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WHIZ KID: Alvarez's Creativity Shines (Video)
Durban Ave student wins physical fitness poster contest.

Whiz Kid's Name: Jessica Alvarez
School: Durban Avenue
Accomplishment: Valley View Care Center's 2011 Get Up & Go Poster Contest Winner.
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Key to Awesomeness: Alvarez's creativity. Her poster emphasized physical activity and healthy living. "She did a very great job with the theme," said Ivette Wright, human resources manager and director of marketing at Valley View Care Center. "And she had more than one drawing. We're just very impressed with how she put it all together."
Previous Whiz Kids: ; ; ; ; Ray Stiratt; ; ; Kelly Powers, 18; Alexis Mae Lerner, 15; Tim Sullivan, 18.
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