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Whiz Kid: Jeffrey Lidawer, Honor Cadet
Our Whiz Kid donated money to the Solon police dog program and has a special drive to succeed
Whiz Kid of the Week: Jeffrey Lidawer
Age: 13
School: Solon Middle School
Outstanding Deeds: They are numerous: Jeffrey attended the Sea Cadet Boot Camp at Great Lakes in Chicago and was named the Honor Cadet; he donated a portion of his Bar Mitzvah money to the Solon Police Department so they could use it for their K9 officer, Stryker; and, last but not least, he gets straight A's and also runs cross country and track at school.
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Key to Awesomeness: From his mother, Cheryl Amato Lidawer: "His respect for others and the 'Jeffrey Drive' that is only special to himself ... He has a special drive that gives him a lot of confidence in his abilities and he shares that with those around him."
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