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Phillip Kinney Named Tucker Whiz Kid

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Every week we profile a boy or girl who has done great things. Today we honor Phillip Kinney. Here are the details:

Whiz Kid's Name: Phillip Kinney

Whiz Kid's Age: 12

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Whiz Kid's School: Tucker Middle School

Nominator's Name: Ginny Mauldin-Kinney (Patch contributor)

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Whiz Kid's Accomplishments:
2010 Board Scholar - DeKalb County School System
Two-time winner for Animated Graphic Design in DeKalb County Technology Fair 
Selection for the DeKalb Honor Chorus 2009
Five-time recipient of the Principal's Honor Role at Brockett Elementary School
Blue-belt in Karate from American Karate Productions
Scholarship recipient for the Lockheed Martin Aviation Camp held at Fernbank Science Center 2009

Recent TV appearance: Video here

Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: His interest and natural curiosity in everything.

Do you have a candidate for Whiz Kid? We are looking for suggestions from you. Contact kevin.madigan@patch.com


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