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 Joey Montalvo
Name: Joey Montalvo
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Age: 8
School: P.S. 94
Accomplishments:
- Two time recipient of the P.S. 94 Porter's Pal Award for his willingness to help other students
- Recipient of the 2010 DAC Mets Player of The Year
Key To Awesomeness:
Joey is a truly concerned and sharing child, always quick to volunteer to help out others. A natural leader on and off the ball field, Joey is a take-charge kid who's always encouraging his friends and teammates to strive for their best.
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