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Each week, Lemont Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments.
Each week, Lemont 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 Guest Editor Linda Ozbolt at lindaozbolt.patch@gmail.com Be sure to include all of the information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kid is... Whiz Kid's Name: Lauren Beaudreau of Lemont Whiz Kid's Age: 11 Whiz Kid's Grade: 6 Whiz …
Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kid are... Lemont Juniorettes Whiz Kid's Age: Girls ages 12-18 Whiz Kids' School: All schools Officers: …
Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kid are... Lemont Indians 11U Travel Baseball Team The Lemont Indians 11U boys travel baseball team won …
Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kid are... Celtics for a Cure Junior Whiz Kids' Names: 24 members Whiz Kids' Age: 7-14 Whiz Kids' School: …
Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kid is... Milo Greenspon Whiz Kid's Age: 6 Whiz Kids' School: SS. Cyril and Methodius School Whiz Kid's …
Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kids are... Members of Boy Scout Troop 49 Accomplishment: On June 28, members of Boy Scout Troop 49 in …
Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kids are... Lemont Sizzlers 10U Whiz Kids’ Names: Morgan Gardner, Katrina Retzke, Lucy Conway, Grace …
Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kids are... Lemont High School Freshman Baseball Team Players: Franco Addante, Mario Aguinaga, Jimmy …
Happy Hands Methodist Preschool recently wrapped up another successful school year, and the students have much to celebrate. Together, nearly 100 students raised $4,544 as part of the 20th annual Trike-a-Thon for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which took place on April 17 and 18. The school has raised more than $117,900 since the program began. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded by entertainer Danny Thomas, is located in Memphis, TN, and has treated children from all over the United States as well as 70 other countries. The Trike-A-Thon a week-long safety curriculum and …
Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kids are... Old Quarry Middle School State Track Qualifiers Whiz Kids’ Names: Claire Gagen, Christopher …
Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kids are... Lemont Girl Scout Troop 593 Whiz Kids’ Names: Kylie Autullo, Kameryn Autullo, Erin Barndollar, …
Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kids are... Trinity Lutheran Eighth-Graders Whiz Kids’ Names: Olivia Hetrick, Ashley Lehenbauer, Claire …
Five Lemont sisters teamed up for a good cause Sunday, donating more than 50 inches of hair for Locks of Love. The non-profit organization provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children who suffer from long-term hair loss due to medical conditions. The Woods—Anna, 17, Alyssa, 15, Leah, 12, and Jillian, 12—were joined by older sister Katelyn Wood Rathbun, 27, at Great Clips in Lemont, where they each had more than 10 inches chopped from their hair. Anna, Leah and Jillian donated to Locks of Love in July 2010, and have been growing their hair to do it again. This time, Katelyn and …
Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kids are... St. Al's/St. Pat's 7th Grade Academic Team Whiz Kids’ Names: Megan Atherton, Mary Kaufman,Tyler…
Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kids are... Old Quarry Middle School Scholastic Bowl Team Whiz Kids' Names: Taylor Campos, Natalie …
Students at Happy Hands Methodist Preschool in Lemont are riding their bikes to save lives. On Tuesday, dozens of 3-and 4-year-olds at participated in the preschool’s 20th annual Trike-a-Thon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The hospital, founded by entertainer Danny Thomas, is located in Memphis, TN, and has treated children from all over the United States as well as 70 other countries. The Trike-A-Thon a week-long safety curriculum and fundraising program offered by St. Jude. After a week of safety lessons in the classroom, schools designate a day or two for …
Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kid is... Olivia Mattila Whiz Kid's Names: Olivia Mattila (Woodrige) Whiz Kid's Age: 9 Whiz Kid's Grade: …
Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kid are... Lemont Coyotes Fifth-Grade Basketball Team Whiz Kids' Names: Gerard Quimque, Connor Douglass, …
Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below. - - - - - - - - - - - - - A group of Lemont teenagers took a chilly dive into Lake Michigan earlier this month to raise money for Special Olympics …
Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kid is... Shane Purtle Whiz Kid's Grade: Senior Whiz Kids' School: Lemont High School Whiz Kid's …

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