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Whiz Kids: This Week's Is Tough

Timber Creek's Kevin Birmingham has shown mettle on the mat and in the classroom.

  • Whiz Kid's Name -  Kevin Birmingham
  • Whiz Kid's Age - 18
  • Whiz Kid's School - Timber Creek Regional High School
  • Whiz Kid's Accomplishment - Kevin won district and region titles at 135 pounds in this year's state wrestling tournament. The president of Timber Creek's Class of 2011, he finished seventh in his weight class at the state championships in Atlantic City March 4-6. Kevin's efforts don't stop at the mats, though. He has a 4.1 GPA, and is a volunteer with many organizations, including Timber Creek Junior Wrestling.
  • Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness - Kevin has used hard work, determination and dedication to succeed in both wrestling and the classroom. He finished his high school career with a 131-24 record, including a 37-6 senior campaign.

Editor's Note: Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout or did your local soccer team take the championship? They may be our next Patch Whiz Kids honoree.

Each week, GloucesterTownship.Patch.com 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 we'll select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid.  

Submit your nomination in our comment box below or email the information to sean.mccullen@patch.com or triciacadkins@comcast.net. Be sure to include all of the following information:

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  • Nominator's Name
  • Nominator's E-Mail
  • Whiz Kid's Name
  • Whiz Kid's Age
  • Whiz Kid's School
  • Whiz Kid's Accomplishment
  • Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness (what made him/her successful?)

If your nominee is selected, we'll contact you to have you submit a photograph or to assign a photographer to take a photo of the Whiz Kid. For questions, email sean.mccullen@patch.com.


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