In Memory of Dakota McNabb

This week, Whiz Kid will go in a slightly different direction. Patch would like to honor a young man who left this world two years ago, far too soon.

In honor of a life well-lived, Patch chooses Dakota McNabb as this week's Whiz Kid. Had he lived, Dakota would be a junior at Jefferson High School now.

Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: McNabb was a three-sport star in Jefferson, playing lacrosse, travel soccer and basketball. He played lacrosse for four years, and was coached by his father, Mark McNabb, in all three sports.

KNOW A WHIZ KID?

If you know a Jefferson kid or teen who makes you proud, e-mail the following and a photo to Susan.Toth@Patch.com. Whiz Kids will appear on Jefferson Patch each Wednesday:

• 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?)