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Congratulations to the Wendy’s Heisman Winners for Magee High School, Kyle Curlee and Jessica Sanford.
Kyle is the son of Chris and Jenny Curlee. Kyle plays soccer and baseball. He is an honor student and a member of Church Alive in Magee. Kyle plans to attend Mississippi College and major in Biology and Pre-Med.
Jessica Sanford was not only named the school winner but a state finalist as well. Jessica is the daughter of Jessie and Tammy Sanford, and a Senior at Magee High School. She is an active member in the youth group at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She represents Magee High School as a band member and a Student athlete in both soccer and softball. She plans to attend the University of Mississippi to major in Physical Therapy.
Congratulations to both of you on your accomplishment.
WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN PROGRAM
ANNOUNCES MISSISSIPPI’S FINALISTS
THE NATIONAL AWARD PROGRAM RELEASES THE NAMES OF 2015 STATE FINALIST
Magee, Ms. (November 4, 2015) –Today, the prestigious Wenday’s High School Heisman Program named Jessica Sanford as one of Mississippi’s best student-athletes, who were recognized as State Finalists of the program. These exceptional student-athletes exemplify the Heisman ideals.
Each State Finalist will receive a bronze medal, a Wendy’s High School Heisman State Finalist patch and a $25 Wendy’s gift card. The State Finalists will then continue on the next round of the Wendy’s High School Heisman Program, where only one male and one female student will advance to be named State Winners.
Jessica Sanford was selected as 2015 State Finalist due to her success in the following areas:
I am Jessica Sanford, the daughter of Jessie and Tammy Sanford, and a Senior at Magee High School. I am on active member in the youth group at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. I represent Magee High School as a band member and a Student athlete in both soccer and softball. I plan on attending the University of Mississippi to major in Physical Therapy.
The Wendy’s High School Heisman Program has recognized exceptional student athletes for more than two decades. The program continues to provide a platform where students are acknowledged and rewarded for their hard work and also inspired to continue their success.
State Winners will be named on November 9, 2015, where one male and one female finalist from each state will be chosen to continue through the program. Following this, 10 National Finalists will be selected from the group of State Winners and will continue to compete for the National Winner title in New York City on December 11. The National Finalists who do not go on to become National Winners will receive a gold medal, a Wendy’s High School Heisman National Finalist Heisman patch, a &100 Wendy’s gift card and a &5,000 donation to Trophy announcement on ESPN on December 12.
About the Wendy’s High School Heisman Program
Created in 1994 by Wendy’s and the Heisman Memorial Trust, the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award recognizes outstanding high school seniors nationwide who excel in athletics, academics and community leadership. Students can nominate themselves for the award online, in addition to being recommended by principals, teachers, guidance counselors and coaches. The most exceptional students are then selected to advance during extensive judging processes conducted at both state and national levels.
About the Wendy’s Company
The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is the world’s largest quick-service hamburger restaurant chain. The Wendy’s system includes more than 6,500 restaurants in 29 countries and U.S. territories. For more information, visit www.wendy’s.com.
The Wendy’s name and design, and the Wendy’s High School Heisman and design are trademarks of Quality Is Our Recipe, LLC and are licensed to Wendy’s International. LLC. the Heisman Memorial Trophy, Heisman name and Heisman Trophy figure are registered trademarks of the Heisman Trophy Trust, used with permission ESPN is a registered trademark of ESPN, Inc.
Note: To view all the State Finalists, visit www.Wendy’sHeisman.com For a list of your State Finalists’ achievements or to find out more about the program, please call Steven Couiombe at 404-879-9292.
