Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout or did your local soccer team take the championship? They may be our next Patch Whiz Kid honoree. Each week, Marlborough Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. We want to hear about these amazing children and teens and select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid. Submit your nomination in our comment box below, or e-mail the information to Josh Gray, editor, at josh.gray@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information ● Nominator's…
• Name: Chelsea Campana • Age: 17-years-old • School: Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School • Accomplishment: Chelsea has had many major accomplishments over the past two years. This year she was inducted into the National Honor Society, and recently won first place in Fundamental Business Accounting at the Massachusetts State Business Professionals of America competition held at the Sheraton Tara in Framingham in March. This allows her to compete in the national competition in Washington DC in May. She is also currently the treasurer for Assabet's BPA Chapter, and received a perfect …
This week’s Whiz Kids: The Triboro Titans Squirt 2 Team, including players from Westborough, Marlborough and Southborough. This year's team roster includes: James (Massey) Kerravala, 10, Marlborough Gerry McCarthy, 10, Marlborough Tino Pizzarella, 9, Marlborough Billy McGrath, 10, Marlborough Eric Abeles, 10, Westborough Ryan Gallary, 10, Westborough Ryan Mackintire, 9, Westborough Cam Pelkey, 9, Westborough Will Schiffman, 10, Westborough Henry Alford, 9, Southborough Cam Needels, 10, Southborough And a shout out to substitute Brendan Doherty who helped the boys bring home a championship …
Names: Harry and Clara Silverstein Grades: Harry is in 3rd grade and Clara is in the 6th, and both attend the AMSA (Advanced Math and Science Academy) in Marlborough. Accomplishments: Both Harry and Clara are excellent community volunteers. They help to make sandwiches during the City's summer lunch program. They are active with Metrowest Animal Awareness Society. Their family fosters cats until the cats are adopted into good homes. They actively help neighbors in need. Both children are setting a great example for kids their age. Key to Awesomeness: Harry and Clara's key to success is that …
• Name: Jared Mahon • Age: 9 years old • School: Kane School • Accomplishment: In October Jared competed for the first time at the NAGA (North America Grappling Association) championship at Twin River Casino in Rhode Island. Jared won first place in the two divisions he competed in. First prize was an authentic samurai sword, he went home with not one, but two! Jared had been training for less than six months before he decided he would try to compete. His family and friends are very proud! • Key to Awesomeness: Jared's key to success is his desire to do his best, and his courage to try …
• Name: Katrina Jodrey • Age: 5 years old • School: Kindercare • Accomplishment: Katrina, like many other children, has food allergies. She is allergic to dairy, soy, wheat, eggs, seafood, peanuts and sesame. This leaves her with not many options for food. Luckily her mom has found ways to let Katrina eat the things that most people eat everyday by replacing ingredients. Katrina's accomplishment is her great attitude while having to deal with these special circumstances. • Key to Awesomeness: Katrina's key to success is not letting food allergies stop her from enjoying herself, or a good …
• Name: Easton Collins • Age: 6-years-old • School: Richer Elementary School • Accomplishment: Easton is the proud big brother of his new baby sister Ryleigh. He is slowly but surely learning the responsibilities that come with the job of caring for a little sister. Great job Easton! Keep up the good work! • Key to Awesomeness: Take care of your little brothers and sisters. They look up to you all! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news.
• Name: Kylee shay Cooke • Age: 6 years old • School: Richer Elementary School • Accomplishment: Helping the elderly in her grandmothers retirement community shovel their walkways • Key to Awesomeness: Treat adults with respect and you will feel better about yourselves!
