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Compassionate Cub Scout

Jacob "Jake" Garrett is this week's Whiz Kid.

Jacob "Jake" Garrett

Jake's School: 

Jake's Accomplishments: Jake's second grade teacher, Mabry Williamson, said her student is "an incredibly sharp boy.

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"He enjoys reading and is a whiz at math."

The 7-year-old also participates in the AIM program for advanced students.

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Jake's Key to Awesomeness: Jake has played soccer since the age of four for Cherokee Impact and at the . As a matter of fact, Jake loves sports so much, you can find him swimming or tubing at the lake when he's not on the soccer field.

Described by Williamson as a "compassionate and kind young man," Jake also enjoys camping with his Cub Scout troop. He's been a member for two years now.

Jake attends Sunday school at Watermarke Church.

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