Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight a rising eighth grader at Episcopal Academy for her superstar athletic abilities on the field as a field hockey player and lacrosse player. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Corinne Zanolli Whiz Kid's Age: 13 Whiz Kid's School: Episcopal Academy Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Corinne was recently chosen by USA Field Hockey to be one of 120 Under 14-year-olds from across the country to participate in the Futures …

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight a new soon-to-be seventh grader at Paxon Hollow Middle School and a member of the swim and dive team at Rose Tree Woods Swim Club. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Beau McFetridge Whiz Kid's Age: 12 Whiz Kid's School/Swim Club: Paxon Hollow Middle School / Rose Tree Woods Swim Club Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Beau was a 10-year-old gymnastic state champ from KMC Gym in Kennett Square, who recently moved to …

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight Vanderbilt-bound college freshman and recently graduated EA senior Patricia Tyson, whose science project was recognized by the state with a perfect score. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Patricia Noel Tyson Whiz Kid's Age: 18 Whiz Kid's School: Episcopal Academy / Vanderbilt University Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Patricia's science project–the study of human skin strains and to determine how skin ages–…

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week, we highlight soon-to-be high school senior Shreya Reddy, whose science project was recognized by the state with a perfect score. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Shreya Reddy Whiz Kid's Age: 17 Whiz Kid's School: Episcopal Academy Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Shreya's science project–based on the concept of the crystallization of protein by using a chicken egg life design to define the structure of the protein–received a…

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week, we highlight recently graduated Marple Newtown High School senior Jessica Smith, who was chosen as one of the students to address the Class of 2012 for this year's graduation. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Jess Smith Whiz Kid's Age: 18 Whiz Kid's School: Marple Newtown High School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: From their student body class of 287, Jess, as she likes to be called, was chosen, along with peer Joseph …

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight the Rubin twins for being chosen to participate in the Junior National Young Leaders Conference taking place in Washington, D.C., from July 29-Aug. 3. Patch Whiz Kids of the Week: Alysa and Jacob Rubin Whiz Kids' Age: 11 Whiz Kids' School: Loomis Elementary School Whiz Kids' Accomplishment: This summer, over 250 outstanding middle school students from across the United States–including the Rubin twins–…

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight Megan Young, a Marple Newtown High School senior, who recently traveled to Japan for her senior project. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Megan Young Whiz Kid's Age: 17 Whiz Kid's School: Marple Newtown High School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: While her peers stayed local and interned at various schools and businesses, shadowing different professionals in numerous industries, Megan decided to buy a plane …

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight Alexandra Adams, a Marple Newtown High School sophomore, who recently participated in this year's Delaware County Youth Leadership Academy. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Alex Adams Whiz Kid's Age: 15 Whiz Kid's School: Marple Newtown High School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: High school sophomore Alex recently participated in the 4th Annual Delaware County Youth Leadership Academy at Penn State Brandywine. …

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight Wil Kauffman, a senior at Marple Newtown High School, who had perfect attendance for his entire school career in the Marple Newtown School District. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Wil Kauffman Whiz Kid's Age: 18 Whiz Kid's School: Marple Newtown High School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Wil Kauffman is an accomplished soccer star, who plays for the Marple Newtown Tigers and the Marple Newtown Vipers, the …

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight brothers Joseph and Jason Hare, of Marple, for receiving the gold and silver awards, respectively, on a national Greek mythology exam. Patch Whiz Kids of the Week: Joseph and Jason Hare Whiz Kids' Ages: 12 and 10, respectively. Whiz Kids' Hometown: Marple Township Whiz Kids' School: Home-Schooled Whiz Kids' Accomplishment: Joseph took the basic exam (30 questions) plus 10 questions on the theme "…

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight Cameron Mathes, a seventh-grade student at Paxon Hollow Middle School and a cancer survivor. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Cameron Mathes Whiz Kid's Age: 13 Whiz Kid's School: Paxon Hollow Middle School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Cameron is a childhood cancer hero and is an ambassador of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Cameron spoke before hundreds of his peers at this year's Potter Cup about childhood…

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight Joseph Pham, a fifth-grade student at St. Pius X, who placed first in a writing contest. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Joseph Pham Whiz Kid's Age: 11 Whiz Kid's School: St. Pius X School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Joseph Pham placed first in the Newtown Square Women’s Club Writing Contest. This year's question was: "What historical place would you like to visit and why?" Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: "…

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight Brian Landi, a senior at Marple Newtown, who was recently recognized as an Academic All American swimmer. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Brian Landi Whiz Kid's Age: 18 Whiz Kid's School: Marple Newtown High School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Brian, who swims the 100 meter breaststroke and 200 meter, individual medley was recently recognized as an Academic All American swimmer by the National …

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight high school junior Joann Klein, of Marple Newtown, who was a recipient of Widener University's high school leadership award. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Joann Klein Whiz Kid's Age: 17 Whiz Kid's School: Marple Newtown High School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: In partnership with WCAU-TV NBC10 and Widener University, Joann was among the 69 high school students awarded throughout the Philadelphia region for…

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight Haley McGonigle, an all-star student and athlete from St. Pius X School. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Haley McGonigle Whiz Kid's Age: 10 Whiz Kid's School: St. Pius X School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Haley is an all around star student and athlete at St. Pius X. Haley recently opened up the school's annual talent show by singing solo to the national anthem. Haley is also involved with the dance team …

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight Tyler Odell, a senior at Episcopal Academy, who recently received the 2012 Sportsmanship Award from the Philadelphia Squash Racquets Association. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Tyler Odell Whiz Kid's Age: 18 Whiz Kid's School: Episcopal Academy Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: The Philadelphia Squash Racquets Association (PSRA) recently named the Episcopal Academy senior Tyler as their 2012 pick for the PSRA …

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week, we highlight Marple Newtown High School senior and artist John Reinersmann. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Jack Bellwoar Whiz Kid's Hometown: Newtown Square Whiz Kid's School: Rosemont School of the Holy Child Whiz Kid's Grade: 8th grade Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Jack, the third member of his family to attend Rosemont School of the Holy Child after his older sister and brother, is a Johns Hopkins scholar and is a …

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight Episcopal Academy junior Najah Majors for receiving the 2011 Widener University High School Leadership Award. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Najah Majors Whiz Kid's Age: 16 Whiz Kid's School: Episcopal Academy Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Episcopal Academy’s Najah Majors, of Chester, is the recipient of a 2011 Widener University High School Leadership Award. Najah is one of 69 juniors from regional high …

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight Taylor Stolzfus, a 14-year-old Newtown Square resident, who is giving back to the community by volunteering her time and working with children with autism. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Taylor Stolzfus Whiz Kid's Age: 14 Whiz Kid's School: Paxon Hollow Middle School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Taylor volunteers every Tuesday and Thursday at the Child Guidance Resource Centers’ (CGRC) After School Program…

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week, we highlight the hardworking St. Anastasia School JV girls basketball team. Patch Whiz Kids of the Week: St. Anastasia School JV Girls Basketball Team Whiz Kids’ Ages: Ages 11-12, three fifth graders and 10 sixth graders. Whiz Kids’ School: St. Anastasia School Whiz Kids’ Accomplishment: St. Anastasia's JV girls basketball team has just completed an undefeated season finishing 30-0 and won the Region 25 CYO …