Sullivan, 18, a Voice of Democracy

Whiz Kid's Name, Age: Tim Sullivan, 18

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Accomplishment: Won Hopatcong's Voice of Democracy contest.

Key to Awesomeness: Sullivan's "Does Your Generation Have a Role in America's Future?" essay grabbed Hopatcong's top 2010 Voice of Democracy award. The senior said he believes his generation has a role in the future, but it may not be a positive one. "It seems my generation is content with mediocrity, and that is where our downfall is," Sullivan. In his paper, Sullivan said technology could be a double-edged sword. But, he said, "we as a generation will accomplish incredible feats that will be looked upon by future Americans." Sullivan hopes to play soccer in college and might major in physics.

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