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Whiz Kid: Sandy An
Young teen artist and winner of the prestigious Duck Stamp Competition
Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout or did your local soccer team take the championship? They may be our next Patch Whiz Kids honoree.
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Our honoree this week is Sandy An
Name: Sandy An
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Age: 16
School: Ashcan Studio of Art
Accomplishments: Won 1st Place in the New York State 10th-12th grade group and overall Best In Show for the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Competition
Key to Awesomeness: Sandy demonstrates great attention to detail and is incredibly dedicated, working long hours and exhibiting extraordinary hard work. Her dedication to the Duck Stamp project ultimately got her painting to exemplify the high standards of this painting competition.