Patch Whiz Kids of the Week: the City's Women's Hall of Fame Scholarship Winners

Each week, White Plains 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 dina.sciortino@patch.com

Here's our story on this week's Whiz Kids: the White Plains scholarship winners of the 27th annual Westchester County Women's Hall of Fame Luncheon

• Whiz Kids' School: White Plains High School, New York School for the Deaf
• Whiz Kids' Accomplishments: These model young White Plains women were honored with scholarships at the 27th annual Westchester County Women's Hall of Fame Luncheon, at the Rye Town Hilton in Rye Brook on March 25.
• Keys to Awesomeness: White Plains resident Isabella Albert Merrill, a student at the New York School for the Deaf, was presented with the Merrill Lynch Westchester Leadership Award scholarship for success in overcoming adversity and her leadership role in her community. 
• White Plains High School student Denise Santizo received the 2011 Stock Family LLC Award scholarship for academic excellence and desire to pursue medicine.
• Six WPHS were granted the Lanza Family Foundation-Her Honor Mentoring Award scholarships for their academic achievements: Eboni Andre, Jessica Bedoya, Jessica Gonzalez, Markelin Moscoso, Diana Osorio and Melissa Rodriquez. 

Nominated by New York State Assemblyman Robert Castelli (R, C- Goldens Bridge) who represents White Plains in the 89th Assembly District. 

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