This week, Merrick's Whiz Kid is Joey Karo.
Name: Joey Karo
School: Pace University
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Grade: College freshman
Key Accomplishment: Karo, a former Kennedy Cougar football star, signed with the Pace University Setters to play college football. This is his first season with the team.
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Keys to Awesomeness: Karo joined fellow Cougars Carly Thea and Brian O'Gorman as the third Kennedy student from the class of 2011 to sign on with a college team. "It's just a really big experience," Karo said. "I'm very happy that I get the chance to play football for the next four years. I want to make the best of it."
Do you know a great kid? Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to Emily.Cappiello@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information:
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