Whiz Kid: Hockey Player Jack Skeffington

Jack Skeffington has attended since kindergarten. His sister Bridget also attends Carver School. He always wears a smile on his face and is very polite when he greets people.

Jack plays basketball for fun and baseball on the Farm division. He is well-liked by his friends in school and sports with his easy going personality. He loves his school and his teachers and enjoys meeting people and learning new things.

Like father like son, Jack's interest in hockey may be because his dad is a hockey player, but when he tried out for himself, he discovered it was his passion as well.

• Whiz Kid's Name:  Jack Skeffington            
• Whiz Kid's Age:  8 years old            
• Whiz Kid's School:  , second grade
• Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Jack has completed his first year of travel ice hockey. Jack is a member of the Pasadena Maple Leafs Hockey Club and played left wing for his team. Jack's team played throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties, Riverside, San Diego and Phoenix, Arizona.        
• Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: Jack believes the key to being a good hockey player is working hard during practice and listening carefully to the coaches. Each week during the season, Jack attended two practice sessions and many times attended a third optional practice. Jack tried very hard to prepare for hockey team try outs, which meant a lot of falling in order to learn how to master balance coupled with gaining speed; that takes a lot of determination at his young age. But his hard work paid off and he got picked to be a member of the hockey team.

Bonus Questions

What is his/her favorite food: Chinese food from Jasmine Cafe.

What is the last book he/she read for pleasure:  Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey

If he/she had the power to change one thing and make the world a better place, what would that be?:  For people to be less violent and to stop littering.  

What professional field will you be considering?:  Hockey Player