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Mokena's Geography Bee Champion: Whiz Kids
Mokena Junior High School student Christian Geoppo won the school-wide Geography Bee, sponsored by the National Geographic Society, on Jan. 7.
Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout? Or did your local soccer team take the championship? They might be our next Patch Whiz Kid.
Each week, Mokena 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 nominations to caroline.evans@patch.com.
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This week's Whiz Kid
Whiz Kid's Name: Christian Geoppo
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Whiz Kid's Age: 14
Whiz Kid's School: Mokena Junior High
Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Winner of the Geography Bee
Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: According to Christian, he reads a lot of different genres of books.
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