recognizes two of Hobgood Acadmey achieving Seniors 
and one of Southeast Halifax High achieving Senior.

Christopher Braddy and Arianna Flanary of Hobgood 
Academy and Bria Richardson of Southeast Halifax 
High were recently named School Winners for the 
nationally-recognized Wendy’s® High School Heisman® 
Award. Braddy, Flanary & Richardson were selected 
based on their outstanding academic and athletic 
achievements, and leadership within their community. 

These students will move on to the next stage of the 
program for the chance to be named one of two State 
Finalists, and for the continued consideration of the 
National Winner award.

For 20 years, the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award 
has recognized the achievements of exceptionally well-
rounded students. Like the collegiate Heisman Memorial 
Trophy, known as the highest award in college football, 
the Wendy’s High School Heisman Program honors the 
all-star performances of high school seniors in the 
classroom, on the field and in the community.

The next announcement, November 3, will include the 
names of the State Finalists selected from every state 
and the District of Columbia. Following the State Finalists’ 
announcement, the names of the two State Winners, 
one male and one female, will be revealed before the 
group is narrowed down to 12 National Finalists. The 
12 National Finalists, six males and six females, and 
their families will receive an all-expense paid trip to 
New York City to attend the Wendy’s High School Heisman 
Award Ceremony and the announcement of the two 
National Winners. 

The Wendy’s® High School Heisman® Program was
created in 1994 by Wendy’s and the Heisman Memorial 
Trust, the Wendy’s High School Heisman Program 
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.