Monday, June 13, 2011
Do you know a child or teen -- or a group of them -- who should be recognized for doing something outstanding? Here's your chance to highlight them.
Here's our weekly call for submissions for Whiz Kids, Snellville. We are certain that you know a child wonder in your neighborhood. Perhaps, this child is high academic achiever, a sports powerhouse or caring volunteer. They could be a child who is overcoming exceptional challenges or who is creating works of art. If you think you know this super kid, let us know. They could be featured this week as a Patch Whiz Kid. Each week, Snellville Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual children, youth groups, teens and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments or can-do attitude. Here's what you need to do: Submit your nomination in our comment box below, or e-mail the information to local editor joy.woodson@patch.…
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
This week's whiz kid is a student whose passion for school projects paves the road for her early success.
Name: Dominique Dixon Age: 14 School: Snellville Middle School Accomplishments: Exemplifying the role of one of Snellville Middle’s honor roll students, Dominique Dixon possess a unique brilliance and characteristics similar to that of a child prodigy. At the age of 14, she has all honors courses and remains the only student in her class to exceed the eighth-grade writing test by seven points, an achievement which was highly praised by her teachers and peers. Dominique’s reign of academic excellence stems from an early passion for reading, writing and the creative arts. She is among a class group of finalists for the Reflections Program, showcasing students’ abstract expressions through visual arts, photography, music and literature. She …
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
This week's Whiz Kid is a Grayson High School student, who spends a lot of her time giving back in Snellville.
Whiz Kid's Name: Erica Carswell Whiz Kid's Age: 18 Whiz Kid's School: Grayson High School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Erica Carswell embodies the leadership and role model qualities of a humanitarian. Her schedule is quite busy during the day, attending Grayson High School and working a full-time job at the Best Buy in Snellville. However, her work beyond the classroom has garnered recognition from her peers and supervisors with multiple awards. Active in the community, Carswell serves volunteers in three organizations in Snellville and Lawrenceville; those include Diamonds in the Rough, Boys & Girls Club, and Sunrise Assisted Living at Webb Gin. At school, she is also a freshman mentor, and has received the Citizen Award and “Student of …
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Troop 582, which meets at St. Oliver Plunkett Catholic Church, and they are our Whiz Kids of the week.
Whiz Kid's Name: Troop 582 Whiz Kid's Age: Boys Ages 11 - 18 Whiz Kid's School: Troop 582 meets at St. Oliver Plunkett Catholic Church every Monday at 7 p.m., and they attend various schools in Snellville area. Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: The troop has collected food for the local Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry, and they have raised money for charity by volunteering as workers at several car shows. The group has also painted several rooms and hallways at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The troop currently has 41 Boy Scouts, including 14 in their first year and 14 Life Scouts (the rank before Eagle). "We also go caving, camping, whitewater rafting, hiking and lots of other cool stuff," said Bruce Smith, committee chair. Whiz Kid's …
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Katie's leadership on the court and off the court make her a notable for this week's Whiz Kid.
Whiz Kid's Name: Katie Mallow Whiz Kid's Age: 17 Whiz Kid's School: Brookwood High School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: This year Katie, a 5-foot-9 shooting guard with the Lady Broncos, helped take her team to a wins at the Deep South Classic and the Region 8-AAAAA championship. She was also a lead scorer in the first-round of the state championship this year. As a junior, Katie showed prowess as a three-point shooter and helped lead her team to the state finals that year, as well. She will be graduating soon and heading to Appalachian State. Lady Broncos Coach Scott Terry has said the senior is a "pure, natural shooter." Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: Basketball isn't the only thing this student is concerned with. She's also pretty genuine …
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
She's super sweet and extra helpful, says mom Millie Stonewall.
Whiz Kid's Name: Jade Stonewall Whiz Kid's Age: 4 Whiz Kid's School: Preschool student at The Sunshine House Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: As the youngest of six children, Jade is making her mark on the family with her caring, helpful nature. She's got a sunny disposition that brings smiles to just about anyone. Millie Stonewall, Jade's mother, said her daughter likes to especially help care for three baby nephews. Jade is also on her way to being a good cook in the kitchen, as she loves imitating her family when they are whipping up a meal. "If she could help me at the stove, she would," Stonewall said. Jade is also "very smart for her age," mom said. She walked and talked at an early age, and now the 4-year-old loves learning new words and …
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Ashley's dedication to school work, animals and people make this 15-year-old stand out.
Whiz Kid's Name: Ashley Barrett Whiz Kid's Age: 15 Whiz Kid's School: Greater Atlanta Christian School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Ashley is an all-around good kid. Not only does she do well in school, but also she makes time to volunteer her time to help pets and people. She consistently makes honor roll, is a Beta Club member, attended Emory University Summer Institute for the Gifted program and is a Duke University 'TIP' student. (Yearly, Duke University provides programs for high-achieving students through its Talent Identification Program.) Ashely also volunteers weekly at Hightower Farm & Animal Sanctuary pet adoption events and monthly at a downtown shelter feeding Atlanta's homeless population. In addition, Ashley's mother, Lindy …
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Patch's incredible kid of the week is Ivy Meadows.
Ivy Meadows Whiz Kid's Age: 4 Whiz Kid's School: Preschool student at The Sunshine House Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Ivy isn't quite old enough to have won school awards, gained athletic recognition, or mesmerized anyone with her artistic abilities, but she does have one thing that makes her stand out --her big heart. Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: At the tender age of two, Ivy began helping her mom go through bags of clothes, books and household items to ready them for charitable causes, and it became a trend. Ivy often comes to her mom with toys, books and articles of clothing from her room and tells her that it's time to give them to "little guys that don't have anything." Her mom is amazed at her compassion and works to keep her in the …
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
With a recent win at Run the Reagan, freshman Allie Myers shows she determined to excel.
Allie Myers Whiz Kid's Age: 14 Whiz Kid's School: Brookwood High School in Snellville. Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: This Brookwood High freshman won first place in the recent Run the Reagan race for her age group (11-14). It was her first time running a 10K race. She also earned a varsity letter on her school's cross country, which placed second in the state championship. This spring Allie will also be running track. With all that running, how does this Brookwood student make time for anything else? Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: Barbara Myers, Allie's mother, said her daughter is determined. "When she sets a goal, she works very hard to accomplish it," Myers said. As a long-distance runner, Allie also makes sure to follow her training …
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
This week's Whiz Kid is Trey Charbono, a rising chess maven, who is wise beyond his years.
Trey Charbono Whiz Kid's Age: 7 Whiz Kid's School: Harbour Oak Montessori in Grayson. Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Trey is a new chess aficionado. At the age of 7, he's already becoming a master of the mental cat-and-mouse game that is chess. His skills in strategy, wordsmithing and science stump even his parents. Reading well beyond his first-grade level, this 7-year-old could teach a lot of people a thing or two. Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: When you have a child who pulls random scentific facts out of the air, like, say, the formation of the universe or retrograde motion and planets, and this same child has a vocabulary that blows through kiddie Scrabble, as a parent, you know you're in for an adventure. "We look up a lot of things," …
Dennonie rivera
2:30 pm on Thursday, April 21, 2011
Go dominique i pray and know that the lord will take care of you . You shall be blessed going in and coming out, the lord is a rewarder of those that diligently seek him .good job my lovely daughter from your mommy and papi god keep her strong go lawyer dominique dixon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more ›