Hartland Patch Whiz Kid of the Week — William Hundt

Whiz Kid: William Hundt
Age, grade: 10, fifth grade
School:
Parents: Michael and Kim Hundt
Siblings: Nina, 17, Erika, 8
Hobbies: Bowling, four-wheeling, biking and restoring a 1969 Camaro that he plans to drive some day.

Accomplishments: William Hundt has mastered the art of being a fine young man. He has participated in Cub Scouts since first grade earning many awards including the Arrow of Light, the highest award a Cub Scout can earn and he recently became a Boy Scout. In addition to scouting, school, and family, last fall he stepped up to the plate for his best friend and her little brother whose father passed away unexpectedly.

Key to awesomeness: Kendall Merritt and William met in first grade when they both began attending . They would play together, attend church outings, go to sporting events or just visit with each other's families.

When Kendall's father passed away on Oct. 24, 2010, she asked William to be with her at the funeral and he agreed. Since the funeral William has continued to be a good friend for Kendall and a "big brother" for her little brother Jared.

"I tell them that they can make it through this and that I will be there for them," William said.

William and Kendall like playing the Wii and hanging out, and William mentors Jared though scouting, too. They all attended scouting's Blue and Gold Banquet together last week.

William intends to continue in Scouting and would like to be an Eagle Scout. He also says he will also continue to support Kendall and Jared.

"I definitely want to be there a little bit more for Kendall," he said.