Each week, Reading Patch will select a Whiz Kid (or kids) of the Week. This week, we chose the nine gymnasts from Reading Gymnastics Academy who recently captured a sixth-place finish at the state championships. Tricia Woodford, Shaina Fusco, Olivia Soracco, Natasha Lupien, Lola Barrett, Abby Dunn, Khloe Camblin and Elise Rich The above are students at Reading Gymnastics Academy The team recently competed at the USA Gymnastics Level 4 State Championships and took 6th place overall. Abby Dunn of Wakefield, took 1st place on floor, 2nd on beam and 3rd place overall—which earned her a Star on …

Each week, Reading Patch will select a Whiz Kid (or kids) of the Week. This week, we chose the RCASA youth who recently visited the State House to speak out about tobacco companies targeting youth. Kelsey McCarthy, Emily Ames, Ashley Testa, Ben Hitchcock, and Erin Cunningham These five youths are students at Reading Memorial High School and youth leaders in the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse They recently visited the State House for the annual Kick Buts Day. The group met with Rep. Dwyer to talk about the trends in tobacco product advertising and availability. Prior to meeting with…

Each week, Reading Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Brian Haungs, a Reading Memorial High School Senior who recently snagged two scholarships to Ohio Wesleyan University. Brian Haungs Brian is a senior at Reading Memorial High School He earned two academic scholarships from Ohio Wesleyan University—a Schubert HonorsScholarship and an Ohio Wesleyan Founder's Scholarship— and has been accepted into the university's honors program after participating in the Schubert Honors Scholarships competition. Haungs was invited to compete in the annual competition based on his …

At Joshua Eaton Elementary, a group of students set aside some time each month to air and consider their peers' ideas to improve the school. Those suggestions can range from ridding the cafeteria of cheese cubes to organizing theme days where students pay a small fee to dress up in an unusual way—from dressing like their favorite book character to wearing their pajamas. They also choose what to do with the collected money, which includes donating to charity or soldiers overseas. The students gave a presentation on their service at this week's school committee meeting. Presenting students: …

Each week, Reading Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Mikulash Javorsky, an 8-year-old Birch Meadow Elementary student who joined an integrated classrooms for the first time this year.Mikulash Javorsky, age 8 Mikulash is a second-grader at Birch Meadow Elementary School Bruce Oliver, Mikulash’s father, said his son this year integrated into mainstream classes in Reading—an accomplishment for Mikulash, who was born deaf and has heard the world through cochlear implants since he was four and a half years old. Oliver said that Mikulash’s progress is due to his hard …

Each week, Reading Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Robert Tarasuk, a 7-year-old Wood End Elementary student. Alexander is a young gymnast on Gym Street USA's gymnastics team. Robert Tarasuk, age 7 Wood End Elementary  School Robert Tarasuk is a member of the Gym Street USA boy’s gymnastics team. He qualified for the Men’s state competition, held in Sterling this weekend and next weekend. This was Roberts first year on the team. As a level 4 gymnast, he qualified for States in his very first meet and since then has been taking top honors in every meet he has …

Each week, Reading Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Reading's Girl Scout Troop 71302. The girls recently hosted a Dr. Seuss Story Time at the Reading Public Library. You've also seen the girls this week in our You Said It! feature. Olivia Ramos, Julia Bezreh, Tricia Snell, Jillian Burns, Laura McCarthy, Rachel Lucas, Portia Restuccia, Nicole Sayman, Emily Doucette, Lindsay Yatsuhashi, Alexandria Casarano, Brynn Swanson The above group of girls are all part of Girl Scout Troop 71302. The girls hosted a Dr. Seuss Story Time at the Reading Public Library in honor of …

Each week, Reading Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Lindsey McGovern, a 17-year-old Reading Memorial High School student. Lindsey is a performer with a penchant for writing and community service.Lindsey McGovern Lindsey is a 17-year -ld senior at Reading Memorial High School. After a friend and her grandmother were diagnosed with cancer, Lindsey came up with the idea to knit scarves and donate the money to cancer research. Lindsey offered customers choices of colors, each color designating a type of cancer. When finally completed, Lindsey and friends will have …

Each week, Reading Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Reading's 6th Grade Middle School Hockey Team. The team recently completed its regular season undefeated and faced an oppoonent from overseas.Sixth graders Sean Dynan, Matt Sampson, Mario Cutone, Peter Squeglia, Jake Conte, Nick Miele, Cory Lyons, Nick Tango, Brendan Donaghey, Anthony D’Avolio, Matt Weber, Matt Thomson, Shawn Thomson, Connor Leach, Danny Sorabella, Jay Gallagher, Jamie Rinklin, James Reilly, CJ Hart, Michael Creamer, Thomas Albert and Kevin Tobin. The above youths make up the Reading 6th Grade …

Each week, Reading Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose Alexander Witham, a 17-year-old Reading Memorial High School student. Alexander is a performer with a long-running interest in entertaining others who aims to build a life centered around the theater.Alexander Witham, 17 Alexander is a Senior at Reading Memorial High School and a long term theater and voice student at Creative Arts. Creative Arts awarded Alexander with The Harpley Foundation Theater Arts internship.  During the internship, Witham assisted with program administration and taught a series of …

Each week, Reading Patch will select a Whiz Kid of the Week. This week, we chose William Politano, a 13-year-old Coolidge Middle School student. William is a musician and LEGO fan who has been in the town’s LEGO League since its creation. William Politano, Age 13 Coolidge Middle School William Politano is a member of the middle school’s LEGO League team who recently attended the state competition for the first time William’s “Key to Awesomeness” is his ability to think around obstacles. He said he has long been a LEGO fanatic, and joined the town’s LEGO League when he was nine years old. As …