Update: After her predecessor firm was acquired by Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Kelly became one of the youngest vice presidents in the Investment Banking & Capital Markets division. Outside of the office, Kelly serves her community as a United Way Young Leader and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society volunteer. She continues to cross items off her "List of Things to Do Before Turning 30", including running all 26.2 miles of the San Diego marathon, traveling to Egypt and Dubai, building a Habitat for Humanity house, and most recently touring the Dachau concentration camp in Munich, Germany. Kelly is a Morehead Scholar and holds a degree with Highest Honors from University of North Carolina, where she returns each year to lead an investment banking workshop for current business school students.

What did winning the Heisman mean to you?

"The title "Heisman" represents both an honor and a challenge to me: it comes with the lifelong reward of being part of the Heisman family and the lifelong challenge to achieve personally and professionally, while continually giving back to the community. By winning the Wendy's High School Heisman, I joined another family that I'm incredibly proud to be a part of, and I strive to contribute to the family's growing list of accomplishments and uphold the standard of excellence the Heisman name entails. I'm continually amazed by the achievements of my fellow alumni and look forward to welcoming new members to the WHSH family!"

What advice do you have for this year's finalist and their families?

"My advice to this year's finalists is to ignore your homework, disregard your training schedules, forget about the club meetings you're missing, and enjoy this experience to the fullest! In addition to 11 new Facebook friends, you will leave this weekend with lifelong memories. Also, your parents are extremely proud of you and just got a free trip to New York City, so now is a good time to ask for a car."

Anthony White

Update: Anthony and his lovely wife San currently reside in Orange County, CA. This past year Anthony became one of the Youngest High School Head Football Coaches in Southern Califonia, at the age of 27. Anthony has been a keynote speaker at many Youth events and Coaching clinics. Anthony is teaching US History and Economics to high school students. Anthony's non-profit oorganization Faster-Smarter-Tougher, continues to thrive in his community donating over $3,000 to local athletic and educational programs just last year.

What did winning the Heisman mean to you?

"The Wendy's High School Heisman program has given me a since of pride and duty to uphold the values and expectations that come along with being a National Winner. It means so much to me to be a National Winner, but even more to my family and community that have helped me become the person I am today."

What advice do you have for this year's finalist and their families?

"I would ask the finalists to take in the weekend, the sights, the smells, and especially the people. Past National Winners include Teachers, Doctors, School Administrators, Business Leaders, Professional Athletes, Physical Therapists, Business Owners and Students. We are all a family here and our goal is to help each other succeed and to make this world a better place."