With The New School Year Approaching, Patch Seeks Whiz Kid Nominations

begin classes Sept. 6.

students return Wednesday.

With the start of the new school year, University Place Patch would like to note that the "Whiz Kids" feature will return on a regular basis. The feature honors young people, who, well, have accomplished a special goal or helped a neighbor, classmate or the city.

To get an idea of the talented young people that have been featured in the "Whiz Kids" columns, have a look at past profiles. They include profiles of volunteers, scholarship winners, boy scouts and others who exhibited strong leadership and hard work.

So, parents, teachers, principals, community leaders and coaches: Know anyone who fits the bill? Feel free to let us know about youth groups or sports teams, too.

If you do, feel free to e-mail your name, the young person's name, contact information for the two of you and the special thing that the student did to, or contact mmlybbert@aol.com. We'll also ask about a photograph of the person, too.

In most cases, a Patch.com writer will contact you and the young person for a quick interview about the goal accomplished - and ones that are on the list of things to do. Oh, yes, it's probably a good idea if the young person's parents know that you're informing University Place Patch of his or her accomplishment - we believe in open communication.

There are talented students in University Place. This feature is a tip of the hat to their skills, intellect, determination and prowess.