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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Whiz Kid: Alexandria "Ali" Schurg

National Honor Society member Alexandria Schurg said it's necessary to help others when they need it most.

Alexandria "Ali" Schurg Each week, Ferndale Patch seeks 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 Ferndale Patch Whiz Kid.  Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail Terry.Parris@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information: Follow us on Twitter or "like" us on Facebook for Ferndale updates.  

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Whiz Kid: Austin Kole Doesn't Like to Brag but...

Austin Kole is a 14-year-old freshmen at FHS with a lot going on.

Each week, Ferndale Patch seeks 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 Ferndale Patch Whiz Kid.  Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail Terry.Parris@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information: Follow us on Twitter or "like" us on Facebook for Ferndale updates.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Whiz Kid: Honor Roll Student, Musician Has Perfect Attendance

Coolidge Intermediate School sixth-grader Jonathan Turner says intelligence and being nice are keys to success.

Age: 11 School: Coolidge Intermediate School, sixth grade Accomplishment: Jonathan is an amazing Ferndale Public School student who is midway through his third year of perfect attendance. He is an honor roll student, avid photographer, amateur bowler and self-taught knitter. He plays percussion in the Ferndale Elementary Band, was in the chorus of Oklahoma! and is in the Elementary Choir; he is a peer mediator at his school, a member of the Coolidge Press and has a part-time job. He is a volunteer at many district events, including Extravaganza. Key to awesomeness: "Intelligence and being nice to people!" Jonathan says. Each week, Ferndale Patch seeks suggestions from readers for individual  kids, youth groups, teens and even sports teams …

Judy Smith

6:22 pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Couldn't be more true!! The article should be longer...he's such an amazing kid :)   more ›

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Whiz Kid: Carolyn Berryman

John F. Kennedy School student plays the classical guitar, loves to swim and is no stranger to public speaking.

Age: 9 School: John F. Kennedy School Accomplishment: Carolyn is the youngest person to participate in the Royal Oak Optimist Club Oratorical Competition and the first from the Ferndale School District. She studies classical guitar through Suzuki Royal Oak. She is a member of Birmingham Blue Dolphins swim team that won the championship for the 2010-11 season. She loves to swim and her favorites are the back and butterfly strokes. Carolyn is a member of the JFK band and plays the flute. She is also a member of the Peep Program at JFK, which helps kids that are having difficulty. She loves helping others, even if just by volunteering to be present. She is very determined and does not take failure as an option. Key to awesomeness: "Don't give…

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Whiz Kids: The Langley Brothers, Music is in Their Blood

Brothers Lucas, Gavin and Ross Langley are this week's Ferndale Patch Whiz Kids.

Gavin Langley Ross Langley Each week, Ferndale Patch seeks 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 Ferndale Patch Whiz Kid.  Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail Terry.Parris@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information: Follow us on Twitter or "like" us on Facebook for Ferndale updates.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Whiz Kid: Ferndale Senior Accepted to MIT – But There's More

'I think the key to awesomeness is finding something to become passionate about and sticking to it, Jordan Haines says.

Each week, Ferndale Patch seeks 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 Ferndale Patch Whiz Kid.  Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail Terry.Parris@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information: Follow us on Twitter or "like" us on Facebook for Ferndale updates.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Whiz Kid: Senior is on Stage, in Pit, on the Page

'My confidence in myself helps me to achieve all the things I set my mind on and more, Ferndale High School's Paige Pfleger says.

Each week, Ferndale Patch seeks 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 Ferndale Patch Whiz Kid.  Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail Terry.Parris@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information: Follow us on Twitter or "like" us on Facebook for Ferndale updates.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Whiz Kid: Danny Hicks Just Might Be President Someday

Whiz Kid Danny Hicks has "lofty" goals.

This week's Whiz Kid is Danny Hicks, a 17-year-old senior at Ferndale High School. Danny Hicks Each week, Ferndale Patch seeks 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 Ferndale Patch Whiz Kid.  Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to Terry.Parris@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information: Know of a Whiz Kid? Send us your suggestion by telling us in the comments or e-mail Terry.Parris@patch.com. Correction: Congressmen Sander Levin gave Danny Hicks his nomination. Follow us on Twitter or "like" us on Facebook …

debbie english

7:20 pm on Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Danny, You have always made me a very proud Aunt. You are indeed a special person! Congratulations Danny! Aunt Debbie   more ›

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