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Coastside Whiz Kid: This Week's Outstanding Young Person
When math whiz Dexter Hamilton is not playing hockey or the saxophone, he's taking on challenging math problems
Name: Dexter Hamilton
Age: 11
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Town: Pacifica
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School: Ocean Shore School
Church/Community Center: Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo
Academic accomplishments: “G.A.T.E., computer programmer, student council officer, Ocean Shore tech crew.”
Awards: “Pacifica Library Foundation award for philanthropy for requesting birthday presents be given to the foundation as donations.”
Sports: “North Coast Hockey League (Roller), starting goalie for Tournament roller hockey team Jr. Cougars; first baseman on Pacifica National Little League Minors Championship and undefeated team for 2010 season.”
Hobbies: “Saxophone, sports, sports video games, challenging math.”
Favorite subject at school and why: “Math because I enjoy it and am skilled at it.”
Least favorite subject at school and why: “Language arts because I don’t enjoy writing.”
Whiz Kid's key to awesomeness: “Just do your best and be yourself.”
Favorite foods: “Bacon, burgers and steak.”
What are you reading right now? “Algebra books and comic books.”
Have a whiz kid in your life? Tell us in the comments.
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