Whiz Kid of the Week: Swithun Ferguson

Whiz Kid's Name And Age: Swithun Ferguson, 15
Whiz Kid's School: Overlea High School
Whiz Kid's Accomplishment:

• Swithun was accepted as an intern to the National Aquarium in Baltimore after a rigorous interview process. Only a limited number of high school students were selected to the program.

Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: "Swithun is a dedicated Honors Student that also plays on the tennis team. He loves art and never is afraid to ask questions. He has a thirst for knowledge, which makes him a joy to have in the classroom." — Deborah Kiblin, science teacher at Overlea High School

Did your local soccer team take the championship? Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout?  He or she may be our next Patch Whiz Kid honoree.

Each week, Parkville-Overlea 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 will select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid. Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to editor Nick Gestido. Be sure to include all of the following information:

●      Nominator's Name

●      Nominator's E-mail

●      Whiz Kid's Name

●      Whiz Kid's Age

●      Whiz Kid's School

●      Whiz Kid's Accomplishment

●      Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness (what made him/her successful?)

If your nominee is selected, we'll contact you and assign a photographer to take a photo.