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Whiz Kid: Elizabeth Blanchard
17-year old Elizabeth Blanchard is this week's Farmingdale Whiz Kid.
Each week, Farmingdale Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. We want to hear about these amazing children and teens and select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid. Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to amandaf@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information
We are pleased to announce our first Whiz Kid is: Elizabeth Blanchard
Name: Elizabeth Blanchard, 17
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School: Farmingdale High School
Accomplishment: Out of all of the seniors at Farmingdale High School, Blanchard was named NYSPEHRD Student of the Year.
Key to Awesomeness: The New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NYSAHPERD) awarded two qualified seniors from each high school in Nassau County as Physical Education Students of the Year.The award is based on attitude, participation in physical education classes, additional activities and overall school grades.
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Blanchard pole vaults and runs hurdles for Farmingdale’s indoor and outdoor team. The continual support of her family helps Blanchard reach her goals. It was no surprise Blanchard was selected by Farmingdale High’s P.E. teachers, because according to her mom, “Elizabeth is one of those ‘driven’ kids.” She plans on studying sports management in college next year. Blanchard and fellow Farmingdale High School winner, Donald Gorski, along with other Nassau County winners, received their awards at a dinner this past December at the Crest Hollow. Blanchard’s Physical Education teacher, Ms. Campbell, attended the event.
