Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose the Woburn members of the Mass Public/Catholic Hockey team.  The Woburn players from the Mass Public/Catholic Hockey team are: Kayla Smith, Ashley Moran, Courtney Davis and Bryana Harron. The girls recently played in the Hockey Night in Boston Showcase against players from all over the country. Woburn Patch is happy to highlight this talented quartet as this week's Whiz Kids!  

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose the St. Anthony's Baseball Team.  The St. Anthony's Baseball Team is made up: Anthony Scarpone, Michael Haley, Stephen Imposimato, Joey Doyle, AlexDiLuca, Tim Cadieux, Jordan Koester, Chris Burns, Pat Donahoe, David Soares, Sam Hadley and Mitchell Buckley. The team recently won the 2011 Babe Ruth level championship.  Woburn Patch is happy to highlight the entire team as this week's Whiz Kids! 

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose the entire Girls Major Softball All-Star Team (ages 11-12).  The Girls Major Softball All-Star Team is made up of 14 11 to 12-year-old girls: Hannah Bolster, Olivia Carbone, Julia Carey, Tori Cerulli, Katelind Ciavardone, Maddy Cole, Kaitlyn Cronin, Danielle DiFrumolo, Sarah Kenton, Michelle Le, Brianna Lundin, Meaghan O'Brien, Mikaila Richards, Nicole Vieira. The team recently won the District 13 championship and played for the state title against Lynn Wyoma.  The All-Star Team's "Key to Awesomeness" is their …

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose the entire Under-14 4 Black City Travel Team.  The Under-14 4 Black City Travel Team is made up of several 13 to 15-year-old girls. See chart below for players' names.  The Black City Travel Team recently came in second in the Commissioners' Cup soccer finals.  The Black City Travel Team's "Key to Awesomeness" is its awesome attitude and never-give-up spirit. The team, which was a 4 team all season, steam-rolled past teams in the 1, 2 and 3 ranking to come in second in the Commissioners' Cup tournament this year. …

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Will Carpenter, an outstanding athlete and generous spirit.  Will Carpenter, 10 Reeves Elementary School Will is an accomplished athlete, but also a thoughtful, charitable youth.  Will's "Key to Awesomeness" is that he is a great athlete, but an even more generous person. Known as “Will the Thrill” by his baseball teammates and coaches, Will is hitting over .500 for his AAA baseball team, the Twins. He is also scoring key goals for his highly-ranked U10 Travel Soccer team, was one of the leading scorers this past …

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Sarah O'Brien, a graduating senior at Woburn Memorial High School. Sarah is an accomplished student and athlete.  Sarah O'Brien Woburn Memorial High School Sarah is the 2011 McKeown Scholar, which is given to a student in honor of James McKeown, the late president of Cummings Properties.  Sarah's "Key to Awesomeness" is that she is a well-rounded student, who excels academically. She is also a member of the varsity track and cross-country teams, and participates in several extracurricular and community service …

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Kevin Wormell, a 17-year-old student at Woburn Memorial High School. Kevin is an Honor Roll student, terrific athlete and hard-worker!  Kevin Wormell, 17 Woburn Memorial High School Kevin is an exceptional student in his junior year at Woburn Memorial High School.  Kevin's "Key to Awesomeness" is that "he is a very smart young man, who I am proud to call my son," said mom Sue Poleatewich.  Kevin is an Honor Roll student at WMHS and is an avid basketball player. He also recently took up volleyball and plays for the…

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Brian Hunt, a 17-year-old student at Woburn Memorial High School. Brian is a tremendous student and kid!  Brian Hunt, 17 Woburn Memorial High School Brian is an exceptional student in his senior year at Woburn Memorial High School.  Brian's "Key to Awesomeness" is that he is an "amazing kid," said Brian's neighbor, Andrew Murphy. Brian has two fantastic and loving parents, who support their son and his drive to improve himself every day. According to his neighbor, Brian "accomplishments are way to many for me to …

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Elizabeth "Lizzie" Norton, a 12-year-old student at Joyce Middle School. Lizzie is a fantastic girl with dancing feet!  Lizzie Norton, 12 Joyce Middle School Lizzie is a sixth-grader who spends her free time helping others at the Boys & Girls Club of Woburn. Lizzie's "Key to Awesomeness" is that she is a fantastic child who takes part in several extra-curricular activities. In addition to playing softball and taking dancing lessons at the Boys & Girls Club, Lizzie also serves as a junior dance helper, assisting …

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose John Ryan, a 18-year-old student at Woburn Memorial High School. John is a tremendous student and one of our favorite Twitter followers!  John Ryan, 18 Woburn Memorial High School John is an exceptional student in his senior year at Woburn Memorial High School, who is an accomplished service group member and film student.  John's "Key to Awesomeness" is that he is an integral member of the Boys & Girls Club of Woburn. John is a member of the Junior Staff and also serves as Vice President of the Intrepid Keystone …

