Paul Revere Student Gets A's in School and Scores Big in the Pool

Meet a water polo player with top grades who is on his way to an international swim meet. He's the first of the Pacific Palisades Patch Whiz Kids.

Whiz Kid's Name: Griffin Koffman

Whiz Kid's Age:  14

Whiz Kid's School: Paul Revere Charter Midde School

Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Griffin will be swimming in the JCC Maccabi Games in Israel this summer. He swims every afternoon, plays water polo, and, of course, maintains all A's in school. He also is very involved in Paul Revere's student council.

Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: "Griffin is a very focused young man and wants to not only do well in school but be successful in his swimming," wrote his mom Kelly.

Patch caught up with Griffin and asked him four questions:

Patch: What's your favorite video game?

Griffin Koffman: Call of Duty: Black Ops

Patch: Favorite artist?

Griffin: Bruno Mars

Patch: Do you have a message for your friends who are going to see this online?

Griffin: Always do your best.

Patch: And what do you have to say to the wider community?

Griffin: First of all, pick up your trash.  That bothers me. And I'm concerned about safety, .  I saw some kids almost get hit today trying not to be late for school.

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