Whiz Kids: Christopher Bloome and Elizabeth Bury

Each week, Lemont 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 Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information included below.

And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kids are...

Age(s): Christopher is 11 years old; Elizabeth is 5 years old

School(s): Christopher attends , while his sister Lizzie attends

Accomplishment: Christopher and Lizzie recently assisted the Illinois Patriot Guard and Warriors' Watch with the homecoming of a soldier from Bolingbrook.

Christopher hopes to become a photographer, and is part of the Newspaper Club at Old Quarry. Lizzie is a Daisy Girl Scout.

Keys to Awesomeness: According to their mom, Heather Bury, Christopher and Lizzie "are never afraid to try new things." They are always willing to learn from each activity and experience. Both children enjoy helping their community in any way possible.

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Thanks to a partnership with Nancy's Pizza, each Lemont Patch Whiz Kid will receive a certificate good for for one small Super Thin Crust cheese pizza.

Whiz Kids may redeem their certificate at , 1240 State St. For more information call Nancy's Pizza Lemont at 630-243-0033.

About this column: Each week, Lemont Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments.