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Caring, Eager and Independent

Luke Yaklin is this week's Whiz Kid.

 Luke Yaklin

●     Luke's Age:  7

●     Luke's School:

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●     Luke's Accomplishments: He "especially shines when we are discussing mathematical concepts," second grade teacher Lisa Wallace said.

●     Luke's Key to Awesomeness: "He is a wonderful friend to his classmates and loves to participate during class discussions," Wallace said. "Luke beams with pride when he knows the answer to a super challenge problem. He's been having a wonderful year."

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Luke is the youngest of four boys in his family. His mom, Angie, said her son is "caring and sweet, but also very independent. He is eager to help with housework and cooking, especially making brownies."

When Luke is not playing with his dogs, Ollie and Eddie, he heads to the BridgeMill Tennis Club, Progressive Skate Park or takes kickboxing lessons at Triple Boxing in Woodstock.

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