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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Celebrate Your Kid's Accomplishments: Nominate Your 'Whiz Kid' Today

School is back in session, and we want to honor all of your kids' accomplishments this year

We know there are kids out there doing great things, and we want to recognize them. With a new school year beginning, we know all those Solon kids will be accomplishing some great things. We want to recognize them on our occasional feature, Whiz Kid. So do you know a child who goes above and beyond to help those in need? How about a student who's constantly setting the bar higher day by day? Or maybe a youngster who's endured an amazing journey already in life? Solon Patch is looking for parents, schools and organizations to nominate their great kids. Whether they're a math whiz, a soccer whiz, a fundraiser whiz or anything in between, we want your nominations. We want to stress that this is not a competition. We will feature as many whiz …

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

School Is in Full Swing, So Nominate Your 'Whiz Kid' Today

School is back in session, and we want to honor all of your kids' accomplishments this year

We know there are kids out there doing great things, and we want to recognize them. With a new school year beginning, we know all those Solon kids will be accomplishing some great things. We want to recognize them on our occasional feature, Whiz Kid. So do you know a child who goes above and beyond to help those in need? How about a student who's constantly setting the bar higher day by day? Or maybe a youngster who's endured an amazing journey already in life? Solon Patch is looking for parents, schools and organizations to nominate their great kids. Whether they're a math whiz, a soccer whiz, a fundraiser whiz or anything in between, we want your nominations. We want to stress that this is not a competition. We will feature as many whiz …

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

School Is in Full Swing, So Nominate Your 'Whiz Kid' Today

School is back in session, and we want to honor all of your kids' accomplishments this year

We know there are kids out there doing great things, and we want to recognize them. With a new school year beginning, we know all those Solon kids will be accomplishing some great things. We want to recognize them on our occasional feature, Whiz Kid. So do you know a child who goes above and beyond to help those in need? How about a student who's constantly setting the bar higher day by day? Or maybe a youngster who's endured an amazing journey already in life? Solon Patch is looking for parents, schools and organizations to nominate their great kids. Whether they're a math whiz, a soccer whiz, a fundraiser whiz or anything in between, we want your nominations. We want to stress that this is not a competition. We will feature as many whiz …

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

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. 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."  

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Nominate Your Solon Whiz Kid Today

We want to honor your awesome kids on Solon Patch

We know there are kids out there doing great things, and we want to recognize them. So do you know a child who goes above and beyond to help those in need? How about a student who's constantly setting the bar higher day by day? Or maybe a youngster who's endured an amazing journey already in life? Solon Patch is looking for parents, schools and organizations to nominate a valedictorian, sports team, school club member, and any other outstanding youngster for our weekly feature, Whiz Kid. Whether they're a math whiz, a soccer whiz, a fundraiser whiz or anything in between, we want your nominations. We want to stress that this is not a competition. We will be featuring a Solon Whiz Kid each week on Wednesdays, so the more the merrier! …

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Nominate Your Solon Whiz Kid Today

We want to honor your awesome kids on Solon Patch

We know there are kids out there doing great things, and we want to recognize them. So do you know a child who goes above and beyond to help those in need? How about a student who's constantly setting the bar higher day by day? Or maybe a youngster who's endured an amazing journey already in life? Solon Patch is looking for parents, schools and organizations to nominate a valedictorian, sports team, school club member, and any other outstanding youngster for our weekly feature, Whiz Kid. Whether they're a math whiz, a soccer whiz, a fundraiser whiz or anything in between, we want your nominations. We want to stress that this is not a competition. We will be featuring a Solon Whiz Kid each week on Wednesdays, so the more the merrier! …

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Nominate Your Solon Whiz Kid Today

We want to honor your awesome kids on Solon Patch

We know there are kids out there doing great things, and we want to recognize them. So do you know a child who goes above and beyond to help those in need? How about a student who's constantly setting the bar higher day by day? Or maybe a youngster who's endured an amazing journey already in life? Solon Patch is looking for parents, schools and organizations to nominate a valedictorian, sports team, school club member, and any other outstanding youngster for our weekly feature, Whiz Kid. Whether they're a math whiz, a soccer whiz, a fundraiser whiz or anything in between, we want your nominations. We want to stress that this is not a competition. We will be featuring a Solon Whiz Kid each week on Wednesdays, so the more the merrier! …

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Solon's Kathryn Reker, 6-Year-old Taekwondo Champion

Reker, a solon resident is the top-ranked 6-year-old in the United States

Don't mess with Kathryn Reker. Kathryn, a 6-year-old Solon resident, won three gold medals and one bronze medal Tuesday at the USA Taekwondo Junior Olympics in San Jose, CA. She trains at World Champion Martial Arts in Solon, where she has earned her first-degree black belt. She won gold medals in Forms, Sparring and Weapons and a bronze medal in Board Breaking. She competed in the 6 and 7 black-belt division. The victory is a big deal because USA Taekwondo is the governing body for the sport and part of the U.S. Olympic Committee. Winning at this level is a first step to the Olympic Games. Kathryn is going to Los Angeles next to compete in the America Taekwondo United National Championships, where she will defend her 2010 National …

Nominate Your Solon 'Whiz Kid' Today

We want to honor your awesome kids on Solon Patch

We know there are kids out there doing great things, and we want to recognize them. So do you know a child who goes above and beyond to help those in need? How about a student who's constantly setting the bar higher day by day? Or maybe a youngster who's endured an amazing journey already in life? Solon Patch is looking for parents, schools and organizations to nominate a valedictorian, sports team, school club member, and any other outstanding youngster for our weekly feature, Whiz Kid. Whether they're a math whiz, a soccer whiz, a fundraiser whiz or anything in between, we want your nominations. We want to stress that this is not a competition. We will be featuring a Solon Whiz Kid each week on Wednesdays, so the more the merrier! …

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Nominate Your Solon 'Whiz Kid' Today

We want to honor your awesome kids on Solon Patch

We know there are kids out there doing great things, and we want to recognize them. So do you know a child who goes above and beyond to help those in need? How about a student who's constantly setting the bar higher day by day? Or maybe a youngster who's endured an amazing journey already in life? Solon Patch is looking for parents, schools and organizations to nominate a valedictorian, sports team, school club member, and any other outstanding youngster for our weekly feature, Whiz Kid. Whether they're a math whiz, a soccer whiz, a fundraiser whiz or anything in between, we want your nominations. We want to stress that this is not a competition. We will be featuring a Solon Whiz Kid each week on Wednesdays, so the more the merrier! …

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