Woodbridge Patch Whiz Kid: Tyler Tonnesen

Whiz Kid: Tyler Tonnesen

Age: 14

School: Osbourn Park High School 

Accomplishment: Tyler decided to raise money for Special Needs Swimming. He decided to go door to door in the neighborhood raising money for a cause he cares about, and we told him SwimKids would match whatever he was able to raise through donations. Tyler raised about $400. 

Key to Awesomeness: Tyler is also a volunteer coach for Prince William Special Olympics and is working in the water with special needs swimmers each week.

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How to Nominate a Whiz Kid:

Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout or did your local soccer team take the championship? They may be our next Patch Whiz Kids honoree.

Each week, Woodbridge 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 laurenj (at) 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 assign a photographer to take a photo. For questions, e-mail laurenj (at) patch.com.