Medfield Whiz Kid: MHS freshman Katrina Simon

Medfield Patch's Whiz Kid of the week is a new feature profiling kids and their accomplishments in the community.

Whiz Kid's Name: Katrina Simon

Whiz Kid's School: Medfield High School

Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Selected to represent Medfield High School in "100,000 Strong Initiative" rally in Washington D.C. on Jan. 19. 

Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: Simon, a member of the Medfield High School Asia Society, was one of 10 students whose families played host to Chinese exchange students last fall. As a result of her involvement in the program, Simon was chosen to take a trip to Washington D.C. as part of the "100,000 Strong Initiative" rally and shared the stage with First Lady Michelle Obama. Simon also received a personal greeting and handshake from Mrs. Obama. 

"I was shocked," Simon told Medfield Patch. "[Just] being in the same room as Michelle Obama and the Chinese Ambassador's wife was an amazing feeling. Someone from little-old-Medfield [got to] meet the President's wife."

We Want to Hear From You:

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 jeremie.smith@patch.com.. Be sure to include all of the following information:

• Nominator's Name
• Nominator's E-Mail
• Whiz Kid's Name
• Whiz Kid's Age
• Whiz Kid's School
• Whiz Kid's Accomplishment
• Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness (what made him/her successful?)

If your nominee is selected, we'll contact you and asign a photographer to take a photo. For questions, contact Medfield Patch editor Jeremie Smith at jeremie.smith@patch.com.