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Well-Rounded Student Plans To Be An Author

Maggie Holscher recently wrote a 50,000-word novel as part of National Novel Writing Month.

Whiz Kid's Name:  Margaret “Maggie” Holscher

Whiz Kid's Age: 13

Whiz Kid's School:  Our Lady of Grace

Whiz Kid's Accomplishment:  Maggie is a gifted straight-A student and is recognized for her academic achievements, leadership and compassion for others within and beyond her school. 

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Whiz Kid's Key to awesomeness:  Maggie believes that learning, giving of others and striving to be the best in all that you do are a very important components for success and happiness.  She is the 8th Grade Class Treasurer at Our Lady of Grace, participated in the Greater San Diego Science Fair, as well as the California Junior Scholastic Federation. Maggie recently participated in National Novel Writing Month, in which she wrote a 50,000 word novel and was also OLG’s representative for the 2011 San Diego County Spelling Bee. She consistently seeks out volunteer opportunities such as Beach Cleanup, Vacation Bible School and Ronald McDonald House Volunteer duties.  She participated in OLG’s soccer and basketball program over the past 3 years. She has participated in numerous Peter Pan Junior Theatre and Young Actors Theater plays over the past 6 years.  Maggie plans to to attend college, earn a doctorate’s degree and become a psychologist or an author.


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