Coastside Whiz Kid: This Week's Outstanding Young Person

Name: Nora Beauchamp

Hometown: Pacifica

Age: 8 years old

Schools: A La Vanille and Hoover preschools, Lycee Francais la Perouse in San Francisco.

Languages: Bilingual in English and French.

Community center: “At home.”

Favorite subject: “Reading in English and French because I learn a lot of things when I read. Right now I’m reading ‘Castle in the Attic’ by Elizabeth Winthrop.”

Least favorite subject: “Math because it is not very interesting.”

Recognition from Lycee Francais la Perouse teacher: “Nora is a very cooperative, studious and motivated student. Her strong work ethic serves her well.”

Favorite sport: “Swimming in the new Oceana Pool now called Jean E. Brink. I love to race and use their diving board.”

Pets: “If I had a pet, I wish I had a horse.”

Jobs: “My job is to clean my room.”

After-school activities: “Play the violin and tag.”

Whiz kid’s key to awesomeness: “People like my hair because it is rare to have this hair color.”

Something your parents make you do that you don’t like: “My parents make me fold the laundry, which I don't like.”

Motto you go by: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”

Goals for the future: “Goals are to have fun and be an actress.”