Batavia Whiz Kid: Rachael Miller

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

Here's this week's featured student:

• Name: Rachael Miller
• Grade: 10 (Sophomore) 
• School: 
• Accomplishment: Rachael was one of five students from the Batavia High School Music Program to participate in the Illinois Music Educator Association's All-State Conference last month in Peoria, IL.
• Key to awesomeness: Rachael plays violin in the Batavia High School Orchestra. She auditioned and received a spot in the All-State Band, Chorus, Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble during the four-day conference.

About This Feature

Each week, Batavia 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 me atcharles.menchaca@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 makes this student successful?

If your nominee is selected, we'll contact you and take a photo of the student or run a submitted photo. For questions, e-mail me atcharles.menchaca@patch.com.