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Whiz Kid: Brendan Gambeski

This Self-Motivated Third Grader Is Driven to Succeed

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, Douglaston 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 nathan.duke@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 Brendan Gambeski.
 
Name: Brendan Gambeski

Age: 8

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School: P.S. 98Q

Accomplishments: Honorable Mention in the 2011 United Federation of Teachers Scholarship Essay for third graders and the starting second baseman for the DAC Mets of Little Neck.

Key to Awesomeness: Brendan is enthusiastic about life. A self-motivated child, he loves learning and always welcomes a challenge. But in addition to being a solid student, Brendan is passionate about baseball. Driven to succeed, he constantly practices throwing, catching and batting to hone his skills.

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