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Whiz Kid: Jarrod Floyd

Jarrod Floyd, age 17, is the only wrestler to advance to regional competition from North Paulding High School.

Nominated by Acworth Patch Reader, Lori Lohr

Name: Jarrod Floyd

Age: 17

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School: North Paulding High School

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Accomplishment: Jarrod Floyd is not only new to wrestling, he is new to Type 1 Diabetes.  Though he has less experience in the ring than many, Jarrod was the only North Paulding High School wrestler to advance to the regional meet.

Key to Awesomeness: Hard work, following directions, being committed to doing his best and not letting a medical condition interfere with his goals.

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Each week, Acworth 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 our editor at angela.chao@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information:

●      Nominator's Name

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●      Whiz Kid's Name

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●      Whiz Kid's School

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●      Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness (what made him/her successful?)

●      Attach at least one photo of the Whiz Kid

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