Burlington Patch is still on the quest to highlight the talented kids, teens and youth groups in town! Each week, Burlington Patch has been seeking 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 far we have featured Burlington High School basketball whiz Zach Hurnyowicz, High School School Committee student representative Walter Kikuchi, Girl Scout Troop 71575, the Burlington High School Football …

Each week, Burlington Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Alex and Kristen Brodeur, Kevin Dukas, Michael Cerullo, Max Marshall and Adil Sageer, all members of the Woburn Public Library Scrabble Club. These six kids are hoping to go to Florida to represent Woburn in the National Scrabble Tournament! Max Marshall, grade 5 and Adil Sageer of Burlington Wyman School Max has played so well this year, he is hoping to represent Woburn in the national Scrabble tournament. Max and Adil's "Key to Awesomeness" is love and passion for Scrabble and words. Alex Brodeur, grade 8 …

Patch Whiz Kid/Team/Club of the Week: Burlington Hockey and Skating Association’s Free Skate 6 Class. Whiz Kid's Name(s), Age(s): Marisa Sunnerberg, Noelle Romano, Juliana Purvis, Kelsey O’Brien, Courtney Roche, Christina Clark, Elizabeth Abrevaya, Rachel Carlino. Whiz Kid's School/Church/Community Center: This is Burlington Hockey and Skating Association’s Free Skate 6 class. These young figure skaters have been working tirelessly on their solo skating routines and performed this weekend at the annual BHSA skate show on Saturday, April 2, and  Sunday, April 3. Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: …

Patch Whiz Kid/Team/Club of the Week: Burlington High School Football Cheerleaders       Whiz Kid's Age:  14-18  Whiz Kid's School/Church/Community Center: Burlington High School  Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: 7th consecutive Mass State Championship title  Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness (what made him/her successful?)  Their dedication and determination and advanced skills coached by Courtney Vadala is what has made them so successful.  They have continually won their league and  most of their regional competitions for the past 7 years.  They are most likely the only team in Massachusetts to have…

Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout or did your local soccer team take the championship? They may be our next Patch Whiz Kid honoree. Each week, Burlington 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.  Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to richard.hosford@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information ●      Nominator's Name ●      …

Patch Whiz Kid/Team/Club of the Week: Girl Scout Troop 71575 Whiz Kid's Name(s), Age(s): Emily Sateriale, Jillian Sullivan, Kayla Lancaster, Christina Purvis, Erin Dorney, Josephine Samarjian, Alyssa Healey, Marin Campbell (All ages 11 - 12 years old) Whiz Kid's School/Church/Community Center: Marshal Simonds Middle School, grade 6 Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: It was Emily's turn to run a Girl Scout meeting for her troop (she is a Cadet and each turn runs one meeting per month). She wanted to do something "crafty" because all the girls love those type of projects. Emily went  one step further …

Whiz Kid's Name, Age: Walter Kikuchi, 17 Whiz Kid's School/Church/Community Center: Burlington High School junior and Chair of the School Committee Advisory Board. Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Walter has made an impact on his school by his participation on the School Committee Advisory Board by listening to the concerns of his fellow students, independently thinking of issues affecting the school, and bringing both to the attention of the School Committee by raising them at meetings. Walter consistently dedicates his time and effort  attending meetings and being a vocal advocate for his fellow …

Patch Whiz Kid/Team/Club of the Week: Zach Hurnyowicz Whiz Kid's Name(s), Age(s): Zach Hurnyowicz, 18, Whiz Kid's School/Church/Community Center: Burlington High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Zach hit the 1,000 point mark this season, the first Burlington player to do so in 30 years. Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: How does one score 1,000 during a high school basketball career? Zach put it best when he said "I didn't have 1,000 points as a goal. I just went out and played every game as hard as I could."