Whiz Kid of the Week: Jacqueline Chen

Each week San Marino Patch names a Whiz Kid of the Week. This can be a kid, teen, sports team, Girl Scout troop, etc. from San Marino who is amazing in some way.

We are asking for your nominations for Whiz Kid of the Week, so suggest a special San Marino kid, teen or youth group in the comment box below! Read more about nominations .

This week’s Whiz Kid of the Week is Jacqueline Chen. Jacqueline attended  and is now a student at . At Huntington, Jacqueline is a member of the GATE and honors program where she excels in academics as well as the youth orchestra, where she is a cellist.

• Whiz Kid's Name: Jacqueline Chen
• Whiz Kid's Age: 14 years old
• Whiz Kid's School: Huntington Middle School, 8th Grade
• Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Jacqueline is an honors and GATE student who is nationally and internationally competitive as a speed-skater and cyclist. She also plays the cello.
• Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: It is one thing to excel in athletics, academics and music, but to take the time to impart one’s experience, knowledge and understanding onto others is a testament to one’s character. The key to Jacqueline’s awesomeness is how she’s constantly investing in younger generations. Even though she’s only 14 years old, she takes time to tutor the younger skaters at the Santa Clarita Speedskating Club. From setting national records for speed skating, to winning medals in track, to even playing in the school orchestra, it seems there’s nothing that Jacqueline can’t do. Despite her success she remains humble and rooted in her family. Through laughter and tears, the sharing of memories from traveling around the world and home again, Jacqueline constantly reminds herself that the time enjoyed with the family is the most precious.

Bonus Whiz Kid Info

Favorite Food: Ice Cream

Last Book Read for Pleasure: The Book of Spells by Kate Brian

If you had power to change one thing and make the world a better place, what would that be?:  Jaqcueline wishes that more recreational centers be open to further children's interests in sports.