Whiz Kids of the Week

Whiz Kids: Boy Scout Troop 650, Patrol Leader Jake Hollerman, patrol members Davis Ashton, Victor Barr, Leo Ferrari, Jared Hazen, Bran-Michael Karr, Drew Perkins and Christopher Waid

Whiz Kids' Church: Sponsored by the Men's Club of Mt. Carmel UMC

Whiz Kids' Accomplishment: For the 11th year in a row in the Button Gwinnett District of the Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America has held a winter camporee with a theme based on the Klondike Golf Rush. Out of 22 patrols competing, the Patrol from Boy Scout Troop 650 won first place.

Whiz Kids' Key to Awesomeness: Troup 650 overcame every challenge and showed off their skills by winning this day-long winter challenge which included working as a team pulling their southern style dog sleds and competing in typical Scout skills and team building challenges.

Editor's note: Do you know a great kid (or kids) who has done something awesome?  To nominate  submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to me at judy.putnam@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information:

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