Community Corner

This Week's Whiz Kids: Successes in Science and Sports

A look at outstanding kids in our town.

Palos Verdes is full of amazing kids with lots of talent. Each week we'll put a spotlight on one or more whiz kids. Know of anyone who deserves to be on this list? Email meredith.skrzypczak@patch.com to nominate someone you know.

Jacqui Suitt (Peninsula High)

Suitt took first place at the Bonita High School Diving Invitational April 9. She broke the school record by 18.75 points with a score of 494.95.

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Leon Wang (Peninsula High)

Wang has been selected as one of 15 students from the Southern California Region who will advance to take the National Exam as part of the American Chemical Society Chemistry Olympiad Competition.

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