Whiz Kid of the Week: Ryan Stephenson

Name: Ryan Stephenson 

Age: 10

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Accomplishments: Ryan is active in both his school and the community. He plays for the football team, basketball and baseball and is active in the and Starfish program at Schalm. Ryan is also a school crossing guard and a crucifer at Cana Lutheran Church in Berkley.   

Key to Awesomeness: "Great student, great kid," said Carrie Chambers, a Clawson parent who nominated Ryan as Whiz Kid. "He's an awesome leader, always trying to help people, so polite."

Do you know a special kid or group in the community who deserves a round of applause? Everyone deserves a little attention, and we want to tell these stories. So e-mail Whiz Kid nominations to Editor Nicquel Terry at nicquel.terry@patch.com, fill out the information shown above and include a photo. Then come back every Wednesday for our Whiz Kid spotlight.