Whiz Kid: Katherine Hung Whiz Kid's Age: 12 Whiz Kid's School: Radnor Middle School, 7th grade Whiz Kid's Accomplishments: Katherine Hung is a talented pianist who began playing at the age of six.  She was a Grand Prize Winner in the 2011 National Young Musicians Showcase Competition sponsored by the National League of Performing Arts.  Katherine performed on the stage of New York City's Carnegie Hall on April 30.  This prestigious competition attracted  gifted musicians and vocalists from ten states across the country, including California and Oregon.  Katherine was also a Gold Winner in the…

Radnor Patch occasionally features  kids, youth groups, teens, and  sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. Archbishop Carroll student John Blaisse is being featured because he is one of the youngest scouts in his troop's history to reach the rank of Eagle Scout before the age of 18. Patch Whiz Kid: John Blaisse Whiz Kid's Age: 16 Whiz Kid's Hometown: Newtown Square Whiz Kid's School: Archbishop Carroll High School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: John is one of the youngest scouts in his troop's history to reach the rank of Eagle Scout before the age of 18. For his Eagle Scout project…

Every week, Radnor Patch spotlights the accomplishments of local children and teenagers. Nominations for the Whiz Kid of the Week can come from local schools, churches, scouts, youth groups, or any individual and can be for a variety of scholastic, athletic, or service-oriented deeds. To nominate a deserving kid, e-mail sam.strike@patch.com. This week’s “Whiz Kid” is Christy Von Pusch, a Radnor Township resident who attends Radnor High School. Name: Christy Von Pusch Age: 16 School/Team: Radnor varsity softball Accomplishments: A three-year starter on the Red Raiders varsity softball team, …

Every week Radnor Patch spotlights the accomplishments of local children and teenagers. Nominations for the Whiz Kid of the Week can come from local schools, churches, scouts, youth groups or any individual and can be for a variety of scholastic, athletic or service-oriented deeds. To nominate a deserving kid, e-mail sam.strike@patch.com. This week’s “Whiz Kid” is Margaret Taylor Trimble, a Radnor Township resident who attends Episcopal Academy. Accomplishment: Last year when Taylor Trimble was a junior midfielder at Episcopal Academy, she was named a two-time winner of the Heather Leigh …

Every week Radnor Patch spotlights the accomplishments of local children and teenagers. Nominations for the Whiz Kid of the Week can come from local schools, churches, scouts, youth groups or any individual and can be for a variety of scholastic, athletic or service-oriented deeds. To nominate a deserving kid, e-mail sam.strike@patch.com. This week’s “Whiz Kid” is Ethan Lee, a seventh grader at Radnor Middle School. Accomplishment: Ethan has participated in many piano competitions in the past, but this year he won in the Children's Division of the Philadelphia Orchestra Albert M. Greenfield …

Every week Radnor Patch spotlights the accomplishments of local children and teenagers. Nominations for the Whiz Kid of the Week can come from local schools, churches, scouts, youth groups or any individual and can be for a variety of scholastic, athletic or service-oriented deeds. To nominate a deserving kid, e-mail sam.strike@patch.com. This week’s “Whiz Kid” is Victoria David, a senior at Radnor High School. Accomplishments: Victoria is a top academic achiever who is also on the school's Honor Council and in student government as Secretary of her class. She has achieved many goals, such as…

Every week Radnor Patch spotlights the accomplishments of local children and teenagers. Nominations for the Whiz Kid of the Week can come from local schools, churches, scouts, youth groups or any individual and can be for a variety of scholastic, athletic or service-oriented deeds. To nominate a deserving kid, e-mail sam.strike@patch.com. This week’s “Whiz Kid” is Trent Dillon, a senior at Radnor High School. Accomplishment: The honor students has belonged to the National Honor Society and has served as captain of the ultimate frisbee team and assistant captain of the ice hockey team at …

Starting this week, Radnor Patch will spotlight the accomplishments of local children and teenagers. Nominations for the Whiz Kid of the Week can come from local schools, churches, scouts, youth groups or any individual and can be for a variety of scholastic, athletic or service-oriented deeds. To nominate a deserving kid, e-mail sam.strike@patch.com. This week’s “Whiz Kid” is Marin Bloise, an eighth grader at Agnes Irwin School. Accomplishment: Although she is in middle school, Marin placed second against high school varsity girls in the Inter-Academic League championships for diving.  Last …