Jackie Cochrane, 16

Junior, Tewksbury High

Accomplishments: Volunteer at the Lowell Transitional Living Center (she bakes delicious brownies); Served, last year, as part of a missionary group from Tewksbury Congregational Church to Juarez, Mexico. While there, worked with children and helped construct a concrete wall at an orphanage.

Keys to Awesomeness: Jackie has a huge heart for helping other people. She is more than willing to step out of her comfort zone, reach out to people in need and try things she has never done before.

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

Each week, Tewksbury 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 williamg@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 williamg@patch.com.