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.
Each week, Little Neck 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. So submit your nomination in our comment box below or send an e-mail to laurene@patch.com. Be sure to answer the questions bulleted below, and don't forget to include a photo.
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Our honoree this week is Min Lu
Name: Min Lu
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Age: 18
School: Bayside High School
Accomplishments:
• Selected valedictorian for the Class of 2011
• Accepted into the Macaulay Honor College at CUNY Hunter
Key To Awesomeness:
Min Lu is hard working, studious and dedicated to the pursuit of excellence. Goal oriented with her sights set on becoming a pediatric oncologist, Ms. Lu's stellar scholastic achievements earned her the title of valedictorian for the graduating class of 2011 at Bayside High School. A model student who always has a positive attitude, Min Lu's tenacity also helped get her accepted into the selective Macaulay Honors College at CUNY Hunter — a program that offers 4 years of full tuition reimbursements. Congratulations Min Lu!