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Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Blake Netel
Westmark School student excels in school and life.
This week's Encino Whiz Kid is Blake Netel.
Age: 16
School: Westmark School
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Accomplishment: Blake has dedicated more than 100 hours to different organizations around his community, including , We Spark, Walk for Kids and Ronald McDonald House. He was also a coach at Balboa Park for boys and girls age 3 to 11. He has maintained a cumulative 3.8 GPA, is student body treasurer at Westmark and plays on the varsity basketball team. Blake has achieved much despite having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Keys to Success: A positive outlook, great sense of humor and boundless enthusiasm.
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