Old Quarry Scholastic Bowl Team: Whiz Kids

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...

Whiz Kids' Names: Eighth-graders Alex Micco, Alyssa Stecyna, Justin Whitehouse, Diana Vera, Bailey Fox, Nathan Crockett; and seventh-graders Claire Gagen, Taylor Campos and Jason Hackiewicz

Whiz Kids' School: 

Whiz Kids' Ages: Grades 7 and 8

Whiz Kids' Accomplishment: The team recently won Southeast DuPage Elementary Athletic Association tournament. They are ranked second in conference and earned a regular season record of 13-2.

Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: Members of the Scholastic Bowl team were honored Monday night at the District 113A Board of Education meeting. Old Quarry Principal Bill Caron praised the students for being able to answer "incredibly difficult questions" covering everything from science and social studies to culture and religion.