Whiz Kid: Nyle Jacks

Patch Whiz Kid of the Week

Name/Age: Nyle Jacks, 13

School: Cook Wissahickon Elementary School, Roxborough

Accomplishment: Elected Student Council President at Cook by his peers.

Nyle is also heading to George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science next year where he hopes to pursue his interests in the fields of engineering and science.

Key to Awesomeness: We’ll let Nyle tell it in his own words:

“Focusing on a goal, sticking to it, not giving up,” he said.

Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout or did your local soccer team take the championship? They may be our next Patch Whiz Kid honoree.

Each week, Roxborough-Manayunk 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 Jon.Campisi@Patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information:

• 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?)