Whiz Kid: Alexis Whisnant

Name: Alexis Whisnant  

Age: 12  

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Accomplishments: Alexis is in the National Junior Honor Society and Students Against Destructive Decisions. She has volunteered at and volunteers at her church every Saturday. She plays on a travel soccer team, loves to draw and enjoys learning Spanish. She would like to attend Michigan State University with a focus on working with animals. Alexis is interested in working with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.  

Key to Awesomeness: Alexis is a very well-rounded person and is determined to be successful," her mother, Kristina Whisnant, said in an email to the Clawson Patch. "She is dedicated to staying focused on her goals in life and I am very proud of her."

Do you know a special kid or group in the community who deserves a round of applause? Everyone deserves a little attention, and we want to tell these stories. So e-mail Whiz Kid nominations to Editor Nicquel Terry at nicquel.terry@patch.com, fill out the information shown above and include a photo.