Schools
Whiz Kid: Ricky Mercer
South Lake senior has been accepted to Michigan State and is dedicated in the classroom.
- Whiz Kid’s Name: Ricky Mercer
- Whiz Kid’s Age: 17
- Whiz Kid’s School:
- Whiz Kid’s Accomplishment: Ricky, a senior, is a hard-working, dedicated young man, according to Jennifer Gaff, a teacher at South Lake. He works hard and that effort has earned him acceptance to Michigan State University, she added.
- Whiz Kid’s Key to Awesomeness: "Ricky is caring, responsible, and respectful," Gaff said. "He epitomizes good character."
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