Community Corner

Patch Whiz Kid Of The Week: Tony Teresi

Meet a teen who likes to give back to the community.

Tony Teresi, 15

Land O’ Lakes High School, sophomore

Accomplishment: Tony is a volunteer on the Teen Advisory Board.

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Advice for other teens: “You never really fail – you just delay how long it takes to reach success.”

Why do you volunteer at the library?: “It’s really fun and I enjoy it. It’s a second home.”

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Know a great kid?

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 Sherri.Lonon@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?)

If your nominee is selected, we'll contact you and assign a photographer to take a photo.


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