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Whiz Kid: James Sliwa

Each week, Patch Whiz Kids will receive a free pizza from Nancy's in Lemont.

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...

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James Sliwa

Whiz Kid's School:

Age: 12

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Grade: 7

Whiz Kids' Accomplishment: Won first place in individual Math League contests, as well as second and fourth in Math Bowl team contests

Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: His parents instilling values and the need to have a goals in life

James was nominated by Beth Harkness.

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Thanks to a partnership with Nancy's Pizza, each Lemont Patch Whiz Kid will receive a certificate good for for one small Super Thin Crust cheese pizza.

Whiz Kids may redeem their certificate at , 1240 State St. For more information call Nancy's Pizza Lemont at 630-243-0033.


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