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Stephanie Ortiz, a 18-year-old student at Woburn Memorial High School. Stephanie is a financial wizard and scholarship winner!  Stephanie Ortiz, 18 Woburn Memorial High School Stephanie is a friendly, responsible, and smart young woman who has earned the Charles Schwab Foundation’s Money Matters Scholarship. Stephanie's "Key to Awesomeness" is that she is a young woman who isn't afraid to work! Friendly, responsible, and intelligent, she serves as president of the Intrepid Keystone Club at the Boys & Girls Club of…

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Jaimee Winer, a 16-year-old student at Woburn Memorial High School. Jaimee has been named Youth of the Year!  Jaimee Winer, 16 Woburn Memorial High School Jaimee is a smiling, smart young woman who has been named the 2011 PFC Joseph L. Drew Youth of the Year at the Boys & Girls Club of Woburn. Jaimee's "Key to Awesomeness" is that she is a young woman who is always smiling!  She is an outstanding student at Woburn Memorial High School and is very involved in the music department, especially as a member of the a …

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Angel Bagnell, a 13-year-old student at Kennedy Middle School. Angel is a skating princess!  Angel Bagnell, 13 Kennedy Middle School Angel is an ice skating princess, performing with the Encore of Boston team. Angel's "Key to Awesomeness" is that she always excited and enthusiastic about her sport. She skates competitively with the Theatre on Ice team Encore of Boston. The team competed at the 2011 U.S. National Theatre on Ice competition in Hyannis yesterday and placed 6th in the Novice division. Angel is also a …

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Alex and Kristen Brodeur, Kevin Dukas, Michael Cerullo, Max Marshall and Adil Sageer, all members of the Woburn Public Library Scrabble Club. These six kids are hoping to go to Florida to represent Woburn in the National Scrabble Tournament! Alex Brodeur, grade 8 and Kristen Brodeur, grade 7 Kennedy Middle School Alex and Kristen both played in the national tournament last year. The Brodeurs' "Key to Awesomeness" is their ability to excell in a number of different activities. Alex is a Boy Scout and Kristen was …

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Devin Cloherty, a 13-year-old student at Kennedy Middle School. Devin is a geography genius!  Devin Cloherty, 13 Kennedy Middle School Devin is a super student, earning high geography marks. Devin's "Key to Awesomeness" is that he is a strong student, who focuses on doing the best he possibly can. For the third year in a row, Devin has qualified for the state-level National Geographic Geography Bee! His aunt, Rene'e Kutcheid, said Devin is "a well-rounded young man who always makes honor roll, plays sports, …

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Kelsey Doherty, a 9-year-old student at Linscott-Rumford School. Doherty is a fantastic student-athlete.  Kelsey Doherty, 9 Linscott-Rumford Elementary School Kelsey plays several sports and is working on earning perfect attendance at school this year. Kelsey's "Key to Awesomeness" is that she is always trying to do her best and put her best foot forward, said mom, Wendy Doherty. Kelsey is an A-student and is working on earning perfect attendance. She plays three sports in Woburn, including spring and fall soccer…

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Andrew Winston, a 13-year-old student at Joyce Middle School. Winston is a community-service extraordinaire, who recently worked with Gov. Deval Patrick during Project 351. Andrew Winston, 13. Joyce Middle School Andrew's "Key to Awesomeness" is that he is a motivated, outgoing, and friendly young man.  He is a five-year member of the Boys & Girls Club of Woburn, where (among many other activities) he participates in the Tanners Torch Club, Intermediate Basketball League, and Science of Sports.  He is also a …

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Ray Pavone, a 11-year-old student at Joyce Middle School. Pavone is a geography whiz, who recently qualified to represent Joyce at the state Geography Bee in April.  Ray Pavone, 11 Joyce Middle School Ray qualified to represent the Joyce Middle School at the Massachusetts state geography bee on April 1.  Ray's "Key to Awesomeness" is that he is a well-rounded individual. Not just an accomplished student who has earned High Honors at Joyce, Ray is also a Scrabble Club member, soccer player, past member of The Math …

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Rebecca Donahue, a 12-year-old student at Kennedy Middle School. Donahue is an honors student, an active participant in the Boys & Girls Club, and the president of the Tanners Torch Club.  Rebecca Donahue, 12 Kennedy Middle School Rebecca Donahue is the president of the Tanners Torch Club—a group of middle school students who focus on leadership and service learning activities—at the Boys & Girls Club of Woburn. Rebecca "Key to Awesomeness" is that she is an honors student at the Kennedy school, a great athlete, …

Each week, Woburn Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Jessica DaSilva, a 13-year-old Joyce Middle School student. DaSilva was a member of the National Junior Honor Society in sixth grade and earned a Pop Warner scholarship.  Jessica DaSilva, age 13 Joyce Middle School Jessica DaSilva is an accomplished student who earned National Junior Honor Society marks in sixth grade. She also earned a Pop Warner scholarship. Jessica's "Key to Awesomeness" is that she is a "very determined young woman who loves school, her friends and cheerleading," said her mom, Jennifer. The 13…