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 A.J. Amadio, Jr.
Name: A.J. Amadio, Jr.
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Age: 12
School: Sacred Heart of Bayside
Accomplishments:
•Principal List
•Member of Student Government
•Travel soccer player
Key To Awesomeness:
A.J. cares about people and often gives of his own time to help other children. In his free time, A.J. volunteers as a peer mentor for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, which helps children learn to socialize and play age appropriate games, allowing these children to bring new skills to their schools and expand friendships and social opportunities.