah Edwards
Sevier County High School, Sevierville, Tennesse

1998
Anthony White
Rosemead High School, San Gabriel, California

Kelly Landreth
McDowell High School, Marion, North Carolina

1999
Barrett Brandon
Lake Country Christian High School, Fort Worth, Texas

Abby Miller
Green Valley High School, Henderson, Nevada

2000
David Donaldson
Walker High School, Jasper, Alabama

Kate O'Toole
Villa Madonna Academy, Crescent Springs, Kentucky

2001
Paul Corsello
Pittsford Mendon High School, Pittsford, New York

Megan May
Handley High School, Roanoke, Alabama

2002
Robert Huefner
McIntosh High School, Peachtree City, GA

Meghan O'Leary
Episcopal High School, Baton Rouge, LA

2003
Chase Correia
Galena High School, Reno, NV

Ashley Wolf
Montville Township High School, Montville, NJ

2004
Andy Bratten
James M. Bennett High School, Salisbury, MD

Brenna Brucker
Bethel Park Senior High School, Bethel Park, PA

2005
William Jacobs
James Monroe High School, Fredericksburg, VA

Katie Zaeh
Gov Livingston High School, Berkely Heights, NJ

2006
Samual Finlayson
San Ramon Valley High School, Alamo, CA

Kaylee Jamison
St. Charles North High School, St. Charles, IL

Archie Griffin, member of the College National Football Foundation Hall of Fame, Rose Bowl Hall of Fame, The Ohio State University Sports Hall of Fame, and the Columbus Public Schools Hall of Fame, has won virtually all the top honors any single athlete could win in college football.

Griffin is the only two-time winner of the prestigious Heisman Trophy, symbolic of "The Outstanding College Football Player of the Country". He was a three time All American in 1973, 74 and 75. He was named "Most Valuable Football Player in the Big Ten" for two straight years, thereby becoming only the second athlete in history to accomplish this feat. He was named "College Football Player of the Year" by both United Press International and by the Sporting News. Griffin is the first athlete in Ohio State's history to have his number retired.

Griffin broke nearly all the Ohio State rushing records. He set national marks and Big Ten marks, both for a single season and for a career. He also holds another rare distinction, he was named Captain of the 1974 Ohio State football team and his teammates renamed him to Captain of the 1975 Buckeyes.

In 1975, Griffin was a recipient of the NCAA's Top Five Award. This award is the top honor an undergraduate can receive and is based on a combination of athletic skill, academic accomplishment, leadership and character. Graduating a quarter early, Griffin earned his college degree in Industrial Relations.

In 1976, he was a first round draft choice of the Cincinnati Bengals, served as
co-captain and played with that franchise for eight years. As a professional, Archie continued his illustrious football career by ranking among the top NFL rushers with a 4.1 yards per carry average. He also commanded respect throughout the league as a very adept pass receiver.

Archie Griffin returned to his alma mater in March, 1984. He later accepted the position of Special Assistant to the Director of Athletics in June of 1985. In July of 1987, he was named Assistant Director of Athletics and in April of 1994, named Associate Director of Athletics. January 1, 2004, he accepted the position of President and CEO of The Ohio State University Alumni Association.

In October of 1999 his jersey, #45, was retired in front of a record crowd in Ohio Stadium. He was the very first Buckeye to receive this honor.

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