Whiz Kid: George Naclerio

Name: George Naclerio

Age: 17

School: East Haven High School

Accomplishments: USA Boxing 2010 Junior Olympics Champion, 2010 Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Amateur of the Year; Class rank of 5 at East Haven High School with a 3.7 GPA

Key to Awesomeness:  George is a very dedicated student, with a keen mind to details, especially in the fields of science and medicine, said his science teacher Susan Harkins. His work ethic in science is limitless, she added. And as for his boxing accomplishments: George started boxing at the age of nine and his dedication to the sport of boxing coupled with his passion for the sport is undeniable, said his father George Naclerio, Sr.  

Quote from George’s dad: “My son George is a very respectful individual. He always shows respect to everyone he knows or meets; he is incredibly polite, especially to his elders. Boxing has helped him to develop these characteristics through discipline, which he demonstrates in and out of the ring. I am very proud to call him my son.”

Future plans: George is hopeful on being accepted to Yale, the University of Connecticut or John Hopkins University. At college, he plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. After earning a bachelor’s, he wants to enroll in a prestigious medical school where he can complete a residency and, ultimately, become a plastic surgeon.