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Whiz Kid: Robert Person

Highlighting kids that inspire the community.

This week, Robert Person is Bellmore Patch's Whiz Kid!

  • Name: Robert Person
  • School: Kennedy High School
  • Grade: Junior
  • Key Accomplishment: Person has been given All-State honors in wrestling for the second year in a row. This is the first time since 1981 that a Kennedy student has received two consecutive All-State Honors.
  • Keys to Awesomeness: With a 39-4 record, Person’s 138 career wins breaks the all time school win record. He is a four time Sprig Gardner Tournament Champion and a three time Half Hollow Hills East Champion. Person placed second in the Nassau County Championships in the 113 pound weight class and placed fifth in the New York State Championships. He continues to travel the country to train. His future plans include attending a Division I college and majoring in business.

 

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