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Whiz Kid of the Week: Creighton Penido

Find out what makes this kid special.

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This week's Whiz Kid is Creighton Penido. Penido first attended Polytechnic School only to move on to in the 9th grade. Here, Penido is an avid contributer to the media program as well as a solid athlete. After graduating from San Marino High School, Penido will be attending a film school where he will focus on post production that entails editing and special effects.

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Whiz Kid's Name: Creighton Penido

Whiz Kid's Age: 18

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Whiz Kid's School: San Marino High School

Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: ROP Student of the year Silver Medal for Media Arts. Desmond Tutu Award, 2009. Eagle Scout, Boy Scout Troop 5, November 2007; Senior Patrol Leader for Troop 810, Summer of 2010. National Youth Leadership Training, August 2007.

Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: The key to Creighton Penido's awesomeness is his dedication in putting forth the best possible effort no matter the situation.  Penido is a firm believer that anything worth doing requires 107.2% (exactly!) otherwise it’s not worth your time at all. It is with this can-do, hard-work attitude that Penido's tenacity drives him towards finishing everything he starts with the same amount of focus and dedication from beginning to end. Penido’s ability to apply problem-solving strategies regardless of how big or small the problem is just one of the many examples of this young man’s character. No matter what anyone says, no matter how circumstance may try to derail him from accomplishing his goal or achieving his dream, to Penido, nothing can stop perseverance and hard-work.

Bonus Whiz Kid Info:

Favorite Food: Italian Food

Last Book Read for Pleasure: Lone Survivor

If you had the power to change one thing or make the world a better place, what would that be: Using media to raise awareness about global issues and to help people in need.

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