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Vicki Wengler - Whiz Kid of the Week

Welcome to Whiz Kids. Each week we will honor a great kid from Lawrence Township who is an inspiration to all of us, adults included.

  • Vicki Wengler
  • Age 11
  • Fifth-grader, Lawrenceville Intermediate School
  • Raised over $1,800 as a second-year as a "shavee" for St. Baldrick's

Vicki raised over $1,800 for pediatric cancer research by shaving her head earlier this month during held in Lawrence Township.  It was her second year taking part in the event. She first became aware of mission of St. Baldrick's Foundation when her father, Lawrence Township resident John Wengler, shaved his head at the event in March 2009. 

In 2010, Vicki was the first female participant in Lawrence. She inspired two other girls who participated with her this year. Her goal is to participate for five years total to become a "Knight of the Bald Table."  
 
When Vicki was in preschool, her teacher Denise DeLoca told her, "Vicki, use your power for good."  At that young age DeLoca saw in Vicki a very rare leadership quality and willingness to go out of her way for others. She befriended new members of class, was kind to kids who missed their mothers, and attracted all kids to play with her because of her fun, kind style.

When this beautiful blue-eyed young woman shaved her full head of blond hair earlier this month, her parents and friends saw that she still possesses that caring and giving nature DeLoca saw years ago.

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Vicki is a child who refuses to conform just to "fit in." She can often be found in a mismatched outfit (mostly green and plaid) and enjoying everything life has to offer with her friends and family (which includes an older sister and a younger sister).    
 
In addition to enjoying life without hair (which does save lots of time getting ready in the morning), Vicki is an honor roll student at Lawrence Intermediate School and a Girl Scout currently working on her bronze award.  She participates in swimming through Lawrence Lightening and loves attending the Logos program at Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church.

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